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74-UNIT
APARTMENT
COMMUNITY

A residential community organized around shared space.

A three-story apartment development conceived around efficient wood-frame construction, one- and two-bedroom residences, and a central amenity courtyard.

74Residential Units
3Stories
1 + 2 BRApartment Mix
$12MEstimated Budget
SDSchematic Design
Project Overview

A NEW
RESIDENTIAL
COMMUNITY

Following the family and community center work, the design team was engaged to prepare schematic design drawings for a new 74-unit apartment complex.

The development is organized as a three-story residential community with a mix of one- and two-bedroom apartments, shared amenities, and a central courtyard. The approach balances project feasibility, efficient planning, and a distinct residential identity.

The building concept uses wood-frame construction to support an economical structural strategy while creating comfortable apartment layouts and strong connections to the shared outdoor spaces.

Front view of the 74-unit apartment community
Design Strategy

DESIGNED FOR
FEASIBILITY

The massing establishes a clear, symmetrical arrival while organizing the residential wings around a protected courtyard. Repeated building bays, a consistent window rhythm, and a limited exterior material palette reinforce constructability without sacrificing architectural character.

The centralized amenity concept also gives the development a strong internal focus: residents arrive through a defined entry sequence and transition into a landscaped social space at the center of the community.

Three-Story Structure

Efficient building height supporting the residential program.

Wood-Frame Construction

Selected to maintain the project’s feasibility strategy.

Residential Mix

One- and two-bedroom apartment units.

Centralized Amenities

Shared outdoor spaces organized around the courtyard.

Aerial view of residential community and central courtyard
Courtyard + Amenities

COMMUNITY
AT THE CENTER

The central courtyard acts as the social heart of the development, combining a swimming pool, shaded gathering areas, outdoor seating, landscaping, and a direct visual connection to the surrounding residences.

Central pool courtyard
Pool courtyard at nightCourtyard and apartment wings
Apartment facade and balconies
Architectural Character

REPETITION.
DEPTH.
IDENTITY.

The exterior uses repeated balcony bays, contrasting cladding, masonry at the base, and taller glazed features to break down the building mass and create a recognizable residential rhythm.

The entry-facing elevations are more formal and symmetrical, while the courtyard elevations are designed to feel more intimate and active through balconies, landscape, and shared amenity space.

Residential side elevation at sunsetResidential building at dusk near water feature
Site Plan + Organization

A CLEAR
SITE FRAMEWORK

The site plan organizes the residential building around a central courtyard while maintaining parking, building access, perimeter circulation, outdoor amenity space, and a landscaped buffer.

01Central Courtyard
02Residential Units
03Parking Area
04Building Entry
05Outdoor Amenity Space
06Landscaped Buffer
Site plan with labeled development features
Selected Views
Front elevation at duskResidential building near water in daylightFront elevation daytimeAerial site view
Schematic Design

A feasible residential community designed around efficiency, amenity, and connection.

The concept brings together 74 residences, a central amenity courtyard, a clear arrival sequence, and an efficient construction strategy into one cohesive development framework.