Second Street, Oakland Exterior
Oakland's warehouse districts are withnessing an influx of new life with the rehabilitation of old structures and new residential developments such as this two-tower 96-unit 9-story project. The design recalls the industrial history of the neighborhood with cast concrete walls and metal sash windows, yet its lush courtyard creates a private oasis. The development is planned with a variety of unit types/sizes and has green features such as solar heating of radiant in-floor heating. The ground floor features commercial space.