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The existing elevations and 3D model of the maintenance and storage space that would be converted into the community center.

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Blaine Street Apartments

I was involved in the planning stages for the Community Center at the apartments located on Blaine Street in Santa Cruz. The property managers wanted to take an existing maintenance / storage space and convert it into a new Community Center that could also be used for a non-profit to benefit the residents with job-placement services. I presented three options to the clients that incorporated their requirements and desired spaces. A code analysis revealed that the current space did not meet the required plumbing fixture count for the new usage. An additional restroom needed to be included in the space.

Status: Under Construction
Location: Santa Cruz, CA, US
My Role: Project assistant
Additional Credits: W|A Associates

Existing plans of the maintenance and storage space that would be converted into the community center.

Option 1: For this layout, I relocated the maintenance shop to the new second floor, where the existing attic space was. The square footage for the proposed maintenance shop was similar to the existing square footage. The kitchen was upgraded to meet accessibility codes and the second restroom and a janitor's closet were added.

Option 1: This model shows how the building could potentially look with the second story addition.

Option 2: The maintenance shop was relocated to the new second floor, utilizing the entire footprint of the building below. I expanded the laundry room to provide the accessible clearances required and keep the utility sink in the space. A conference room was added as the required second restroom. The kitchen was upgraded to a smaller kitchenette that meets accessibility requirements.

Option 2: This model shows how the building could look with the potential second story and a new awning structure over the large garage style roll-up door.

Option 3: A maintenance space was left on the first floor plan, and additional space was provided on the proposed second floor. The kitchen was upgraded to meet accessibility requirements. A second restroom and janitors closet were added. The two layouts provided the client with a representation of the potential seating options for the multipurpose space.

Option 3: This model shows how a smaller second story addition could fit in with the existing look of the building and minimize the change to the overall look.