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Santos Prescott and Associates

Santos Prescott and Associates

San Francisco, CA | Somerville, MA

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View from Laguna St. Photo © Bruce Damonte
View from Laguna St. Photo © Bruce Damonte
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Adelman and Gurevitch Openhouse Community

This senior housing development has 140 one bedroom and studio units, as well as on-site services provided though a senior center that will also be open to the community. Given the tight urban site, logistics both of construction and of building operation were a design challenge. The project underwent in-depth design review with the city of San Francisco because of the historic context, while at the same time, project cosponsor Openhouse wanted to express a dynamic and forward-looking image. 

We were able to make a 7-level building using type III over type I-A construction by ensuring that the entry level qualifies as a basement. A small common lounge at the end of each hallway provides space for casual gatherings of residents, and a shared balcony at the top floor allows all to share in the beautiful views from the site.

 
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Status: Built
Location: San Francisco, CA, US
Firm Role: Architect
Additional Credits: Mercy Housing California, developer
Openhouse, co-sponsor
Roberts Obayashi, General Contractor
SDE Structural Engineers
Sherwood, Civil Engineers
Meyer Silberberg, Landscape Architects
Tommy Siu and Associates, Mechanical Engineer
MHC, Electrical Engineer
Stok, Sustainability Consultant

 
Street frontage responds to the historical context and to the forward-looking mission of Openhouse. Photo © Bruce Damonte
Street frontage responds to the historical context and to the forward-looking mission of Openhouse. Photo © Bruce Damonte
Lounges at the ends of the corridors allow all residents to enjoy the view over the city. Photo © Bruce Damonte
Lounges at the ends of the corridors allow all residents to enjoy the view over the city. Photo © Bruce Damonte
Custom desk greats residents as they enter. Photo © Bruce Damonte
Custom desk greats residents as they enter. Photo © Bruce Damonte
Colored lights in the lounges highlight the building at night. Photo © Bruce Damonte
Colored lights in the lounges highlight the building at night. Photo © Bruce Damonte