Project Data:

Completion Date:     11/1/2022

Square Footage:      1872

Building Use:           For Sale, Mixed-Use Residential

Project Description:

Nestled in the trees of a lively downtown lies luxurious, contemporary-style condominiums designed for urban living. The podium includes 10 luxury condos, 2 affordable units, and one shopkeeper unit on the ground floor. Walking distance from the residences awaits boutique shopping, world-class restaurants, serene trails, and the BART.

Car lifts are provided to offer an efficient parking configuration to maximize unit count and 2-car parking per resident. Due to a 100-year flood plane on the site that extends through half of the garage, the parking lift was kept above ground on all levels to avoid future flooding. This proved challenging while simultaneously maintaining high ceiling heights in the units and garage.

The plan designs are representative of the unique site configuration. With five open-concept plans available between 1,706 and 1,872 square feet, residents are offered expansive single-level living with 2-3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, and 2-car parking. A den provides a dedicated area for a workspace, library, or additional living room. The third floor of the mini podium features a collection of penthouses fit for urban buyers looking to upgrade their home. All residences are equipped with high ceilings, large windows, and a private terrace that opens the living area for endless indoor-outdoor entertainment opportunities.

Framework for Design Excellence

With fewer lots available that provide efficiency for larger podiums or wrap designs, the “Mini Podium” has found its purpose. Small lots in very desirable urban locations have become more desirable, which stands true for this site. This luxury 3-story mini podium offers a total of 13 units with a mix of contemporary condominiums, affordable units, and a ground floor shopkeeper unit. Designed with entry foyers, wine rooms, large hallways turned into art galleries, dining rooms that seat 12 people, and state-of-the-art kitchens. Bathrooms are equally luxurious. The ceiling heights average 10 feet and, in some cases, higher. With very few units per floor, each unit has many tall windows, with natural daylight and different views of the lush natural surroundings.

Lifestyle and convenience attract buyers to live on the property. Tree-lined streets, world-class restaurants, boutique shopping, and serene walking trails are just steps away for residents. Unique in size and design, the mini podium provides all the comforts of a lock-and-leave lifestyle that allows residents to engage with their community and local amenities. The building includes a sophisticated lobby with elevators while some units have direct private access into their unit. A public terrace at podium level offers contemporary landscape, a fireplace, outdoor kitchens, and dining for residents to connect with each other and entertain guests. The use of one-level mechanical parking provides even greater security for residents and options of up to three parking spaces.

Firm Name:              WHA | Architects. Planners. Designers

Completion Date:     11/1/2022

Square Footage:      1872

Building Use:           For Sale, Mixed-Use Residential

Location:                 Lafayette, CA

Design Architect:
WHA | Architects. Planners. Designers

Associate Architect or Firm:

Landscape Architect:
Thomas Baak & Associates

Owner / Developer:
Lenox Homes

Engineer:
Apex Civil Engineering & Land Surveying

General Contractor:

Consultant:

Photographer:
Open Homes Photography