Casala

San Francisco, CA

The redevelopment of the Sunnydale housing complex began with this landmark project: a 55-unit affordable family community that serves as a welcoming gateway to the entire complex. The tight site required highly efficient planning to meet its programmatic needs. This five-story building harmoniously integrates with the surrounding residential neighborhood through thoughtfully considered massing elements.

Two-story details expressing ground-level living units accentuate and maintain the existing two-story neighborhood fabric along Hahn Avenue and the building steps down toward the houses.

The exterior design features a dramatic corner feature and transparent ground-level entry with lively patterns and colors.

Project Specs

Location: San Francisco, CA

Client/Owner: The Related Companies of California/Mercy Housing California

Size: 55 units | 88,550 square feet

Sustainability: LEED Gold (Compliance)

Photographer: David Wakely

Project Team

Associate Architect: YA studio

General Contractor: Cahill Contractors

Structural/Civil: KPFF

Mechanical/Plumbing: Tommy Siu & Associates

Landscape: Miller Company Landscape

Waterproofing: Aquatech Consultancy

Acoustics: Salter

Sustainability: Bright Green Strategies

Design Awards

2021 Merit Award, Affordable Housing – Gold Nugget Design Awards, PCBC