Jordan Court Senior Housing
Berkeley, CA
In partnership with a place of worship, this affordable community provides homes and support for previously unhoused seniors
The first new affordable housing project in North Berkeley since 1992, Jordan Court is a 37-unit building with below-market-rate rental apartments for seniors. It represents a collaborative effort between Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA) and All Souls Episcopal Parish, who donated the land. The program also includes an onsite manager’s unit, designated apartments for the Parish, a parking garage, and a community room that fosters social interaction among residents.
The building is centered around a landscaped courtyard with a labyrinth and vegetable planters for resident gardening. The project is GreenPoint-Rated Gold, employing a variety of sustainable methodologies, including solar panels, high-efficiency LED lighting, and renewable or low-carbon materials and finishes.
The courtyard with labyrinth art and vegetable garden is a contemplative space facing the neighboring All Souls Episcopal Parish
Project Specs
Location: Berkeley, CA
Client/Owner: Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA), All Souls Episcopal Parish (Design Client)
Size: 37 units | 35,985 square feet
Sustainability: GreenPoint Rated Gold
Photographer: Russell Abraham
Project Team
General Contractor: James E. Roberts-Obayashi Corporation
Structural: IDA Structural Engineers
Civil: Luk & Associates
Mechanical/Plumbing: Tommy Siu and Associates
Electrical: BWF Consulting Engineers
Landscape: Van Dorn Abed Landscape
Acoustics: Salter
Waterproofing: Axis Building Envelope Design
Design Awards
2023 Merit Award, Best Affordable 55+ Housing Community – Gold Nugget Design Awards, PCBC
2023 Infill Design Award, Harmonious New Construction – Berkeley Architectural Heritage Association
