Life’s Garden Renovation
Sunnyvale, CA
This revitalization of apartments for independent seniors was carefully phased so that the residents could stay in place
Life’s Garden, a community of independent senior apartments established 40 years ago, required significant upgrades to sustain its role in providing affordable housing for low-income seniors. The community comprises 208 units, including studio and one-bedroom units.
An extensive assessment was conducted as the basis for phased improvements. This approach enabled residents to stay in their homes throughout the two-year and eight-phase construction period. The renovation improved apartments, landscape, exteriors, and all common areas, including reception and management offices, lobby and lounge, elevators, dining room, public toilets, recreation room, a library, shared lounge, seating areas along the living unit corridors, and laundry facilities. The improvements also included the creation of a distinctive front entry.
Project Specs
Location: Sunnyvale, CA
Client/Owner: Beacon Development Group
Size: 208 units | 133,609 square feet
Photographer: Russell Abraham
Project Team
General Contractor/Civil: Branagh Construction
Structural: IDA Structural Engineers
Mechanical/Plumbing: Tommy Siu and Associates
Electrical: H.A. Bowen Electric
Landscape: Cupples Keller Designs (formerly Keller Mitchell & Co.)
The main courtyard offers gathering spaces and a vegetable garden for residents and staff
Meandering paths throughout the development provide walkable and easy access to buildings
