Lion Creek Crossings Interiors

Oakland, CA

Phase V of Lion Creek Crossings is an Affordable Senior residential community with 128 rental apartments on a 1.5 acre in-fill site. The interior colors and finishes were developed to create warm, soft, and lively spaces for the residents. The use of natural wood throughout the public spaces invites residents in and guides them as they move through the building. Bright accent colors, linear patterns, and material changes help break up long corridors and assist in wayfinding. Small furniture groupings along and at the end of the paths create spaces for residents to gather, enhancing the community within the building. An on-site exercise room uses energizing oranges to encourage use. Amenities include a fitness room, computer room, TV/lounge, and outdoor patios on the upper floors.

The entry, mailroom, and Community Room are highly visible through custom wall cutouts and materials

Project Specs

Location: Oakland, CA

Client/Owner: Related California/EBALDC

Size: 128 units | 100,922 square feet

Sustainability: LEED Gold

Photographer: Kyle Jeffers

Project Team

Flooring: Iris Ceramica, Patcraft, Ceres

Laminates: Formica

Cabinets: Lanz

Tile: Eurostone, Porcelanosa

Paint: Kelly Moore

Furniture: Paul Brayton, David Edward, Kellex, Gunlocke, Crate and Barrel, Martin Bratturd, Grand Rapids

Lighting: Lumen, Deltray Lighting, Techlighting

Design Awards

2015 Special Recognition –
AIA Design for Aging Review

2015 Gold Nugget Merit Award –
Best Affordable Housing

2012 NOMA Honor Award –
Un-Built Category

Corridors are carefully designed with lighting and carpeting to enhance wayfinding