Monarch Homes
Oakland, CA
This former church site was transformed to provide homes for unhoused seniors
This project transforms a former church site into a modern, five-story building providing 51 units of affordable senior housing. Within the community, 13 units are specifically allocated for low-income seniors facing the risk of homelessness, while an additional 13 units are dedicated to low-income senior veterans.
The ground floor is designed for accessibility and convenience, with resident amenities, including parking facilities, a welcoming entry lobby, office spaces, a communal room, and landscaped open space for group activities. The building’s exterior showcases a harmonious blend of materials, including cast concrete, sleek metal panels, durable fiber cement, aluminum, and glass.
Project Specs
Location: Oakland, CA
Client/Owner: Satellite Affordable Housing Associates (SAHA)
Size: 51 units | 42,274 square feet
Sustainability: GreenPoint Rated Platinum, All-Electric
Photographer: Russell Abraham
Project Team
General Contractor: Nibbi Brothers
Structural: H.D. Rueb Structural Engineers
Civil: Luk & Associates
Mechanical/Plumbing: Tommy Siu and Associates
Electrical: BWF Consulting Engineers
Landscape: Van Dorn Abed Landscape Architects
Acoustics: Salter
Waterproofing: Aquatech
Sustainability: Beyond Efficiency
The design incorporates various elements and detailing to achieve a visually attractive development with distinctive elements combined as a unified whole
The protected courtyard is a welcoming space for socializing
