
The design team decided to break up the six-story building and emphasize the variouscommon spaces such as courts, lobbies and community rooms. They introduced four-foot-long perforated, vertical metal sunshadesthat punctuate the building’s sharply angled prow at the street corner. Using different heights and facades on the inner and street-facing side, the architects added variety to the look of the neighborhood.

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The building offers a mix of one, two and three bedroom dwellings, complemented with common areas such as a teen room, computer lab, fitness room, flex rooms, and a community room with kitchen. Residents can enjoy the commoncourtyard where they can organize barbecues, show movies and use secure play areas for family childcare units. The project is certified Green Point Rated 127.
+ Kennerly Architecture and Planing
+ Mithun-Solomon
+ Full Circle Architects
Photos by Bruce Damonte