Past Work

Curtner Gardens Inn is the first single room occupancy hotel to be built in San Jose in the last fifty years. The project’s goal was to create dignified high-density affordable housing close to light rail that would support Redevelopment’s urban re-densification efforts. Common areas include TV Lounge, Vending / Dining area, Gym, PC Study Hall, and landscaped courtyards.


Address:
701 Curtner Ave, San Jose
Owner:
First Community Housing
Contractor:
BSB Construction
Cost:
$11.5M
Photo copyright:
Bernard Andre Photography

This family oriented development features one, two and three bedroom apartments - all with large balconies or enclosed patios. The great lawn, play structure and Community Building are ideal for family activities. Betty Ann Gardens is one of the first affordable housing developments in the City of San Jose to utilize sustainable construction methods, materials and products.

Address:
945 Lundy Ave, San Jose
Owner:
First Community Housing
Contractor:
Branagh Inc
Cost:
$14.7M
Photo copyright:
Bernard Andre Photography

The project is a new banking and loan facility located in an existing shopping center. The forms, spaces, materials, color and details come together to form a lyrical expression of a straightforward bank and office building plan. Use of brick on the curving front, the flat walls, and window surrounds neatly relate a wide range of materials to create a sense of strength and permanence. (with Hawley-Stowers, Associates)


Address:
Pleasanton
Owner:
World Savings Corp.
Cost:
$1.8M

This important downtown historic rehabilitation project combines two historic structures to create the flagship headquarters for media giant Knight-Ridder Digital. The two-story Sunol Building (c.1875) and the Alcantara Building (c.1898) received seismic upgrading and complete façade restorations. The interior office space plan by RWM Associates juxtaposes a mechanism of interactive hi-tech office systems against the historic exposed brick structural walls. The graphics, designed by renowned designer Michael Manwarring, continues this concept to the exterior signage.


Address:
35 S Market St, San Jose
Owner:
Haury Properties
Cost:
withheld
Photo copyright:
Bernard Andre Photography

Originally constructed in 1893, the Moir Building was operated as a hotel until 1979. The building is a local landmark on the National Register of Historic Places. The architecture displays a composition of Romanesque and Second Renaissance Revival styles with regional characteristics of slant bays. It is the last example of this style in San Jose. In 1984, the building was rehabilitated to law offices and mixed commercial at the street level.

Address:
227 N 1st St, San Jose
Owner:
Robinson / Swenson
Cost:
$4M
Photo copyright:
Bernard Andre Photography

The Guadalupe Apartment concept is a prototype and the first in a series of downtown in-fill housing complexes. The high density design responds to contextual siting challenges while maintaining a sense of place, community and privacy. The project’s success has set a precedent for future in-fill efforts in difficult sites near the downtown.


Address:
76 Duane St, San Jose
Owner:
First Community Housing
Contractor:
Yomaoka Construction
Cost:
$5.2M
Photo copyright:
Bernard Andre Photography

Built in 1934, this warehouse constructed of masonry with bowstring trussed was to become the most re-cycled structure in San Jose. It outlived a used-car dealership, battery and carburetor station, paint factory, motorcycle repair shop and an auto body shop. The structure has been seismically upgraded and is now the offices of a former demolition contractor. The interior is designed not only as the offices of Garden City Construction but also as a museum containing the artifacts found during demolition.


Address:
618 S 1st St, San Jose
Owner:
Garden City Construction
Contractor:
Garden City Construction
Cost:
$475K

Atrium Gardens is a high density in-fill project that takes advantage of nearby light rail and the airport. The design includes 160 studio units oriented around a landscaped courtyard. A blend of materials in the courtyard create an attractive environment for all resident activites.


Address:
1536 Kerley Dr. San Jose
Owner:
Private Developer
Contractor:
L&D Construction
Cost:
withheld
Photo copyright:
Bernard Andre Photography