Mill Valley, California
Parcel Redevelopment New 32 Unit Multi-Family Residential, Existing Office and Retail
Proposed Residential Area: 47,880 SF (GBA)
Existing Building Area: 20,200 SF (GBA)
Site Area: 36,408 SF
Mill Valley is located in the county of Marin, just north of San Francisco by approximately fourteen miles. The locales are connected by the Golden Gate Bridge. The parcel sits at the southwest pocket of the quaint Downtown which has not seen new ground up development in over 40 years. The significance of Mill Valley’s lumber milling industry is widespread throughout the Bay Area, most notably that it was pivotal to the building of The Presidio of San Francisco which was historically an official U.S. Army post. Marin County’s draw is the abundance of nature. The site is nestled at the foot of a hillside and surrounded by trees to the north, west, and south. The existing architecture within the Downtown core is reminiscent of a small European Village. The proposed overall form speaks to the natural and built fabric in town, integrating softened edges and blending classic yet modern details such as bay windows and a slight touch of ornamentation. Because Mill Valley’s Downtown is quaint and highly preserved, careful considerations were taken to recognize the past and the growth of the place through time.
Role: Architect