12 Unit Multi-Family Residential Project
36 Two and Three Bedroom Units - Multi-Family Residential Complex in Garden Grove, CA designed by licensed architect Mustafa Bdaiwi of MBARCHAA. A sophisticated 36-unit multi-family residential complex strategically located near Garden Grove City Hall, featuring innovative design solutions that address urban density while promoting pedestrian-friendly living and community-centered amenities.
- Project type
- 36 Two and Three Bedroom Units - Multi-Family Residential Complex
- City
- Garden Grove, CA
- Category
- Commercial
- Year
- 2024
- Role
- Design Architect
- Size
- Multi-story residential complex with integrated parking and community facilities
- Living space
- 36 two and three bedroom residential units across multiple levels
Design approach
Contemporary urban design promoting car-free living through strategic amenity placement, centralized circulation tower, and pedestrian-oriented street interface
Program
The project consists of a multi-family residential development designed to maximize density while addressing city planning objectives for pedestrian-centered urban living. Located on major city streets near city hall, the design responds to the city's vision of centralizing development around civic centers and encouraging walkable neighborhoods.
Design features
Multi-story garage with residential units above, centralized movement tower with elevators and stairs, rooftop garden spaces, fitness center, multi-function room with kitchen, bike storage facilities, management office with oversight capabilities, contemporary facade with option for classical modifications.
Public spaces
Street Level: Fitness center, multi-function room with kitchen, bike storage for car-free living, management office with garage oversight, residential storage facilities. Designed to encourage pedestrian access and community interaction.
Private spaces
Residential Levels: 36 two and three bedroom units distributed across west side (7 units on 4 levels) and east side (6 units over four-story garage). Units designed with direct connection to parking following 'park where you live' concept.
Support spaces
Multi-story garage on east side capped with residential units and garden roof, trash maneuvering area with 25-foot high vehicle entry, centralized elevator and stair tower, residential storage facilities.
Outdoor spaces
Rooftop garden spaces, landscaped areas addressing street interface, outdoor spaces promoting community interaction and urban living without dependence on automobiles.
Structure
Multi-story residential construction with integrated parking structure and centralized circulation core
Systems
Centralized movement tower allowing natural light penetration to garage levels, high-ceiling vehicle entry for trash truck maneuvering, elevator system connecting all levels, natural ventilation through circulation tower
Sustainability
Rooftop gardens, natural lighting through central tower design, pedestrian-oriented design reducing car dependency, community amenities reducing need for external facilities
Design challenges
Redesigning previous architectural plans within 48-hour feasibility study timeframe, addressing logistics issues in original design, meeting city sensitivity requirements for major street location, integrating trash pickup access, preserving adjacent gas station value, promoting pedestrian circulation and car-free living concepts
Services provided
- Architecture
- Planning
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