Derek Silva Community Housing, San Francisco, California
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| Derek Silva Community Housing | |
| Designer | K2A Architecture + Interiors, San Francisco, California, USA |
| Location | San Francisco, California, USA |
| Date | to December 2004 |
| Building Type | Multi-Family Housing |
| Climate | Mild Temperate |
| Context | Urban |
| Builder | Swinerton Builders, San Francisco, CA |
| Street Address | Franklin Street & Market Street |
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| Building Details | |
| Client | Mercy Housing California |
| Cost | Renovation $7 Million |
| Area | 61,500 Sq. Ft. |
| Stories | 6 Story |
| Program | 68 Units of affordable housing for persons living with HIV/AIDS |
The Derek Silva Community is a historical apartment complex purchased by Mercy Housing to provide a place of residence for persons living with HIV and AIDS. This 68-unit, six-story landmark is located near the edge of San Francisco’s Downtown and Civic Center Districts. Built in 1910, this building was in dire need of architectural restoration, as well as seismic, mechanical, electrical, water-proofing, and accessibility upgrades.
K2A provided full design services for the complete renovation and modernization of this project. This included programming, space planning, code analysis, cost analysis, construction documentation, obtaining permits, and construction administration. K2A also worked with various funding agencies and the Mayor's Office for Disability and the City of San Francisco.
The existing apartments were renovated to receive new kitchens, adding counter and cupboard storage space. The bathrooms were also modified with new plumbing and fixtures. Several units were renovated to be fully accessible, with special units for the hearing and visually impaired.
The project team also developed ways to improve and enhance the project by adding a lobby gallery, multi-purpose room, conference room with kitchen, and computer room. Exercise facilities were also added as well as a bicycle storage room.
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• K2A Architecture + Interiors - http://www.k2architects.com
• Derek Silva Community Housing - http://www.k2architects.com/Movie5.html
