This project brought together a group of couples and individuals united by a shared vision, to create a residential community rooted in connection, collaboration, and sustainability.

 

The development comprises seven buildings containing a total of 20 residential units, along with a garage and carport structure. Building heights vary from one-and-a-half to two-and-a-half stories, creating an approachable, neighborhood-scaled character throughout the site. Units range from two to three bedrooms, with the added flexibility of finishing basement levels to accommodate additional living space as residents’ needs evolve.

 

Anchoring the development at the corner of Newberry and Livingston, the Common House serves as the heart of the community. It features a large, shared kitchen and great room designed to host communal meals and gatherings, fostering the sense of togetherness that inspired the project from the outset. The basement level has also been designed with the future addition of a guest suite in mind.

 

The design process was carried out using the Charrette Planning method — an intensive, collaborative approach involving multiple meetings with all stakeholders to ensure the final design authentically reflected the community’s values and aspirations.

 

Sustainability was woven throughout the project, with features including natural passive ventilation with integrated light wells, solar hot water systems, and passive solar sun shading. The site design carefully integrates the buildings into the land’s natural contours, responding to the significant grade change that drops from the main corner at Newberry and Livingston toward the outer edges of the site.