Curran House

Work

Blending the historic and urban typology, Curran House respects the existing National Historic Registry eligible District while being a fresh building that is of its own time.”

DB Architects

Simple Solutions for a Limited Budget: Designing affordable housing in the heart of San Francisco

An award-winning affordable housing project located in a vibrant urban setting, the Curran House required cost-effective structural design solutions. The nine-story, 85,000-sf low-income development features 67 apartments, including a mix of studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom units. The structural system consists of reinforced, post-tensioned concrete slabs supported by reinforced concrete shearwalls with a reinforced concrete mat foundation.

Location:

San Francisco, California

Area:

85000-sf

Size:

9 stories

Units:

Service:

Structural

Industries:

Multi-Family Residential

Primary Material:

Concrete

Project Highlights

Due to the plethora of nearby public transit connections, the unit required no parking, saving several million in construction costs on the project.
The space saved by not building parking was used to include a rooftop community garden, additional units, common space and ground-level retail.
A professionally landscaped ground-floor courtyard provides a play space for residents’ children.