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The Memphis is a mixed-use project
containing 16 residential units, retail space and
structured parking in a developing neighborhood near
downtown San Diego. The sloping corner site fronts a
commercial boulevard on one side and a residential
street on the other.
The design balances the interface of public, private
and vehicular space, placing retail toward the
boulevard, parking below the building, residential
elevated over retail and parking and residential
entrances off of landscaped courtyards.
The form responds to site edges with a, 3-story
volume facing the boulevard and a 2-story volume
addressing the side street. These forms are
connected by a linear metal screen.
Residential units are organized with living spaces
and adjacent balconies addressing the streets. Three
story boulevard units have roof decks which are
adjacent to master suites, and oriented toward
distant bay views.
Stucco, Ipe wood, Corten steel and exposed concrete
enhance different building elements and modulate
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| Location |
San Diego,
California |
| Design |
2007 |
| Design
Principal |
Peter
Nicholas |
| Project
Architect |
Jacob Wahler |
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Merit Award, The
Association of Licensed Architects, 2008
Design Awards |
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