The Valiant

Located just one block from U.C. Berkeley, this new 83-unit building, dubbed The Valiant, will provide an enhanced living experience for students and young professionals. The 8-story structure will feature a mix of unit types, including studios, 2- bedroom, 3-bedroom and 4-bedroom plans to allow for a variety of living options. The Valiant will stand out among housing options near campus by providing an assortment of amenities with one on almost every floor: a ground floor work lounge, a second floor fitness center, study lounges on the 4^th and 6^th floors and a large, dramatic roof deck topping off the 8^th floor.

To enliven the pedestrian experience along busy Durant Avenue, the ground floor façade consists of large windows, a recessed resident entry, and two retail spaces. The building presents as both traditional and modern with balanced proportions of classic base, middle and decorative top all clad in contemporary materials. The large vertical element above the entry is provided to break up the mass of the building and create a visual play of light and shadow.

The project, which is in construction, will provide five very low income units, bike parking for 52 bikes and easy access to public transit.