Cerrito Vista Apartments

This new building is one of several multifamily developments that will change the fabric of “mid-town” El Cerrito. The project transforms an underutilized site into a modern apartment building with retail at street level and 50 units of housing above. The building features a large roof deck with a fire pit, outdoor kitchen and views of the Bay. Additional amenities include a yoga studio and pet washing room for tenants.

As retail along the street frontage is essential to maintaining a vibrant pedestrian experience, the entry to the residential units was placed around the corner on the quiet side street. A large sculptural awning marks the entry, aesthetically ties the balconies to the entry, and provides shade for the garden.

To highlight the building’s north entry, we collaborated with Deka Fabricators to bring the custom awning design to life. The structure is engineered to allow prevailing western winds to pass through, enhancing both function and aesthetics.