Sister Lillian Murphy Community

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The nonprofit client for\nthis project was an early supporter of Mission Bay\u2019s transformation, opening\nthe neighborhood\u2019s first affordable housing project for low-income seniors\nthere."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"This new addition to the\nneighborhood, named after a champion and developer of affordable housing,\noffers 152 homes, from studio apartments to five-bedroom units, for households\nthat annually earn up to 80% of the area median income. Its easily identified\nwings are connected by open-air circulation and multilevel landscapes that\noffer residents visual connections to the surrounding neighborhood while\nmaximizing daylight in outdoor areas."]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Input from the community\nalso shaped the program placement and the design of each wing\u2019s facade to\nreflect those area\u2019s contexts. The building\u2019s main entry and ground-floor child\ndevelopment center face Mission Bay Kids Park. The building\u2019s south entry\nfronts Mission Bay Commons, viewed as the neighborhood\u2019s \u201cbackyard\u201d park, and\ncontains a children\u2019s music school, courtyard, and community room. The final\nwing is lower in height to respect the scale and intimacy of a mid-block\npedestrian passage. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cIn this project,\nsolutions to the Framework for Design Excellence principles are so thoughtfully\nand graciously integrated into the building design that it should be recognized\nfor quality instead of quantity,\u201d - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project\u2019s interiors\nare open and airy, warmed by the wood elements throughout. A corner stair tower\nat the main entry is a new beacon for the neighborhood with a dynamic pattern\nof light shaped by its unique window configuration. It provides sweeping views\nfor residents, encouraging them to use the stairs as part of an active and\nhealthy lifestyle. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThis is a complicated\nbuilding program, but the design solution is extremely thoughtful and elegant.\u201d - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Outdoor spaces on the\nground floor and the upper-level courtyards work in concert with other\nvignettes as an extension of the indoor common areas. They all boast a range of\nseating options and vibrant landscaping. The perforated patterns of the bicycle\npavilion, an additional enticement for healthy living, casts playful shadows in\nthe sunlight and glows as a lantern in the evening. These spaces and the\nbuilding\u2019s outdoor circulation offer ample fresh air, a critical consideration\nthat was spotlighted by the COVID-19 pandemic. 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