JESD Workforce Housing

The design incorporates material and color elements from the surrounding single-family neighborhoods, including vivid colors to stand out against the city's foggy weather. Simple materials, such as stucco and horizontal siding form familiar patterns, helping the project emphasize the residential character of the complex. Unit entrances face communal stairways which are intentionally oriented to open onto the main courtyard. A children's play area, vegetable garden, BBQ, and a community building with laundry and kitchen space are some amenities offered to residents.

Adjacent to M.P. Brown Elementary School, the site is secured with a gated entry to ensure the privacy of residents and safety of students. Monterey pines surround three sides, providing a green buffer from the adjacent neighborhood.

The site includes 97 parking spaces, yielding 1.7 spaces per unit. An existing solar array that serves the adjacent school has been relocated to accommodate fire lane access, with the additional benefit of providing some covered parking.

To keep costs down and deliver the project as quickly as possible, JESD turned to Lowney Architecture to take advantage of their modular construction experience. The facility will be constructed on District-owned land. The entitlements and site-built building permits will be issued by Daly City, while the state of California has permitting authority for the modular element.