Villa Del Oro

Client: Niki Properties

Location: Chula Vista, California

User: Market-rate young urban resident

Building Area: 131,705 sf (three stories)

Number of Units: 80 units

Du/Acre: 32 du/ac

Parking: 150 spaces

Site Area: 2.49 Acres

Site Facts: The site is situated on a prominent corner with a dedicated sidewalk porch for café seating along the main street frontage

Amenities: Meeting rooms, laundry in each unit, exercise room, outdoor areas provide comfortable socializing spots for residents, The courtyard also hosts a massive bar-b-que area, two palm tree shaded lounging areas as well as a pool and spa.Residents have access to a fitness studio, a party lounge with kitchen and game tables and a conference room/business center

Construction Materials: Wood-framed structures clad in stucco, fiber cement siding, wood railings

Design facts: Completed while project architect at Studio E Architects

Story to tell: This project was envisioned as a progressive option to living in downtown San Diego and bring the same spirit to downtown Chula Vista