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  Pleasant Hill  |  Mountain View
   
 

Unit Facade Aerial

 

Typical unit facade and overview of entire complex

   
 
Two Worlds in Pleasant Hill integrates housing and commercial uses on a suburban village concept that encompasses three city blocks with 51, 000 square feet of ground level commercial office/retail space and over 150 second-level residential condominiums units.
   
Elevation Aerial

Typical elevation of end unit showing cascading silhouette

 
The heavily landscaped, unique site plan is a “car free” environment with courtyards and second level pedestrian walkways. Landscaping, exterior materials, and architectural detailing were designed to be compatible with the suburban context while creating a unique residential setting that evokes the atmosphere of a small village. The units face the courtyards- away from the parking plazas- providing intimate spaces and retreats from the surrounding suburban activity.