Alice House | Oakland, CA

At the corner of 14th and Alice Streets, in the heart of Oakland, the site sits within walking distance of Lake Merritt, Downtown, Chinatown, BART and other transit options, in a neighborhood rich with historical Art Deco architecture. The Martin Group envisioned a vibrant mixed-use building that would add 79 homes and active street life to this well-connected corner.

The design had to stack four stories of residential over a ground floor carrying retail, lobby and leasing space and a garage, combining Type IIIA construction over a Type IA base on a compact urban corner. Just as important was fitting in with its surroundings: drawing inspiration from the neighborhood's Art Deco heritage, the design uses modern materials to evoke a style found in abundance throughout Oakland. BDE Architecture partnered with The Martin Group to bring the building to completion in 2021.

Alice House now gives residents a community room and lounge, a courtyard with an indoor/outdoor fireplace, a fitness center and a roof deck. Ample bicycle parking and a bike repair station serve residents who get around by bike in one of the city's most walkable locations.

Address: 1411 Alice St, Oakland, CA 94612

Client: The Martin Group

Number of Units: 79

Construction Type: IIIA / IA

Year Completed: 2021

Night view of a modern multi-story building with large windows, streetlights, cars parked along the street, and a city skyline in the background.
Modern multi-story building with large glass windows, streetlights, parked cars, and neighboring older buildings, during evening.
Modern lobby with a long beige cushioned bench, small tables with plants, black mailboxes, colorful framed artwork, a mounted TV displaying schedules, a teal textured console, and a digital lock on a door.