Artisan Crossing | Belmont, CA

In the heart of Belmont on the Bay Area's central Peninsula, the blocks near Caltrain and downtown dining and retail were ready for a new chapter. The city had adopted the Belmont Village Specific Plan as a roadmap for future development, calling for lively, attractive public spaces and a stronger sense of community and social connection. Windy Hill answered that call with a plan for 250 new homes.

Delivering that density within the Specific Plan meant layering a four-story Type VA residential building over a one-story Type IA below-grade garage with 258 parking stalls, keeping cars out of sight while the building engages its neighborhood. The program also had to make room for an on-site, community-benefiting non-profit space alongside a full suite of resident amenities. BDE Architecture worked with Windy Hill to bring these pieces together through thoughtful design.

Today residents enjoy a spacious lobby co-working area with stadium seating, a fitness center, pool and spa, a common outdoor courtyard and a large roof deck and lounge. The Community School of Music and Arts occupies the non-profit space, offering music and art education for people of all ages and abilities.

Address: 1325 Old County Rd, Belmont, CA 94002

Client: Windy Hill

Number of Units: 250

Construction Type: VA / IA

Photographer: Chris Schmauch

Modern multi-story apartment building with balconies and large windows, with a sign reading 'Artisan Crossing' in front and a landscaped walkway with trees and planters.
A modern outdoor balcony with potted bamboo plants, a wooden floor, and a black metal pergola with a geometric design under a clear blue sky.
Modern white apartment building with balconies, palm trees, benches, gardens, and a well-maintained lawn under a clear blue sky with a few clouds.
Modern white multi-story residential building with large windows and balconies, parked cars in front, street lamps, and a partly cloudy evening sky.