Elan Redwood City | Redwood City, CA

In the heart of Silicon Valley, Redwood City set out a Specific Plan to welcome more housing close to local amenities and attractions. On Franklin Street, Greystar answered that call with a vision to maximize the density the plan allowed and deliver a full range of homes, from studios to one- and two-bedroom apartments as well as townhomes.

The site itself posed the central test. Its odd property shape wraps around three sides of a neighboring site, leaving little margin for waste. BDE Architecture helped the client meet that challenge by stacking five stories of Type III construction over two levels of Type I construction, with a 348-space, two-story parking garage supporting the residences. The result achieved high density with little compromise.

Completed in 2016, Elan Redwood City delivers 304 dwelling units along with large fitness and community spaces and a courtyard with a pool and spa. A large roof deck offers residents views of the Redwood City hills, giving the neighborhood a place to live that makes full use of every part of an unusual site.

Address: 299 Franklin Street, Redwood City, CA, 94063

Client: Greystar

Number of Units: 304

Construction Type: IIIA / IA

Year Completed: 2016

Modern multi-story apartment or condo building with palm trees, cars parked in front, clear blue sky

Modern apartment complex with landscaped courtyard, potted plants, trees, and outdoor seating under a clear blue sky.

Modern multi-story residential building with balconies and architectural metal awnings, parked cars on a city street, clear blue sky.