Encore @ 849 Veterans Blvd | Redwood City, CA

On the edge of Downtown Redwood City, close to the 101 freeway, a narrow parcel on Veterans Boulevard sat between the downtown area and the rest of the city. Sares Regis saw in it a chance to add much-needed homes, including additional affordable units made possible through a state density bonus.

The path forward was tight in every sense. The 65-foot structure had to fit a narrow site and adhere to the Downtown Precise Plan while delivering 90 dwelling units ranging from studios to three-bedrooms. BDE Architecture guided the design of the Type V building, turning the site's constraints into opportunities: street frontages on the front and back narrow ends became places to bridge the gap between downtown and the wider city.

Completed in 2019, Encore now acts as a pedestrian and cyclist link that leads directly to the Bay Trail. Residents gather in a community room, two landscaped courtyards at grade level and a fully equipped fitness center, while a club room with a rooftop deck provides expansive views of the city below.

Address: 849 Veterans Blvd, Redwood City, CA 94063

Client: Sares Regis

Number of Units: 90

Construction Type: VA / IA

Year Completed: 2019

Photographer: Abraham & Paulin Photography

Modern multi-story apartment building with balconies and large windows, located on a city street with parked cars, trees, and clear blue sky.
Multistory modern apartment building named Encore with parking area in front and landscaped surroundings.
A four-story modern apartment building with a mix of beige and brown exterior, large windows, and balconies, situated next to a parking lot filled with cars and surrounded by trees.
Interior of a modern office lobby with large windows, seating areas with colorful cushions, potted plants, and a reception desk.
Modern multi-story apartment building with large windows and balconies, surrounded by greenery, with cars parked in front and people walking on the sidewalk during daytime.