Gamel Way | Mountain View, CA

At 1920 Gamel Way in Mountain View, DeNardi Wang sees the chance to bring more than two hundred new homes to a city where housing is in demand. The project is planned as a six-story residential building that puts the pedestrian experience at the center of its design.

Achieving that density while keeping the building comfortable at street level is the core challenge. The design stacks five stories of Type III-A wood framing over one story of Type I-A concrete and metal framing, with a subterranean garage below. The plans include 250 parking spaces, tucked beneath and within the base so they do not dominate the street. The aim is a harmonious balance between functionality, comfort and contemporary style, so that residents and passersby alike experience the building as a good neighbor. BDE Architecture is partnering with DeNardi Wang to shape these goals into a coherent and efficient plan.

When complete, Gamel Way will offer Mountain View a new residential building with a contemporary character and a street presence designed for people on foot. It will add a substantial number of homes while contributing to a more walkable neighborhood.

Address: 1920 Gamel Way, Mountain View, CA, 94040

Client: DeNardi Wang

Number of Units: 216

Construction Type: IIIA / IA

Rendering of a modern multi-story residential building with balconies, large windows, and landscaping, set against a blue sky with clouds.
A modern multi-story apartment building complex with balconies and rooftop terraces, surrounded by trees and people walking on the sidewalk, under a partly cloudy sky.
A modern multi-story residential building with balconies and large windows, set against a blue sky with clouds, with trees and cars in the foreground.
Modern multi-story residential building with large windows, balconies, and landscaped front yard featuring ornamental grasses and small trees. People are walking and sitting in the courtyard area on a sunny day.