The Bernice | Sacramento, CA

Less than a mile from Downtown Sacramento, within half a mile of a Regional Transit Light Rail Station and blocks from interstate access, 1900 3rd Street offered a well-connected address ready for new life. The Michaels Organization envisioned a mixed-use, transit-oriented development where people could live, work and gather close to the city's core.

Bringing that vision to life meant weaving two programs into one 5-story Type IIIA structure: co-work spaces at grade level and 187 residential units throughout the building, supported by an extensive set of indoor and outdoor amenities. BDE Architecture partnered with the client to organize these layers so that work, home and leisure could coexist in a single, cohesive building.

The Bernice now gives residents a club room, speakeasy lounge, sky lounge, fitness center and co-working spaces indoors. Outside, an LED screen wall, swimming pool, spa, pet spa, courtyard lounge, outdoor fitness zone and dining areas with barbeques, a fire pit and shade structures create places to unwind and connect. With light rail nearby and downtown close at hand, it offers a convenient, amenity-rich way to live in Sacramento.

Address: 1900 3rd Street, Sacramento, CA, 95811

Client: The Michaels Organization

Number of Units: 187

Construction Types: IIIA

Photographer: Legacy Images

A city skyline at sunset showing tall modern buildings amidst trees, with a parking lot and a pool in the foreground under a partially cloudy sky with pink and purple hues.
A multi-story brick and beige apartment building with large windows, streetlights, and trees lining the sidewalk, illuminated by sunlight in the late afternoon or early evening.
A multi-story residential building with a modern design, trees surrounding it, and a colorful sunset sky in the background. The street in front has lanes marked with stop and pedestrian signals.
Empty outdoor swimming pool with lounge chairs, orange umbrellas, and apartment buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.
An outdoor pool area with lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a screen displaying a football game, surrounded by modern apartment buildings and green trees during sunset.
Modern lobby with blue and red armchairs, sofas, green plants, art on white walls, and large windows showing trees outside.
Modern living room with a gray sofa, decorative pillows, wooden ceiling, large windows with outdoor greenery, and an open kitchen with red tiled backsplash and bar stools.
Indoor recreational area with a foosball table in the foreground, a seating area with a couch and armchair, a large wall-mounted television displaying hot air balloons, and a ceiling with a blue painted section, wooden paneling, and modern pendant li
Modern open-concept kitchen and living room with large window, potted plants, colorful furniture, and minimal decor.
A colorful lounge with green walls, framed art, and a mosaic patterned carpet. Red cushioned seating surrounds small circular tables, and a mirrored wall reflects the modern, vibrant interior design.
Interior of a modern living room with colorful artwork on the wall, orange chairs, black sofa, and various decorative items including plants, vases, and cushions.
Interior of a modern restaurant featuring red chairs around a circular white table, a wooden booth with a green wall adorned with colorful artwork, hanging globe lights, and a ceiling with wooden paneling.
A modern outdoor patio area with seating, tables, and a barbecuing station, surrounded by green trees, with a red and white building in the background and evening lighting.
An outdoor courtyard area in front of a red modern apartment building with multiple windows. The courtyard features a small grassy area, large rocks, a wooden tunnel, and white chairs. There is night lighting on the building and along the stone fence
An outdoor area with a ground-level sports game painted on a green surface, adjacent to a multi-story building with large windows and red and white exterior walls. There is outdoor gym equipment and trees around the area.
An urban street scene at sunset with a modern multi-story building, trees lining the sidewalk, and a clear sky with a faint star visible.
Modern interior with large windows, a variety of chairs and tables, green plants, colorful artwork on the wall, and a ceiling with recessed lighting and a decorative grid panel.
Interior of a modern living room with a variety of colorful and patterned furniture, wall art, and decorative shelves with plants and ornaments.
Inside a modern gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and a weight rack next to large windows showing a view of outdoor exercise areas and a building with red and beige walls.