The Hadley | Mountain View, CA

Along East Evelyn Avenue in Mountain View, two addresses offered the chance to create more than another apartment block: a place where residents could live, work and play, and where the public would have a reason to gather too. Prometheus set out to build a medium- to high-density community of 471 homes and to dedicate a 0.64-acre public park to the City at its center.

Balancing that density with an open, welcoming heart required a thoughtful plan. The Type IIIA over IA buildings turn their frontages toward the park to capture views and activate its edges, while two primary and five secondary courtyards carve light and outdoor space into the residential fabric. Sustainable strategies were woven throughout, from high-efficacy lighting, water-efficient fixtures and Energy Star appliances to zero-VOC interior paint, improved ventilation and solar hot water for the pool and spa. BDE Architecture partnered with Prometheus to shape these pieces into a cohesive whole.

Completed in 2023, The Hadley offers lounges, a fitness center, movie theater, DIY stations, a pet spa and a work center, plus a pool, spa and barbecue dining areas, and gives the city a lively new park shared by neighbors and residents alike.

Address: 525 & 769 E Evelyn Ave, Mountain View, CA 94041

Client: Prometheus

Number of Units: 471

Construction Type: IIIA / IA

Year Completed: 2023

Photographer: Lucas Fladzinsky

Modern multi-story apartment buildings with large windows, black railings, and well-maintained landscaping under a clear blue sky.
A modern apartment complex with multiple stories and balconies, surrounded by small trees, with a paved walkway and grassy patches in the courtyard under a clear blue sky.
Modern courtyard with wooden chairs and small tables, surrounded by residential buildings with glass balconies, a metal slide, playground, and landscaped garden with trees and plants.
Interior of a modern building with wooden framing, a large green leafy indoor tree, a staircase with black railing, and a seating area with green cushioned benches and chairs. Bookshelves and artwork are visible in the background.
Modern kitchen with green tiled backsplash, wooden cabinetry, and a living green plant wall; includes a dining table with black chairs, pendant lights, and minimalist decor.
Interior of a modern house with a large open-plan living area featuring a sofa with colorful cushions, abundant greenery, large windows, a view of the outdoor balcony and distant mountains, and a kitchen with blue backsplash in the background.
Fitness center with treadmills, weight machines, and gym equipment, large windows, wooden beams, hanging lights, green plants, and a red staircase.
Modern multi-story residential building with commercial space on the ground floor, parking garage entrance, and trees in the foreground, during evening with outdoor lighting.