The Morgan | San Mateo, CA

The former historic Bay Meadows racing track in San Mateo was being reimagined as a new neighborhood, close to Caltrain, the 101 freeway, State Route 92 and the San Mateo Bridge. Wilson Meany set out to add large two- and three-bedroom homes to this transit-oriented community.

The project arrived with an existing design by MVE Studio: two "new-mission" style buildings separated by a public paseo. When BDE Architecture was brought on, the team reviewed the design with the planning department and made modifications to address City comments. Using the same design language, the two buildings were consolidated into a single Type VA over IA building and increased in size to optimize unit count, while the public paseo through the building was maintained. BDE then guided the new configuration through Design Review, which it passed on the first round.

Completed in 2021, The Morgan delivers 82 new homes. At its center, an interior courtyard is divided by bio-retention planters into distinct spaces with seating areas, BBQs, a pizza oven and two fountains. The paseo keeps the neighborhood connected, and residents enjoy easy access to the region's rail and road network.

Address: 2901 E Kyne St, San Mateo, CA 94403

Client: Wilson Meany

Number of Units: 82

Construction Type: VA / IA

Year Completed: 2021

Apartment complex with multiple levels, trees, a basketball court, and a grassy area.
Bright living room with beige and coral sofas, large window with natural light, artwork on the wall, and various lamps and plants for decoration.
A modern four-story apartment building with balconies, surrounded by green trees and shrubs, with a tennis court in the foreground and a blue sky overhead.
A multi-story residential building with a prominent tower feature, beige and dark gray exterior, balconies, and illuminated windows during dusk.
Outdoor patio area with a built-in fireplace, seating, potted plants, and surrounding apartment buildings at sunset.