For three decades, VMWP has understood the responsibility we have as architects to design for a healthier future and has implemented trusted sustainable practices throughout our projects. Being a 56-person firm, many individuals have taken time to earn professional credentials in sustainability and bring that knowledge […]
Project Feature: The Mock Up
The Vitalia Apartments team was reminded of the value of the onsite freestanding mock-up. VMWP and RHD were present to watch the installation of the rough opening waterproofing by Cahill. A particular thank you goes to RDH Building Science, Inc who reviewed […]
VMWP worked with the City of San José to combine three separate documents for residential, commercial, and industrial design standards and guidelines into one user-friendly interactive resource. The document will shape San José's development for the next 30 years, including commercial, industrial, and residential building […]
Creating Citywide Development Standards
Because the San José Citywide Standards and Guidelines creates standards for residential, commercial, and industrial uses for the entire city, Van Meter Williams Pollack had to test all proposed standards for each of use using building prototypes. With the help of the team, […]
Providing high-quality design services to community organizations in need is an important contribution that we can make as mission-oriented architects in San Francisco. However, design of even the smallest of spaces can have their challenges because of how impactful these places will be for those […]
COMMUNITY FEATURE: Did you know that SF NOMA is offering The Project Pipeline Architecture Summer Camp is camp for youth age 11–14 students to learn STEAM skills (Science Technology Engineering Architecture and Math)? The camp is designed to expose youth to the built environment and […]
We have had the honor of collaborating with artist Linda Gass on the two story, art glass wall at Affirmed Housing's affordable housing project, Vitalia Apartments currently under construction in San Jose. The glass panels illustrate the evolution of Los Gatos Creek telling the story […]
The Academy of Art University in San Francisco (AAU) hosts a regular Ethics and Leadership panel aimed at inspiring the next generation of architects on various topics. The most recent panel was focused on what it's like to work in Affordable Housing and how that […]
Allison Village in Arvada, Colorado is featured in Milender White's newsletter Allison Village is an existing 37-unit apartment community constructed in 1980, sitting on a parcel of approximately 2 acres at 5352 Allison Street, Arvada. The site is a half-mile from the Olde Town Arvada commuter […]
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Engineering Solutions for a More Inclusive Community
A California nonprofit creatively incorporates engineered wood into a new, affordable housing complex to keep costs low, tackle a public predicament and give rise to a stronger, more inclusive community. A housing crunch was mounting in the City of […]
SAP Feature: 2022 VMWP DDx Summary
Project Feature: The Mock Up
Project Feature: Celebrating San José Citywide Design Standards and Guidelines
Project Feature: San José Citywide Standards and Guidelines is a “Model for the State”
Staff Feature: Stephen Ellis – Pro Bono Work
Community Feature: SFNOMA Project Pipeline
Artist Feature: Linda Gass – Art about Water, Land Use and Climate Change
Community Feature: The Academy of Art University Ethics and Leadership Panel
Project Feature: Allison Village in Milender White’s newsletter
Project Feature: New APA case study – Luna Vista at 950 El Camino Real