This feasibility study for the Episcopal Church of Berkeley showed how the existing student housing facility could be increased from 14 beds to as many as 72 beds. This alternative shown preserves the original historic building fronting on Bancroft Avenue and adds a new building component at the rear and side.  The new addition features a commercial rental space with the housing component above.  Mock/Wallace developed these design studies to comply with the proposed Berkeley South Side Plan. 

1040 University Avenue:  An early  sketch shows a feasibility study to investigate a renovation to the existing at University Avenue and 10the Street as an addition to the side.   The addition would provide a medical clinic, offices, a large community room, kitchen, outdoor deck and ground level parking.

Mock/Wallace assisted the Lao Family Development, Inc. by presenting schematic plans to the City of Pan Pablo for approval to rezone the project site rezoned from Heavy Industrial to a Planned Unit Development.  After obtaining rezoning approval, Mock/Wallace prepared documents for submission to funding sources and proceeded to provide complete architectural services for the design and construction of the project.  Features of the project include a community garden, play area, community room, and future commercial development. 

The historically significant Ambassador Hotel was a 6 story un-reinforced masonry building with commercial tenants at street level and 150 SRO units above.  The project required approval by the both the San Francisco Landmarks Board and HUD.  Along with a seismic upgrade, ADA improvements, and new building systems, the re-design of the residential spaces provided improved common kitchens, lounges, laundries, and private baths in all the units.  Plumbing, mechanical, electrical, elevators, and other building systems were replaced. 

A new addition on the second floor level provides 4,200 square feet of space for service providers and community spaces, as well as 6,600 square foot of rooftop open space. Street level storefronts were renovated to be compatible with the original appearance of the building. The historic neon sign has been restored. Our client was the non-profit developer Tenderloin Neighborhood Development.  See their website here.