Chapman Place Apartments, San Diego

DBRDS is honored to work on a project containing a rare commercial office building by San Diego Master Architect William Krisel. The development included the demolition of an existing gas station to develop 83x apartments in a combination of traditional residential 1 & 2-bedroom units, and residentially classified SRO studio units. The original Krisel office building was incorporated into the planning, and repurposed into residential units as well as the leasing office and a co-working amenity space. A central courtyard view across a pool and BBQ area was the focal point of the adjacent fitness room.

From the outset, the entire design from planning and proportions, to the material selection, was all inspired by Krisel’s prolific mid-century modernism, while carefully ensuring to never blur the line between his existing building and the new development on the site.