The project, called Ora, is a significant refresh introducing all-new common spaces to its interiors, and upgraded finishes to meet 21st century luxury living standards.
With luxury current apartments somewhat resembling hospitality projects, Forrest Perkins channeled its extensive expertise with hotels to create a sense of community and promote togetherness among neighbors. Most notably, the firm created an expansive lobby space from what was previously a leasing office and oversized mailroom. They redesigned the whole ground floor entrance to serve as a lounge for residents, dividing the room into separate, but cohesive spaces for both working and socializing.
As a result, Ora now touts one of the neighborhood’s first residential coworking spaces, an upscale club room for events, as well as a finished rooftop terrace, making “before” photos virtually unrecognizable. The transformation also extends to the exterior midcentury profile, which was restored to fit within the architectural context of California Street.