Excavation work is underway for the eight-story apartment complex for 1766 El Camino Real in Burlingame, San Mateo County. Crews have already demolished the former single-story commercial structure within walking distance of the Millbrae Train Station. Carmel Partners is the developer.
1766 El Camino Real, image by author
The 90-foot tall structure will yield 505,180 square feet with 291,970 square feet for 311 apartments, 131,390 square feet for the 319-car basement garage, and 14,150 square feet for amenities. The project will feature around 25,725 square feet of open space across two courtyards, roof decks, and private open space. Additional parking will be included for 172 bicycles.
The average apartment will span 934 square feet, with 37 studios, 137 one-bedrooms, 120 two-bedrooms, and 17 three-bedrooms. Amenities will include a pool courtyard, an open-air garden, an amenities lounge, a dog spa, and a fitness center.
1766 El Camino Real at the corner of Trousdale and El Camino, rendering by TCA Architects
1766 El Camino Real view looking north, rendering by TCA Architects
TCA Architects is responsible for the design. The project is a podium-style design with the overall mass articulated to reduce the visual impact of the massing. Facade materials will include stucco, brick veneer, and metal panels. BKF is consulting on civil engineering.
JETT Landscape Architecture + Design is responsible for the landscape architecture. The work will include two courtyards, a stormwater garden, and two roof decks. The level-one community space will include a pool, garden, and over 10,000 square feet of interior amenities.
1766 El Camino Real pedestrian view along El Camino, rendering by TCA Architects
Landscaping overview for the project, including 1766 El Camino and the adjacent block of 1810 El Camino where ABC Tree Farms sells Christmas tree and pumpkins, rendering by JETT
Carmel Partners became the property owner earlier this year after purchasing the site for $28 million. The 1.7-acre property will extend from El Camino to California Drive, just ten minutes from the Millbrae BART and Caltrain Station on foot. Other work in the neighborhood includes AVIA Labs, the new Eikon offices, One Adrian Court, and the recently-opened Gateway at Millbrae transit-oriented development. Other proposals in the north of Burlingame include 1855 Rollins Road, 1870 El Camino Real, 30 Ingold Road, 1814 Ogden Drive, and 1699-1701 Old Bayshore Highway.
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Another wonderful development underscoring the neighborhood character. Before long everyone will be drinking toilet to tap water to accommodate the ever increasing population..
Will any affordable units be available? Im a local resident in need of 2or3 bedroom…thank you! Chris