New plans have been filed for the vacant parcel at 2600 Wallace Street in Highland Terrace, Oakland. The application would create three units from the narrow plot, with floors conforming to a steep grade. Gregory Mowbray of Mowbray Builders and Vice President of Construction for Oceanwide Plaza LLC is the property owner.
2600 Wallace Street, project site outlined by Studio Thai
Construction plans filed with the City of Oakland show the future structure covering around half of the 0.14-acre parcel. The three-story building will contain around 3,230 square feet, including a two-car garage along Wallace Street.
Studio Thai is the project architect. The firm explains in the project plans that “the design intent is to match vernacular design features and integrate modern principles to acknowledge the rich history, present, and future of Oakland.” While detailed renderings were not included, illustrations show the contemporary design will feature several terraced setbacks to conform with the steep land, ensuring that each of the three units can be accessible from a side pathway. Capping the rooftop will be a shallow asymmetrical gable-style roof.
2600 Wallace Street vertical cross-sections from four cardinal directions, elevation by Studio Thai
The property is located along Wallace Street between East 24th Street and 19th Avenue and parallel to the 14th Avenue thoroughfare. The Highland Hospital campus is one block away. The estimated timeline for construction has yet to be established.
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The state of architecture is truly sad. There’s nothing for anyone to enjoy about that design besides shelter. I will never pay that much to live in what would be institutional housing in most parts of the US.