Alameda Point is a major housing development on a portion of the former Alameda Naval Air Station. The 800 unit project will transform the dilapidated former naval base into a mixed-use development with residential, retail and commercial space adjoining a future water park.

As the first mixed use building on Atlantic Avenue, Block 9 presents an important opportunity to create a gateway to the center of activity around the Urban Park. Across the Street from Block 9, Phase 2 development will occur a few years in the future, and for a time this block’s retail will be single-sided. To the southeast, the relocated Skyhawk aircraft marks a memorial park. To the west, Block 10 opens up with active retail uses and public gathering spaces. Design elements reference the shapes, forms and materials of the hangers and other navy buildings. 

The result is a building that has an active and pleasant pedestrian frontage on all four streets, with active uses at each of the corners. Storm water treatment is integrated into the street frontage to enhance the pedestrian experience, and service areas are carefully integrated into the architecture.