111: 4-Block Design | Sister Lillian Murphy Community

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Christopher Roach, Principal, and Nick Brown, Senior Associate from Studio VARA in San Francisco, California. They discuss the Sister Lillian Murphy Community in San Francisco.

You can see the project here as you listen along.

The Sister Lillian Murphy Community is a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly housing development nestled in the heart of San Francisco’s Mission Bay neighborhood. Designed by Studio VARA in collaboration with Paulett Taggart Architects, the multifamily block is part of a 152-unit affordable housing project for Mercy Housing. Its striking façade, colorful material palette, and 4-block design harmonize with neighboring townhomes across a shared pedestrian walkway.

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