At the edge of the Tercero neighborhood, the building’s dynamic form reaches out to gather people together. The main dining southeast entry way has a large inviting overhang that doubles as the second floor outdoor dining terrace. To the northeast is a retail entry with an overhang and outside dining areas. The kitchen and service areas are located on the west side of the building. For students with a meal plan, the main dining area provides a large second floor terrace for protection and creates a dynamic entry point. The form and transparency exposes the internal function of the building creating an iconic image that can be easily recognized. The large main staircase generates the overall form of the building as well as offers a unique dining experience. There is a wide variety of dining options. The transparency of the building creates views to the outside that become more dynamic as you travel through the space. The large amount of glazing in the primary facade, clerestory windows and skylights provide ample daylight throughout the whole structure. The building is a steel and concrete structure built to withstand 100+ years. These materials allow for the elimination of columns at the kitchen and server counters creating a more open area. The use of steel and concrete provides exceptional thermal massing and the ability for large overhangs. Fans are used to help improve the air movement throughout the structure. All the equipment in the kitchen are highly efficient in energy and water consumption. Careful planning locates kitchen hoods only where there is hood-required equipment. In the kitchen, there is a spine of light created form the skylights to bring the daylight. The kitchen open to the server creating a connection between the diners and kitchen staff as well as an outdoor connection via the back patio. Special Features Several unique dining options: 2-top, 4-top, and 8-top tables, booths, banquettes, bars, and informal soft seating Main dining is the second floor Second floor dinning terrace Flexible planning Indoor-Outdoor connection High efficiency in the kitchen Dynamic form  

The Segundo Infill Housing project exemplifies our thoughtful approach to student housing, balancing functional design with the need to create vibrant, sustainable, and safe community spaces. Bounded by existing housing projects this tight infill site required careful examination of solar exposure, circulation and the available surrounding infrastructure. The design weaves the project into the existing site through its placement of buildings, access points, fire safety routes, utility connections, and future development plans. Three primary exterior gathering spaces were identified to foster strong community and social interaction. A central breezeway provides a pedestrian corridor linking adjacent projects and future connections the redevelopment of adjacent properties. The western plaza offers creative seating arrangements for both planned and impromptu meetings, facing the Segundo Quad. The eastern loggia provides a sheltered area for socializing and a waiting spot for parking lot pick-ups and drop-offs. These spaces are connected by an arcade that offers protection from the elements and links interior active spaces with primary circulation paths. Safety and clear circulation are crucial elements of the design. Pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular traffic are separated to enhance safety, with well-marked crossings and a design that keeps vehicles away from pedestrian and bicycle paths. The surrounding bicycle routes also serve as emergency vehicle access. Transparent sight-lines improve visibility and perceived safety, with “architectural eyes” adding extra layers of security. The project embraces ecological stewardship with a planting plan that honors the history of the landscape, integrating a diverse plant palette including California natives and adapted species, ensuring resilience and reduced maintenance needs. Plants significant to the Patwin peoples are featured, enhancing cultural connections. This ecological approach minimizes the need for pesticides and fertilizers, supports local biodiversity, and ensures the landscape is sustainable and pleasant. The architectural design is driven by the principles of community, sustainability, and student well-being. The building’s image and character reflect its programmatic uses, creating a welcoming environment for first-time students. The design includes features like transparent floor lounges, covered arcades, and window seats, which foster a sense of community and connection. Daylighting and energy-efficient glazing enhance the living experience, while the coherent arrangement of spaces supports the UC Davis Principles of creating supportive, connected, and sustainable places.

Ohlone Community College has operated since 1965, serv­ing the economically diverse populations of students in Newark, Fremont, and Union City. As part of a Public-Pri­vate Partnership, the college will construct 500+ beds of student housing in close proximity to the Newark campus. This project will be the first student housing provided by the District and will serve a critical need for the campus. Slated to break ground in 2024, the partnership between Ohlone Community College District and Gilbane Devel­opment, a housing developer, will leverage funding from California’s Senate Bill 169, which offers grants for the construction of student housing in its efforts to provide affordable, low-cost housing options for students enrolled in public post-secondary education. The design of the project is a collaboration between Mogavero Architects and our partners, PBK Architects. Consistent with Mogavero’s design philosophy, the project will emphasize ascending levels of community within a student housing project, and the importance of stimulat­ing connections and relationships amongst residents in various scenarios. The project’s objective is to provide a quality, affordable housing program containing approximately 200 units for a total of 532 beds that are a mix of single students’ resi­dence hall units and apartment-style units at the Newark Center. The unit mix will consist of studios, 1-, 2-, 3-, & 4-bedroom suites on the 250,000 square foot site. The residence hall units will also include additional spaces for shared amenities, including a full kitchen, laundry, shared living areas and interior and exterior community spaces. In addition to the housing program the develop­ment will include a childcare center, student outreach cen­ter for student counseling, a food pantry, and a connection to the existing city recreation center.

The Shasta Hall Student Housing project, Mogavero Architects’ fifth housing project for UC Davis, involves the design of a replacement building for a Emerson Hall, which was constructed in 1967 by a private party, and later purchased by the University. The initial investigation involved a significant programming exercise to develop a new housing prototype for UC Davis, and an analysis comparing renovation to a demo and new build. The project is intended to serve both first time freshmen and returning students. Other student residences in the Cuarto Residential District are based on a suite-style model, differing from the more recent “cluster” style housing on campus. The program led to a unit type that is in the middle of the spectrum between suites and traditional dorm style units, providing more privacy, while emphasizing the social interaction common to the traditional dorms. The building massing recognizes the desired lines from the project toward the “food path” to the Dining Commons and the center of the Campus (SE) and the connection to the Cuarto Quad (NW). The large transparent lounge makes a connection to the Cuarto Quad and serves as architectural eyes, and a clear gateway marking the main entry to the project. High activity rooms at the entries emphasize the dynamic quality of entry to the courtyard. The building block of the residential floor plans is a unit of two double rooms sharing a compartmentalized bathroom. It is possible to have the bedroom connected to the hall via the hold-open entry door. Several lounges open to the hall act as “living rooms” to encourage social interaction with spaces for studying, lounging and socializing. The architectural expression is based on a strong distinction between the protective exterior, shielding for privacy and sun protection, and the more welcoming nature of the interior of the courtyard. The transparency of ground floor common spaces and the stacks of multiple lounges form transparent shifting volumes, untethered from the geometric ordered restrictions of the stacked bedroom units. In September of 2021, the new Shasta Hall opened its doors to receive 1,000 freshman students for the Fall quarter. The project was completed ahead of the initially-proposed schedule, with completion occurring nearly one year early.  

The Yosemite Hall Student Housing project is Mogavero Architects’ fourth housing project for UC Davis. It is the first of two phases of buildings that replaces two 50-year old residence halls in the Cuarto neighborhood, located just a few blocks northeast of the UC Campus. Replacing the former Webster Hall, the new building blends suites & dorm-style units to create more privacy while still maintaining ample resident social spaces. The initial investigation involved a significant programming exercise to develop a new housing prototype for UC Davis, and an analysis comparing renovation to a demo and new build.   The project is intended to serve both first-time freshmen and returning students. Other student residences in the Cuarto Residential District are based on a suite-style model, differing from the more recent “cluster” housing on campus. The program led to a unit type that is in the middle of the spectrum between suites and traditional dorm style units, providing more privacy, while emphasizing the social interaction common to the traditional dorms. Yosemite, replacing the former Webster Hall, is a 373-bed student housing project that is comprised of 7 floor communities in a single 4-story building. The building massing recognizes the desire lines from the project toward the “food path” to the Dining Commons and the connection to the Cuarto Quad to the northwest. The path to the center of campus (SE) is past the bike parking, protected under floors above and under the watchful architectural eyes of the laundry room. High activity rooms at the entries emphasize the dynamic quality of entry to the courtyard. The building block of the residential floor plans is a unit of two double rooms sharing a compartmentalized bathroom. It is possible to have the bedroom connected to the hall via the hold-open entry door. Five lounges open to the hall act as “living rooms” to encourage human interaction with spaces for studying, lounging and socializing. The transparency of ground floor common spaces and the stacks of multiple lounges form transparent shifting volumes, untethered from the geometric ordered restrictions of the stacked bedroom units. These shifting crystals emphasize the relative importance of the common spaces and give a dynamic life to the courtyard.