This conceptual housing project looks at locating housing over existing parking lots in Eureka’s historic Old Town. The project preserves parking in a busy area of town but also adds much needed housing. This project is located at the site of Eureka’s old City Hall, which was unfortunately torn down due to seismic considerations in the 1980’s. The project is meant to be a prototype for other developments like it in the area and to show developers one possibility that the City would like to see pursued. This example is 5 stories tall with 42 one bedroom units, 3 two bedroom units, and a rooftop penthouse, bar, or restaurant option.
OLD CITY HALL HOUSING
Digital illustration of a modern multi-story residential building with multiple balconies and large windows, set against a clear blue sky with three flying birds and a few people walking on the street.
Aerial view of a city block showing a mix of commercial and residential buildings, parking lots filled with cars, trees lining the streets, and a downtown area with taller buildings in the background.
existing site
First floor plan of a building, showing various rooms labeled with numbers, including retail spaces, residential lobby, utility rooms, and parking areas, with streets marked on the sides.
Top floor plan of a building showing a patio, bar, restaurant, or penthouse apartment area, solar panel areas, and surrounding streets.
existing site
Architectural drawing of the upper floor plans for a multi-unit residential building, showing various one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, corridors, laundry area, and surrounding street labels.