355 Sango Court | David Baker Architects

Milpitas CA | In Design

Aerial rendering of 355 Sango Court in Milpitas, Ca.

Aerial view of 355 Sango Court. The building will face a future park to the south and be served by a future road connecting it to the new Milpitas BART station a quarter-mile away.

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David Baker Architects

This modular design will provide 102 affordable, transit-oriented family homes at the Milpitas BART Station.

Rendering of the courtyard for 355 Sango Court in Milpitas, Ca.

Community spaces are arranged around the at-grade courtyard, to allow activities to spill out onto outdoor space.

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David Baker Architects

The building massing takes the form of stepped volumes along the most prominent south frontage, further differentiated by color blocking. These building forms frame two courtyards—one at-grade and one on the podium—that are connected by open-air bridge circulation linking the west and east volumes. The west facade’s sawtooth bays orient windows to the northwest to minimize solar gain. Perforated metal sunshades provide an additional level of detailing and architectural interest at the upper levels.

At the ground level, natural materials—weathering steel, textured concrete, and an aluminum and glass storefront—are paired with a garden entry sequence for a warm and welcoming street presence. Stormwater planters and extensive permeable surfaces provide rainwater filtration and resiliency.