Sunset Oaks

AFFORDABLE LIVING

HONORING NATURE AND COMMUNITY

• ROLE:

  [Design Architect]

• LOCATION:

  [Renton, Washington]

• CLIENT:

  [Renton Housing Authority]

• SIZE:

  [44,525 GSF]

• LINKS:

  [Renton Housing Authority]

Sunset Oaks is a thoughtfully designed 59-unit affordable workforce housing community that exemplifies sustainable community development within the Highlands comprehensive plan framework. This three-building development prioritizes environmental stewardship by siting structures around existing mature trees, creating an open and engaging central courtyard that celebrates the site's natural features. The design seamlessly integrates with current open space while anticipating future neighborhood developments, establishing a strong sense of place that serves as a model for responsible affordable housing design.

Preserving natural beauty while creating dignified, affordable homes for working families.

• 59 affordable workforce housing units distributed across three strategically positioned buildings

• Site design that preserves and celebrates existing mature trees as focal landscape elements

• Central courtyard design fostering community interaction and outdoor enjoyment

• Integration with Highlands comprehensive plan ensuring cohesive neighborhood development

• Sustainable building placement minimizing environmental impact while maximizing natural features

• Multi-family housing design optimized for both privacy and community connection

• Thoughtful positioning responding to existing open space and planned future developments

• Affordable housing model demonstrating that quality design and environmental responsibility are achievable at all income levels

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