SAN DIEGO, CA - TCA Architects, an award winning architectural firm specializing in urban mixed-use residential communities, unveiled renderings today for Millennium Mission Valley, a 305-unit multifamily community located on 5.37 acres at the northwest corner of Camino Del Rio North and Camino Del Arroyo in San Diego’s Mission Valley. Developed by The Dinerstein Companies and scheduled for completion in Fall 2017, Millennium Mission Valley is a high-density mixed-use residential community comprised of 291 contemporary apartment homes,14 ‘shopkeeper’ live-work units and over 9,000 square feet of retail, announced Irwin Yau, Principal and Studio Director at TCA’s Irvine, CA office.
To integrate the dense apartment community into a predominantly commercial retail district, Millennium Mission Valley is fronted by two single-story retail structures providing 9,000 square feet of neighborhood serving retail. The 14 live-work units are complete with storefronts, retail awnings, and an open ground floor plan with easy access to the public sidewalks. A mix of punched openings and cantilevered balconies further animate the elevations, providing optimal relief and texture to the design.
Immediately behind the retail is a public paseo easing the transition to residential, and providing open space and curbside parking for both residents and consumers. The residential component is also set back 20 feet from the curb to provide additional relief, and features a 4,000 square foot public plaza situated in the center to be utilized as a communal gathering space. The entrance to Millennium Mission Valley is located adjacent to the retail paseo, allowing for an enhanced sense of arrival for both residents and visitors alike.
“Our vision for Millennium Mission Valley was to create a pedestrian-oriented atmosphere by establishing a clear connection between the retail and residential aspects of the property,” said Yau. “The project’s design achieves this goal through the placement of the numerous onsite courtyards, allowing for alternative areas for residents and neighbors to socialize while creating a clear interaction with the central retail plaza.”
About TCA Architects: Founded in 1993, TCA Architects specializes in the planning and design of next generation, high density, multifamily housing, signature hospitality, and retail developments across the United States. The firm’s collaborative approach and industry leading technological expertise have resulted in award-winning, sustainable projects that respect our communities and the environment. With studios in Irvine, Los Angeles and Oakland California, TCA has been recognized for their industry leading expertise in master planning and design for a variety of multifamily, hospitality and mixed-use product. With more than 25,000 residences currently in development, TCA Architects is one of California’s fastest growing architectural firms. For more information on TCA, its design talent and current projects, visit www.tca-arch.com.