Forma Apartments

Location: Oakland, CA

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Partners: Holland Partner Group with Solomon Cordwell Buenz


A stone’s throw from the historic Fox Theater, the 223-unit apartment building, designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz, features multiple, amenity-rich outdoor spaces. Textured stone pavers greet residents at the entry adjacent to a custom mural by artist Squeak Carnwath. On level 3, large built-in planters soften and create privacy from a generous dog exercise area for patios of the adjacent units. Two separate deck areas off the fitness room create areas for outdoor yoga and stretching.

A roof terrace outside the level 8 resident amenity room offers a range of activities for residents, including outdoor kitchen space, a fire pit, a custom fireplace, and a lighted trellis structure with areas for gathering. The roof terrace on level 23 takes advantage of sweeping views to the west with seating areas, firepit, and lighted trellis.

Location: Oakland, CA

Project Type: Housing

A stone’s throw from the historic Fox Theater, the 223-unit apartment building, designed by Solomon Cordwell Buenz, features multiple, amenity-rich outdoor spaces. Textured stone pavers greet residents at the entry adjacent to a custom mural by artist Squeak Carnwath. On level 3, large built-in planters soften and create privacy from a generous dog exercise area for patios of the adjacent units. Two separate deck areas off the fitness room create areas for outdoor yoga and stretching.

A roof terrace outside the level 8 resident amenity room offers a range of activities for residents, including outdoor kitchen space, a fire pit, a custom fireplace, and a lighted trellis structure with areas for gathering. The roof terrace on level 23 takes advantage of sweeping views to the west with seating areas, firepit, and lighted trellis.

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