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Architectural Lighting

Sister Lillian Murphy Community, Mission Bay

At the edge of one of San Francisco’s newest neighborhoods, Sister Lillian Murphy Community is a new 152-unit affordable housing project with associated support spaces of a community room, teen room, offices and conference room. The project consists of four residential wings, joined by open air corridors, and centered around a community courtyard.

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Sister Lillian Murphy Community, Mission Bay

The lighting for the central courtyard balances the requirements of comfort and security, creating a welcoming and hospitable environment. Sister Lillian Murphy Community, Mission Bay. San Francisco, California © Karl Vinge

151,571

Square Feet

The courtyard is a daytime and evening hangout and event space for tenants, and connects the four residential wings of the complex. Sister Lillian Murphy Community, Mission Bay. San Francisco, California © Karl Vinge

152

Units

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Location

Main Lobby

Description

The main lobby is bright and spacious.

Project Details

Location

San Francisco, California

Discipline

Architectural Lighting

Size

151,571 SF / 152 Units

Partners

Mercy Housing California (Owner) / PTA (Architect) / Studio VARA (Associate Architect) / GLS Landscape | Architecture (Landscape Architect)

Photo Credit

© Bruce Damonte / © Karl Vinge

Services

Interior and Exterior Lighting Design

Certifications

GreenPoint Rated

Awards

2023, AIA National Housing Award, Excellence in Affordable Housing
2023, ASLA National Honor Award Winner, Residential Design Category
2022, AIA California, Design Award Recipient, Honor Award
2022, Residential Architect Design Award, Affordable Housing, Honor Award