| EL PASEO STUDIOS
4980 Hamilton Ave
San Jose, California
408-370-1144
www.ElPaseoStudios.org
El Paseo Studios is a 98 unit Single Room Occupancy
[SRO] Apartment Complex for individuals who earn 30-55%
of the Area Median Income [AMI]. It is located on a
one half acre, triangular site at the apex of two arterial
Streets in the Westgate Shopping Area of San Jose. The
retail/entertainment surroundings, and available transit,
make this site a perfect location for workforce Housing.
Over 45% of Paseo residents work in the area. All residents
receive free "Eco Passes" for County-wide
buses and light rail. Local Planning regulations required
a .5 parking ratio – or 49 parking spaces for
the 98 units.
Each unit has a kitchenette, built-in storage and closets,
a certified maple bed and a complete bathroom. The units
range from 285SF to 310SF and have individual heating
and air conditioning controls. The floors are recycled
content carpet with linoleum in the bathroom and kitchen.
The kitchen cabinets and built in shelving are made
from non-urea formaldehyde "medite" and finished
with a three coat no-VOC, water based lacquer. These
"green" amenities ensure a higher level of
indoor air quality.
Amenities include: an outdoor courtyard, computer room,
vending room, laundry room, first floor lounge and small
gym. Hallways have fully glazed end walls allowing natural
daylight to flood the hallways.
Paseo Studios has been recognized with AIA Santa Clara
Valley Chapter Merit Award for architectural design
as well as a Gold Nugget Merit Award 2004 for Sustainable/Green
Project of the year and the 2004 "Excellence in
Design" Runner-up award from the Environmental
Design + Construction Magazine.
Status: Completed September 2003
Architect: Office of Jerome King
Contractor: Branagh Construction
Location: San Jose Council District
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