Rather than leveling the site in order to build anew, we worked the footprint of the Burbank Apartments around existing trees will that shape a communal space for residents and the local community.

We removed the building’s center, splitting the mass to create an elevated platform that serves as a ‘walk in the forest’ amidst the treetops, as well as allowing for additional sunlight to reach the residences’ interiors. Smaller volumes are carved from the initial massing to provide each unit with extra balcony space and immediate exterior access.