2500 R Street: Reframing the American Dream (Exp. Arch 2023)

Located on a two-acre site along the R Street light rail corridor in Midtown Sacramento, this 34-unit single-family home community designed by Ellis Architecture for Pacific Housing Inc. is oriented to take full advantage of solar power. These energy-efficient homes which start at 1300 sf and have single-car garages were designed to generate and store electricity with a unique battery storage system.

The design responds to the challenge of relating to the context of the traditional homes in the neighborhood and the pace and industrial nature of the R Street corridor. Although close in proximity to neighboring homes, thoughtfully placed windows, balconies, and varied articulation of the façade give a sense of individuality and privacy for each home in relationship to the design of the urban community as a whole.

This session provides an opportunity to look back and consider lessons learned that may be applied to future projects.

Presented by the AIA Central Valley Civic Engagement Team’s Housing Task Force.

Event leaders: Project developer Mark A. Wiese of Pacific Housing, Inc., project architect Sarah Ellis, AIA, of Ellis Architects, Jacqueline Whitelam, AIA, Brian Sehnert, AIA, Paul Menard, AIA and the AIACV Civic Engagement Team’s Housing Task Force.

Sponsors: Comstock’s Magazine, Fulcrum Property Corp., HGA, Lionakis, Milgard Windows & Doors, SmithGroup, SMUD and Dreyfuss + Blackford Architecture.

WHERE: 2500 R Street, Sacramento, Reception at 2533 R St

DATE: Thursday, October 12th, 2023

TIME: 5:00 – 7:00 pm (Presentation followed by reception at Futures Explored)

COST: $10; FREE for students with valid ID

CES/LU’s: 2 LU’s

REGISTER: 2500R-EA23.eventbrite.com

For reasonable accommodations and/or alternate formats, please contact AIA Central Valley at least 72 hours prior to the event or for more information: [email protected].

Experience Architecture is a public-outreach event designed to facilitate greater transparency with the public in how architects create our built environment and how it impacts their daily lives; to create an ongoing dialogue to inform a distinct, regional, architectural identity; and to highlight existing relationships between the region and its architecture. This year’s events run from October 1st – 26th. To see more Experience Architecture events, visit www.aiacv.org/exparch