Step-Up Housing

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Organization Overview

Step Up Housing redefines classic SRO housing via micro-units that
prioritize dignity – creating an affordable housing model for the 50x100
Californian lot. One that can be repeated across the state. The building
provides 39 units of supportive housing for people experiencing
homelessness along a centrally-located stretch of downtown Berkeley.
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Award

Finalist

Category

2026 Architecture

Project Team

Submitting Firm: Design Draw Build Architects & Builders
Architect(s): Tyler Kobick, David Trachtenberg
Joint Venture: Stackhouse De la Peña Trachtenberg Architects
Client: Panoramic Interests
General Contractor: Hawk Development
Civil Engineer: Kister Savio & Rei Land Surveying and Civil Engineering
Structural: Dolmen Consulting Engineers
Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing: IMEG
Photography: Keith Baker Photography