CO- was engaged to assess and imagine the redevelopment potential for a residential lot in San Francisco’s Sunset district. Taking advantage of recent policy changes that accommodate increased residential density, the project studies the feasibility of dividing the existing single-family lot into two separate lots.

Two multi-story houses were designed for the re-parceled site. Both buildings bring a contemporary aesthetic that increases the architectural diversity and richness of the neighborhood while appealing to its residential nature.

The twin schemes are designed to accommodate a variety of unit configurations to address the client’s potential development and lifestyle goals. While the primary residences feature three bedrooms and three bathrooms across multiple floors, the ground floor can be configured to include an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), additional living space, or a garage.

CO- was commissioned by Inkandescent Health and Wellness to design, finance, and build their flagship Health and Wellness Retreat Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The retreat center is envisioned as a hospitality and event center that offers a variety of amenities centered around health, recovery, and relaxation. Two schemes were developed with contrasting scales and grains of common space.

Located on a 50-acre site in the heart of the Chihuahuan desert, the retreat center will provide six independent guest rooms, a yoga studio, meditation rooms, a health and wellness spa, a community kitchen and dining area, and a reception and lounge area. Built out of rammed earth, each guest room is designed as a standalone cabin with views of the Organ and Bennett Mountains. The architecture is designed to host the classes, training, and events the full-service retreat provides.

CO- is also assisting Inkandescent in developing the financing plan and securing private funding for the retreat center.