The preservation of a historic Craftsman with a deep-rooted history serves as the center of this community-focused project. Originally built in 1912, the house played a vital role in San Diego’s LGBTQ history by serving as the only hospice for AIDS patients during the epidemic. Nakhshab expertly restored the dilapidated structure and developed the adjacent plots of sharply sloped land. The result is a unique, multi-residential building that shares a courtyard with its sleek new sister residence, plus a bold block of eye-catching townhomes.

The buildings share an open-air courtyard space, inviting residents to spend the evening barbecuing, enjoying the firepit, or taking in a movie on the retractable outdoor screen. The landscape features a variety of drought-tolerant, minimal-maintenance flora to further promote the eco-friendly nature of the property.

The properties were completed using sustainable materials and finishes and boast solar panels to offset electric power usage, resulting in exclusive LEED certification. The entire project is a testament to the blend of vintage and modern architecture for which Bankers Hill is known.