06/19/2026
We designed Soleil as a multi-family project that would foster connection in a transit-rich, centrally located neighborhood, with an integrated outdoor environment that would build community and spark unexpected encounters among building tenants.
Soleil shows how smart massing, intentional circulation, and landscape can turn a tight urban site into a place that feels open, social, and livable.
Set on a compact site, the mixed-use project pairs two four-story buildings around a shared courtyard that connects neighbors, entries, and ground-floor homes.
At the center is a layered outdoor retreat with a dining space, a fountain, lounge seating, a barbecue, and a planted garden, bringing light, greenery, and community into the middle of the block.
The East building blends three levels of housing above neighborhood retail, while the West building lines the alley with four levels of residential units. Across both buildings, floor-to-ceiling windows and efficient layouts maximize daylight and views.
Architecture / Interiors: William Kaven Architecture
General Contractor: vwrdevelopment
Structural: SCE
Civil / Landscape: Otak Architecture
