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11/18/14
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Summerhill Apartment Communities recently wrapped up construction on Brio, a new 300-unit luxury residential rental community in Contra Costa County. The development is situated just four blocks from a BART light rail station in Walnut Creek.
The property, located at 161 North Civic Drive, steps from downtown Walnut Creek, epitomizes smart infill development by replacing a vacant, functionally-obsolete office building and parking lot with a beautiful state-of-the-art energy-efficient residential community, said Walnut Creek Mayor Kristina D. Lawson. “The Brio project is a perfect fit for our vibrant downtown, offering people a place to live that is close to public transit, shopping, dining and the arts,” said Lawson. “In addition, project developers provided traffic and pedestrian improvements that will benefit the entire community.”
Brio's community amenities include a central courtyard that features a large resort-inspired pool and spa with an extensive sundeck, five outdoor kitchens with dining areas, outdoor lounge with a fireplace, and an outdoor ping-pong table and a natural lawn. The clubhouse features a 24-hour fitness studio, sports lounge with gaming center, iCafe with Coffee Bar, resident lounge with pool table and flat-screen TVs, BRIO Wine Lounge with private wine lockers, and a large full-service kitchen. There is a rooftop outdoor terrace with sweeping views of Mt. Diablo, picnic pavilions and green space. Residents can also enjoy complimentary common area WiFi and concierge conveniences including dry cleaning, grocery delivery, pet sitting, and housekeeping will be added in the future.
Brio's alternative transportation amenities include bicycle storage and electric vehicle charging stations. The apartment community's garage is CALGreen certified and includes a 46.5KW system of solar panels on the roof of the garage, motion sensor lighting controls, and two dual electric vehicle (EV) charging stations to accommodate four cars and up to 21 EV charging stations in the future. The apartment community building exceeds California's Title 24 requirements by 15% and includes low VOC finish products and recycled content.
At the new signalized intersection of North Civic Drive and Brio Drive, in front of Brio's entrance will be renowned contemporary artist Phillip K. Smith III's "Gradient Column," a 32' tall static sculpture. As either cars drive by or people approach the soaring totemic sculpture, colors will appear to shift whether you are approaching from the north or the south. And the movement of the sun will create a varied experience from dawn until dusk. At night, five in-grade well-lights provide a memorable dance of color and shadow. An adjacent concrete bench and the feeling of space that the plaza creates allows for a more engaging experience with pedestrians.
Architecture and planning firm KTGY Group Inc is the architect of record for Brio and provided design development, construction document and construction administration services. Chek Tang and Chris Roberts of Studio T-Sq of Oakland provided the concept.
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