From Offices to Apartments: How San Francisco’s New Guidelines Simplify Adaptive Reuse
San Francisco’s Department of Building Inspection (DBI) has released a detailed set of adaptive reuse guidelines designed to streamline the conversion of office spaces into multi-family residential buildings.
Goodbye Nordstrom, Hello Legoland San Francisco
By converting the vacant Nordstrom store into an indoor Legoland, the City can piggyback on the resurgence of tourism and also draw in families from around the region.
Office-to-Residential Conversions Just Got Easier in Downtown San Francisco
New San Francisco legislation that modifies the planning code to remove barriers for office-to-housing conversions.
California’s Zoning Holiday: What to know about the Builder’s Remedy
Looking to submit a Builder’s Remedy Application, reach out to us today!
2022 California Housing Legislation Highlights – Redefining Housing Development throughout the State
An in-depth look at the recent housing legislations passed in California.
Project Spotlight: Victoria’s House Rehabilitation Center
A detailed look at Victoria’s House where OpenScope renovated two Victorians into transitional housing for those in need.
Urban Lot Split, No. of Units Allowed, and ADUs in Los Angeles: What you need to know about SB 9
A breakdown of the City of Los Angeles memo in regards to the new SB 9 bill and how homeowners can use it to add units to their property.
Apartment Building ADUs Case Study: 2775 Market Street, San Francisco
A detailed look at 2775 Market Street where OpenScope added six ADUs to an existing apartment building.
2021 Recap
We’re taking a look back at some of our favorite moments from 2021.
Multi-Family ADU Designs
Recent changes to California’s state ADU laws allow for adding accessory units to larger multi-family buildings, not just in single-family …