Saddle Creek Village Houston, Texas

In support of Harris County’s efforts to address the need for affordable housing in the Houston metropolitan area, Saddle Creek Village provides two three-story apartment buildings adding 72 workforce housing units as well as a central community building. In leading the design of the development, Otak oversaw an accelerated design to permit process, managing the team of civil, landscape, structural, and MEP consultants, to ensure the project could meet a fixed funding timeline for bidding and construction.

Designing Multiple Buildings to Address Affordable Housing

Located on a treed site in this northwest Houston neighborhood, the two apartment buildings feature a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom units with elevators providing accessibility to all floors. The buildings also feature exterior patios and/or balconies for each unit, open corridors for natural ventilation, and shared bike rooms. With an aim of keeping utility costs affordable, the project will be Energy Star Certified with high-efficiency lighting, appliances, and fixtures. The community building is designed to function as an after-school learning center in addition to accommodating community gatherings, resident services, and leasing. Thoughtful site design aimed to preserve established native trees and greenspace to achieve a park-like feel while providing ample parking. A playground and double dog runs are among the other community-focused amenities.