Laguna Niguel – Gateway Village

Gateway Village is a 5-story market rate apartment complex located in Laguna Niguel on Forbes Road, bounded by Cape Drive and Getty Drive. Forbes Road intersects Crown Valley Parkway. It is located wihtin the Gateway Village Development area. The project is an urban infill project replacing existing two-story retail and commercial structions. The project is comprised of 5 stories of type IIIA residential served by an on-grade parking struction. There is 5900 square feet of retail plaza fronting Forbes Road. The project also features a clubhouse/fitness/leasing center and a resort style swiming pool. The italian influenced architecture features a rich complement of materials, details, and colors. The building design also features strong massing breaks and variation in height lending to the feel of an urban setting. The project is designed for each interior unit to capture views of one of the threee unique courtyard spaces. The courtyards all reflect Italian and some Spanish influences of the architectural design but with a contemporary interpretation. The courtyards provide a variety of open spaces with barbeques, swimming pools, and quiet seating areas. Additional recreational areas are provided in the form of small roof top terrace areas. The building itself features tall ceilings on the first floor with volume ceilings at the fifth level loft units. Large glazing areas lend to the open feel of loft style units.

Client:

Gateway Village

Location:

Laguna Niguel, California

Project Information:

Acreage: 7.65 acres (57.18 du/acres)
Number of units: 351
50% one bedrooms
40% two bedrooms
10% three bedrooms
947 Sq. Ft. average per unit size

Zone: Residential/Commercial