The Black Panther
Located in West Oakland, The Black Panther is a groundbreaking affordable housing community that supports very low-income and formerly incarcerated individuals. Working with local non-profit Oakland and the World Enterprise (OAW) and McCormack Barron Salazar (MBS), MWA helped design a five-story apartment building with residential, community, and commercial spaces. Situated just three blocks from BART, the development is a transit-oriented community with convenient access to downtown Oakland, San Francisco, and the entire Bay Area.
PROJECT CONTACT
LOCATION
Oakland, CA
OWNER
Oakland and the World Enterprises Inc.
DEVELOPER
Oakland and the World Enterprises Inc.
CONTRACTOR
Branagh Construction
SIZE
115,462 SF
ESTIMATED COMPLETION
2024
SUSTAINABLE ELEMENTS
LEED Gold Certified
AWARDS
2023 AIA Merit Award
PHOTOGRAPHER
David Papazian
The Black Panther
The Black Panther
The Black Panther
The Black Panther
Located in West Oakland, The Black Panther is a groundbreaking affordable housing community that supports very low-income and formerly incarcerated individuals. Working with local non-profit Oakland and the World Enterprise (OAW) and McCormack Barron Salazar (MBS), MWA helped design a five-story apartment building with residential, community, and commercial spaces. Situated just three blocks from BART, the development is a transit-oriented community with convenient access to downtown Oakland, San Francisco, and the entire Bay Area.
PROJECT CONTACT
LOCATION
Oakland, CA
OWNER
Oakland and the World Enterprises Inc.
DEVELOPER
Oakland and the World Enterprises Inc.
CONTRACTOR
Branagh Construction
SIZE
115,462 SF
ESTIMATED COMPLETION
2024
SUSTAINABLE ELEMENTS
LEED Gold Certified
AWARDS
2023 AIA Merit Award
PHOTOGRAPHER
David Papazian
Located in West Oakland, The Black Panther is a groundbreaking affordable housing community that supports very low-income and formerly incarcerated individuals. Working with local non-profit Oakland and the World Enterprise (OAW) and McCormack Barron Salazar (MBS), MWA helped design a five-story apartment building with residential, community, and commercial spaces. Situated just three blocks from BART, the development is a transit-oriented community with convenient access to downtown Oakland, San Francisco, and the entire Bay Area.
PROJECT CONTACT
LOCATION
Oakland, CA
OWNER
Oakland and the World Enterprises Inc.
DEVELOPER
Oakland and the World Enterprises Inc.
CONTRACTOR
Branagh Construction
SIZE
115,462 SF
ESTIMATED COMPLETION
2024
SUSTAINABLE ELEMENTS
LEED Gold Certified
AWARDS
2023 AIA Merit Award
PHOTOGRAPHER
David Papazian
Located in West Oakland, The Black Panther is a groundbreaking affordable housing community that supports very low-income and formerly incarcerated individuals. Working with local non-profit Oakland and the World Enterprise (OAW) and McCormack Barron Salazar (MBS), MWA helped design a five-story apartment building with residential, community, and commercial spaces. Situated just three blocks from BART, the development is a transit-oriented community with convenient access to downtown Oakland, San Francisco, and the entire Bay Area.
PROJECT CONTACT
LOCATION
Oakland, CA
OWNER
Oakland and the World Enterprises Inc.
DEVELOPER
Oakland and the World Enterprises Inc.
CONTRACTOR
Branagh Construction
SIZE
115,462 SF
ESTIMATED COMPLETION
2024
SUSTAINABLE ELEMENTS
LEED Gold Certified
AWARDS
2023 AIA Merit Award
PHOTOGRAPHER
David Papazian
Located in West Oakland, The Black Panther is a groundbreaking affordable housing community that supports very low-income and formerly incarcerated individuals. Working with local non-profit Oakland and the World Enterprise (OAW) and McCormack Barron Salazar (MBS), MWA helped design a five-story apartment building with residential, community, and commercial spaces. Situated just three blocks from BART, the development is a transit-oriented community with convenient access to downtown Oakland, San Francisco, and the entire Bay Area.
PROJECT CONTACT
LOCATION
Oakland, CA
OWNER
Oakland and the World Enterprises Inc.
DEVELOPER
Oakland and the World Enterprises Inc.
CONTRACTOR
Branagh Construction
SIZE
115,462 SF
ESTIMATED COMPLETION
2024
SUSTAINABLE ELEMENTS
LEED Gold Certified
AWARDS
2023 AIA Merit Award
PHOTOGRAPHER
David Papazian
MUNI 30 Bus Terminus
The Muni 30 Bus Terminus creates an incredible sense of entry into Crissy Field, increasing public access by extending the Muni Route 30 line further into the Presidio on the waterfront. MWA was the prime consultant for this multifaceted infrastructure project, leading the design and project management effort, overseeing subconsultants, and coordinating across numerous agencies. MWA designed new restrooms for Muni operators as well as public use, updated existing buildings for campus cohesion, managed the demolition and reconstruction efforts, and conducted feasibility studies in order to present preliminary costs.
PROJECT CONTACT
LOCATION
San Francisco, CA
OWNER
Presidio Trust
CONTRACTOR
Plant Construction Company
COMPLETED
2025
PHOTOGRAPHER
David Papazian
DESIGN CONSIDERATIONS
Our design team approached the project with a focus on preserving the pristine environment and views while prioritizing functionality and safety. The narrow site required high-precision civil engineering; T.Y. Lin proposed a sawtooth curb design that allows for three-bus terminal operations in less space than typical for Muni terminals. The novel design approach was confirmed with two on-site maneuvering exercises before the project’s concrete was poured.
A consolidated pedestrian island serves as the hub for boarding and disembarking, designed for safety and clarity of movement. We prioritized lighting, sightlines, and the relationship to the surrounding landscape—giving arriving passengers an immediate view of Crissy Field, the Bay, and the Golden Gate Bridge.
Material selections prioritized durability and continuity with existing architecture along Mason Street. We incorporated rest areas, a water fountain, landscaping, and a public restroom—providing for the public’s essential needs in a beautiful and accessible way.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
MWA coordinated the needs of multiple stakeholders, including the Presidio Trust, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, SFMTA, and the bus drivers’ union. Our process included direct engagement with operators, iterative reviews, and site testing. This collaboration resulted in spaces that reflect the real needs of transit operators and riders alike.
By extending transit service deeper into the Presidio and aligning with future pedestrian and bike path expansions, this project strengthens the city’s goals for accessibility and multimodal connectivity. It creates a new arrival experience—human-scaled, efficient, and integrated into the landscape. The project exemplifies MWA’s commitment to design that serves the needs of the community.
