Cambrian East Riverside

Year
2020
Project
Cambrian East Riverside
Type
Multi Family
Area
65 Units | 105,000 SF
Location
Austin, TX
Services
Design
Collaboration
Wernerfield, Southwest Engineers, Galaxy, AEC, APTUS, Design Workshop
Photography
Andrea Calo
About
Cambrian East Riverside represents a new chapter in Austin’s vision for equitable, design-driven housing. Situated along the East Riverside corridor, the project reimagines what affordable housing can look and feel like, offering a contemporary living environment grounded in community and connection.
Cambrian East Riverside stands as an example of how affordability and aspiration can coexist. By merging civic responsibility with contemporary design, the project contributes to a more inclusive and forward-looking urban fabric for Austin’s growing east side.

Courtyard walkway with planters leading to dark brick building entrance, person crossing bridge

Modern apartment complex walkways with metal railings green planters and blurred figures city

The development balances density and comfort, combining a thoughtful site plan with elevated architectural expression. Its massing steps gracefully with the terrain, creating opportunities for shared courtyards, open-air walkways, and landscaped terraces that bring light and movement into the daily experience of residents.

Modern mixed-use building with white stucco and dark wood facade, central stairway with greenery,

Industrial courtyard with steel walkways, cascading vines, planters, and blurred figures walking

Modern apartment entrance with two beige doors, vertical stone tile cladding, metal awning and

Interiors are designed for adaptability, with generous windows, efficient layouts, and durable, high-quality finishes that elevate expectations for affordable housing. Communal amenities encourage social engagement and active living, reinforcing the idea that thoughtful design can enhance wellbeing at every scale.

Modern apartment kitchen with dark wood cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and round dining table

Elevated walkway with planters between modern apartments featuring wood-panel cladding and city

Work Performed by Bercy Chen Studio