Skybridge Lofts - Bercy Fadel

Year
2010
Project
Skybridge Lofts
Type
Multi Family
Area
120 Units | 83,000 SF
Location
Austin, TX
Services
Design
About
Skybridge Condominiums is a 120-unit residential community in South Austin that redefines density through openness. Rather than filling the site, the design occupies only a narrow perimeter band, preserving the heart of the property as a shared green courtyard. The building’s linear form follows the natural slope of the land, at times cantilevering over pedestrian paths to create a sense of lightness and permeability.
This approach establishes two interconnected circulation loops, one public and one private, that encourage interaction while maintaining a clear sense of retreat. The central green serves as both a visual anchor and a social commons, balancing collective and individual experience within the community.

Modern townhouse complex at dusk with gray siding, large windows, balconies, parking lot and skybridge

Modern apartment complex courtyard with curved landscaped beds, young trees, ornamental grasses

Each residence is designed as a self-contained townhouse with two levels of living space above a private garage. Varied site conditions result in a wide range of floor plans, from walk-up studios that project over shaded walkways to corner units that capture panoramic views. Generous decks and full-height glazing strengthen the connection between interior and landscape, extending daily life into the open air.

Modern townhouse complex at dusk with landscaped courtyard pathways and parked cars under starry sky

Work Performed by Bercy Chen Studio