The circulation spine is clad in dark ironspot brick, providing additional texture and luster to the dynamic façade. Deep windows enhance the play of light and shadow and create sense of weight and permanence. The building is oriented toward a central garden courtyard, with a clear view from street through to the planted space and windows along the ground floor circulation spine. This circulation pattern connects residents to nature as they move through the building and connects the building to the wider community, conveying a sense of openness to the neighborhood.

In the common corridor on each floor, windows at the elevator lobby provide visual connections to the garden and to the street, bringing daylight into the space and orienting residents. Universal and active design strategies enable access for people of diverse mobility needs and encourage physical activity. The entry, vertical circulation, and amenities are distributed throughout the building to encourage walking, while the courtyard allows for large group activities. Residential circulation stairs have distinct signage, outdoor views, and windowed entry doors to encourage the use of stairs for inter-floor traffic.

In a holistic picture of occupant and environmental wellness, the high-performance Passive House design minimizes resource and energy usage. Natural, recycled, and biomimetic materials are intricately coupled with an efficient mechanical system. Ventilation control via energy recovery systems circulate 100% fresh, filtered outside air in and stale air out. The highly insulated metal and masonry cladding combined with triple-glazed windows tightly insulate the building for minimal heat loss.