THE CUTTING EDGE Located on the edge of Maple Canyon, the award-winning Truax project is a testament to the blend of vintage and modern architecture Bankers Hill is known for. From a catwalk at the lofts, residents can take in bay views and watch jet landings at nearby SAN airport, a favorite local pastime.
UNDER THE FLIGHT PATH, perched on the edge of a canyon at the end of a cul-de-sac, the awkward plot might’ve given some architects pause. Not Soheil Nakhshab. He’s built a thriving practice transforming odd-shaped urban infill sites into head-turning multi- residential developments. And the historic Truax property in Bankers Hill is no exception. “We preserved, restored, and designed a tranquil, whimsical environment,” says the award-winning architect-developer, whose Truax project was announced a winner in the esteemed Urban Land Institute Americas awards this July. The development now moves onto an international competition. Anchoring the unique site, the Truax House showcases classic Craftsman style, with overhanging eaves, multi- paned windows, and a cherry-red exterior that pops
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