Location

Newport Coast, California

Client

Irvine Community Development Company

Project Type

Luxury Townhomes

Size

Site Area 20.3 Acres
1,610 - 2,632 SF (149-244 SM)

Density

12 DU/AC

Awards

2004 Gold Nugget Awards
"Residential Project of the Year-Attached"
2004 Gold Nugget Awards
"Best Attached Community 12 to 18 DU/AC"

ZIANI

Newport Coast, California

The Ziani residential community is organized around a courtyard and motorcourt housing concept, featuring two seven-unit multifamily buildings arranged to create a shared internal open space. The motorcourt serves as the central organizing element, while front entries are oriented along the outer edges to reinforce neighborhood connectivity and pedestrian engagement.

The development offers a diverse mix of residential product types, including two-story townhomes, carriage homes, flats, and three-story townhouses, broadening market appeal and accommodating a range of lifestyles. A pedestrian passage between the buildings provides access into the motorcourt, enhancing both circulation and community interaction.

Architecturally, the project draws inspiration from Tuscan hilltop villages, using a combination of gabled, hipped, and shed roof forms, along with balconies and building projections, to create depth and visual variety. The inclusion of three-story elements introduces rhythm and movement, reinforcing the character and richness of the overall residential environment.