A transformative upgrade and expansion of the 120-year-old school building was aimed at boosting enrollment and enhancing services to students.

Set on a busy corner in downtown Berkeley, Calif., the whimsical appearance of the Telegraph-Haste Student Housing project reflects its vibrant college environment. Above a faux-rock facade, the 55-unit building features an amalgamation of timber, tile, iron accents and mismatched shutters.