R.D. OLSON CONSTRUCTION COMPLETES FIRST PHASE OF $97 MILLION SOLANA AT DUARTE RESIDENCES IN GREATER LOS ANGELES

With 292-units this project offers easy access to public transportation and is expected to be fully completed in May

DUARTE, Calif. – R.D. Olson Construction, a leading general contracting firm, renowned for its expertise in multifamily development, has completed the first phase of Solana at Duarte Station, a $97 million, three-phase luxury apartment community located on a 3.43-acre site in Duarte, California. Constructed for MBK Rental Living and Haseko Corporation (Haseko), the full project will ultimately deliver 292 units, an eight-story parking structure, and an array of amenities within a highly accessible transit-oriented location.  

“This is the second wrap project in partnership with MBK Rental Living,” said Bill Wilhelm, president of R.D. Olson Construction. “Together we’ve created a vibrant and thoughtfully designed community that offers modern living while connecting residents to nature.” 

Conveniently located at 1750 Fasana Rd., the five-story property is situated along the interstate 210 and is just steps away from the City of Hope Metro Gold Line Station – offering residents seamless access to Downtown Los Angeles and Pasadena, with the San Gabriel Mountains for a natural escape. 

Construction on the wrap development spanned 26 months, replacing a long-vacant warehouse facility. The project amassed approximately 500 jobs, comprised of both on and offsite construction positions.  

The first phase of Solana at Duarte Station unveiled 98 units alongside the eight-story parking structure and are now open to residents. The second phase, set to be completed in April, will introduce an additional 109 units, with the last 85 units coming online in the third and final phase.  

Solana at Duarte Station offers a variety of floorplans, including flats, lofted studios, one-, two- and three-bedroom units, and four-bedroom co-living apartments with each bedroom hosting its own personal kitchenette. These layouts are designed to cater to a diverse group of renters, from students and working professionals to families.  

The vibrant community offers a robust suite of amenities. Phase one of the project opened with the fitness center, yoga studio and the first courtyard which includes a BBQ, pizza oven, outdoor seating, and activities like table tennis. The next phase will mark the opening of the pool, clubroom and sauna. Lastly, the final outdoor courtyard will open in May, which will also have a BBQ and seating area.  

In keeping with the vision to connect residents with their environment, R.D. Olson Construction prioritized outdoor-centric amenities such as an entertainment alleyway for food trucks and outdoor events, a linear park spanning the entire length of the property, complete with a dog park. 

R.D. Olson Construction also prioritized the property’s indoor amenities to provide residents with an ample work-life balance. These include shared and semi-private coworking spaces, a coffee bar, gaming area and indoor dog lounge.  

The project is adjacent to Esperanza at Duarte Station, another wrap-style development R.D. Olson Construction completed for MBK Rental Living. Both projects were constructed from wood and steel to provide durable and adaptable living options for many years to come.  

The exterior of Solana at Duarte Station was constructed with stucco, aluminum composite material (ACM) panels, metal sliding and brick veneer, to highlight the modernity of the project while ensuring its resilience to extreme conditions. Both parking structures are concrete and made from concrete masonry unit (CMU) blocks. 

Other notable partners on Solana at Duarte Station include TCA Architects Inc., KHR Associates (civil engineering), Seneca Structural (parking garage structural engineer), Patel Burica & Associates (building structural engineer), MJS Landscape (landscape architect), Design-Art LLC (interior designer), Salas O-Brien (electrical engineer), Tryco Consulting Inc. (plumbing engineer), and LDI Mechanical (mechanical engineer).   

About R.D. Olson Construction   

Founded by Bob Olson in 1979 and led by President Bill Wilhelm, R.D. Olson Construction commemorates over 45 years of building and is one of the top 40 general contracting firms in California. R.D. Olson Construction is a premier builder of hotel and multi-unit properties for several national hoteliers and developers, including Marriott, Hilton, Hyatt, Ritz Carlton, MBK Living, Related Properties and Meta Housing, and has a robust portfolio of renovation projects including Atria Senior Housing, Chapman University’s Reeves Hall, the conversion of the historic Bank of Italy Building into the Nomad Hotel and more. The firm also has a rich history as a builder of office, retail, restaurant, education, senior living and recreational projects. Learn more at www.rdolson.com.