AO Celebrates Grand Opening of Cloud House Apartments in Stanton, CA 

Featuring Orange County’s Largest Skydeck and Design-Forward Living That Elevates Community, Culture, and Urban Lifestyle 

Stanton, Calif. – AO, a leading full-service architecture firm with design expertise spanning the full spectrum of multifamily and commercial real estate, is excited to celebrate the grand opening of Cloud House, a bold new residential community developed by Bonanni Development that enriches the urban experience along Stanton’s revitalized Beach Boulevard corridor. 

Designed by AO, the five-story wrap development delivers 321 market-rate studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments tailored to a design-conscious, urban-minded demographic. Cloud House is a catalyst project for the City of Stanton, supporting its pro-development vision and addressing the region’s growing demand for housing. 

“It’s been incredibly rewarding to be part of a design and consultant team where so much creative synergy was poured into every aspect of the project. That collective effort made it possible to realize such a unique and visionary outcome for Cloud House,” said Ioanna Magiati, Partner at AO. “Cloud House brings a new level of energy to Stanton with a strong design identity, one that celebrates architectural innovation and community connection.” 

Crowning the development is Orange County’s largest rooftop Skydeck—a 17,500-square-foot lifestyle-focused amenity that showcases AO’s architectural ingenuity. Strategically spanning two distinct structural systems, a seven-story, Type-I concrete podium and a Type-III wood-framed residential building, the Skydeck required an innovative design solution to unify the levels, uses, and materials. AO crafted a seamless, multi-layered experience with a custom stair connection that bridges the buildings, while accommodating a pool, fitness center, and clubhouse. The result is a cohesive, elevated environment that redefines the amenity experience through bold design, spatial creativity, and technical precision unlike anything else in the region. 

The Skydeck hosts boutique-styled amenity zones including a resort-style pool with jumbo movie screen, indoor-outdoor fitness center, outdoor kitchen, terraced seating, hammock swings and fire pits, all offering panoramic views of Disneyland’s nightly fireworks. The clubhouse features a gourmet kitchen, gaming lounge, golf simulator, communal dining areas, and a hidden speakeasy-style open-air lounge. This signature space exemplifies AO’s commitment to designing human-centric, experience-driven environments. 

Architecturally, Cloud House is influenced by midcentury modernism, with clean forms, vibrant materials, and unexpected moments of delight. Highlights include a double-height lobby and leasing office with an integrated indoor greenhouse, open coworking and lounge areas, and a central courtyard that blurs the boundary between nature and the built environment. 

“Cloud House has been thoughtfully cared for at every step of its journey by everyone involved, and that sense of dedication is truly felt as you experience the property. Our goal is always to create lifestyle experiences that resonate within the communities we build, and from personal experience, Cloud House is accomplishing exactly that”, said Cole Bonanni of Bonanni Development.  

Cloud House builds on the momentum of VRV, its nearby sister community also designed by AO and developed by Bonanni Development. Where VRV brought youthful energy to Stanton’s transformation, Cloud House raises the bar with elevated amenities and refined design tailored to a more discerning market. 

Now complete, Cloud House stands as a regional landmark and a powerful symbol of Stanton’s continued growth. It reflects AO’s commitment to innovative, place-making architecture and reinforces the impact of thoughtful design on community revitalization. 

About AO  

AO is a relationship-focused, design-driven architectural, landscape, interior, and planning services firm helping clients create places where people and businesses flourish. In its 51st year, the firm boasts wide-ranging expertise across multifamily, retail, hospitality, mixed-use, science and technology, data centers, restaurant, healthcare, office, industrial, parking, landscape, interiors, and global design, modular, commercial, and public utilities. AO is known for its ardent collaboration with developers and owners and deep expertise across various building types. AO operates from studios in Orange, San Diego, Oakland, and Sunnyvale, CA, New York, NY, Atlanta, GA, and Orlando, FL, where it serves clients across the Americas, Asia, and beyond. Visit aoarchitects.com to learn more.