Azure Apartments

Summary

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – TagMaster North America collaborated with Watry Design to provide secure, hands-free automatic vehicle identification system at Azure Apartments in Mission Bay, San Francisco, California.

Challenge

Space constraint coupled with limited curbside area for parking access equipment proved to be a challenge for Azure Apartments. The placement of an outside parking access system would have created the potential for pedestrian conflicts as vehicles would block sidewalks to access parking. Another potential issue they wished to avoid was the possibility of vandalism and weathering of equipment, both of which would decrease the value of the luxury apartments at Azure.

Solution

Azure Apartments required a long-range vehicle access solution to increase vehicle throughput upon entry and exit as well as prevent traffic congestion. With TagMaster’s microwave LR-6 reader and MarkTag MeM having a read range of up to 40 feet, the gate was triggered immediately upon secure identification and the problem of pedestrian and vehicle congestion was eliminated.

Conclusion

This solution for Azure Apartments and other high rise urban development increased home values, improved security, and increased the overall quality of life for the residents. “RFID technology that allows users to enter the structure without stopping to scan a keycard or receive a ticket solved both problems,” said Matt Davis, Associate Principal with Watry Design. “Not only does it create a better user experience for residents, but it also provides more value to the developer.”