Located adjacent to Downtown Los Angeles, the six-story building rises in the quickly developing area of Westlake. 54 residential units are provided within the densely configured building.
The massing is anchored into the hillside site. 81,000 square feet of the residential program is perched atop a concrete podium. The podium houses the resident amenities and parking. The housing is oriented around a central void that diagonally bisects the building. The central artery allows for natural light and ventilation to flow through. The residential massing is pulled back from either corner of the podium to accommodate roof terraces at the third level. Two separate patio decks are provided, complete with a swimming pool, barbecue areas, and other social spaces that take advantage of the views of the San Gabriel Mountains and the DTLA skyline.
A secondary steel tube structure is attached to the building that accommodates a brise soleil. The layer of screening serves as a thermal barrier, integrates the unit terraces, and offers a strong street presence.