57,200 SF over eight storeys on Washington Boulevard: 62 one-bedroom units, 5 artist lofts entered directly off the street, a lobby gallery and community room, and 10,060 SF of open space between private balconies and communal terraces. No vehicle parking — 74 long-term and 12 short-term bike spaces instead. Designed at EYRC Architects for the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation; my role covered schematic design, 3D modelling, rendering, RFPs and the physical models.
[ Establishing view — the wedge along Washington Boulevard ]
[ Street frontage — artist lofts entered directly off the sidewalk ]
[ Programme axonometric — two residential bars, open-air single-loaded circulation at the site interior ]
Our design draws inspiration from the historic Culver Hotel, with its distinctive wedge-shaped design and Renaissance Revival style. Our building redefines the streetfront with a modern flair, characterized by symmetry, classical details, and eye-catching proportions.
The massing responds to the site’s angled geometry with two single-loaded residential wings, stepping down to integrate smoothly with the residential neighborhood. The Washington Boulevard wing is articulated with a clearly defined base, middle, and top that ground the building within its context. Its simple yet elegant form is animated by a finely articulated façade, breaking down the scale of the building and adding depth and rhythm to enrich both the streetscape and the pedestrian experience.
[ Site plan — the angled site between Washington Blvd and Huron Ave ]
[ Level 2 — lobby gallery and community art center ]
[ Level 3 — typical residential floor ]
[ One-bedroom — typical unit, two modules wide ]
[ Artist loft — lower level ]
[ Artist loft — upper level ]
[ Lobby gallery — the community art center at street level ]
[ Physical model — 3D-printed and CNC-milled elements, built from the Rhino and Revit models ]
[ Elevation — base, middle and top, with the articulated façade breaking down the scale ]