Judges' Comments
- N/A
Project Data:
Completion Date: 4/30/2016
Square Footage: 4544
Building Use: Single Family Detached, Luxury Family Homes for the Tech Industry
Location: Playa Vista, CA
Project Description:
CHALLENGE:
The architect was challenged to provide (2) single-family floor plan types ranging from 4,250 – 4,550 S.F., which maximize outdoor living areas on a compact site situated within a walkable urban mixed-use community. The innovative three-story residences are uniquely configured on small 3,600 S.F. lots, which front directly onto a public way with minimal front/side yard setbacks and a rear alley-loaded condition.
CONCEPT:
As a departure from the characteristics of a conventional 3-story residence, these living spaces are configured to maximize outdoor living opportunities, while protecting sight lines and maintaining privacy. (2) Floor plans ranging from 4,250 – 4,550 S.F. provide the convenience of ground floor living with the appeal of a city loft by maintaining open floor plan configurations with 12’ high ceilings and an abundance of natural light and view opportunities. At the second floor, primary bedroom suites, hinged about a secluded multi-media lounge, provide respite as personal sanctuaries. The third floor yields design innovation, with a nearly contiguous open floor plan from back of the unit to the front. An immense covered deck area extends the social functions of the home to the third floor with elevator-service as well as the functionality and convenience of kitchen and bar areas within reach.
SUSTAINABILITY:
Targeting LEED® Silver, sustainable strategies include natural ventilation, daylighting, and high-efficiency building envelope, as well as, mechanical, water and lighting systems. Building materials were thoughtfully selected to have low environmental footprints, while accommodating the high-quality expectations of this buyer market.
C.O.T.E. | Committee on the Environment
Submitted By: |
Robert Hidey Architects |
Design Architect: |
Robert Hidey Architects |
Associate Architect or Firm: |
N/A |
Landscape Architect: |
Landscape Architect: C2 Collaborative |
Owner / Developer: |
Brookfield Residential |
Engineer: |
Civil Engineer: Fuscoe Engineering Structural Engineer: BORM International |
General Contractor: |
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Consultant: |
Land Planner: Fuscoe Engineering, Inc. Interior Designer: Design-Line Energy Consultant: Energy Inspectors |
Photographer: |
Simon Berlyn |
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Category
Residential Planned Development