Broadway Housing consists of 41 units of family affordable housing with two levels of subterranean parking, community spaces and courtyard with play area. The building skin is partially clad with recycled aluminum cans formed into building blocks about twice the size of concrete blocks. We worked with the state to get the approval to work with local recycling companies to provide the material. These are joined by a perforated metal screen on the façade, which sparkles in the sun and glows at night, while also acting as sun and privacy screen. East-facing walls swell with asymmetrical pleats and folds that lend unexpected visual depth. Enhancing the structure’s geometry, the irregular array of windows variably project and recede from the building’s surface. There are energy-efficient fixtures and environmentally sound finishes throughout. The building exceeds Title 24 by more than 20%
Client
Community Corporation of Santa Monica
Project Team
Brooks + Scarpa (formerly Pugh Scarpa Kodama)
Brian Cochran Associates (structural engineer)
Alpha Construction (general contractor)
Marvin Rand (photography)
