Work | Electric Avenue Lofts
This is a sixteen unit live work condominium development on a narrow strip of land, the former right-of-way of the Pacific Electric Railway, in Venice, CA. This is a view of the project from the corner of Electric and San Juan Avenues.
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The project is a series sixteen three story townhomes, each with stacked garage, working, and living levels. The loading doors and crane facilitate access to the elevated main level.
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A section through a typical unit illustrating the vertical hierarchy of spaces which define the experience of each unit.
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The operation of the loading door as seen from within the unit.
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This door enables the use of the crane above to load large equipment and work into the unit.
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While at the same time providing an indoor-outdoor experience and connection to the street for the users.
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The repetition of this configuration, with the extensive openings allowing in northern sun, provides a rhythm to the long, narrow street
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While the smaller openings facing Abbot Kinney Blvd. manage the harsh southern light.
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A view of the main level and the soft northern light admitted by the loading door.
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A view of the main level looking up toward the living areas.
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A view looking from the dining area looking towards the sleeping area.
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Floor Plans
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A view from the sleeping area looking down towards the main level.
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Arriving finally at the rooftop deck.
PROJECT: Electric Avenue Lofts
LOCATION: Venice, CA
CLIENT: GTO, LLC
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YEAR: 2001
SIZE: 18,000 sf
