1819 Pico: residential construction that celebrates social space

1819 Pico, a Californian residential building located on the street of the same name, in front of Santa Monica College, celebrates the potential and beauty of shared social space, reducing the importance of private space

The cube carved with an open and welcoming design

One of the architecture projects signed by the Brooks + Scarpa studio is the 1819 Pico project, characterized by an architecture that departs from the design of the residential buildings in the neighborhood where it is located, which are made up of solid walls and fences, opting for a more open and welcoming design. The social spaces, which are given ample space compared to the private spaces, create a sense of community and connection among the residents.

The distribution of the apartments at 1819 Pico

48 apartments, thanks to a targeted external circulation, are strategically distributed around the courtyard. The arrangement of spaces, carefully chosen by the architects, ensures the visual connection of the shared social spaces of the residence with the street. This guarantees a balance between the urban context and living in community.

Southern California and Courtyard Buildings

The courtyard building typology, according to Ken Bernstein, director of the Los Angeles Conservancy in Los Angeles, has its roots in both indigenous architecture, particularly in its attempt to promote conviviality, and in the post-war Spanish colonial style. In addition to providing residents with a space that mediates between private home and public street, the courtyard is capable of offering a sense of belonging, security, and privacy.

Community-oriented architecture that doesn't forget sustainability

1819 Pico is a "Net Zero" residential project, fully electric, boasting the prestigious LEED Platinum certification. With a pEUI of 6.6, this building is over eight times more efficient than typical similar buildings, which on average have a pEUI of 59.

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3929 139th St, Hawthorne, CA 90250, Stati Uniti 1147 NE 7th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33304, Stati Uniti