Gramercy Senior Housing

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With bustling Washington Boulevard to the north and a swath of\nCraftsman homes to the north, the complex is an array of structures connected\nby an exterior walkway system finished with an organic trellis that contrasts\nwith mirror steel hoods that protect windows from southern exposure. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Along the boulevard, the\nbuildings\u2019 massing is taller to shield those on the other side, granting\nresidents an extra measure of privacy and maximizing the light available to the\nsurrounding parcels. The project was optimized for modular construction, and\nits highly efficient floor plans draw in natural light and ventilation from\neither end. Courtyard spaces just outside the apartments function as shared\nliving rooms, while an edible garden on the roof provides additional community\nspace. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThis project features\ninteresting massing, and the spine creates a compelling social space for its\nresidents.\u201d - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The project offers\nresidents a sense of place that is particular to the site, differentiating it\nfrom typical affordable housing projects in Southern California. The team\u2019s\nfocus on establishing connections to the outdoors across multiple levels\nensures residents can engage with their surroundings and neighbors without\nfeeling crowded. Instead of relegating outdoor space to an unused corner of the\nroof, only accessible by elevator or interior stairs, the team has woven\nconnections through all levels to reach users regardless of their age or\nmobility. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"In addition to adding\naffordable housing in a city facing increasing homelessness, the project also\nactivates Washington Boulevard, originally built to serve as Los Angeles\u2019 first\navenue to the sea. It was once a thriving commercial corridor but has more recently\nbeen marked by a mix of small businesses and shuttered storefronts. Prior to\nconstruction, the brownfield site was leased to a towing company, which stored\nits fleet there. The complex\u2019s plaza has helped inject life into the\nonce-abandoned block. "]]]]},"title":"Project Highlights"},{"title":"Framework for Design Excellence","body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/resources\/6077668-framework-for-design-excellence","target","_new"]],["strong"],["em"]],"sections":[[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The "],[0,[0],1,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"],[0,[],0," represents the defining principles of good design in the 21st century. 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