SURF LOFTS
Encinitas, California,
Mixed Use - 9800 sf Residential , 3200 sf Commercial
on going..
Respecting the adjacent community’s scale and character, the Surf Lofts simultaneously create density and green space, and models a replicable prototype for incremental community-driven city development. Undergoing planning approval, this 13,000SF mixed-use project in the heart of downtown Encinitas will include 13 residential units, and 3,200SF of commerical space.
By splitting the building in different volumes, we able to efficiently integrate the structure’s overall massing with the existing landscape, provide wind cross-ventilation to the apartments, and define a clear circulation path through the property. The buildings incorporate landscaped roof terraces at various levels, creating inviting outdoor areas for residents.
This continuous terracing of communal space from the street level to the roof results in a powerful urban and architectural gesture that offers a multi-layered connection both within the building and out towards the surrounding community.
