"The brief for Green on 19 was to break new ground in the Los Angeles housing market by creating a sustainable, 5 unit multi-family dwelling on an existing underutilized parcel." says Jesse Bornstein Architecture on Green on 19 Sustainable Townhomes

View from street.

Project details

* Project Name: Green on 19 Sustainable Townhomes

* Location of Site: Santa Monica, CA, USA

* Design Team: Jesse Bornstein AIA, Myung Jong Lee, David Peartree AIA

* Project Type: Multi-Family Residential

* Site Area: 8000 sf

* Built-up Area: 3959 sf

* Date of completion: March, 2008

View showing serial pattern of vertically-oriented townhomes.

Words from the architect

The brief for Green on 19 was to break new ground in the Los Angeles housing market by creating a sustainable, 5 unit multi-family dwelling on an existing underutilized parcel. This market-rate project was to integrate green technologies and materials within a modern design sensibility. On a larger scale, it was intended to act as a catalyst, injecting its stagnant and aging Santa Monica neighborhood with a fresh strategy for living elegantly and responsibly.

Vertically-oriented townhome crowned by translucent photovoltaic panels.