Inspired by British artist Patrick Hughes, the Cherokee Mixed Use Lofts project by American architectural firm Pugh + Scarpa recently opened its doors with twelve lofts and 2800sq.ft. (260sq.m) of retail space in Hollywood, California.
The loft development is the first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum (pending) building in Hollywood and is the first LEED Platinum Certified mixed-use or market rate multi-family building in Southern California. The loft units, built with recycled and low or no VOC green materials, range in size from 1,000 to 2,000sq.ft. (93-186sq.m) and include a state of the art kitchen, great room, bathroom, and home recording studio or office on the 4th floor.
Other green features include a living roof, Advanced VFR Cooling and Heating Comfort System, (also used in Canada’s 2010 Olympic Village), passive solar design, natural ventilation, 30kw PV solar system for common area electrical loads, energy efficient and water conserving appliances and drought tolerant landscaping.
The five-story in-fill building, aside from its eco-friendly features, is also designed to change appearance based on owner preference with each unit offering an individually controlled operable double façade system.
“By allowing the occupant to adjust, at will, the operable screens of the building façade, the facade is virtually redesigned “live” from within the space, reflecting the occupants of the building within, in real times,” explain the architects. “In effect, it becomes a live canvas to be painted upon daily or more often.”
In addition to the architectural elements of the changing façade feature, the perforated anodized aluminum panels of the building create a screen that allows shade to cool the building, reduces noise, while still allowing occupants to enjoy the views, natural light, and ventilation from ocean breezes.
Visit: www.pugh-scarpa.com
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