A tree-lined street bordering Westwood Park could see the addition of a six-story apartment building with a futuristic design and inspiring outdoor amenities.
A development proposal was put forth this week by micro-unit and co-living developer Brennen Hakimian calling for 12 standard-size and 11 co-living apartments at 1402 S. Veteran Avenue. A six-unit residential building dating back to 1949 currently occupies the site.
Hakimian proposed a similar project, Ohio Apartments, in October of last year. Both residences are located in the same neighborhood, were designed by Warren Techentin Architecture and incorporate co-living units.
The project would offer a mix of one- to six-bedroom apartments, ranging from 373 to 1,795 square feet, complete with private bedrooms, shared kitchens and bathrooms, and Juliette balconies (as per plan). The developer is seeking Tier 3 Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) incentives in exchange for three affordable units that would be set aside for extremely low income households.
Veteran Apartments, as it is referred to in the architectural drawings, would include two levels of underground parking for a total of 21 vehicle spaces. There would be long-term storage for 24 bicycles and a small workspace for tuning them up. The ground floor would boast a lobby, mailroom, and a rec room with a kitchenette and an outdoor balcony with lounge seating.
The rear of the building is envisioned as a lush backyard featuring built-in benches, tables, bar seating and a water feature. The rooftop would include extensive landscaping, a large water feature, an outdoor kitchen, dining tables, a triangular fire pit, drink rail and benches.
The Warren Techentin Architecture-designed residence would have thick, zig-zagging lines running up its façade in an almost basket-weave type fashion. Painted a light green color, they would pop against sections of white stucco. Angular Juliette balconies would be clad in perforated metal panels, while dark-trimmed floor-to-ceiling windows would fill the interiors with natural light.
If approved, Veteran Apartments would be situated across the street from Westwood Park, a large green space with a dog park, tennis and basketball courts, a soccer field and a children’s playground. The UCLA campus and Westwood Village are both within walking distance, offering an abundance of grocery stores, restaurants, coffee shops, boutiques, a movie theater and Target.
