Nestled in Echo Park, 1330 Sunset Apartments harmoniously merges into the community’s vibrant character, just a stroll from Dodger Stadium. Developed by Bolour Associates, the property integrates regional and sustainable elements to positively impact LA County. Leveraging Transit Oriented Communities incentives, the project envisions a bigger building tailored to the community’s needs, with seven units reserved for affordable housing.
The Sunset Boulevard façade optimally orients units for natural daylight conditions, featuring a pleated design. Detailed cladding promotes a dynamic play of light and shadow, with projected fins minimizing glare.
The lobby and sidewalk paired with a co-working amenity fosters an active groundplane, encouraging community interaction. Large windows create a visual connection to the sidewalk, complemented by low plantings, overhead tree cover, and built-in furniture.
The building’s entry is a buffer, strategically located at an existing crosswalk, shielding residential life from Sunset Boulevard’s intensity. The rooftop amenity deck, visible from Vin Scully Avenue, presents itself as a vegetated edge, softening the connection between the building and the sky. Featuring open spaces within a vegetated perimeter, the rooftop encourages small-scale gatherings, while courtyards and gathering spaces at ground level promote community interactions.
In homage to the Dodgers, the north edge features a community memorabilia display. The installation engages passersby from within a sidewalk landscape characterized by low planting and overhead tree canopy. 1330 Sunset Apartments stands as a beacon of innovation in Echo Park, offering a dynamic living experience in this evolving neighborhood.
