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Apr 17, 2002 12:00 PM
| MCG Architecture 200 South Los Robles Avenue Suite 300 Pasadena, CA 91101 (t) 626-793-9119 (f) 626-796-9295 www.mcgarchitecture.com |
Location: Santa Monica, California
Size: 11,000 sq. ft. Category: New Centers Firm: MCG Architecture Developer/Owner: Piazza Montana, LLC |
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 By the pure
definition of the word "mixed-use," the Piazza Montana embraces the
challenges and ultimately the benefits of this exciting building type.
Piazza Montana integrates a careful blend of office, retail and housing
that comes together in an exciting and unique ensemble of architectural
spaces in this premier seaside location.
Designed in a sophisticated Venetian
style with a terra cotta plaster exterior, it is located on a corner
lot in a socially diverse area of Santa Monica. The development
maximizes street frontage with retail fronts on both streets but does
not forget the importance of human scale. A herringbone brick hardscape
design encircles the development and sets the destination apart from
surrounding uses. The ground floor retail boutiques blend perfectly
with Montana Avenue's pedestrian-oriented upscale shopping district.
Retail shops open to an interior fountain court, resplendent in
colorful Catalina tile. The flowing fountain and landscaped courtyards
on the second floor facing the offices and apartments are adorned with
stunning Catalina tile.
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