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Oxnard
Year 2024 | Oxnard, California
The new proposed three-story project is located in Oxnard, CA. The project would replace the existing vacant lot and developing the 0.467-acre property with a mix of residential units. The 23-unit apartments are located on levels 2-3 ,with a community courtyard, and placing a gym at the roof terrace, as one of the shared amenities. The 26 on-site parking spaces are provided on-grade, including 4 EV charges spaces and one ADA.. This project consists of a 19-unit market rate apartment with 4 units dedicated to affordable housing, accessing from the street through a double-high lobby housing the main elevator. The market rate portion includes a mix of 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. The roof terrace features a barbeque area, semi-covered lounge spaces and landscaping. The gym is equipped with fitness and yoga equipment. Regardless that the existing zoning code allows a higher building, given the proximity to detached residential units, the project is proposed to be developed in 3 levels.
Further articulation is accomplished by major breaks in the building facade through boxing different regions and the use of a variety of façade finishes and colors. The project has a contemporary style architecture, distinguished by the use of building massing and plane breaks, with large glazing areas as well as the use of metal canopies, railings and other decorative details. Finishes will be primarily plaster with some areas accented by contemporary horizontal siding and fiber cement cladding
The new proposed three-story project is located in Oxnard, CA. The project would replace the existing vacant lot and developing the 0.467-acre property with a mix of residential units. The 23-unit apartments are located on levels 2-3 ,with a community courtyard, and placing a gym at the roof terrace, as one of the shared amenities. The 26 on-site parking spaces are provided on-grade, including 4 EV charges spaces and one ADA.. This project consists of a 19-unit market rate apartment with 4 units dedicated to affordable housing, accessing from the street through a double-high lobby housing the main elevator. The market rate portion includes a mix of 1-bedroom and 2-bedroom units. The roof terrace features a barbeque area, semi-covered lounge spaces and landscaping. The gym is equipped with fitness and yoga equipment. Regardless that the existing zoning code allows a higher building, given the proximity to detached residential units, the project is proposed to be developed in 3 levels.
Further articulation is accomplished by major breaks in the building facade through boxing different regions and the use of a variety of façade finishes and colors. The project has a contemporary style architecture, distinguished by the use of building massing and plane breaks, with large glazing areas as well as the use of metal canopies, railings and other decorative details. Finishes will be primarily plaster with some areas accented by contemporary horizontal siding and fiber cement cladding
Cesar Chavez
Year 2024 | Los Angeles
The project is situated within the Boyle Heights neighborhood and is framed by a large open space housing a vegetated, on-grade cemetery. The parcel’s orientation, with its frontage along the main thoroughfare and the rear alley, presents a strategic opportunity to maximize unit count while ensuring direct exposure to both streets.
To optimize natural light and ventilation for all units, the design incorporates two internal courtyards. These courtyards not only facilitate the necessary airflow and light intake but also provide efficient access to the building’s elevator and required fire exit stairs. In compliance with zoning regulations and utilizing TOC (Transit-Oriented Communities) incentives, the project delivers 62 residential units, comprising a mix of 1- and 2-bedroom layouts.
The building massing is articulated with four levels above the podium facing Cesar Chavez and five levels above the podium for the units oriented toward the internal courtyards and alley. Atop the front-facing roof terrace, a dedicated amenity space is proposed, offering an elevated communal area that enriches the residential experience and provides a connection to the surrounding environment.
The project is situated within the Boyle Heights neighborhood and is framed by a large open space housing a vegetated, on-grade cemetery. The parcel’s orientation, with its frontage along the main thoroughfare and the rear alley, presents a strategic opportunity to maximize unit count while ensuring direct exposure to both streets.
To optimize natural light and ventilation for all units, the design incorporates two internal courtyards. These courtyards not only facilitate the necessary airflow and light intake but also provide efficient access to the building’s elevator and required fire exit stairs. In compliance with zoning regulations and utilizing TOC (Transit-Oriented Communities) incentives, the project delivers 62 residential units, comprising a mix of 1- and 2-bedroom layouts.
The building massing is articulated with four levels above the podium facing Cesar Chavez and five levels above the podium for the units oriented toward the internal courtyards and alley. Atop the front-facing roof terrace, a dedicated amenity space is proposed, offering an elevated communal area that enriches the residential experience and provides a connection to the surrounding environment.
Candal House
Year 1989 | Slidell, Louisiana
This large residence, spanning 8,800 square feet, is located on a heavily wooded five-acre lot. The precedent of the Palladian Villa is reflected in the house's sitting as an object within the landscape. A strong central axis connects the pond, port cochere, living space, porch, and pool.
The plan diagram reinforces orientation through front and rear walls that are filled with natural light. The private and service spaces wrap around the sides of the house, further emphasizing the axis. An umbrella-shaped roof, supported by tree-like columns, represents the verticality of the nearby pine forest.
This large residence, spanning 8,800 square feet, is located on a heavily wooded five-acre lot. The precedent of the Palladian Villa is reflected in the house's sitting as an object within the landscape. A strong central axis connects the pond, port cochere, living space, porch, and pool.
The plan diagram reinforces orientation through front and rear walls that are filled with natural light. The private and service spaces wrap around the sides of the house, further emphasizing the axis. An umbrella-shaped roof, supported by tree-like columns, represents the verticality of the nearby pine forest.
Electra Residence
Year 2018 | Los Angeles, California
Shepherd Cove
Year 2005 | Claremont, California
2005 AIA Design Winner
Nardi returned to his developer roots to be able to fully control the design of this enclave of five homes in a secluded yet coveted neighborhood. The developments provocative design ideology broke a 40-year drought in modern design in the traditional and suburban college town of Claremont. This 5-lot single-family detached housing development is environmentally sensitive in its re-creation of urban scale, protection of existing vegetation, maximization of valley and mountain views, and mitigation of the impact of a new freeway. Residents of the five homes enjoy one of the few places in the city with views of the valley. Great care has been taken to preserve and incorporate the existing mature oak and eucalyptus trees in to the site and home design.
The overall concept for this development is to allow nature to have a greater importance than the architecture. The plans respect the presence of nature by incorporating the available views, preserving 80% of the existing significant trees, planting drought resistant vegetation, and creating a very light architectural presence. The 3500 sq ft two-story houses have a contemporary design, incorporating a strong connection between indoor and outdoor spaces through the use of light and transparent construction. Houses are oriented on the lots to ensure views from nearly every room. The use of trellises, walls and roofline respects the views while shielding the house from the summer sun.
Casa Nardi
Year 2023 | Mazatlán, Mexico
Malibu Addition
Year 2016 | Malibu, California
The project site has an extraordinary location, offering easy access from the PCH and with appealing views of the ocean and the canyon/hills.
The design strategy has been based on treating this project as a renovation of the existing house while keeping more than 50% of the exterior walls and adding as well a substantial new livable area as allowed by the code.
The existing house will be subject to an interior renovation, including the removal of the existing roof (currently in a bad condition), and by converting it in a flat one the new house will provide a roof terrace on top of the main level.
From the lower level, where the existing garage is located, the connections to the upper levels will be via the construction of a residential elevator ensuring accessibility in addition to the ones provided by the regular stairs.
As indicated in all graphics the house is complying with the maximum height permitted for sloped roofs while minimizing a major site re-grading by working with different interior finish floor elevations.
The project site has an extraordinary location, offering easy access from the PCH and with appealing views of the ocean and the canyon/hills.
The design strategy has been based on treating this project as a renovation of the existing house while keeping more than 50% of the exterior walls and adding as well a substantial new livable area as allowed by the code.
The existing house will be subject to an interior renovation, including the removal of the existing roof (currently in a bad condition), and by converting it in a flat one the new house will provide a roof terrace on top of the main level.
From the lower level, where the existing garage is located, the connections to the upper levels will be via the construction of a residential elevator ensuring accessibility in addition to the ones provided by the regular stairs.
As indicated in all graphics the house is complying with the maximum height permitted for sloped roofs while minimizing a major site re-grading by working with different interior finish floor elevations.
Rexford Residence
Year 2016 |
Miller (Tamandari)
Year 2018 | Mill Valley, CA
The Tamandari project is a mixed-use development located at the Mill Valley major thoroughfare. It consists of condominiums, commercial spaces, and on-site parking. The site layout accommodates two different structures articulated by a central small plaza.Building A ( the larger building) houses the covered parking and in the upper 2 levels, all the residential units. Building B is a 2-story high building where small retail is located on the ground floor ( directly connected to the street level and side plaza) and offices at the upper level. The complex’s architecture celebrates the adjacent wooded environment by incorporating green walls all along the street front while masking the parking garage behind the vertical trellises as well as a commitment to sustainability. Similar design strategies are applied to the upper levels where horizontal trellises are semi-covering the ample balconies and terraces.
The Tamandari project is a mixed-use development located at the Mill Valley major thoroughfare. It consists of condominiums, commercial spaces, and on-site parking. The site layout accommodates two different structures articulated by a central small plaza.Building A ( the larger building) houses the covered parking and in the upper 2 levels, all the residential units. Building B is a 2-story high building where small retail is located on the ground floor ( directly connected to the street level and side plaza) and offices at the upper level. The complex’s architecture celebrates the adjacent wooded environment by incorporating green walls all along the street front while masking the parking garage behind the vertical trellises as well as a commitment to sustainability. Similar design strategies are applied to the upper levels where horizontal trellises are semi-covering the ample balconies and terraces.
Wilton Place
Year 2016 | Los Angeles, California
The existing house is located within the Historic Preservation Overlay District and the property has been defined as a “Conforming work and Non-Contributing Elements”.,
The lot size is 4443 SF (probably a remnant parcel) with an existing construction of 2263 SF in two levels. Following the regulations of the current zoning (including a 30% bonus) the proposed house remodeling will include an addition of 583 SF reaching a total of 2683 SF of enclosed space. The project was submitted to the LAHPOD Commission and approved unanimously in its first submission.
The lack of a desirable backyard led the house design to be more oriented to the front yard including the provision of a semi-covered patio to look the street. The proposed design is eliminating as well the existing front fence and by landscaping the front yard integrates the remodeled house into the existing neighborhood context.
The existing house is located within the Historic Preservation Overlay District and the property has been defined as a “Conforming work and Non-Contributing Elements”.,
The lot size is 4443 SF (probably a remnant parcel) with an existing construction of 2263 SF in two levels. Following the regulations of the current zoning (including a 30% bonus) the proposed house remodeling will include an addition of 583 SF reaching a total of 2683 SF of enclosed space. The project was submitted to the LAHPOD Commission and approved unanimously in its first submission.
The lack of a desirable backyard led the house design to be more oriented to the front yard including the provision of a semi-covered patio to look the street. The proposed design is eliminating as well the existing front fence and by landscaping the front yard integrates the remodeled house into the existing neighborhood context.
Krim Residence
Year 2017 |
Preston Way
Year 2014 | Venice, California
The project involves the demolition of an existing single-story residence, followed by the construction of a two-story home. The new residence will feature five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, a spacious kitchen, a dining area, a family room, and an attached two-car garage.
Additionally, a two-story accessory living unit will be constructed, consisting of two bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, one covered carport, and one uncovered carport. This accessory unit will provide flexible living space, complementing the main residence while maintaining a harmonious balance with the overall site design.
The project involves the demolition of an existing single-story residence, followed by the construction of a two-story home. The new residence will feature five bedrooms, four full bathrooms, two half bathrooms, a spacious kitchen, a dining area, a family room, and an attached two-car garage.
Additionally, a two-story accessory living unit will be constructed, consisting of two bedrooms, one and a half bathrooms, one covered carport, and one uncovered carport. This accessory unit will provide flexible living space, complementing the main residence while maintaining a harmonious balance with the overall site design.
Seasons Housing for Seniors and the Developmentally Disabled and Community Center
Year 2013 | Compton, California
This affordable housing community consists of 84 units providing homes for senior citizens. Thirty two percent of which are set aside for seniors with a developmental disability or for those who live with a child or grandchild with a developmental disability. The design team worked with specialized consultants, service providers and the vast experience of LINC Housing to formulate a design that meets the needs of the occupants, incorporating many principles of Universal Design. The need to respect privacy while creating community was the driving force to organize the project into neighborhoods. This projects architecture and urban design realizes the opportunity of combining the factors of affordability, sustainability, revitalization and design through low-cost construction, environmentally respectful materials, aesthetic design, and collaborative planning. SEASONS at Compton is a 100% affordable housing community, providing homes for senior citizens at or below 50% of area median income.
SEASONS at Compton is designed to be as energy efficient as possible including photo-voltaic generating cells included as an integral part of the architectural aesthetic. A screened membrane protects the building facades along major transportation corridors consisting of alternating horizontal bands of photo-voltaic panels (6 6 high) and vine-covered metal screen louvers. This feature provides effective sound protection for the entire housing complex as well as creating a friendly and vibrant facade toward exposure to the freeway and Alondra Blvd. and generates electricity, thus reducing operating and maintenance costs.
This affordable housing community consists of 84 units providing homes for senior citizens. Thirty two percent of which are set aside for seniors with a developmental disability or for those who live with a child or grandchild with a developmental disability. The design team worked with specialized consultants, service providers and the vast experience of LINC Housing to formulate a design that meets the needs of the occupants, incorporating many principles of Universal Design. The need to respect privacy while creating community was the driving force to organize the project into neighborhoods. This projects architecture and urban design realizes the opportunity of combining the factors of affordability, sustainability, revitalization and design through low-cost construction, environmentally respectful materials, aesthetic design, and collaborative planning. SEASONS at Compton is a 100% affordable housing community, providing homes for senior citizens at or below 50% of area median income.
SEASONS at Compton is designed to be as energy efficient as possible including photo-voltaic generating cells included as an integral part of the architectural aesthetic. A screened membrane protects the building facades along major transportation corridors consisting of alternating horizontal bands of photo-voltaic panels (6 6 high) and vine-covered metal screen louvers. This feature provides effective sound protection for the entire housing complex as well as creating a friendly and vibrant facade toward exposure to the freeway and Alondra Blvd. and generates electricity, thus reducing operating and maintenance costs.
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