A new mixed-use development, including a 36 story tower, is planned for the Arts District, at 2143 East Violet Street. Canadian-based Onni Group is the developer. The 2.2-acre site will retain a couple of existing buildings while bringing denser commercial and residential space to the area.
2143 East Violet Street. Photo by Stefany Hedman.
Arno Matis Architecture is behind the design, which draws inspiration from the industrial tone of the neighborhood, as well as local graffiti art. The facade pattern mimics stacked palettes, in bold and repetitive geometries. An art walk will be included in the paseo that winds through the separate structures. It will include wall art and sculpture.
2143 East Violet Street. Rendering via Arno Matis Architecture.
The residential tower will be 425 feet tall, at 36 stories, and the attached commercial section will be 131 feet, at eight stories. The Project’s total floor area will be 569,448 square feet. 347 live-work units will be inside. Five percent (about 18 units) will be set aside for extremely low-income households, and 11 percent (about 39) for very low-income households. Some of the units may be sold, in which case 11 percent will still be set aside for low-income families. Units will include a mix of one, two, and three-bedroom layouts.
2143 East Violet Street. Rendering via Arno Matis Architecture.
187,374 square feet of new office space and 21,858 square feet of new commercial use are part of the plans. 783 total parking spaces will be provided, many of which will be in the six subterranean levels. 105 short-term bicycle parking spaces will be on the ground floor, and 210 long-term bicycle parking spaces on level P1. The project is expected to start late in the year, and wrap up in 2024.
2143 East Violet Street. Rendering via Arno Matis Architecture.
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This is a big win for the neighborhood and will continue to transform the Arts District for the better.