A new affordable housing community is moving forward at 1637 Stanford Street in Santa Monica. The six-story development, backed by Community Corp. of Santa Monica, is set to deliver 71 income-restricted apartments just south of Colorado Avenue.
Community Corp., a long-standing nonprofit builder of affordable housing, is spearheading the project. Architecture is being led by Kevin Tsai Architecture, which has prepared updated plans for the nearly 67,000-square-foot building.
1637 Stanford Street View via Kevin Tsai Architecture
Current designs call for 71 units in a mix of one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts sized for families. The apartments are designated for households earning between 30 and 80 percent of area median income, covering a range of affordability levels defined under local and state programs. A single garage level will provide 54 parking spaces for residents.
Plans highlight a variety of resident amenities, from outdoor spaces like a landscaped courtyard and rooftop gathering area to indoor features such as shared laundry facilities, a multipurpose community room, and offices dedicated to supportive staff services.
1637 Stanford Street Night View via Kevin Tsai Architecture
Renderings present a contemporary design with two contrasting masses: a dark-paneled western wing and a lighter façade articulated with deep horizontal louvers. Boxy proportions are softened by the grid of sun-shading fins, which create rhythm across the elevation and reduce solar gain for the apartments behind. At street level, glass storefront-style windows reveal common areas, while a recessed entry highlighted in green signals the residential lobby. A podium terrace is integrated above the first floor, offering greenery and outdoor space in addition to the rooftop deck. North elevation diagrams confirm the six-story profile, topping out at roughly 233 feet above grade.
1637 Stanford Street North Elevation via Kevin Tsai Architecture
Located near Colorado Avenue, the project will add to Santa Monica’s growing portfolio of affordable housing, providing much-needed family units in a transit- and job-rich neighborhood. Community Corp.’s latest effort reflects the city’s ongoing push to integrate affordability and supportive design within new residential construction.
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