A four-story residential structure at 1342 Berkeley Street in Santa Monica is organized around a prefabricated construction system, shaping both its layout and overall form within a constrained infill site.The four-story structure occupies a narrow parcel and organizes its massing around a combination of stacked volumes and open-air circulation elements.
The building is composed of one-bedroom units distributed across four levels within a narrow footprint. The ground level is used for open space and pedestrian movement, rather than accommodating vehicle storage. Site planning prioritizes pedestrian access and shared outdoor areas, with landscaped areas and shared outdoor seating spaces arranged along the edges of the site and between building volumes.
1342 Berkeley Street View via Brooks + Scarpa
The project is designed by Brooks + Scarpa, A series of prefabricated components define the primary residential floors, while exterior walkways and terraces are layered along one side of the structure to provide access and additional open space. The composition emphasizes repetition and alignment, reflecting the standardized dimensions of factory-built units.
The project incorporates elevated terrace areas and rooftop spaces that extend the usable footprint beyond the limitations of the lot. A covered upper-level platform introduces a shaded communal zone, while smaller planted areas are distributed throughout the building to soften transitions between private and shared environments.
1342 Berkeley Street Street View via Brooks + Scarpa
Construction was carried out using prefabricated modules developed off-site and transported for final assembly. According to project materials, fabrication began in advance of site work, allowing installation to proceed on an accelerated timeline once the foundation was complete. The development is intended to serve low-income households, including younger residents transitioning to independent living as well as families with restricted income levels. Supportive services are provided on-site, aligning the building’s residential program with long-term housing stability objectives.
Positioned within a neighborhood of low- and mid-rise buildings, the project introduces a contemporary interpretation of small-scale multifamily housing that prioritizes efficiency, shared space, and construction speed within a limited urban footprint.
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