LOS ANGELES, CA - Three former parking lots at the northern edge of Downtown Los Angeles’ prospering South Park district are being transformed into a lively residential neighborhood that will bridge South Park to the Historic Core to the northeast. All three neighboring residential communities, Hanover South Park (opened late 2014), Hanover Grand (currently open and leasing), and Hanover Olympic (opens Spring 2016), have been designed by TCA Architects, one of California’s fastest growing architectural firms renowned for creating vibrant, urban neighborhoods.
According to Winston Chang, AIA, LEED AP and Principal with TCA Architects, “Rarely does an occasion arise where you have the opportunity to make such a profound effect on the shaping of a new community. At TCA, we’ve taken that responsibility to heart, going to great lengths to create a distinctive identity for each property while unifying the neighborhood through the introduction of quality open spaces, resort-style amenities, and neighborhood serving retail, as these elements work together to enhance the urban lifestyle and pedestrian experience of South Park.”
While these communities are multifamily at their core, they will introduce new community-serving retail that will further transform the overall vibe of the neighborhood. With more than 42,000 square feet of retail planned amongst the three communities, the energy and destination quality aspects of the neighborhood will accelerate, providing a vibrant connection between South Park and the Historic Core neighborhoods.
Hanover South Park, which opened at the end of 2014, introduced 281 contemporary apartments, 5,564 square feet of live/work lofts and 16,000 square feet of ground floor retail. Located just a block away from the Ace Hotel and the eclectic retail and nightlife on Broadway, Hanover South Park is walking distance to Staples Center and all of the dining and nightlife at LA Live.
Located a block west at the corner of Grand and Olympic, Hanover Grand is open and leasing currently, bringing an expansive public courtyard and paseo to the neighborhood that will enhance the area’s walkability, provide a more human scale and improve the neighborhood’s connectivity. With 272 luxury apartment homes, Hanover Grand combines a mix of sustainable materials, including Resysta rain screens, reclaimed brick and recycled aluminum panels, with a full complement of luxury amenities including a second floor sundeck and pool, programmed for socializing, exercising and quiet reflection. The modern residences boast private balconies, high-end finishes, and are located within walking distance to the growing Metro system, Whole Foods and Ralphs Supermarket, and all of the exploding retail on Broadway.
Situated between the two is Hanover Olympic, which is scheduled for completion in the Spring of 2016 and features a contemporary and upbeat design that was created to transition the new of South Park with the old of the Historic Core. “The design of Hanover Olympic features an aesthetic with a staccato rhythm in deference to the great jazz history within the adjacent Historic Core,” added Chang. With two grand architectural gestures that mark the key entries and enliven and activate street life, Hanover Olympic will deliver 263 urban residences and more than 14,000 square feet of retail amenities.
What was once a section of downtown awash in surface parking lots began its official transformation into a hotbed of residential living and pedestrian activity with the opening of Hanover South Park at the end of 2014. As the Downtown LA renaissance continues to fill the remaining gaps in its fabric, it becomes increasingly important for the developers and designers to understand the pulse of the area and have an appreciation of its past. Only then can you deliver a future that contributes positively to neighborhood and continues the amazing growth of downtown Los Angeles.
About TCA Architects:
Founded in 1993, TCA Architects are nationally recognized leaders in high-density, mixed-use, multifamily housing, dynamic retail and signature hospitality environments. The firm’s collaborative approach and industry leading technological expertise have resulted in award-winning, sustainable projects that respect our communities and the environment. With studios located in Los Angeles, Irvine, and Oakland, California, TCA is one of the nation’s fastest growing architectural firms. For more information on TCA, its design talent and current projects, visit www.tca-arch.com