Cherokee Lofts: Renovated Recording Studio Seeks LEED Platinum

By Olivia Campos

PROJECT: CHEROKEE LOFTS

http://www.dexigner.com/news/20763

LOCATION: BEVERLY GROVE NEIGHBORHOOD OF LOS ANGELES

BUILT DATE: 2010

ARCHITECTS: BROOKS + SCARPA ARCHITECTS (FORMERLY PUGH + SCARPA ARCHITECTS).

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING: BPA GROUP.

MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL AND PLUMBING: COBALT ENGINEERING.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT:  ALBERT BICOL, COBALT, AND GREG REITZ, RETHINK.

LANDSCAPE: FORMLA.

COMMENTS: CHEROKEE IS THE FIRST LEED BUILDING IN THE HOLLYWOOD AREA AND IS THE FIRST LEED PLATINUM MIXED-USE MULTIFAMILY BUILDING IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

MATERIAL/PRODUCTS:



The perforated anodized aluminum panels of the building facades are, owner-controlled allowing the occupant to adjust operable screens that reduce noise, enhance privacy and provide shading while still allowing for natural light and ventilation.

http://www.ametco.com/perforated/perforated_metal/?gclid=CJj1hvuw9rYCFSU6QgodPCUA4Q



 

The main exterior building material is integral-color plaster. The stairways and balconies are painted steel with wire mesh railings. The windows are anodized aluminum. http://www.paintpro.net/Articles/PP304/PP304_paint.cfm

http://www.metal-innovations.com/?gclid=CJzRwfjG9rYCFW-CQgodYmIAvQ

Bench made of reclaimed salvaged cedar wood. Tung oil is used for the finish.

http://www.altruwood.com/reclaimed-cedar-sources-bridge-timbers-and-logging-roads

 

 

The layout of each unit is efficient, with built-in elements set to one side, leaving room for circulation on the other.  This allows for ample cross-ventilation and natural light to reach the ends of the unit.

 

The graphics of the kitchen   backsplash tiles came from skateboard deck, which is very unique.

Water Conservation is accomplished with dual flush toilets, efficient plumbing fixtures, hot water circulators.

http://productsinsider.com/2011/12/20/in-practice-10-unique-backsplashes/

The interior finishes of each unit are unique, created by a different interior designer. However, Green Materials and Products are used throughout the room that are recycled, renewable, and contain low or no VOC's.

Cherokee is 40% more energy efficient than California's Title 24, the most demanding energy code in the United States.

Looking though the project, I noticed that is not just about green design it is also about sophistication and modernity .It provides a cozy and confortable atmosphere.

http://www.rethinkdev.com/cherokee/greenCommitment/greenFeatures.php