Channel Gateway

Marina Del Rey, CA

Client:

JH Snyder Company  

Area:

5.7 Acres

Units:

544 Apartments, 600sf-1,200sf
436 Luxury Residences
108 Low-Income Residences   

Parking:

1,200 Parking Stalls

Density:

95 du/ac

Developed Land Cost:

$40,000/unit

Status:

Completed & Occupied, 1993

This apartment community of 544 units provides 436 market-rate units and 108 apartments for families with low incomes, bringing affordable housing to the area.  While reminiscent of the Streamline Modern types popular in the 1920s and 1930s, the contemporary architecture of the projects was conceived to respond to new condominium and office buildings immediately adjacent to the community.

Upon arriving, one enters a large, covered motor court, beyond which is a curved glass lobby, framing views of waterfalls and landscaping in the primary recreation area.  A large lounge with kitchen adjacent to the lobby is also available for private functions.