2022 Fall Issue - 114

ULI AMERICAS AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE WINNERS
EPIC
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
DEVELOPER: Hudson Pacific Properties
OWNERS: Hudson Pacific Properties, Blackstone
DESIGNER: Gensler
EPIC is a new model of creative office space located on two acres (0.8 ha) in the
heart of Hollywood. The design team created a 301,127-square-foot (27,976 sq m)
office building of interconnected, terraced mass. EPIC's topography reflects the
attributes of trellises, decks, and interconnecting stairways, creating a serene and
productive setting that capitalizes on the local climate. With over 25,000 square feet
(2,300 sq m) of elevated outdoor space, EPIC has more usable outdoor space than
any other high-rise building in Los Angeles. The project provides a tangible model
for developing context-sensitive, sustainable, and future-proof buildings on commercially
viable project budgets. The jury lauded EPIC for providing a glimpse at the
future of office development, with a sustainable design that adapts to its local environment,
provides outdoor access, and focuses on the worker experience.
Essex Crossing
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES
DEVELOPERS: BFC Partners, L+M Development Partners, Prusik Group, Taconic
Partners
OWNERS: BFC Partners, Goldman Sachs Urban Investment Group, L+M Development
Partners, Prusik Group, Taconic Partners
DESIGNERS: Beyer Blinder Belle, CetraRuddy, Dattner Architects, DXA Studio,
Future Green Studio, Handel Architects, Kokobo Greenscapes, SHoP Architects, SLCE
Architects, Studios Architecture, West 8.
Located on Manhattan's Lower East Side, Essex Crossing is a mixed-use development
that comprises 1.9 million square feet (177,000 sq m) of residential, commercial,
and community space across six acres (2.4 ha). The jury appreciated that Essex
Crossing represents a years-long community planning process that has strengthened
a historic neighborhood and stands as a testament to how thoughtful public/private
partnerships can acknowledge past wrongs and work toward a united future.
Homekey LifeMoves | Mountain View
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
DEVELOPERS: LifeMoves, City of Mountain View
OWNER: LifeMoves
DESIGNERS: Office of Charles F. Bloszies FAIA, BKF Civil Engineers, ARUP (MEPF),
West Environmental Engineering
Homekey LifeMoves | Mountain View, a 15,000-square-foot (1,400 sq m) noncongregate
shelter for individuals, couples, and families with children experiencing
homelessness, is built with prefabricated, modular structures on one acre (0.4
ha) of underused land. The project includes 100 total units and was completed for
$170,000 per door, including land cost. Design features such as individual housing
units, some with ensuite bathrooms and private meeting spaces, were incorporated
in response to the feedback of those with lived experience. The jury recognized
Homekey LifeMoves | Mountain View for creating a template for quickly, cost-effectively,
and humanely responding to homelessness. This model provides residents
with the security and dignity of having their own private spaces while connecting
them to support and services that can lead to more permanent housing solutions.
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QUALLS BENSON
HUDSON PACIFIC PROPERTIES
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