Lofts at 655 6th Avenue is a 106 unit mixed use development and one of the few rental projects developed in the heart of downtown San Diego. The structure is cast in place concrete with in-fill glazing including a state of the art, on-site media center and computer lounge for the residents’ use. It incorporates principles of sustainability through the innovative design of a floating sun-tempering screen that sets out from the face of the building. This floating sun tempering element on the west elevation is suspended over the sidewalk below. It is, in essence, a second window system partially covered with photographic translucent film. Both the glass of the building skin itself and this outer hanging element will receive the film. Every ten years a photographic artist will be commissioned to tell a story using photographic translucent film on this exterior glass screen. This screen/story allows the building’s inhabitant and street life to interact with one another as passersby react and reflect on the images presented.

Project Information

Project Address: 

655 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101

Project Owner/ Developer: 

OliverMcmillan Foster Partnership

Owner Contact Name/ Email: 

Blake Persky / blakepersky@olivermcmillan.com

Project Architect/ Designer: 

James Gates/ Public

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