Orchid The Whitney Mixed-Use building sits in the heart of La Jolla Shores just three blocks from La Jolla Shores beach. The building was inspired by, and showcases the elegant design, attention to proportion and scale, modernism, and simplicity of architect Irving Gill. The commercially-zoned infill building thoughtfully maximized allowable density by replacing a single-story 1950’s era duplex. The building eloquently breaks up its mass with cream-white stucco, vertical landscaping, and graceful arches complimented with locally handcrafted steel forged windows, pivoting doors, and Juliet balcony railings by Maiden Steel. The building’s overall appearance shows clean lines, simplicity, and functionality while capturing the breezes, sunlight, and views of the village of La Jolla Shores. Using geometric shapes, flat roofs, and smooth surfaces creates a contemporary yet timeless look. The three-story mixed-use building contains two luxury full-floor three-bedroom and three-and-a-half bath residences. Upon exiting the elevator that opens into each home’s living room, you immediately notice the floor-to-ceiling Fleetwood sliding doors that seamlessly flow to the residence’s ocean-view, private, glass-railed, sun-drenched patios. The two large homes are over a street-level boutique market/restaurant, all built above an underground 7-car garage accessed by a private car lift.
Address:
2202 - 2206 Avenida de la Playa
Project Owner/Developer:
Playa Grande, LLC
Contact Name/Email:
Robert Whitney 4playagrande@gmail.com
Project Architect/Designer:
Martin Architecture & Rick Vandervort
Not only is it architecturally a warm and inviting structure but it is timeless and appropriate to the sociology of the neighborhood … it took a lot for this building to be built and an orchid would be its best acknowledgement as being a part of the community fabric of la jolla shores well done Whitney family and Martin Architecture
This building brings the Southern California beach community style with a modern twist. I frequently get coffee and food on this street and my eyes are constantly drawn to this beautiful building. It is such an amazing project and so good for our community.
This is the best new building in La Jolla shore’s commercial heart. This project is a perfect example of small infill project that perfectly exemplifies the Southern California beach style with a ground floor retail. The is a gem and heat addition to the “Shores”. This deserves an orchid!
Eautiful in all architectural details inside and out. A complete win for La Jolla Shores.
Beautiful building.
Absolutely beautiful, walking down the street you can’t help but stop and admire the vertical green scape that decorated the the walls. The large windows that open up, inviting the nice ocean breeze is just another thing that is so noteworthy of this building. It is a very well thought out building.
Fabulous design!
This building has changed the dynamic of La Jolla Shores for the better…one of the few time the finished building was
Prettier than the rendering… its just gorgeous !
Best development in LJ Shores in over a decade!
Great design and space usage
Besutifully elegant interior design and furnishings of the highest grade.
Such a beautiful addition to La Jolla Shores! The architecture blends so well with the area and is very classy.
It is appalling how long this beautiful bldg took to get approved.
Positive addition to the Shores
Wow this is beautiful building and I’ve been there ! Coolest place in La Jolla. Great design and really adds to the srea
Great place that provides much needed design to an area that needed improvements.
The Whitney Mixed-Use building is beautiful, it sits in the heart of La Jolla Shores and within a few minutes you can get to La Jolla Shores beach. Upon entering the building you can immediately see the elegant design, and the modernism created by architect Irvin Gill! Best part is that you can easily walk to Piatti and have a nice glass of wine and enjoy the immaculate atmosphere of the The Whitney Mixed-Use building.
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There was a lot of controversy about this building but I think it turned out beautiful! I love that it has balcony setbacks and the mixed use of a business at the bottom and residential on the top. It also is one of the few buildings that has parking in La Jolla Shores!
excellent design! This has truly upgraded downtown La Jolla and given a upgraded feel for the entire area. Very well done and I hope more of La Jolla takes on this type of architecture.
Wonderful addition to the shores community
Beautiful!
The property has made a beautiful transformation. It blends beautifully into the surrounding environment!
Absolutely beautiful.
Great job making a beautiful building fit into a diverse neighborhood. Great job!
Best looking building in the Shores!
Bob created the cornerstone development in the shores that anchors the restaurant area
Gorgeous building with clean crips lines. Architecture adds to classical beauty of La Jolla Shores. A perfect fit!
Gorgeous building with clean crips lines. Architecture adds to classical beauty of La Jolla Shores. A perfect fit!
It is such a beautiful building and a wonderful addition to the LJ Shores community.
Stunning modern architecture that effortlessly blends in with the Shores neighborhood!
A design so beautiful it’s elevated the entire Shores
Beautiful addition to the neighborhood and lifestyle
Stunning!! Cannot wait to visit!
So beautifully done. What a great asset to La Jolla Shores!
Beautiful building in the shores !
The building is a massive upgrade to LJ Shores!
Such a beautiful addition to the Shores! I love it!
Awesome design that added beauty to La Jolla shores
My favorite and I love the windows and doors!
The nicest place in La Jolla!
Love it……inside & out. Classic, timeless