By Linda Jassim Santa Monica
Lovin’ that SaMo architecture Editor: I’ve already taken half a dozen co-workers to see the emerging housing project on the corner of 15th Street and Broadway. My game as we approach the side of the building going north on Broadway is: “What do you think those rectangles are made out of?” Wild guesses abound. Finally, someone recognizes a Coke or Sprite can. There is much laughter and delight. The frontage on Broadway is powerful and exciting. As with all breakthrough projects, there is at first, complaint. There were mass protests when the TransAmerica pyramid building went up in San Francisco — of course, now it is a proud symbol of the great city by the Bay.
Hurrah for fun, daring and breakthrough architecture. May we have more and may our beautiful city be known for great architecture.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on January 11, 2007. Read the original PDF.