Navy Street

Navy Street is a duplex completed in 2022 by Ehrlich Architects, situated on the northern edge of Venice, California, near the border with Santa Monica. The project was commissioned by a legal scholar seeking a peaceful residence in a dense urban area, close to the ocean but lacking direct water views. The brief called for an environment that provided respite from the persistent noise and activity of both the street and the alley adjacent to the site. In response, the architects placed the primary two-story residential unit above ground level, accessed by an exterior stairway. The main floor comprises an open-plan living and dining area, defined by its high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling glazing that introduces daylight and cross-views. The primary suite is outfitted with clerestory windows and connects to a private sky garden, which incorporates planting beds and a mature shade tree. This elevated outdoor space acts as a visual buffer, allowing glimpses of the urban surroundings while maintaining privacy through layered planting and strategic screening.

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