Sky Trees by Koichi Takada Architects

Drawing inspiration from the huge and ancient Californian redwood trees, Koichi Takada Architects’ vision is to make this tower the healthiest place people can live in downtown Los Angeles. The project will feature an expressive canopy that incorporates a breathing green wall designed to improve the city’s air quality and introduce a unique landscaping feature to the streetscape. It is the architect’s desire, through a natureinspired approach, to transform an old existing warehouse district into a healthy and organic neighbourhood. An undulating timber canopy at street level will reference the Marilyn Monroe “flyingskirt” moment, resonating with LA’s celebrated street culture.

The podium has been designed with a strong consideration for the human scale in order to encourage public engagement.

Project location Los Angeles, USA

Client

Crown Group

Type Residential

Site area 52,400 m2

Status – Direct commission – Submitted for

entitlement approval

Practice location Sydney, Australia