Nine months since our last updated in Van Nuys, wood framing is on the rise for a large multifamily residential complex from Los Angeles-based Uncommon Developers.

Uncommon Sepulveda, located at 6728 Sepulveda Boulevard, will stand six stories in height when completed. Plans call for 405 studio, one-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments atop parking for 556 vehicles.

Aerial view looking northeastWorks Progress Architecture

Uncommon entitled the site for development using Transit Oriented Communities incentives, allowing for a larger structure than would otherwise be permitted by zoning rules. In exchange, Uncommon will be required to set aside 41 of the proposed apartments for rent as deed-restricted affordable housing at the extremely low-income level.

Works Progress Architecture is designing the contemporary podium-type building, which will include amenity deck with a swimming pool at the second floor and a rooftop deck.

"The subtle massing articulation is highlighted with pops of salmon color that grounds the concept within a mid-century, warm-weather vibe. The concept evokes two serpentine masses and lie on top of one another," reads a narrative from the WPA website. "The undulating shapes cradle a south facing outdoor pool deck and create a podium connection with a [three]-story, open-air breezeway that continues the podium amenity to a corresponding north facing outdoor deck. Private balconies accent the façade and pulls the color pattern across the massing."

Aerial view looking southeastHunter Kerhart Architectural Photography

Uncommon has gradually been scaling up its plans for new housing projects in the City of Los Angeles in recent years, pitching proposals for 15-story buildings in Beverly Grove and Hollywood.

All photography courtesy of Hunter Kerhart Architectural Photography - visit www.HunterKerhart.com for more architectural imagery.

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