Santa Monica is poised for new construction as a new office building is proposed for a site at 3402 Pico Boulevard. The project, named “Pico Green,” aims to create a modern two-story office complex, embracing sustainable design principles and offering state-of-the-art office spaces. The development will be situated adjacent to the former Grammy Building, collectively forming a low-scale commercial office presence in the area.
BKNM LLC, the project applicant, has enlisted architectural firm ShubinDonaldson to design this avant-garde office complex. Pico Green seeks approval to redevelop the existing surface parking lot into a futuristic two-story office building spanning a total built-up area of 47,780 square feet. The design incorporates an underground parking garage with a capacity of 242 vehicles to optimize space utilization.
The project will respect the historical significance of the site by retaining the western half of the property, home to the headquarters of The Recording Academy. The preservation of this three-story, 44,800 square foot structure adds a touch of nostalgia to the otherwise contemporary landscape.
The heart of Pico Green will feature an inviting landscaped courtyard. The office complex will boast a sleek rectilinear form, constructed using hybrid mass timber construction, showcasing a seamless blend of nature and modern architecture. To maintain harmony with the surroundings, the new roof line will align with the height of the nearby freeway overpass, with the two-story massing situated below it. The frontage of the building at the corner of Pico Boulevard and Centinela Avenue will be setback, and the inclusion of freeway overpass columns and the Caltrans easement’s perimeter walls obscure the longest street elevation of the building.
The estimated construction timeline for the project has yet to be announced.
