1544 12th, 303

The 12th Street Lofts were a limited production. 12 residences by Pugh + Scarpa, the Santa Monica studio architecture students still study. Residence 303 is top of the range: top floor, south exposure, and light through every hour of the day. Its signature is a full-width glass wall that rolls up like a hangar door. One motion, and the living room and private terrace become a single open-air space. The wall between inside and outside is optional here. The interior holds the line. Soaring ceilings, polished concrete floors, a kitchen built for entertaining with custom cabinetry, and a fireplace set against the industrial finish. The primary suite carries storage most lofts never account for. The specification is complete: 2 side-by-side parking spaces in the gated garage and an HOA fee that undercuts buildings with half the pedigree. The setting is central Santa Monica. The coastline, Tongva Park, and Third Street Promenade are minutes away. 12 exist. 1 is available.