TELLUS ON CARSON
City: Torrance
Developer: Meta Housing Corporation
GC: Milender White Inc.
Architect: Y&M Architects
Milender White (MW), Meta Housing Corporation and Y&M Architects recently teamed up to build 230 units of affordable housing in the South Bay, close to the 110 Freeway and less than 500 feet from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center and its 11.5-acre research park, considered Los Angeles County’s rst biotech employment hub. Tellus on Carson represents MW’s fourth general contracting project for Meta and its first project with Y&M, Meta’s frequent collaborator.
Entirely residential, Tellus on Carson rises six stories. The two-building, 338,678 sq. ft. project has seven levels; one of the two parking levels is below grade. The west exterior presents a red-on-white facade accented by black-framed recessed balconies, while the east and north exteriors present black, white, and gray hues. Courtyards, murals, and a community center are all included in the project footprint.
Units are 1-3 bedroom, designed for growing families as well as singles and couples. Residents can take mass transit or use the nearby Harbor Freeway to access the region.
