Hikari meaning “light” in Japanese reflects the renaissance taking place in the
Los Angeles Little Tokyo district. The urban infill site (a former parking lot) now
compliments the growing neighborhood alive with students, new residents and a night
life that was once unimaginable. The unusual pie-shaped site sits at a key juncture; an
entry way accessing Little Tokyo and the resurging downtown area. Over 20 different
floor plans were designed to fit this uncommon geometry and maximize city skyline
views. The street orientations responded to the different nature of their community
roles. Second Street is pedestrian-oriented and has a finer grain detail that terminates
at the corner, an arrival point to this district.