The Carina at MainPlace Mall
The Carina is part of an overall newly planned mixed-use community on the site of the MainPlace Santa Ana Mall. The mall's new master plan will include the addition of a food hall in "European marketplace" style, an interactive play center for children, upgrades to its movie theater, a grocery store, and two apartment communities with two new residential communities.
The Carina is slated to provide 407 highly amenitized units within a modern and timeless building that will be the new beacon of living at the MainPlace mall. Situated on the highly visible avenue of Main St, the south and east facade represent a high level of articulation using a rhythm of balconies and concrete frames as balconies. At their apex, the south and east façade come together to create a tall, elegant frame comprised of soft natural woods and tall, elegant glass while culminating in an overarching roof element which creates an overall sense of arrival.
The long sweeping east elevation is given a unique identity using slim articulated frames to accentuate key moments in the building façade, using smooth metal panels and light-colored plaster gives it a modern elegant feel. Using a mix of landscaping and curated horizontal fins to deter the visibility of the garage, creating a higher level of experience at the pedestrian level.
