Formosa Park and Condos

This recently opened project is just north of the legendary Formosa Cafe on Santa Monica Boulevard. The 11-unit building at 1140 Formosa was designed by Lorcan O'herlihy Architects, while the vest-pocket park is the work of Katherine Spitz. The location of the park along the south side of the condos allowed for views out along the building and over the park. The condos are rumored to have sold out immediately, but one scold has written that he hopes the bamboo along the edge of the park will eventually block out that "red monstrosity." No good deed goes unpunished.....