This is a building by Architect/Developer/Builder Jonathan Segal. It was originally conceived as an office building, but economic conditions made him change it to residences. It works by virtue of its narrow floor plate. The floor plans look a bit contrived, but that is what happens when you reverse engineer something. In architectural tradition, I only offer a picture of the outside. A lot of glass for California, but he seems to have made some investment in solar shading devices.
On a side note: To what extent is the Canadian real estate bubble being fueled by foreign investors? Condo towers in Vancouver and Toronto are being sold as investment properties. Canadians claim that their strict lending laws and down payment standards make their market more stable than the U.S. How much leverage do you need to have a bubble?
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