Legacy Partners (“Legacy”), a privately held national real estate firm, partnered with DWS Group (“DWS”), a leading global asset manager, to announce the start of construction for Soto, a 200-residence apartment community in Torrance, California.
Located at 3863 Carson Street adjacent to Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, the five-story community’s modern exterior design was inspired by the classic mid-century office buildings that are part of the surrounding mixed-use campus.
“Soto’s elevated design showcases the quintessential Southern California lifestyle and offers residents views of the Pacific Ocean and proximity to the best beaches in the South Bay,” said Tim O’Brien, senior managing director for Southern California and the Southwest Region at Legacy Partners. “Soto will also sit adjacent to restaurants and retail amenities, including the newly renovated Del Amo Fashion Center, which attracts 20 million visitors per year.”
“This marks our fourth active development project in partnership with DWS,” added O’Brien. “We also broke ground this year on projects in Ontario, California and in Scottsdale, Arizona.”
Michael J. Nigro, Chief Investment Officer and Head of Value Add & Development for DWS, added, “This development opportunity aligns with our strategy of investing in best-in-class residential projects in submarkets with strong fundamentals. This also builds on our programmatic relationship with Legacy to deliver build-to-core assets on behalf of our investors.”
Designed by Architects Orange, the community’s mix of 200 studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartment homes will range from 633 to 1,118 square feet and feature luxury interior finishes. Soto’s shared amenities will include a rooftop pool and amenity deck with indoor/outdoor fitness center, resident clubhouse, co-working area, and two courtyards with pedestrian access from the street.
According to O’Brien, “The name Soto comes from the Japanese word for outside. Soto reflects the community’s proximity to outdoor spaces, celebrating Southern California’s vibrant, sun-filled lifestyle. The name evokes a sense of tranquility and connection with nature, highlighting design that seamlessly blends indoor and outdoor living.”
