Lehrer Architects completes Loma Verde supportive housing in Los Angeles
In Filipinotown, Los Angeles, Lehrer Architects has finalized Loma Verde, a housing initiative aimed at supporting individuals who were formerly homeless. This development occupies a 4,500-square-foot site that was once a single-family residence and now boasts a six-story wooden structure containing 19 studio apartments, offices for case managers, bicycle storage, and a rooftop garden offering views of the Hollywood sign. The apartments vary in size from 270 to 300 square feet and feature open-air corridors along with kitchens equipped with extended counters. The building's exterior, adorned with vibrant stucco, draws inspiration from California artist Wayne Thiebaud. This project is a response to the homelessness crisis in Los Angeles, which impacts over 45,000 individuals. Photography by Paul Vu.
Key facts
- Lehrer Architects completed Loma Verde, a supportive housing development in Filipinotown, Los Angeles.
- The project provides 19 studio apartments for formerly homeless residents.
- The site is 4,500 square feet, about half the size of an average single-family lot in Los Angeles.
- The building is six stories tall and wood-framed, with a slender footprint.
- Units range from 270 to 300 square feet and include kitchens, sleeping areas, and bathrooms.
- The exterior features stucco walls with splashes of lemon yellow and turquoise blue.
- Design inspirations include Wayne Thiebaud, Richard Diebenkorn, and Frank Stella.
- The rooftop garden offers views of the Hollywood sign.
- The project addresses Los Angeles's homeless population, which has climbed to over 45,000.
- Lehrer Architects has previously completed Willowbrook Apartments and a tiny house village for homeless residents.
Entities
Artists
- Wayne Thiebaud
- Richard Diebenkorn
- Frank Stella
- Michael Lehrer
- Paul Vu
Institutions
- Lehrer Architects
- Dezeen
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States
- Filipinotown
- Hollywood
Sources
- Dezeen —