Whittier Downey Housing
Los Angeles
Located within the heart of East Los Angeles situated this multi-family complex to support increasing demand for neighbourhood housing with retail mixed.
Conceptualize with distinctive minimal form articulated by simple material variations along two main facades while anchoring this urban frontage to energize street level activities.
Meta Housing requested to maximize development rights within this extreme urban zoning constrains and regulations while conforming to NOFA requirements for public housing. This 3 stories complex contains 42 units mix of Studio, 1- Bedroom & 2-Bedrooms. Centralized internal green courtyard maintains a balance with nature and indoor/outdoor lifestyle.