5/24/2023 0 Comments Made in LOS ANGELES by Mœbius![]() How did you strategically decide what to prioritize?īy not being so prescriptive with the structure of the building, we were able to be more cost-efficient with it. Tight budgets are a hallmark of affordable housing projects. So, you have a connection to natural light, you have open space and circulation, but you also give people different ways to be outside and to circulate. Every time we design a building that’s six stories and below, it’s passive, with natural ventilation and daylight in every unit-that basically means you have to design a courtyard building. ![]() What are some of the design goals for The Six?Īngela Brooks, FAIA, principal: We were trying to make a very dense project, but we wanted to design something that felt open, and that was nurturing for the people who live here. This Skid Row Housing Trust project provides permanent supportive housing for formerly homeless veterans in an environment that integrates sustainable approaches to health, wellness, and budget. ![]() ![]() Expanded Coverage of the 2020 COTE Top 10 Awards appeared in the October 2020 issue of ARCHITECT. ![]()
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