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Architects: Michael Maltzan Architecture
- Area: 45000 ft²
- Year: 2016
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Manufacturers: Western Window Systems, Arcadia Inc., Basix, Falcon, LaHabra, Suniva
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Landscape Architect: SWA Group, Tina Chee
Text description provided by the architects. The new Crest Apartments for the Skid Row Housing Trust transformed an existing open site in suburban Los Angeles into a 64-apartment complex for formerly homeless veterans. Located on a busy thoroughfare near two freeways, the project introduces a new density in the neighborhood with easy connections to public transportation and area resources. The client’s permanent supportive housing model includes individual efficiency apartments with on-site social services and community spaces. These combined programs effectively support the highly vulnerable residents in an effort to reduce chronic homelessness.
