A two-story ADU built for two architects, Terrace Heights references early modern projects by architects at the turn of the century.
During this period industrial building forms were borrowed in single family homes and apartment buildings.
Using a saw-tooth roof (historically used in factories as an efficient way to let in light with a shed building structure) the project affordability integrated windows while allowing for the footprint of the home to reach the maximum setbacks.
Designed with bright cool tones and saturated accent colors, minimalist builts made of natural plywood complement colorful pockets of formica to serve as desks, countertops, and closets.
The Backyard Homes Project is a City of Los Angeles based affordable housing initiative that helps homeowners build a new affordable rental Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) in their backyard. Homeowners participating in the affordable housing program have the ability to select from seven different pre-designed ADU prototypes.
Designed to house Section 8 tenants, this project was part of the Backyard Homes project.
PROJECT PARTNERS:
GENESIS LA ECONOMIC GROWTH CORPORATION, JP MORGAN CHASE & CO., SELF-HELP FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, RESTORE NEIGHBORHOODS LA (RNLA), LA FAMILY HOUSING, ST. JOSEPH CENTER, HOUSING RIGHTS CENTER AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES (HACLA).