200K Starter Home

In partnership with nonprofit developer, Restore Neighborhoods Los Angeles, Lehrer Architects created a reproducible, affordable starter home for South LA’s infill lot for less than $200,000, including design and construction. This starter home prototype elevates the typology by creating spatial complexities, a sense of luxury and energy independence not usually found in this type of housing. Measuring in at a modest 1,000 sq. ft, the design of this home aims to honor the rudiments of good living. This prototype shows that dignity, sustainability, sense of luxury and healthy living are for everyone.

"Lehrer Architects sets a new standard for approachable starter homes in one of the country’s most expensive markets."
- Dwell Magazine
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Residential
Location
South LA - Los Angeles, California
Client
Restore Neighborhoods Los Angeles
Size
1,000 SF
Status
Awards
2017   AIA Los Angeles Award for Excellence in Architectural Design
2018   AIA Los Angeles Award for Excellence in Design
Award for Excellence in Design, American Institute of Architects - Los Angeles, 2018
Award for Excellence in Architectural Design, American Institute of Architects - Los Angeles, 2017
Project Team

Builder:
Redstar Construction

Developer:
Restore Neighborhoods Los Angeles (RNLA
)

Structural:
Nous Engineering

Landscape Architect
Studio-MLA
Swimming Pool Engineer
Jones & Madhavan
Jones & Madhavan
Jones & Madhavan
Project Management
City of Los Angeles Department of Recreation & Parks
City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering
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