Location: East Compton, CA
Architect: Kadre Architects
Client: Special Services for Groups
Developer: Brisa Development Partners
Builder: Westport Construction
Landscape: HKLA
Structural: Nous
MEP: Alfatech
Civil: Barbara Hall & Associates, PE
Dry Utility: Morrow Management
Funded by the Project HOMEKEY state program, this 3-story project provides 40 units of much needed Permanent Supportive housing to the community of East Compton CA. The existing L-shaped motel, previously featuring stucco and wood construction had undergone a significant renovation.
With the creation of a communal outdoor space, through repurposing of the existing parking lot, a variety of engagement opportunities for residents have been created. The garden features a mix of vegetation and colorful hardscape pathways, feeding life into the space. Other aspects include a significant shade structure with solar panels, repurposed seating, rain gardens to cleanse the soil, a play mound, and a dog run.
Each guest room has been upgraded to include a kitchenette, mid-size refrigerator, and built-in closets. Larger corner units offer mobility-accessible living spaces and family accommodations. The old lobby has been transformed into a supportive services space totaling 1,500 square feet, with a new admin area featuring a translucent polycarbonate corridor to create a brighter and more welcoming ground-floor environment.
Kadre Architects aimed to simplify the building’s design, removing unnecessary elements to highlight its primary features. The façade has been enhanced with a grid of perforated aluminum panels for passive cooling, allowing light to filter through beautifully. Impressively, the site generates most of its energy needs through solar power, with the entire project being 100% electric.
