LOHA's Barrington 1503 Co-living Building Adds Density to West Los Angeles
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Jenna McKnight
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Summary
Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects (LOHA) designed Barrington 1503, a co-living residential building in West Los Angeles that addresses the complexities of communal living through thoughtful architectural design. The project features four connected volumes totaling 24,200 square feet, with living units arranged around a central courtyard to create community while maintaining privacy. The design skillfully adds density to the neighborhood while providing shared amenities and addressing urban housing challenges.
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For a rectangular site in West Los Angeles, the studio designed a complex that consists of four distinct but connected volumes totalling 24,200 square feet
The design skillfully addresses the 'complexities of communal living' while adding much-needed density to the neighborhood
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