Pico/Union Historic Facade Rehabilitations
location: Los Angeles, CA
scale: City Block [9 houses]
scale type: Neighborhood scale
client: CRA Los Angeles
client type: Developers
status: Designed 2006 – Completed while with The Heritage Group
services: - Historic Survey; Building Assessments; Neighborhood Charrettes; Conceptual Design; Construction Documents
description: This project was a true collaboration between historic preservation consultants, the Community Redevelopment Agency, architects, contractors and homeowners.
With limited budgets available to preserve and/or rehabilitate each façade, our challenge was to balance the needs of the homeowners with the need [whose need?] to restore the architectural character of the homes & neighborhood. The results included simple solutions to address architectural character: removing stucco wrapping, exposing original masonry, tucking & repointing masonry and repairing siding. Security was also a concern—improved lighting, protection around openings and protected front porches were identified as the greatest needs.