Normandie Terrace Grand Opening

On Wednesday April 24, 2013 we attended Grand Opening ceremony for one of our projects - Normandie Terrace, a 66-unit affordable apartment building located in Korea Town in Los Angeles.

 

Cutting the official ribbon is Fabian Carreon, a Superintendent on this project.  Behind him is American Communities team along with Sean Rogan, Executive Director, Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles.

 

 

Normandie Terrace as seen from 6th Street

 

 

PSL Architects crew with Richard Cardozza, our LEED consultant who bravely guided the Design Team in acheiving Platinum LEED rating!

Las Alturas - Construction begins

Construction on Las Alturas Senior Affordable Housing project started on 4.8.13. Estimated construction schedule is 15-16 months, therefore the project should open sometime in Fall 2014.

 

Las Alturas site as viewed from a neighboring Whittier project rooftop. Earth moving, site clearing and shoring in progress.

Fundraiser for Jose Gardea

PSL Architects and American Communities co-sponsored a fundraisering event for Jose Gardea. Mr. Gardea is a candidate for L.A. City Council District 1. The event was held at La Golondrina at Olvera Street.

 

PSL Architects co-sponsored a fundraising event for Mayoral candidate, Eric Garcetti

 

American Communities and PSL Architects co-sponsored a fund raising event for Los Angeles Mayoral candidate, Eric Garcetti, at Yamashiro Restaurant in Hollywood.

 

Several staff members enjoy the amazing view of the city from Yamashiro restaurant main entrance area.

The Serrano - getting ready for exterior cement plaster

After several months of wood framing we can finally see the mass of the bulding!  Currently, metal lath is being installed around the exterior facades of the building.  Pretty soon, this whole building will be snowy white!

The Serrano - roof has been installed

No, it didn't snow in Los Angeles... White TPO roofing membrane is part of building sustainable design for The Serrano project