A new student and faculty housing building in Los Angeles has a multitude of social rooftop spaces

November 6, 2015

Student and faculty housing at UCLA, by LOHA (Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects)

Photography by Iwan Baan

 

LOHA (Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects) have designed a student and faculty housing complex, located near UCLA, in Los Angeles, California.

 

Student and faculty housing at UCLA, by LOHA (Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects)

Photography by Iwan Baan

 

The entire complex is made up of 31 units, and various recreational amenities.

 

Student and faculty housing at UCLA, by LOHA (Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects)

Photography by Iwan Baan

 

The building is located on a wedge-shaped hillside property, in the Westwood neighborhood of Los Angeles.

 

Student and faculty housing at UCLA, by LOHA (Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects)

Photography by Iwan Baan

Student and faculty housing at UCLA, by LOHA (Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects)

Photography by Iwan Baan

 

The multi-story complex includes a variety of outdoor spaces, including this one that has a barbecue space.

 

Student and faculty housing at UCLA, by LOHA (Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects)

Photography by Iwan Baan

 

The building has been split into two volumes, to provide cross-ventilation for the apartments.

 

Student and faculty housing at UCLA, by LOHA (Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects)

Photography by Iwan Baan

Student and faculty housing at UCLA, by LOHA (Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects)

Photography by Iwan Baan

 

A multitude of social rooftop spaces can be enjoyed by the people living in the building.

 

Student and faculty housing at UCLA, by LOHA (Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects)

Photography by Iwan Baan

 

The rooftop spaces have gardens, as well as lighting for night time entertaining.

 

Student and faculty housing at UCLA, by LOHA (Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects)

Photography by Iwan Baan

 

Here you can see an aerial view of the building, and the overall design on the wedge-shaped site.

 

Student and faculty housing at UCLA, by LOHA (Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects)

Photography by Iwan Baan