Affordable

Located in the City of Lancaster, California, Imagine Village II provides 80 units of affordable housing to meet the special needs for youth and young families at risk. The project has a focus specifically for transition aged/ homeless youth. This new 3-story development is located within the urban core of the City with access to public transportation and is within walking distance to social services and business in the area. Constructed in a U-shape around a centralized courtyard with access to the site via a gated driveway leading to a centralized parking lot. 

As part of the design, there are several support services such as management offices for staff, a community room with TV lounge, dining area and kitchen, a computer lab/ work area, on-site laundry facilities, bicycle parking, community garden and dog run.

The five-story affordable senior housing project reflects a contemporary approach rooted in local character. Inspired by surrounding Craftsman and Prairie-style homes, the design emphasizes horizontality to reduce vertical scale while introducing modern detailing. Soft wood tones and clean lines harmonize with the mountain backdrop. A key feature is the perforated metal panel, inspired by mid-century modernism, adding privacy and visual interest to the parking garage on Figueroa Drive.

Located on a half-acre corner lot at Lincoln Avenue and Figueroa Drive, the building offers views of the city to the south and the San Gabriel Mountains to the north. Though the January 2025 wildfire devastated the Altadena neighborhood, the non-combustible exterior helped save the building—making it a symbol of hope and resilience. The project includes 72 studio and one-bedroom units, a two-bedroom manager’s unit, and a landscaped courtyard. Residents enjoy over 2,000 SF of amenity spaces, a welcoming lobby, bike storage, laundry room, and 35 parking spaces. The design promotes wellness, connection, and long-term stability.