partially destroyed in a fire , the palomar hotel , it was purchased by non-profit hollywood community housing with help from the community redevelopment agency in order to provide affordable housing in the city . much of the remaining interior was gutted to make way for a new layout . we endeavored to preserve the exterior character of the building . the project is currently under construction .

my involvement : design of the project in consultation with the principal architect , all construction documentation , modeling (simultaneous with the design process) , all presentation materials . software : archicad , illustrator

this project recently won a historic preservation award from the los ángeles conservancy . from their website :

1. Part of an unrealized development known as “ Flemish Village,” the stylish Palomar Hotel was built in 1924 in Hollywood. Like many 1920s hotels, the Palomar declined over the years into low-cost transitional housing – a prime candidate for demolition. A tragic arson fire in 2001 destroyed half the structure and killed resident Norma Galindo. Rather than raze what was left of the building, a public-private partnership led by the Hollywood Community Housing Corporation rallied to rebuild it. The team met enormous challenges to rehabilitate the hotel into affordable housing for seniors, turning a tragic moment into a positive asset for the community. What could easily have been reduced to a parking lot now stands tall as a symbol of neighborhood pride, successful collaboration, and the leadership of non-profits in providing affordable housing.