This LA homeless housing complex is made from reused shipping containers

Aug 4, 2021

Shipping containers used to build LA housing complex for the homeless.

The facility was created by NAC Architecture, which has several offices in the US. Image: NAC Architecture

Jenna McKnight

US editor, Dezeen

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The Hilda L Solis Care First Village is located close to Downtown Los Angeles. Image: NAC Architecture and Bernards

The complex comprises three-storey buildings created by stacking shipping containers. Image: NAC Architecture and Bernards

Prefabricated modules and mobile units were also used to construct the housing project. Image: NAC Architecture and Bernards

Parking spots for residents and staff are included as part of the complex. Image: NAC Architecture and Bernards

The facility features a commercial kitchen Image: NAC Architecture and Bernards

Yellow and orange define the shipping containers Image: NAC Architecture and Bernards

Apartments are equipped with a bed, microwave, mini-fridge and flat-screen TV Image: NAC Architecture and Bernards

Each apartment also includes a sink and shower. Image: NAC Architecture and Bernards

Orange and yellow brighten the walls of the shipping containers, while white is used across the rest of the complex Image: NAC Architecture and Bernards

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