Flor 401 Lofts: Innovative Design for Supportive Housing

Flor 401 Lofts: A New Standard in Supportive Housing

Flor 401 Lofts is a revolutionary project designed by the renowned Koning Eizenberg Architecture studio. It offers permanent supportive housing to individuals who need it most. The project is aimed at stabilizing people's lives and providing them with a sense of respite and privacy. Each studio apartment features large windows, a micro kitchen, and a doorbell, making it an ideal place for residents to call home.

Designed for Social Interaction and Well-being

The complex boasts tree-canopied courtyards and indoor and outdoor activity spaces that encourage social interaction, adding to the sense of well-being and community. The trellised entry welcomes residents home, with on-site social services on the left and a garden straight ahead. The garden flows up to the second-floor activity hub and laundry, which is encircled by the apartments reached by elevator, stairs, and bridges.

Innovative Design Features

The design of Flor 401 Lofts is truly innovative, converting required hidden egress into a visible circulation path to encourage informal exercise and social interaction, while also augmenting passive security. Vertical fins and angled window recesses add ornamentation and shading, contributing to the project's stunning visual appeal. The project's sustainability features are equally impressive, including PVs, solar hot water, stormwater capture, and a greywater system, all of which have contributed to the project's LEED Platinum certification.

Flor 401 Lofts: A Beacon of Hope

Flor 401 Lofts is a beacon of hope for those who have faced homelessness or other forms of housing insecurity. The project's design and amenities are aimed at stabilizing residents' lives and providing them with a sense of community and belonging. With its innovative design, sustainability features, and commitment to social interaction and well-being, Flor 401 Lofts is setting a new standard in supportive housing.

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