Hub City Heights Wins Again!

Following its recent recognition at the AIA|LA Residential Architecture Awards, we're proud to share that Hub City Heights was honored again at the 2026 AIA|LA Design Awards, held at the Petersen Automotive Museum.

The project transforms a former motel into 40 units of permanent supportive housing, with welcoming outdoor spaces and on-site services that support residents and foster a sense of community. Congratulations to our clients, HOPICS and Brisa Development Partners, who made the project possible!

New Beginnings Phase II Opens in Cypress Park

Northeast New Beginnings has grown! The newly completed second phase adds 15 modular residential units and 58 beds, bringing the Cypress Park interim housing community's total capacity to 152 residents.

The expansion builds on a promising start. During its first 18 months, the facility welcomed more than 100 Angelenos experiencing homelessness, with 55 residents moving into permanent housing. We're proud to see this community continue to grow and create new pathways toward stability.

Three Communities, Three Architectural Responses

Construction is underway on three new community centers within housing projects across Los Angeles County. Each responds to its unique context, but all three will provide shared gathering places where residents can connect, access services, and build a sense of community.

Centerpoint in North Hills, the largest of the three, integrates a substantial building into its modest surroundings by breaking down the program into human-scaled architectural volumes. Shadow Ridge in Lancaster anchors a long, linear site with a commanding presence and gentle curves that weave into the landscape. Antelope Vista in Palmdale uses dramatic forms to shape its interiors with natural light, while its exterior cuts a sharp profile against the existing campus buildings.

We're excited to see all three taking shape and look forward to sharing the finished projects soon.

Cal Poly Pomona Students Visit KADRE

We recently welcomed a group of architecture students from Cal Poly Pomona for a behind-the-scenes look at the KADRE studio. The students are working on adaptive reuse projects throughout Southern California, making the visit an opportunity to discuss some of the practical challenges and opportunities involved in this type of work.

Designing for Recovery: KADRE's Housing Prototypes for California

Sierra Housing Project Featured in The Roofless Truth

Our Sierra housing project is featured in The Roofless Truth, a new book examining how public spaces can provide protection, dignity, and opportunities for people experiencing homelessness, while encouraging human connection and interaction.

We're pleased to see Sierra included in this important conversation about the role of design in creating more inclusive and compassionate cities.

Practicing What We Preach: Inside KADRE's Studio!

Our Eagle Rock studio is getting some attention! Archinect recently featured the adaptive reuse project that KADRE calls home.

What began as a modest residential property has evolved into a working architecture studio, complete with a model shop, outdoor materials laboratory, and garden. The project combines the transformation of an existing house with a new two-story structure, demonstrating how additional density and contemporary workspaces can fit comfortably into an established neighborhood.

Nerin on Building Better Relationships to Build More Housing

KADRE founder Nerin Kadribegovic, FAIA, is featured in AIA Los Angeles's Architects in Action series.

The feature focuses on the need for a better working relationship between the City of Los Angeles and the people who design and build its housing. We're delighted to share this perspective and invite you to read the full feature.

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