Laurel Consuelo Broughton, founder of Welcome Projects, has designed a live-work compound in Angelino Heights, a historically significant area of Los Angeles. Originally a 'funny property' and a gap on the block, this project embodies community identity and responsive architecture. After acquiring the land in 2017, Broughton incorporated both historical elements and modern flexibility in the design, reflecting the evolution of the neighborhood. Her work continues the local heritage of distinctive architecture, infusing contemporary needs with respect for the past.
What was LA's first streetcar suburb just west of downtown is now known for its stately moments of Victorian Era curb appeal.
When Broughton bought the site in 2017, whatever original structure had stood closest to the street was long gone.
I was intrigued in the ability to do something [in this] 75-foot front yard that you could build [upon]," she says.
Her project continues this idiosyncratic local heritage, as well as LA's rich legacy of architects' own unorthodox homes.
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