The Steps on St. Andrews

Photography Credit: Holos Communities

Architecture Firm: Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects

Builder: GB Construction

TOUR DETAILS

The Steps on St. Andrews is a 20-unit affordable housing development that provides residents with access to supportive transitional programming. The project brings together a restored Craftsman home and a new three-story residential wing, connected by a shared community room and rooftop deck that serves as a social bridge between the two structures. Eight units are located within the original home, with twelve additional units in the new building. The tour will take approximately 60 minutes.

TOUR HOSTS

Abel Garcia – Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects

In his role as an Associate at Lorcan O’Herlihy Architects [LOHA], Abel has led a variety of award-winning projects through all phases of design, from concept through construction and completion. He joined LOHA in 2012 to pursue community-led work with the potential for positive social impact. He has completed several large-scale mixed-use residential, supportive housing, and student housing projects, leading design from concept through detailing and construction. Abel holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Woodbury University.

Holos Communities Representative

Info forthcoming

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

1. Understand strategies for integrating historic preservation with new affordable housing development in urban infill contexts.

2. Identify approaches to adaptive reuse that reduce environmental impact through material salvage and retention of existing structures.

3. Examine design solutions that support resident well-being through shared spaces and supportive service integration.

4. Evaluate pathways to achieving sustainable operations in small-scale multifamily housing through solar and energy-conscious design.

TOUR MEETING SPOT

Front sidewalk.

PARKING

Street parking is available.