Archinect - News2024-12-22T00:24:26-05:00https://archinect.com/news/article/150435506/costco-to-deliver-800-unit-mixed-use-housing-scheme-to-los-angeles
Costco to deliver 800-unit mixed-use housing scheme to Los Angeles Josh Niland2024-07-03T12:41:00-04:00>2024-07-03T13:32:10-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/db/dbd2364f27d4088bd06c2bd78076faff.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>A plan from big-box giant <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/925674/costco" target="_blank">Costco</a> to deliver an 800-apartment mixed-use scheme designed by <a href="https://archinect.com/architectsorange" target="_blank">AO</a> in Los Angeles is garnering some positive reviews online for its response to the city’s vexing <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/1671771/la-housing-crisis" target="_blank">housing crisis</a>.</p>
<p><a href="https://www.sfgate.com/la/article/costco-housing-apartments-south-la-19541521.php" target="_blank"><em>SFGate.com</em></a> has more on the latest attempts to tackle the emergency, which remains at the top of a list of municipal priorities despite recent <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150356149/la-exempts-affordable-developments-from-site-plan-review-process-as-housing-needs-grow" target="_blank">progress on the issue</a> from several fronts. </p>
<figure><p><a href="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/27/276975a6a54585393dc2b3377e8a9442.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1028" target="_blank"><img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/27/276975a6a54585393dc2b3377e8a9442.jpg?auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=514"></a></p><figcaption>Rendering courtesy Thrive Living</figcaption></figure><p>They say the five-acre development will include a "fitness area, multi-use community space, multiple courtyards and landscaped paths, a rooftop pool, and other amenities like gardens," in addition to parking spaces for both tenants and store customers. A total of 184 apartments will be set aside as <a href="https://archinect.com/news/tag/110562/affordable-housing/30" target="_blank">affordable housing</a>. A recent <a href="https://x.com/CohenSite/status/1800766789372215667" target="_blank">popular X post</a> detailed the complex regulatory considerations the scheme maneuvered and contributed to its modular design. The client is Thrive Living, a privately owned developer of workforce housing. </p>
<p>The now <a href="https://archinect.com/news/article/150422051/ao-honored-with-ao-day-in-orange-california-for-50th-anniversary" target="_blank">50-year-old</a> AO is also notable for ...</p>
https://archinect.com/news/article/150003769/you-can-now-buy-the-iconic-eames-lounge-chair-and-ottoman-at-costco
You can now buy the iconic Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman at CostCo Nicholas Korody2017-04-19T12:29:00-04:00>2019-06-05T13:06:51-04:00
<img src="https://archinect.gumlet.io/uploads/s1/s1fmvuyht51vig8n.jpg?fit=crop&auto=compress%2Cformat&enlarge=true&w=1200" border="0" /><p>It’s one of the most iconic pieces of mid-century modern architecture — and you can get it now at <a href="https://www.costco.com/Eames-MCL-Full-Grain-Leather-Lounge-Chair-and-Ottoman-by-Herman-Miller.product.100302165.html?catalogId=10701&langId=-1&storeId=10301&krypto=mT8d7XFFJq%2F2GbRg4r9k3B9VFNDIaLykk7UlAVO%2FOyFZZt1d7UIzvlc9sFntDDMWpyjcVhPa28Lq%0A%2FuPGZ4Rg%2BfUmJRihYFrcM99yVGL8QPO4fwfEXSNFXIInf9kmHJ2o7jE6eaosm1YcLGFwwWJIl%2BUK%0AFoqPp6fAfKLFS3PzFNs%2BkMaqD7NkL6mw%2FMQV%2FGH9" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CostCo</a> (provided you’re a member). </p>
<p>Designed by the famous duo themselves, the Herman Miller Eames Lounge Chair and Ottoman is made with a seven-layer walnut plywood veneer frame and removable leather cushions. They live in museums as well as many a stylish home. </p>
<p>For just $3,899.99 you can get one yourself (with free shipping!). That might seem steep, but it’s a solid $1,407 less than you’d get if you bought directly from Herman Miller.</p>
<p>CostCo might not be the most swank retailer, but they're actually a pretty fitting purveyor of the chair. After all, the Eames strived to make good design affordable to everyone.</p>