Beacon Initiative
Skid Row is a 54 - block area in downtown Los Angeles that began in the late 1800s. Of the 4,700 people who make up the population, 40% are below the poverty line and the median household income for the area is $15,000. Conditions continue to worsen for residents as the area lacks many opportunities for formal education, collaborative learning, and artistic expression.
Located in the heart of Skid Row, The Beacon Initiative serves as a haven for all members of Skid Row to collaborate, perform, create, and learn; not only from traditional means of education but from interactions with one another and the world around them.
Competition Design
Volume Zero
Location: Los Angeles, California
Typology: Library
Area: ~4,000 SF
