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Habitus LA: where home meets design and community is crafted with intention.
Our habitats have profound influence on our lives; and are the foundation that ground us . This led me to Habitus LA - home to design centric real estate, furnishings, and a place to provide resources that support communities of Los Angeles.
Investing in real estate, be it residential or commercial, it’s crucial to understand the “how” and “why” behind design centric investments. When we approach real estate with the thoughtfulness required to create beautiful living spaces and intentional communities, we empower the city to prioritize conscientious infrastructure over the one-size-fits-all housing concept.
“How” …
As a Los Angeles native, I grew up in East Hollywood surrounded by some of the most groundbreaking architecture the city has to offer. It was structures like Frank Lloyd Wright’s iconic Hollyhock House in Los Feliz b.1919 that were repurposed as communal spaces like Barnsdall Art Park that made me curious how buildings could become works of art in and of themselves. The investment and accompanying trust built into creative projects like this back then created a bold new housing movement in the city.
In the early 1940s, post-World War II, a surge of investment in Los Angeles' housing expansion led to remarkable residences designed by visionaries like Neutra, Ellwood, Eames, Koenig, and others known as the "Case Study” homes. The prioritization they took into aesthetics, sustainability, and everyday design with these projects paved the way for an entirely new type of community housing development.
Today, builders draw inspiration from these figures, including modern architects like John Sofio of Silverlake. Influenced by the homes of Neutra, John Lautner, and Gregory Ain, Sofio began building in the neighborhood during the '90s. His work extends beyond single-family homes to commercial projects centered on LA’s unique culture. Sofio's nightclub designs, such as Deliah, Nice Guy, Bootsy Bellow, and Poppy’s, among others, which have shaped LA’s landscape of going-out destinations, illustrating that design is as communal as it is personal.
The LA we know of today, including all of its cultural landmarks, restaurants, clubs, has been intentionally created. The how behind progressive architecture, preservation, and community is essential.
Leading to why investing in design influences is so impactful towards our surrounding neighborhoods. Truly creating lasting value that won’t fade or depreciate with the markets.
Real estate goes beyond property value; it cultivates community, inspires culture, and enriches the space around us. Here, to provide unique space for curated architectural homes, design-centered real estate offerings, and one-of-a-kind furnishings from local artists. Together, we can keep LA’s iconic real estate alive and continue to design a better tomorrow.
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John Sofio recently launched his new school in the high desert of Joshua Tree. Sofio’s New American Design (NAD) was created to teach others about the positive impact of architectural design on our daily lives. “Teaching this philosophy in the high desert allows me to forward what I have learned from working amongst the historic masters of modern design in Silver Lake.” - Sofio
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