US Navy Housing, Long Beach

PROJECT
US Navy
High-Rise Housing

CLIENT
US Navy, Facilities Engineering Command

LOCATION
US Naval Station
Long Beach, California

DESCRIPTION
Containing 253 suites, lounges, and exercise spa, laundry and office, and a series of roof-top terraces overlooking the harbour, the building is the first high rise structure to be located within the Naval Complex. Innovative pre-cast tilt-up concrete construction technology forms the basic structure. A series of clip-on components are added to the basic concrete structure in the form of prefabricated window walls, end walls, roof, and stairs is added. Mark Hall was principal-in-charge and architect of record with ARCHIPLAN/Carl Maston joint venture.