Blue Jay Nest by Brooks Scarpa
A scalable-but-adaptable kit of parts building system built to meet the Los Angeles housing crisis on a grander and more local level
Designed to address LA’s shortage of supportive housing for the homeless, The Nest Toolkit is a home concept provides flexibility to meet the needs of a particular site, neighborhood, and bed count. Scalable as an infill solution, Nest toolkit can be configured in multiple ways using various site types and a typical lot size of 50’x150’, or a combination of them. The architects have designed a series of potential unit plans that differ according to rapid-rehousing, single-room occupancy (SRO) and traditional multi-family formations.
Proposed
Los Angeles. CA
2016
2016
Manufacturer Quote
Manufacturer Ready
Manufacturer Ready

Overview
![]() 25 units |
![]() 8 bedrooms |
![]() 4 stories Midrise |
![]() 200 SF Footprint |
![]() 35,000 Total SF |
![]() 350 SF/Occupant |
Proposal Origins
Designed Los Angeles. CA |
Produced Railto, CA |
Located Los Angeles. CA |
Construction Type | Flatpack |
Architecture Style: | Modern |
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Total Unit Materials | Reported budget pending review |
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$ / Unit | $222k* / unit |
$ / Bedroom |
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