Lendlease celebrates topping-out of Habitat in Los Angeles
- 6 Dec 2024
(Los Angeles, Dec. 6, 2024) Lendlease, a leading integrated real estate and investment management group, together with joint venture partner Aware Super, one of Australia’s largest superannuation funds, today marked the topping-out of the six-story office and 12-story multifamily building at its transformative Habitat mixed-use development, located at 3401 S. La Cienega Blvd. in Los Angeles.
Upon completion in early 2026, Habitat will feature a 253,000-square-foot office building, 260-unit multifamily building and 2,900 square feet of retail and restaurant space, complemented by an integrated acre of open space. The project will offer immediate access to the LA Metro and Expo Bike Path and sits in the geographic center of the city — where Culver City meets the heart of Los Angeles — as a vibrant and walkable community popular with “techtainment” companies.
“Habitat is a testament to our creative and sustainable placemaking expertise and will deliver a premier product for our investors in the Los Angeles market,” said Meg Spriggs, Managing Director of Development, Americas, Lendlease. “With its innovative design and vibrant mix of office, residential and retail spaces, Habitat’s elevated standard for integrated urban living and working creates a valuable addition to our portfolio.”
The creative office building on the eastern side of the campus caters to the active entertainment and media businesses in the area. Designed by SHoP Architects, with commercial interiors by A+I and Steinberg Hart as executive architect, Habitat’s 50,000-square-foot floor plates feature 14-foot floor-to-floor heights, providing abundant natural light, as well as terraces that allow tenants to enjoy the outdoors and views of the campus’ interspersed parks and plaza. The flow-focused design accentuates biophilic elements, such as folding glass walls on the outdoor terraces, enhancing indoor-outdoor connection and expanding the usable meeting and gathering spaces. Office amenities include a welcoming lobby with niches for gathering, a fitness center, hospitality-inspired locker rooms with showers and end-of-trip facilities for cyclist commuters.
The residential building, set for completion in early 2026, offers 260 luxury rental units in a mix of studio, one- and two-bedroom layouts. Habitat’s innovative design exemplifies healthy and sustainable living with ample access to outdoor space along with hospitality- and wellness-inspired amenities.
“We are incredibly proud of this significant project milestone at Habitat as we deliver next-generation office and housing along with a unique opportunity for residents and professionals to connect with the surrounding community and each other,” said Ryan Burton, Director of Development and Senior Vice President, Lendlease. “Setting a new benchmark for urban living with leading sustainability credentials, Habitat will redefine what it means to live, work and thrive in Los Angeles.”
Habitat, which is expected to be net zero carbon in construction and operations, includes an integrated 125kW solar array, 64 dedicated electric vehicle parking spots, 222 secured bike parking spaces, natural ventilation and lower-carbon concrete. In addition to targeting LEED Gold for Habitat’s residential building, Lendlease is aiming to make the commercial building the first new-construction creative office development in Los Angeles to achieve LEED Platinum.
Los Angeles-based landscape architecture firm RELM designed Habitat’s network of parks and walking paths, which offer a mix of secluded seating clusters and communal gathering areas. With an integrated acre of open space fluidly connecting the two terraced buildings to the surrounding neighborhood, Habitat’s green environment promotes a healthy lifestyle with connectivity to nature.
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About Habitat
Developed by Lendlease, in partnership with Aware Super, Habitat is a transit-oriented, live-work-thrive destination situated on 3.5 acres at 3401 S. La Cienega Blvd. in Los Angeles. The property sits next to the La Cienega/Jefferson LA Metro station adjacent to the Culver City submarket. Designed by SHoP Architects, the all-electric development will feature 260 rental units as well as 253,000 square feet of creative office space, 2,900 square feet of retail and restaurant space and an acre of open space for office tenants, residents and visitors. Scheduled for completion in early 2026, Habitat has been designed to achieve LEED Platinum for commercial, LEED Gold for residential and Fitwel certifications, aligning with Mission Zero, Lendlease’s industry-leading targets to reach absolute zero carbon by 2040.
About Lendlease
Lendlease is an integrated real estate group with international investment capabilities. Headquartered in Sydney, Australia, and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange, Lendlease's core capabilities are reflected in its operating segments of Investments, Development, and Construction. The combination of these three segments provides the Company with a sustainable competitive advantage in delivering innovative integrated solutions for its customers. For more information, please visit lendlease.com.
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Image Captions:
- Habitat Aerial Photo: Located near the Culver City submarket, Habitat includes 253,000 square feet of creative office space and 260 luxury apartments, along with 2,900 square feet of retail and an acre of open space. Credit: Lendlease
- Habitat Terrace View: The development features outdoor terraces for both office tenants and residents to enjoy. Credit: The Boundary
- Habitat Topping-Out Leadership: Pictured left to right: Jeff Pion, Vice Chairman, CBRE; Ryan Burton, Director of Development and Senior Vice President, Lendlease; Glen Rosic, Vice President, Senior Development Manager, Lendlease. Credit: Kyle Espeleta
- Habitat Expo Bike Path: The development is adjacent to the Expo Bike Path that runs parallel to the La Cienega/Jefferson E line Metro station. Credit: The Boundary
Click here to view images and renderings via Dropbox. (Rendering credit: The Boundary)