Design and Construction Report staff writer
Lendlease marked the topping-out of the six-story office and 12-story multifamily building at its Habitat mixed-use development in Los Angeles.
When completed in early 2026, Habitat will include 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 easy access to the LA Metro and Expo Bike Path 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.”
Designed by SHoP Architects, with commercial interiors by A+I and Steinberg Hart as executive architect, Habitat’s 50,000-sq. ft. floor plates feature 14-ft. 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.
Office amenities will include a 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, has 260 luxury rental units and focuses on healthy and sustainable living with 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.
