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Hastings Heights Residence

One of two Hastings Heights residential recovery and rebuild projects in Pasadena — part of a broader rebuild effort following the Pasadena / Altadena fires.

Location
Pasadena, CA
Year
2026
Service Type
Residential Design · Architectural & Engineering Services
Project Type
New Custom Single-Family Residence + ADU
Hastings Heights Residence — hero image
Fig. 01 · New Custom Single-Family Residence + ADU
— Overview
Project Summary

Hastings Heights Residence is a large custom residential design project in Pasadena, envisioned as a modern French single-family home with an accessory dwelling unit. Long Beach Designers is providing architectural design, structural coordination, 3D visualization, permit-ready construction documents, City of Pasadena plan review support, and Title 24 energy compliance coordination.

Program
  • New custom single-family residence
  • ~5,585 sq ft with additional allowable livable area
  • ~800 sq ft accessory dwelling unit (ADU)
  • Four bedrooms · Five bathrooms
  • Three-car garage
  • Chef's kitchen with pantry and wet bar
  • Movie room
  • Balconies at every bedroom
  • Laundry rooms on both floors
  • Existing pool and BBQ area to remain
  • Existing pond to be removed
  • Modern French design direction
Scope of Work

What we designed and drafted.

  • 01Existing condition review
  • 02Client requirement review
  • 03Conceptual design
  • 04Schematic design
  • 05Design development
  • 06Proposed floor plans, elevations, and building sections
  • 07Structural engineering coordination
  • 08Permit-ready construction documents
  • 093D model development
  • 10Exterior renderings and walkthrough views
  • 11City of Pasadena plan review coordination
  • 12Title 24 energy compliance coordination
Deliverables

What the client received.

  • 01Architectural design package
  • 02Structural coordination
  • 03Construction document set
  • 04Permit-ready drawings
  • 053D walkthrough and renderings
  • 06City processing support
  • 07Title 24 documentation coordination
Before · Existing Conditions

The site we started with.

Existing Pasadena residence before demolition — driveway approach with mature trees
Existing · 01Existing residence — driveway approach and street-facing elevation prior to demolition.
Existing site during demolition and pre-construction with temporary fencing
Existing · 02Site conditions during pre-construction — temporary fencing and existing landscape.
Design Vision

The proposed concept, visualized.

Design vision — proposed rear yard integrating the retained pool, an outdoor kitchen and bar pavilion, and a sunken fire lounge for evening use.

Hastings Heights — proposed rear yard rendering with pool, outdoor bar, and fire pit at sunset
Gallery

Selected views.

Hastings Heights Residence — proposed modern French front elevation at dusk
Fig. 01 · Front ElevationProposed front elevation — modern French limestone facade, arched openings, black steel windows.
Hastings Heights Residence — proposed rear yard rendering with pool, outdoor kitchen, and fire pit at sunset
Fig. 02 · Rear YardRear yard concept — retained pool, outdoor dining and bar pavilion, sunken fire lounge.
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