TUSTIN & 21st – PREFAB COMMUNITY

This innovative urban infill housing development in Costa Mesa, California reimagines an underutilized mobile home property through a contemporary approach to prefabricated residential design. Rather than maintaining a traditional mobile home park or pursuing complex rezoning, the project introduces modern two-story prefabricated homes built under Title 25 Manufactured Housing standards, designed to achieve the appearance and livability of permanent single-family residences.

The 1.49-acre site plan organizes vehicle access and parking along one edge of the property, allowing the center of the community to function as a shared amenity courtyard. This landscaped social space includes an event lawn, outdoor lounge areas, and farm-to-table gardens, encouraging interaction and a strong sense of neighborhood community.

The architecture expresses a playful blend of urban and agrarian influences, emphasizing individuality, creative material use, and environmental awareness through upcycling, reuse, and sustainable design strategies.