Las Adelitas FF&E

Cultural design elements contextualize FF&E

Las Adelitas is a 4-story multi-family affordable housing development in Portland, Oregon’s Cully neighborhood that created 142 homes and offers many amenity spaces. Scott Edwards Architecture provided Furniture, Fixtures, and Equipment (FF&E) services for Las Adelitas and our approach reflects both trauma-informed and cultural design elements, complementing the surrounding interior design and architecture that was led by Salazar Architect. The design concept uses bold colors, textural patterns, warm wood accents, and soft edges with clean lines to create an inviting environment for residents and guests.

Client
Hacienda CDC

Location
Portland, OR

Year
2023

SEA’s approach to the FF&E is inspired by Latinx culture, as this is the primary demographic living at Las Adelitas. In response to this cultural context, we use vibrant colors like pinks and teals, bold textile patterns, and dark-toned wood to create lively and inviting spaces. The project’s program includes a communal room, a small conference room, a bright and open lobby, a child care center, and a large event room, and our design helps support the multi-functional, community-centered intent they serve.

SEA selected wood-look tables with pink steel bases to complement the event space’s interior design. The tables are on castor wheels and are able to group together to create separate banquette and classroom-style furniture settings based on the room’s program for the day.

The “Ninos Room” childcare center features solid wood cubbies with baskets and coat hangers for each child. Soft ottomans and durable and anti-microbial furniture allow kids and adults to engage in low-to-the-ground storytime.

We carefully selected the motifs of the fabric patterns to respond to the Latinx and Somali tenants that inspired the building’s housing program.

close up of rounded table and pink chairs

Detail of colorful rounded wavy seating in shared space

The Las Adelitas grand opening celebration included the attendance of Oregon’s Governor, Tina Kotek, and she spoke about the importance of building housing in the state. Learn more about the event and the Governor’s statement online, here on our News page.