Among Body Lawson Associates’ latest major building projects, the multifamily complex dubbed Marcus Garvey Village comprises a 19-storey development with 169 units of affordable housing in a dedicated new building not far from the firm's headquarters. Body Lawson Associates (BLA) serves as design architect and architect of record for the work, in partnership with production services by Fischer + Makooi Architects. The developers are Carthage Advisors and Rester Management along with West Harlem Development Corporation.
Named after the Pan-African exponent and political activist, Marcus Garvey Village will offer low- and moderate-income residences, including studios and one- and two-bedroom units, along with a 3,000 sq ft community facility and 3,500 sq ft of retail space. The approximately 145,000 sq ft complex will rise at 212 West 124th Street, between 7th and 8th avenues, according to Victor Body-Lawson, AIA, the Nigeria-born architect.
As with all our affordable housing designs, we are using efficient and economical construction approaches to craft an uplifting, sustainable and resilient cornerstone for this urban community.
Body-Lawson, ArchitectDemand for homes in Marcus Garvey Village, the innovative new affordable housing complex, is expected to be high. As with all of Body Lawson Associates buildings, Marcus Garey Village is designed to cultivate a strong identity that fosters social, economic, cultural and spiritual growth in its community.