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Architects debut pre-approved home designs to help Altadena rebuild

Architects presented the early stages of a project, the Foothill Catalog, on a Friday night at the recently reopened Altadena library to a pack house.
The Eaton Fire devastated the community, leading to a need for accessible rebuilding options due to the astronomical costs of construction.
The Foothill Catalog, created by architect Cynthia Sigler and her husband Alex Athenson, features home designs from local architects in styles popular in Altadena before the Eaton Fire, drawing inspiration from the early 20th-century Sears catalog of homes.
Architect Bryce Buckley stated, "There's going to be cost savings in scale," and homeowner Herbert, overwhelmed by the prospect of rebuilding, remarked, "I don't know the first thing about any of this."
The Foothill Catalog aims to recapture Altadena's architectural essence and cap rebuilding costs for homeowners, especially those who might lack the means or knowledge to navigate the building process, providing pre-approved plans to help alleviate the burden.

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