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Bill Fisher, 61, has a view of the downtown L.A. skyline from outside his apartment in a new complex at 6th Street and Maple Avenue in skid row.

Bill Fisher, 61, has a view of the downtown L.A. skyline from outside his apartment in a new complex at 6th Street and Maple Avenue in skid row.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

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Star Apartments, a $40-million housing complex for homeless people, has officially opened on skid row in downtown Los Angeles. Developed by Skid Row Housing Trust and designed by architect Michael Maltzan, the project has attracted international attention for its striking profile.

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The 100-unit Star Apartments building is made out of prefabricated modules stacked like children’s building blocks.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

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The Star Apartments building features a community garden, running track, exercise and art rooms and a library -- plus a view of the downtown L.A. skyline.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

A homeless man wheels his belongings past the Michael Maltzan-designed Star Apartments on skid row.

A homeless man wheels his belongings past the Michael Maltzan-designed Star Apartments on skid row.   (Irfan Kahn / Los Angeles Times )

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Bill Fisher, who became homeless after heart troubles and the death of his life partner, has decorated his studio apartment with art projects and his guitars.  (Irfan Khan / Los Angeles Times)

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