Located in the heart of the downtown Los Angeles Arts District, the original Globe Grain & Milling Company site was acquired by Hauser & Wirth and converted into a bustling contemporary art center. The project showcases organic and intuitive architectural solutions and urban strategies, establishing the site as a new model for art spaces by reimagining how they can engage visitors and foster community connections. A key aspect of this approach was the construction of a breezeway linking East 2nd and East 3rd Streets, creating an interstitial space that seamlessly integrates the site with the city, blurring the lines between public and private.
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Selldorf’s transformation prioritized maintaining the integrity of the buildings’ architectural character as well as the specific decorative and functional details that reflect the site’s history of local production with national and international impact. The transformative design of the former mill and food manufacturing facility spans more than 100,000 square feet.
Gallery spaces vary in scale allowing for the presentation of paintings, sculpture, video, and immersive installations. The courtyard is frequently used for showing outdoor sculptures and as an informal gathering space with a scale that allows for the display of large installations and social events alongside a very vibrant local restaurant “Manuela,” which is also situated in the courtyard.
During the renovation process, many existing graffiti murals around the complex were identified by a street art historian and restored. New artwork was commissioned to complement the overall aesthetic of the complex.
- Client:Hauser & Wirth
- Location:Los Angeles, CA
- Size:116,000 sf
- Date:2016
Executive Architect: Evan Raabe, Creative Space
(Photography: Elon Schoenholz courtesy of David Zwirner)