Glorya Kaufman Creative Community Center

Addressing the long-neglected buildings adjacent to the existing Wende Museum campus in Culver City, this adaptive reuse project updates and improves these structures and adds a new three-story building. 

NOUS contributed to both this addition and the adaptive reuse of the existing facilities, bringing them together through a language of exposed structural concrete developed by AUX Architecture. Tight tolerances and close collaboration between the design and construction teams made this constrained yet varied project possible. The result is a facility that offers a new theater, classrooms, learning gardens, and community gathering spaces, invigorating the heart of the local community. 

Location
Culver City, CA USA

Client
The Wende Museum

Architect
AUX Architecture

Staff Lead
Matthew Melnyk, SE

Completed
2024

Size
12,500 SF

Recognition

AIA|LA, Citation Award
LABC Los Angeles Architectural Awards, Education Winner
ENR West Best Projects, Cultural/Worship Award of Merit
LA Times, One of “8 Best New Architecture Projects in L.A.”

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