Houser & Wirth | West Hollywood

Category Art&Culture

Location Los Angeles, CA

Area 11,000 SF

Expertise Adaptive Reuse & Renovation

Project overview

This adaptive reuse project transforms a classic unreinforced masonry (URM) building with original wood bow-truss roof framing into a refined art gallery space for Hauser & Wirth. The structural work included a full seismic retrofit to bring the historic structure to current code while preserving its architectural character. The exposed bow trusses remain a central visual feature, celebrating the building’s original craftsmanship while supporting the gallery’s expansive, open interiors.

Conclusion

By pairing modern seismic performance with the warmth of historic timber construction, the project creates a unique environment where structure and art coexist. The result is a gallery that honors the building’s history, elevates its functionality, and provides Hauser & Wirth with a distinctive home in West Hollywood’s cultural landscape.