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Modern commercial architecture featuring a modular building design with white corrugated metal exteriors. Landscaped green roof terraces and external staircases complement the urban backdrop, enhancing sustainability and communal space.
Modern commercial architecture featuring a modular building design with white corrugated metal exteriors. Landscaped green roof terraces and external staircases complement the urban backdrop, enhancing sustainability and communal space.

The Depot

An expansive, low-rise creative office proposition that maximizes outdoor space and plays well with its neighbors.

Size 149,300 sf

Location Los Angeles, CA

Services Architecture, Interior Design, Landscape, Lighting

Sectors Adaptive Reuse, Spark Studio

Specialty Studios Spark

Modern commercial building with a rooftop garden and boardwalk boasting sustainable architecture. Corrugated metal cladding juxtaposes with wooden decking and lush greenery, offering an urban oasis against a backdrop of palm trees and a clear sky.

The Depot, a three-level office building with two levels of underground parking, is crafted for maximum construction efficiency and ease. In response to stringent zoning regulations, HLW designed staggered terraces that not only break up the building’s scale but also provide lush, landscaped areas filled with drought-resistant plants. The material palette is clean and modern, featuring white ribbed metal panels with dark metal accents, creating a visually striking yet cohesive architectural statement. These design choices not only enhance the functionality of the space but also contribute to a dynamic, integrated urban work environment.

Staggered terraces leveraged to provide expansive outdoor spaces and meet stringent zoning requirements.

Efficient use of space and materials to create a visually striking structure that fits well within its urban residential context.

Emphasis on sustainability with the inclusion of drought-resistant landscaping and modern, energy-efficient building materials.

Aerial view of a former factory in Los Angeles, California.
Before: The Depot, Los Angeles, CA
Bird's eye view of a modern, multi-story residential building featuring clean lines, flat rooftops, and lush greenery on balconies; nestled in a mixed urban landscape. The contemporary architecture presents a harmonious blend with the surrounding commercial structures.
Modern two-story office building with asymmetrical design featuring a white facade, expansive windows for natural lighting, and eco-friendly green roof terraces amidst an urban landscape with palm trees.

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