Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center — Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center at Vista Del Mar
The Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center, a 10,550-square-foot adaptive reuse of a mid-century temple into a performing-arts and therapeutic program space for Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services in Los Angeles, opened in 2022, designed by AUX Architecture; Honorable Mention, Fast Company's 2022 Innovation by Design Awards, Spaces and Places category.
| Venue | Glorya Kaufman Performing Arts Center at Vista Del Mar |
|---|---|
| Project type | Major Renovation |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2022 |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| aux-architecture | Architecture | |
| kgm-architectural-lighting | Lighting Design |
Description
AUX Architecture preserved the building's original wood structural diaphragm and concrete foundation while clad the expansion in polycarbonate panels. The center supports Vista Del Mar's therapeutic performing-arts program for neurodiverse and autistic youth. General contractor: Shawmut Design and Construction. Landscape design: SQLA. Architectural lighting: KGM Architectural Lighting.