LIGHT ARCHIVE

Location: 634 S Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Year: Fall 2022 Advisor: Eric Olsen

This project proposes the adaptive reuse and preservation of the Westlake theater in Los Angeles. The design approach combines the existing building as an archives and creating new public access spaces that expand and attach to the existing theater. It organized around a grid system that prioritizes wind and solar exposure. The building facade is optimized for solar capture with mounted solar panels and operable windows for natural ventilation and heat capture. The result is an efficient and sustainable building that balances the preservation of history and architectural heritage with modern functionality and environmental responsibility.

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