AUX Architecture Studio
Project Category
Mixed-Use, Adaptive Reuse & Renovation
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Status
Completed 2022
Client
AUX Architecture
Size
3,250 sq. ft.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
AUX Architecture’s office is housed in a brick building from 1915. The 3,250 square foot creative office preserves the original warm red brick walls and features an open plan for 32 desks, as well as private conference and meeting rooms, a kitchenette, lounge, and mezzanine workspace. Large white walls provide ample pin-up space for project design sketches and drawings and allow all members of the studio to collectively – and collaboratively – participate in every project’s ideation. The office is part of a larger multi-use space that includes the art room café and bar and the art room gallery.
The design speaks to the importance of saving and adapting existing buildings to preserve both the character of Downtown Los Angeles while taking advantage of the building’s embodied carbon and diverting additional building waste from landfills. Existing brick walls, wood framing, and concrete floors are preserved and refinished. Sustainably sourced walnut complements these materials, weaving old and new within the revitalized spaces. Skylights were added so light can graze across and highlight the existing surfaces and fill each room with natural light.
CREDITS
AUX Team: Brian Wickersham (Principal-in-Charge), Matthew Aulicino, Elizabeth Pritchett, Burcin Nalinci, Taylor Nunes-Agins, Louie Bofill, Matthew McFetrick, Anabelle Arias, Chris Driscoll, Liu Qiao
Consultant Team: Operable wall system by PanoramAH!, Structural Engineer – Nous Engineering, General Contractor – Bluestone
Photos: Manolo Langis, AUX Architecture
AWARDS
2025 Architect’s Newspaper Best of Design – Honorable Mention
2025 Archello Award – Finalist
2024 Architzer A+ Design Awards, Special Mention
2024 Los Angeles Business Council Architectural Award
2024 Westside Urban Forum Design Award
2023 AIA Los Angeles Design Award – Citation
2023 Southern California Development Forum Design Award
2020 AIA San Fernando Valley Design Award