Hall of Records
Location: Los Angeles, California
Client: Los Angeles County Public Works
Johnson Fain was commissioned by Los Angeles County Public Works to renovate the 13th floor of the Hall of Records in downtown Los Angeles. Designed by Richard Neutra in 1958 and completed 1962, the Hall of Records 13th Floor is the home of the Department of Regional Planning. Johnson Fain worked closely on this office renovation with both LA County Public Works and the Department of Regional Planning to provide a design that both respected the history of the building, while creating a modern work environment to support the client’s evolving needs. The focus of the renovation was to bring natural light into the core of the space, provide areas for both focused work and collaboration, and to upgrade technology to embrace the post-pandemic business model that the department adopted.
The design of the project took advantage of the building’s existing attributes to achieve design goals. The tall glazing at the exterior window walls combined with tall, all-glass interior office and meeting room glazing allowed for shared natural light. Board & batten wood paneled walls in the lobby entry give a nod to the original mid-century aesthetic but with a modern touch. The multiple conference, meeting, and focus rooms, with integrated technology, provide support spaces that allow a needed mix of ‘me’ vs ‘we’ work opportunities.
The renovation of the south breakroom was transformative. Interior existing walls were removed to allow natural light in and panoramic views out to the adjacent roof deck and downtown skyline beyond. Neutral colors and design elements, like the dimensional ceiling panels, give the space a modern feel but do not distract from the iconic setting.
Services
Interior Design
Program
22,858 square foot office space
Completion Date
2024
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