The Los Angeles City Planning Commission has given the go-ahead for an adaptive reuse scheme in the downtown core, steps from the LA River. A mixed-use project by Jade Enterprises, the site at 2110 Bay Street would infuse three former factory buildings with residential, office and retail space to create an urban campus in the city's Arts District.

2110 Bay Street, image via Studio One Eleven

Studio One Eleven was brought onto the project as lead architect, designing a plan that introduces modern architecture to the property while retaining key heritage attributes. The frame of an existing industrial shed will be preserved, with wood ceilings, a mezzanine, and ground-level retail added to fill out the structure. 

2110 Bay Street, image via Studio One Eleven

The other buildings on the site will be repurposed to house residential and office space. A pathway system and a flurry of outdoor spaces will help integrate each individual building into the overall development. A total of 45,000 square feet of retail space, 100,000 square feet of office space, and approximately 100 live/work units will be provided.

A number of similar adaptive reuse projects have been completed in the Arts District, which has evolved into a pedestrian-friendly enclave populated by independent shops and restaurants. The development at 2110 Bay Street aims to extend the neighbourhood and connect to future projects and the Los Angeles River. 

2110 Bay Street, image via Studio One Eleven

Completion is anticipated within the next three years.

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