The wood and steel roof is designed as one-directional wave, oriented on a diagonal to create the feeling of a complex curve. This highly cost-effective approach creates a striking and fluid form, serving as a connective source of shelter for the village program. The form of the roof echoes the rise and fall of the nearby mountain range and draws parallels to the historic bow-string trussed warehouses that house art studios and galleries throughout Los Angeles.

Given the region’s history of water shortages and susceptibility to power outages, the building needed to maintain a high level of sustainability; the completed structure is categorized as LEED Gold. Deep overhangs enable shaded cool breezes, and the free-standing form of each pavilion allows for natural ventilation throughout the building. Strategic placement of program elements and extensive use of perimeter clerestory glazing minimize the need for artificial lighting – essential, given the occasional power outages. Large stormwater basins for water collection are integrated within the design, and the concrete walls allow for efficient temperature control; interior spaces are kept cool during the day, and warmed by the radiant heat of the walls after sunset.