Westwood United Methodist Church
The Westwood United Methodist Church project stands as a testament to the belief that no space should go to waste. It not only pays tribute to the city but to the grandeur of Wilshire Boulevard. By reimagining what was initially designed as an imposing and lifeless driveway, this project breathes life into an innovative concept—an urban pocket park. While the project's primary objective was to add a bathroom facility and planters, it seized the opportunity to transcend these utilitarian needs. In doing so, it merged building, landscape, and urban furniture. This transformation gives birth to a novel archetype, that of the quasi-public pocket park, enriching the urban fabric and ensuring that no space remains underutilized. The project exemplifies the power of reimagining urban spaces and its enduring impact on community.
Civil Engineer:
Jeff Marsh, Huitt-Zollars, Inc.
Structural Engineer:
John Labib, John Labib & Associates
Mechanical Engineer:
Lionel Villanueva, Davidovich & Associates
Plumbing Engineer:
Majeid Ghaemi, Davidovich & Associates
Electrical Engineer:
Ellery Arevalo, Davidovich & Associates
Lighting:
John Brubaker Architectural Lighting Consultants
Soils Engineer:
Ed Hill, Geotechnologies, Inc.
Environmental Consulting:
Dee Carlin, Carlin Environmental Consulting
Construction Manager:
John Heidt, Heidt Torres
City of Los Angeles Bureau of Engineering