Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital - Los Angeles, CA

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Located in the Willowbrook area of South Los Angeles, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Parking Structure A is a 1,430-space, six-level garage that creates an innovative blend of history and modern design. Aside from the parking structure, the project includes a newly aligned entry roadway, pedestrian walkways, and landscaping components featuring an outdoor media and gathering space. Design elements include full-height slate tile walls in the lobby areas with glass-backed elevators. The façade design includes decorative screen panels, glass wall accents, and a cantilevered canopy identifying the main vehicular entry. An electronic stall-counting system helps visitors find available parking stalls efficiently, and dedicated parking is available for carpool and rideshare users.

Civic art elements are incorporated throughout the lawn area and a local artist was hired to create a colorful mural on the south façade of the structure facing the public street. This mural was created using metal fins of various shapes, sizes and colors, resulting in a striking amenity for the community. A historical walkway features a Martin Luther King, Jr. timeline with inspirational messages by the civil rights activist. Sustainable elements include drought-resistant vegetation, high efficiency LED lighting, low-VOC paints, use of recycled and local materials, and a storm-water filtration system. One of the major goals of the project was an emphasis on hiring local workers to construct the garage in order to maximize benefit to the community.

Size: 6 Levels, 1,430 Spaces
Role: Architect of Record