1110-1116 Abbot Kinney Boulevard

Originally built in 1923 as a neighborhood market, 1110–1116 Abbot Kinney Boulevard is a rare surviving example of early 20th-century commercial development along the former Venice Short Line. Over the decades, the building became closely connected to Venice’s artistic history, serving as a studio space for artists associated with West Coast Minimalism and the Light and Space movements, including John McCracken, Harry Partch, John Altoon, and Fred Eversley.

DHA worked with the owner to facilitate the subdivision of the property into multiple commercial spaces and was responsible for the preservation and landmarking of the historic building, now designated Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument No. 1176.

The redevelopment retained the original masonry façade while introducing significant structural and building-system improvements. The rear wall was replaced, and the interior framing was strengthened to accommodate new roofing and HVAC equipment and repair alterations from previous work. The project preserves the building’s architectural and artistic legacy while adapting it for continued commercial use on Abbot Kinney Boulevard.

The property was developed in collaboration with ASANA Partners, with Workpoint Engineering providing structural engineering services.