In 2020, Creative Space was tasked by David Zwirner to identify the right location for their first west coast gallery and subsequently brought on to develop the project on their behalf. At the same time, Creative Space was working with an existing client on programming and leasing a collection of historic buildings along Melrose Ave and N Western Ave between Hollywood and Koreatown.

After a market search focused on north central LA, David Zwirner was struck by the opportunity to purchase the building at 600-608 N Western Ave. The freestanding building was originally constructed to house a classic corner gas station in the 1920s and has since been adapted for a variety of uses over the years; most recently as a furniture showroom. The 15,000 square foot building has an unobstructed southwest orientation that floods the space with natural light, a private attached parking lot, and a highly adaptable structure, which perfectly suits David Zwirner's unique needs. Furthermore, the site is easily accessible to key surrounding neighborhoods and close to their ever-growing Los Angeles audience.

To further enhance the gallery's offerings, we assisted David Zwirner in leasing the two adjacent one-story buildings: 612 and 616 North Western Ave. The two 1930s structures originally operated as Hollywood prop shops and later as furniture shops before being restored and renovated by Selldorf Architects in 2023. Together, they add approximately 10,000 square feet of exhibition space to the gallery program. There is also 3,000 square feet of outdoor space and a garden.

David Zwirner's flagship Los Angeles gallery officially opened to the public on May 23rd, 2024.

Photography by Elon Schoenhholz