The Deco Bldg

 

An innovative and communal enclave boasting a range of offerings—from coffee and collaborative workspaces to shopping, dining, and beyond. This vibrant community is powered by the enthusiasm of Indonesian American small businesses.

Though modest at just two stories and dwarfed by taller counterparts, this striking structure, adorned in black-and-gold terra cotta with zigzag Moderne embellishments, commands attention.

Designed by Morgan, Walls & Clements—a time-honored architectural firm on the West Coast with a rich legacy in revival and Moderne styles in Los Angeles—this building stands as one of the city’s few remaining black-and-gold Art Deco marvels. It is a smaller kin to the firm’s grand downtown Richfield Building, erected in 1928 and sadly demolished in 1968.

Originally conceived as a local branch bank and serving that purpose until 1970, it later underwent transformations into a restaurant, nightclub, and eventually a Christian center.

After enduring years of neglect, the building has been meticulously rehabilitated, now serving as a haven for short- and long-term creative office spaces. Additionally, this architectural gem opens its doors for special events.