An innovative Modern design that was ahead of its time, it was an intact example of the work of master architect Sidney Eisenstaht until it was demolished in 2011.
Developed between 1978 and 1983 and featuring a multi-level brick plaza designed by Isamu Noguchi, the complex stands out for its understated monumentality and simple beauty.
Built brick-by-brick by East L.A. residents, the handball court is the oldest of its kind in L.A. and remains an important community space for youth and families.
Combining Mesoamerican-inspired motifs with the clean lines of Art Moderne to create a thoroughly modern presence and one of North Hollywood's most eye-catching modern buildings.