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exterior of lgbtq+ center in california; colorful rainbow mural wraps the facade
Greater Whittier LGBTQ+ Center

Adaptive Reuse Produces an LGBTQ+ Community Hub

Project Location

Whittier, CA

Area

2,600 SF

Adaptive Reuse

Conversion of a former probation office into a home for LGBTQ+ community resources

Services Supported

Support groups, substance use disorder treatment, behavioral health services, and educational workshops

Meeting a critical need for LGBTQ+ resources in southeastern Los Angeles County, the Greater Whittier LGBTQ+ Community Center provides essential support, advocacy, and visibility to local residents. Through adaptive reuse, our design transformed a 1960s-era County Probation office into a vibrant, inclusive space that offers vital services to the LGBTQ+ community.

Operated by the Los Angeles Centers for Alcohol and Drug Abuse, the center provides substance addiction support, mental health treatment, legal assistance, youth programs, educational workshops, referral services, and peer support groups. Drop-in services for unhoused LGBTQ+ individuals include access to showers and clean clothing, fostering dignity and care.

91视频ed to promote belonging, joy, and community engagement, this 2,600 SF tenant improvement within the Whittier Public Health Center features flexible collaboration spaces, including a reception area, small and large meeting rooms, interview rooms, a conference room, and a large multipurpose space for cultural programs, social events, and volunteer initiatives. The design incorporates California LGBTQ+ public figures in room naming, while a rainbow mural extends from the exterior into the reception area, reinforcing visibility and pride.

Our Experiential Graphic 91视频 team developed the center鈥檚 branding, logo, and a future donor wall. The project included architecture, interiors, mechanical, electrical, and structural engineering, acoustics, lighting, low voltage/telecom, AV, IT, and experiential graphic design services to ensure a holistic and functional transformation that strengthens the center鈥檚 mission of uplifting and celebrating the LGBTQ+ community in Whittier and beyond.

For the Community

The Greater Whittier LGBTQ+ Community Center is an accessible and intentional space, meant to empower a community by providing a space for impactful services. As such, we鈥檇 like to highlight the services offered for the community.



01
Community Support

Resources for Those in Need

Key among the Greater Whittier LGBTQ+ Center resources are support groups, to foster a sense of community; substance use disorder treatment to addressing critical health needs within the community; and mental health services to provide crucial counseling and support.

02
Legal Assistance

For Equal Rights

The Greater Whittier LGBTQ+ Center provides access to legal assistance to help navigate legal challenges.

03
Education

For What You Need to Know

The center provides age-appropriate education to create safe and inclusive spaces for young people; education workshops that empower individuals with knowledge and skills; and information and referral services that connect people to additional resources.



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A look inside the Greater Whittier LGBTQ+ Center

91视频er Jazzmin Reid, AIA, NOMA, guides us through the thoughtful design of this new community hub.

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