Central Park Bandshell at Playa Vista

Playa Vista, CA

Playa Vista is a master-planned community on the Westside of Los Angeles that blends residential, major tech offices, retail space, and restored wetlands. Amenities include an extensive network of parks and open spaces, including a large amphitheater with dynamic bandshell. Its circular form is expressed by three structural rings clad with 9,200 square feet of PTFE membrane. The structure integrates lighting and a stage that hosts theatrical productions, concerts and outdoor movies year-round.

Market

Entertainment

Architect

Michael Maltzan Architecture

Building Contractor

Playa Capital

Structural Engineer

Arup

Completion

2010

2011 Award of Excellence: Frame-Supported Structures, IFAI International Achievement Awards

2011 Merit Award: Architecture, AIA California

2008 NEXT LA Citation, AIA Los Angeles

ETS Scope

Installation

Surface Area

9,200 sq ft

Material

PTFE Membrane

Structure

Amphitheater

Central Park Bandshell at Playa Vista