Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America Union Building

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Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America Union Building

 

According to Neutra, the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America Union Building was designed to be a “new labor temple.” As he did in many of his commercial projects, Neutra used vertical aluminum louvers along the exterior façade. Inside, the space included an auditorium that accommodated 600 people. The building was decorated with furniture designed by Neutra, including magazine benches with ash slats supported by aluminum bars, and a mural by Roberto Burle Marx.

Adapted from Neutra – Complete Works by Barbara Lamprecht (Taschen, 2000), p. 300.

Project Detail

Year Built

1956

Project Architect

Neutra u0026 Alexander

Location

2501 South Hill StreetrnLos Angeles, CA