The Siqueiros Mural Canopy, viewing platform, and interpretive center is the culmination of a decades long effort to celebrate the work of David Alfaro Siqueiros, part of a triumvirate of celebrated muralists from Mexico City. This work, his masterpiece in Los Angeles, was so controversial that it was whitewashed over. In collaboration with the Getty Conservation Institute, Gwynne Pugh led the architectural team for fifteen years that resulted in the current structure, which protects the conserved mural.
The canopy is an elegant juxtaposition to the historic built environment of Olvera Street. In addition a viewing platform located above an adjacent structure provides visual access to the mural. This project was completed in collaboration with IQ Magic, who installed an interpretive center in the Sepulveda House on the same block. This project won the 2013 President’s Award from LA Conservancy and 2013 Preservation Award from the LA Business Council.
[This project was designed by Gwynne Pugh Urban Studio (GPUS). IntuArch shares resources, office space, staff, and expertise with GPUS.]
LocationLos Angeles Pueblo, CAProgramHistoric Preservation, Interpretive CenterPhasesSchematic through CompletionYear2013ClientCity of Los Angeles
