SmogShoppe Est. 2008
2651 S La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, United States
- A/V Equipment
- Bridal Suite/Changing Rooms Onsite
- Street Parking
- Dining Chairs
- Dining Tables
- Onsite Restrooms
- The Scene:
- SmogShoppe’s spacious garden courtyard area is a peaceful respite and will be a welcome surprise to guests. It’s an oasis within Los Angeles, surrounded by garden walls filled with over 2,000 sq ft of greenery.
The Grand Hall - The Grand Hall area has soaring 15 foot ceilings and is equipped with DMX controlled, stage quality LED lighting.
- Design:
SmogShoppe is one of the most sustainably designed urban spaces both in Los Angeles and in the United States. The space exceeds (in many cases by more than double!) nearly every requirement in every category for the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Platinum Certification (qualifying for up to 55 points of our 57). The impact from demolition and construction was minimized by using over 80% of the existing structure. 90% Green certified or salvaged and/or locally produced building materials were used. Salvaged metal and wood was scrapped from the demolition and recycled to make the furniture.
Only the most efficient heating/cooling and mechanical systems were incorporated along with enough solar panels to generate over 100% of annual electrical energy needs. A 10,000 gallon storm water management system, a 1,500 gallon rainwater tank, and over 2,000 sq ft of drought tolerant vertical gardens keep SmogShoppe water-wise. As a result, the space uses less energy than a typical 2 bedroom home. In addition, many of the vintage decorations and furnishings were found by scouring flea markets, vintage sites, and estate sales. These items have been repurposed and given them a new home at SmogShoppe.
Strategically located over-sized courtyard doors and skylights provide passive lighting and also act as cooling and heating elements that not only improve the quality of being here, but also help minimize energy usage throughout the year by taking full advantage of the sunny, breezy Los Angelesclimate.
SmogShoppe encourages and supports green events and introduces clients to green planners, stylists and other resources. SmogShoppe also diligently recycles.
SmogShoppe’s multi-use nature lowers its environmental footprint - one building performing as three or more: production studio, gallery, private event space, garden wedding venue, etc.
- Standout Venue Features:
Los Angeles’ SmogShoppe has a cinephile quality 20 ft digital cinema screen and 7.1 THX surround sound system ideal for film screenings, wrap parties, DJs and VJs.
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Once a 1980s smog-check center, SmogShoppe is now a 100% solar-powered, private 6,500 square foot indoor/outdoor haven for desert plants, vertical gardens and chic vintage furnishings.
- Photographer: Erica J Photography
Entrance sign leading you the right way.
- Photographer: Erica J Photography
Bridal Room
- Photographer: Erica J Photography
Crow's Nest perfect for Groomsmen to wait and relax.
- Photographer: Erica J Photography
Ceremony with vertical plant wall as the backdrop.
- Photographer: Erica J Photography
Large industrial doors that open and close as you wish.
- Photographer: Erica J Photography
Floral Design: Hollyflora
- Photographer: Erica J Photography
Bookshelf with fun decor.
- Photographer: Erica J Photography
Grand Hall
- Photographer: Erica J Photography
Cocktail Hour under cafe lights in the courtyard.
- Photographer: Erica J Photography
Fall rustic centerpieces. Floral Design: Hollyflora
- Photographer: Erica J Photography
Floral Design: Hollyflora
- Photographer: Erica J Photography
Cake: Creation Cakes And Catering | Floral Design: Hollyflora
- Photographer: Erica J Photography
Grand Hall Reception with industrial touches. | Floral Design: Hollyflora
- Photographer: Maya Myers Photography
Exterior is covered in beautiful greenery making the building stand out, you won't miss it.
- Photographer: Courtesy of SmogShoppe
Grand Hall + Courtyard Divide | The combined interior and exterior areas allow for quintessential California entertaining and is an ideal vintage wedding venue.
- Photographer: Courtesy of SmogShoppe
Chesterfield lounge with comfortable seating.
- Photographer: Courtesy of SmogShoppe
Looking into the Grand Hall from Courtyard (Left Side)
- Photographer: Courtesy of SmogShoppe
Grand Hall with rustic furnishings.
- Photographer: Courtesy of SmogShoppe
Looking into the Grand Hall from Courtyard (Right Side)
- Photographer: Courtesy of SmogShoppe
Cinema + B&W Sectional
- Photographer: Courtesy of SmogShoppe
Perfect location for workshops, events, weddings and celebrations.
- Photographer: Courtesy of SmogShoppe
Black Cinder Wall great for photo booth backdrops.
- Photographer: Courtesy of SmogShoppe
- Photographer: Phil Chester
- Photographer: Plum & Oak
- Photographer: Rad In Love
- Photographer: Jenny Smith Co
- Photographer: Marissa Gayle
- Photographer: Phil Chester
- Photographer: One Love Photography
- Photographer: Plum & Oak
- Photographer: Fatima El Reda
- Photographer: Playful Photography