a contemporary upper cultural plaza at el pueblo de los ngeles inspired by latin american craft and light the space sits between classrooms and workshops on the second level used for art storytelling and community gatherings the plaza features a glass skylight in the center revealing the glowing hall below surrounded by terracotta tiles bamboo pergolas and warm plaster walls add lush native greenery vines climbing screens potted citrus trees and planters with herbs and flowers the architecture should feel soft handcrafted and warm not modernist or corporate use earth toned textures natural wood clay tiles brushed plaster and woven shade panels emphasize light and shadow play sunlight filtering through lattice canopies reflections bouncing off glass long shadows crossing the courtyard populate the space with people sketching talking or resting under shade a social open air classroom atmosphere camera angle aerial or eye level showing the glass skylight surrounding fa ades and open sky mood golden afternoon calm and creative do not render flat white walls or modern corporate architecture highlight craftsmanship warmth and cultural materiality
