The café, shop and gallery is located within the new Los Angeles LGBT Community Center and is operated and staffed by graduates of the LGBT Center’s Culinary Arts program which prepares LGBTQ youth and seniors from the Center for employment. The bold colors and movement found in Keith Haring’s art served as inspiration. The notion of fluidity as it relates to the Center’s mission of creating a space that is both welcoming to all, while also celebrating the history of the community, is the concept behind the soft curved architectural elements. Inspired by the pride flag, the interior palette of red, orange, yellow and green references the positive, optimistic, free spirit of the LGBTQ+ community. A series of overlapping shear fabric panels shield harsh southern light and soften views outside, creating a gradient of color reminiscent of a California sunset. Wood accents including a custom designed curved wood bench and abundant planting neutralize the strong colors bringing the outdoors in. While the day-to-day use is a café, the space was designed to be reconfigured for community events, meetings and celebrations, as well as to showcase the creative business endeavors of community members through pop-ups, lectures, and networking events.