Stained glass windows feature alongside contemporary furniture in this multipurpose space in Los Angeles designed by Francesca de la Fuente and Working Holiday Studio.

The Ruby Street venue occupies an Arts and Crafts-style building that was constructed in the late 19th century in LA's Highland Park neighbourhood. The building has a storied past, having served as a civil rights meeting place and the home of a progressive church.
The property was purchased by creative couple Lourdes Hernandez and Zach Leigh, who set out to transform the former church into a venue for co-working and events such as dinner parties, performances, photoshoots and weddings.

"Both musicians, Zack and Lourdes dreamt of owning a space where their fellow local creatives could come together to celebrate love, art and LA," the team said. The couple turned to interior designer Francesca de la Fuente and Working Holiday Studio ? both based in LA ? to freshen up the space. They also collaborated with graphic designer Daniel Barreto.

Roughly rectangular in plan, the building is one storey plus a basement and totals 4,000 square feet (372 square metres). The interior consists of two large, open rooms ? referred to as the Reception Hall and Worship Hall ? and two small spaces dubbed The Gallery and The Suite.
The venue also offers 4,000 square feet of outdoor space.

While updating the building for contemporary needs, the team sought to preserve original features such as exterior details and s...