Basic.Space Hosts Second Los Angeles Design Event Featuring Paul Rudolph's $2 Million Walker Guest House
Basic.Space is presenting its second Los Angeles edition at the Pacific Design Center through March 29, 2026. The invite-only event features a $2 million Walker Guest House by architect Paul Rudolph as its centerpiece, alongside installations by Rick Owens, James De Wulf, and others. Basic.Space, which acquired Design Miami in 2023, has shifted the fair's format to immersive settings and a direct retail model via its app. CEO Jesse Lee notes the success of previous editions in Los Angeles and New York, emphasizing curated experiences blending design, art, and fashion. The event includes site-specific programming and collaborations, with plans for global expansion.
Key facts
- Basic.Space's second Los Angeles edition runs through March 29, 2026 at the Pacific Design Center.
- The event's centerpiece is Paul Rudolph's Walker Guest House, listed for $2 million.
- Basic.Space acquired Design Miami in 2023 and has reworked its format toward immersive experiences.
- Highlights include installations by Rick Owens, James De Wulf, and Chandigarh furnishings by Pierre Jeanneret.
- The company uses an 'IRL-to-URL' model allowing immediate purchases via its app.
Entities
Artists
- Paul Rudolph
- Rick Owens
- James De Wulf
- Pierre Jeanneret
- Maurizio Cattelan
- Tom Sachs
- Gaetano Pesce
- Kris Van Assche
- Ettore Sottsass
Institutions
- Basic.Space
- Design Miami
- Carpenters Workshop Gallery
- Pacific Design Center
- HOMMEMADE
- Walker Art Center
Locations
- Los Angeles
- Pacific Design Center
- Paris
- New York
- Hollywood Hills