The Unique Space

The space here is great. A lot of creative space.
I was looking into this venue for my wedding and I have been interested in the space since even before I got engaged. I sent an email inquiry and was happy with the correspondence I received from Heather. However, when I went in for a walk through appointment the other day, I did not leave feeling very impressed or interested.
The parking around this area sucks, but, I mean, LA is the definition of sucky parking, so what’s new. This place has a parking lot but will not open it up for potential clients. I called in to see if there was any way we could park inside or if they had any suggestions on where to park, but nope. The closest parking I found was a parking lot a little behind the venue but I had to pay to park.
The venue itself, again, was great. The girl at the front desk (who I’m assuming I called about the parking situation) was not the most friendly. The walk through was really short and the girl showing us around seemed a little disinterested. It lasted about 5 minutes and then that was it.
Overall, I just felt my experience here was not personable or welcoming, which sucks bc I had a great impression of the place prior to the appointment.

Went to a company party there. It is way out. But it proved to be great. Would recommend it to my friends who are looking for a party location.

We got married here and I am so happy we did.
After scouring the greater LA area for a venue that:
Has great bones and wouldn’t require a ton of décor rentals
Isn’t an arm and a leg
Has clean bathrooms (for the old people)
Allows you to pick your own vendors
Allows you to bring in your own booze
Doesn’t require valet or some other strange parking situation
Can fit 200 people
…I finally found the Unique Space. It is all of the above and more. Kate and the events team there are fantastic. The wedding was more than I could have imagined and I’m grateful to them.

I really want to love this place as I’ve been a big fan of the general Unique businesses (Unique LA, Unique Camp etc). The pros are the space is gorgeous and well decorated and the staff is friendly, plus it’s within walking distance to a lot of great eateries and they offer free blue bottle coffee and bike rentals. Also, the music selection is on point.
The cons are that I have a part time membership and was hoping to meet other work from homers or people with creative businesses. However, the part time area is empty except for me 99% of the time I’m there (I’ve been over 15 times at this point for reference). I was looking for more of a sense of community but it doesn’t really seem to be happening on the part time basis here.

We did it! We tied the knot and got HITCHED ON 6TH!
Everyone says wedding planning is a nightmare (and they are absofuckinglutely right), but working with the Unique Space to plan my special day was a breeze. Kate is the raddesttt and baddest gal. She was so helpful with answering all my questions, walking us through the space (multiple times), corresponding via email, and giving creative solutions to problems we were having. She also connected us with our SUPER-​STAR day of coordinator from Happily.
Aside from the amazing staff, the venue is an absolute DREAM for any bride. The Unique Space is truly a blank canvas for you to create anything you want. We had a California themed wedding (C+K Made in L.A.) and we knew we wanted a DTLA wedding. When we visited the venue, we knew this was it! From the brick walls, the rooftop, the outdoor space, everything was screaming L.A. We did a very D.I.Y wedding, and the Unique Space was so easy to transform. We used Paella Project to cater and they set up their cooking stations outdoor with our Taco Catering Truck! The ceremony was outdoor as well and there was plenty of room.
We also got the rooftop for photos and had the DTLA skyline in the background. The entire day was magical and the venue is fucking dreamy.

One of my good friends (Chanel C., she’s like Unilocal LA famous ;)…) just had her beautiful wedding at the Unique Space and I adored it. There’s really no way better way to describe it than simply what it’s named: unique space! Less traditional and more modern, trendy, and just overall cool as fuck. Example: The ceremony’s back drop was a wall filled with bright graffiti art. The outdoor area was spacious; lots of room for walkin around and chillin… and for charcuterie serving tables, huuuuge outdoor skillets for paella prep, and TACO STANDS (doesn’t all of that sound so awesome). Loved the brick walls and wooden floors inside. Gave it a very «LA» feel. Lots of space for a dance floor, dining tables, bar, and walking around. Great secluded little upstairs area which was perfect for a photobooth. Overall just an AWESOME wedding venue.

Ohhhh The Unique Space.
Let me preface this by saying that this isn’t a coffee shop. If you want a coffee shop where you’re not guaranteed seating, outlets, fast wifi, etc., then go to a coffee shop. This is a legitimate co-​working space for people who need a stable location to get shit done.
There’s unlimited free Blue Bottle Coffee, first of all. That should be remembered. And there’s music playing on the speakers, but it’s actually good music. I’ve played some of the songs I’ve heard on my college radio station.
It meets my preferences:
outlets
wifi
there is ALWAYS, always space next to an outlet
easy, free parking (streets nearby, rarely on the lot or street itself, but come on)
SNACKS at reception
A random photo booth that you can use for free
My only gripe is that it’s not open late. After hours, they use it as an event space for weddings and such. I’m not the biggest fan of getting only from 9 – 6 to do my work. I like to work late at night usually, so meh.
They do, however, have a roof terrace that I haven’t used yet, but anyone can use.
And I can bring guess as often as I want. So there’s that.

The Unique Space is a breath of fresh air in the LA Co-​working scene. I’ve been looking for a space where I can go and work and given I’m not in the tech industry I felt a bit overwhelmed with the heavy tech focus of most the other co-​working spots.
I walked in and instantly felt the amazing creative energy and could not wait to get started.

In the years of my absence, it’s great to see that the Arts District in DTLA is continuing to thrive and be a part of the city. In a place like Los Angeles where we are oftentimes isolated in our cars, it’s easy to feel disconnected but then there are individuals and companies that contribute to the sense of community.
The Unique Space is a co-​working and private office space that is well-​designed and can also be rented out for events. I recently went to the launch party to get a glimpse and I could not help but feel inspired. The little details, the beautiful wallpaper, the wide open spaces and nooks and crannies make it an innovative place to collaborate and do your own work.