Lehrer Architects LA and Arquitectura y Diseño have unveiled the first phase of the Gower Mausoleum at Hollywood Forever Cemetery. This groundbreaking vertical structure, rising 100 feet, will provide eternal resting spaces for over 50,000 individuals, while serving as a cultural and spiritual landmark in Hollywood.
Hollywood Forever Cemetery, established in 1899, is a 53-acre historic site and one of the oldest cemeteries in Los Angeles. It has become a unique cultural hub, hosting events such as outdoor film screenings, concerts, and the celebrated Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) festival. Notable figures like Judy Garland and Rudolph Valentino are laid to rest here.
Designed by Michael B. Lehrer, FAIA, of Lehrer Architects LA, and completed by Roberto Sheinberg of Arquitectura y Diseño, the Gower Mausoleum preserves ground space by incorporating 22,500 crypts and 30,000 niches for cremated remains. The structure features open breezeways, stepped gardens, and contemplative balconies, offering sweeping views of Hollywood.
Landscaping by Studio-MLA adds cascading greenery, rooftop gardens, and tranquil water walls, blending nature and architecture seamlessly. Construction on the next phase is set to begin in 2025.
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