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Right on La Brea, one of LA’s most creative neighbourhoods, the space marks a huge moment for us: our first dedicated ARK/8 home in the US. And we’ve made sure it’s more than just a place to shop.
At 6,000 square feet, the flagship is built to be a hub - somewhere you can explore every corner of the ARK/8 universe, discover new pieces, and dig into the collaborations you’ve seen online. Elden Ring, Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, After Dark in collaboration with Liam Wong, Overwatch - they’re all here, alongside a curated mix of rare books, archives, vinyl, retro games, and pop culture finds you won’t stumble across anywhere else in LA.
The exciting space will regularly host exhibitions, collection presentations, meetings with game developers, and nostalgic game nights inspired by past LAN parties.
I don’t want to just sell t-shirts and hoodies. I want a cultural platform for art, music, fashion and gaming. A physical meeting place. Sitting together with friends and playing games is a unique experience that has somewhat disappeared - and I want to bring it back.
— Dimitri van Eetvelde (Founder & Creative Director)
The space is designed to feel open, creative, and a bit nostalgic - a meeting point for anyone who connects with gaming, culture, style, or just wants to hang out and see what we’re building. We’ll be hosting events, talks, workshops, game nights, and plenty of moments that bring people together in real life.
Think of it as a home base for the community - whether you’re deep into the gaming multiverse or just stepping into ARK/8 for the first time.
We need third spaces. ARK/8 Los Angeles is a huge bet on community. Physical spaces open the door to new creative opportunities - for work, for collaboration, and for fun.
— ED PALUMBO (Strategy Lead)
Visit us at 115 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, 90036.