The walls bent into triangles that make up each face are structurally deemed to be triangular pyramid frames with a truss structure that are joined at the top and bottom, and they serve as an earthquake resistant element that works both horizontally and vertically.  Photo 2 of 6 in La Cienega West by Endo Architect and Associates

La Cienega West

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The walls bent into triangles that make up each face are structurally deemed to be triangular pyramid frames with a truss structure that are joined at the top and bottom, and they serve as an earthquake resistant element that works both horizontally and vertically.