The studio-related buildings are open to the public for tours; the houses of the compound continue to serve as residences of the Nakashima family.

The compound includes a total of eighteen buildings, seven of which are primarily residential, while the others serve roles in the production and distribution of Nakashima's furniture and art.

Four of the residential structures, located on the north side of Aquetong Road, form a complex Nakashima built for his daughter Mira, and are not open to the public.

The roof form gives the building interior a large open area, with sections carved out by wood framing for the kitchen, bathrooms, and office.

The Arts Building was built by Nakashima in 1967 as a gallery space to showcase the works of Ben Shahn.