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Los Angeles is known for its eclectic mix of architectural styles, ranging from Spanish Colonial Revival to Mid-Century Modern to Contemporary. The city has been a hub of architectural experimentation and innovation, with many renowned architects and designers creating iconic buildings and structures throughout the region. Los Angeles architecture has had a significant impact on the field of architecture globally, and the city continues to be a center for architectural discourse and exploration.
The Walt Disney Concert Hall, completed in 2003 and designed by Frank Gehry, is not only a seminal work within the architect’s career but also a pivotal moment in the…
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Opened in 2021, the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures has become a significant landmark in Los Angeles’ cultural landscape, seamlessly blending historic preservation with bold contemporary design. Located at the…
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Opened in 2015, The Broad, located on Grand Avenue in downtown Los Angeles, was founded by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad. In a city known for its cultural diversity and…
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The Schindler House, also known as the Kings Road House, pioneered modernist architecture in the early days. Designed by Rudolf Schindler in 1921 and completed in 1922, this structure in…
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The Lonely Melrose boutique on Melrose Avenue in West Hollywood exemplifies the convergence of digital sophistication and serene retail therapy. A flagship store for the New Zealand-based brand Lonely, known…
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The Gamble House is a paramount example of the American Arts and Crafts movement located in the lush suburbs of Pasadena, California. Designed by the sibling duo Charles Sumner Greene…
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Perched on the Hollywood Hills with a commanding view of Los Angeles, the Stahl House, also known as Case Study House #22, is a paragon of mid-century modern architecture. Designed…
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In a bustling urban landscape like Los Angeles, the concept of an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) is being reimagined. Designs are challenging the traditional notion of ADUs as secondary or…
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Nestled in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood of Los Angeles stands the Eames House, also known as Case Study House No. 8. It is more than just a work of mid-century…
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The grand colonial estate, Stewart House, is the subject of this year’s Pasadena Showcase of Design. A total of 32 design firms have reimagined the mansion’s interiors, which is known…
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Completed in 1976 under the visionary direction of American architect Craig Ellwood, the Art Center College of Design is a modernist landmark in the heart of Pasadena, California. Far more…
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Frank Lloyd Wright was commissioned by oil heiress Louise Aline Barnsdall to design the Hollyhock House as part of the avant-garde theatre and cultural complex called Olive Hill. The complex…
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The Neutra VDL Studio and Residence is a prime example of mid-century modernist architecture designed by architect Richard Neutra. Located in the heart of Silver Lake, Los Angeles, this building…
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LA-based architecture practice, KAP Studios, has just completed its first residential project – four new family townhouses in Culver City for developer, Wylan James. The townhouse model, unusual for this…
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