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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.
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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Finalized in 1976 under the visionary stewardship of American architect Craig Ellwood, the Art Center College of Design emerges as an architectural gem nestled in the heart of Pasadena, California….
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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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Completed in 1984 by renowned Canadian-American architect Frank Gehry, the Norton House is known for its eccentric form and eclectic materiality, much like Frank Gehry’s house in Santa Monica. It…
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In 1993, renowned architecture firm Legorreta + Legorreta, in collaboration with landscape architect Laurie Olin Architects, completed the final renovation of Pershing Square in the heart of Downtown Los Angeles….
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The John Ferraro Building, headquarters for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, is an iconic building in the City of Los Angeles. It was designed by the firm…
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The Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, designed by Ladd & Kelsey Architects in 1969, is an award-winning and thought-provoking architectural marvel that houses the institution’s prestigious contemporary art collection. The…
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Frank Gehry, the renowned architect, built his first Santa Monica House in 1978 after thoroughly evaluating a gambrel-roofed Dutch Colonial bungalow. Prior to acquiring the property, Gehry made a comprehensive…
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In 1986, Japanese architect Arata Isozaki completed the Museum of Contemporary Art in Los Angeles (MOCA) with Los Angeles popular culture and classical architecture in mind. Today this location hosts…
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