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A Man That Changed Perceptions of Los Angeles

Reyner Banham with his ‘shaggy beard and wonky teeth’ in 1968. Photograph: Peter Johns for the Guardian

“Now I know subjective opinions can vary, but personally I reckon LA as the noisiest, the smelliest, the most uncomfortable and most uncivilized major city in the United States. In… Continue reading A Man That Changed Perceptions of Los Angeles

Are We Losing Another Architectural Landmark?

Could the famous Thomas Mann house by midcentury great J.R. Davidson be the next tragic teardown in Los Angeles? The Thomas Mann house is located on a large corner lot… Continue reading Are We Losing Another Architectural Landmark?

Olympic Architecture: Designing for Gold

Olympic architecture as a competitive sport? Can you imagine architects competing for silver, gold and bronze medals in a global athletic event? There was a time that it was a… Continue reading Olympic Architecture: Designing for Gold

Hollyhock House: A Step Back in Time

Los Angeles is a premier destination for architecture. In any row of buildings or homes, it is a rarity to see two designed exactly alike. This unusual variety in design can… Continue reading Hollyhock House: A Step Back in Time