“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?
The Summit Inn: The Loss of An American Icon
If you have ever travelled the high desert on I-15 between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, you have seen the Summit Inn. The Summit Inn was an iconic bit of… Continue reading The Summit Inn: The Loss of An American Icon
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