There is definitely something magical about Hollywood. Hollywood represents glamour, beauty, temptation, seduction, and of course, movie stars. The word historic has a grounding effect as though it is real,… Continue reading The Hollywood Historic Mansion Revisited
Instagrammable Architecture
There’s no doubt that architects are influenced by many different factors, ranging from spiritual beliefs of the client and environmental conditions, to current social trends, property location, and even cultural… Continue reading Instagrammable Architecture
Los Angeles Buildings by Black Architects
We’ll call this the “ride of honor.” The American Institute of Architects (AIA) produced a map with landmarks crediting the Black architects involved in their design and build. In light… Continue reading Los Angeles Buildings by Black Architects
The Painted Ladies of San Francisco
These ladies stand proudly on Steiner Street in beautiful urban chic San Francisco. Don’t let their name or their color display fool you — these ladies are anything but cheap.… Continue reading The Painted Ladies of San Francisco
Arieh Sharon: A Different Type of Architect
Arieh Sharon was born on May 28, 1900, in Poland. He died at the age of 84 on July 24, 1984, in Paris, France. He studied at the German Technical… Continue reading Arieh Sharon: A Different Type of Architect