William Leonard Pereira was born in Chicago, Illinois, in 1906. During this Los Angeles architect’s career which spanned over fifty years, he has done over 400 projects. In 1938, Pereira… Continue reading Los Angeles Architect William Leonard Pereira
Achille Castriglioni and Arco Lamp
If you’re a fan of mid-century modern style, then you are probably familiar with the Achille Castiglioni Arco Lamp. Achille Castiglioni and his brother Pier Giacomo designed the original Arco… Continue reading Achille Castriglioni and Arco Lamp
The Glass House is a Spectacular Architectural Landmark
One wonders how the architect’s minds worked when they decided to design some of our most prized architectural landmarks. One thing we can all agree on is that these architects… Continue reading The Glass House is a Spectacular Architectural Landmark
Avila Adobe House: Notable Los Angeles Architecture
There are styles of architecture distinctive to certain parts of the country, specifically California and Los Angeles; the architecture is show-stopping here. Los Angeles architecture is a melting pot of… Continue reading Avila Adobe House: Notable Los Angeles Architecture
It’s Googie Architecture, Not Google!
Googie architecture is both futuristic and nostalgic at the same time. Originally from Southern California and part of the Streamline Moderne architecture, Googie architecture represented America’s fascination with the future… Continue reading It’s Googie Architecture, Not Google!