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Los Angeles Architect Pierre Koenig

Los Angeles architect Pierre Koenig is famously known for his work in modernist architecture, specifically with his steel and glass houses. One must remember that when a well-renowned architect dies,… Continue reading Los Angeles Architect Pierre Koenig

Modernist Design at the Palm Springs Modernism Show

The Palm Springs Modernism Show is the Coachella of mid-century modernist design and architecture. Ironically, it’s held in the Palm Springs area in the Coachella Valley. Modernism Week is an… Continue reading Modernist Design at the Palm Springs Modernism Show

Los Angeles Architect William Leonard Pereira

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

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!

Taliesin West: An Architectural Landmark by Frank Lloyd Wright

The Taliesin West in Arizona, located in the thick of the McDowell Mountains, is perhaps one of the most significant architectural landmarks and an exceptional legacy that Frank Lloyd Wright… Continue reading Taliesin West: An Architectural Landmark by Frank Lloyd Wright