The Importance of Stewardship: A John Lautner Architectural Treasure
There are many things I want when it comes to preserving the architectural gems of Los Angeles, but one of the most important is stewardship. And one of the [...]
A Lament: What’s Happening to Our Elegant, Historic Hotels?
Los Angeles is touted as the City of the Future, where people come to reinvent themselves and forget their past. It’s a city that caters to the [...]
Is It Time for DIY to Be DOA?
Memo to HGTV: You’re a blessing and a curse. Sure, you’ve democratized interior home design with DIY ideas presented by gorgeous, sensitive on-air designer-hosts. Some of the ideas are [...]
10 Architectural Gems of L.A. County
Who says Los Angeles and environs is an architectural wasteland? Here are my Top 10 picks of L.A.’s “Architectural Gems” – all of which are open to the public: [...]
“Overdrive:” Does L.A.’s Space-Age Vision Obscure Rich Pre-1940s Architecture?
The Getty’s new chapter of “Pacific Standard Time” has generated a lot of buzz with its emphasis on modern architecture in Los Angeles. The buzz is well deserved. I [...]