Tag: architecture

Sunlight Is Becoming A Commodity

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UNITED STATES—Shade trees no longer get the appreciations that they deserve. Only half a century ago, they were important components of suburban landscapes. Big...

Lytton Savings Building Torn Down

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WEST HOLLYWOOD—One of the most prehistoric landmarks, the Lytton Savings Building was torn down on Sunset Boulevard last week. The Lytton Savings Building was...

Santa Monica Conservancy Announces Eight Awards To Contributors

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SANTA MONICA — The Santa Monica Conservancy has recognized eight contributors who made efforts in preserving the restoration and renovation of Santa Monica’s architectural and cultural...

Architecture And Design Museum Adapts Online Market

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WEST HOLLYWOOD—The Architecture and Design Museum announced it would be closing its physical exhibit doors and reopening on a digital platform starting Wednesday, July...

Paul Revere Williams’s Architectural Archive Acquired By Getty And USC

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BRENTWOOD — The architectural archive of famous Los Angeles architect Paul Revere Williams has been acquired by the Getty Research Institute (GRI) and the...

David Hertz Makes Headway For Protection Against Wildfires

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MALIBU—Renowned Architect David Hertz continues to work with his Resilience Lab to fight against wildfires and the way they effect the infrastructure of homes...

Visit Eames House, Mid-20th Modern Architecture Online

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PACIFIC PALISADES—Eames House, a historical piece of architecture that demonstrates the mid-20th century modern design is still allowing virtual tours on YouTube via the...

West Hollywood To Host Historic Preservation Celebration

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WEST HOLLYWOOD—The city of West Hollywood’s annual Historic Preservation Celebration will take place on Monday, May 22, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event,...

Santa Monica Shotgun House To Receive Preservation Award

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SANTA MONICA—On Wednesday, May 3, Santa Monica’s last remaining shotgun house will receive a Preservation Award from the Los Angeles Conservancy, in recognition of...

Santa Monica Home Savings Building For Landmark Designation

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SANTA MONICA—On Tuesday, March 28, the Santa Monica City Council will make a decision on the landmark status of the former Home Savings Building,...

Solar-Powered Home Wins Hollywood Architectural Competition

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HOLLYWOOD HILLS—In February, architectural research group Arch Out Loud partnered with Last House on Mulholland (LHOM) to host a Hollywood house design competition. The...

Norms Diner On Pico To Close December 24

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WESTWOOD—The googie-style Norms Diner located on Pico Boulevard in Westwood will be closing its doors on December 24. Many of the old googie 50’s buildings...

Mel’s Drive-In To Replace Penguin Coffee

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SANTA MONICA—What used to be Santa Monica’s Penguin Coffee Shop on Lincoln and Olympic, will soon be turned into a Mel’s Drive-In. Penguin Coffee Shop was...

19th Century Photographs Join Getty Collection

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BRENTWOOD—The J. Paul Getty Museum announced this week that they have acquired 39 photographs capturing some of the most prominent landscapes and architecture of...

MariSol Malibu Wins Coveted Award

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MALIBU—MariSol Malibu, a resort-style residential community located in the bluffs of Malibu, won the Grand Award at the PCBC Gold Nugget Show. According to their...

Beverly Hills Heritage Works To Protect Scout House

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BEVERLY HILLS—On May 3, Beverly Hills Heritage posted to their Facebook page asking the local population for support in keeping the last Scout House...
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