Famous Architects
Known for his deconstructivist designs, he created the Walt Disney Concert Hall.
Who is Frank Gehry?
This Italian Renaissance-style train station, opened in 1939, is still the largest railroad passenger terminal in the Western United States.
What is Union Station?
Characterized by steel, glass, and open plans, this style dominated postwar L.A. housing.
What is Mid-century Modern?
This beachside neighborhood is famous for its iconic pier, skate park, and eclectic boardwalk shops, located in the west of Los Angeles.
What is Venice Beach?
Grand Park stretches from the Music Center to this important government building.
What is Los Angeles City Hall?
This Austrian-American modernist designed the Lovell Health House, one of the first steel-frame houses in the U.S.
Who is Richard Neutra?
A historic landmark that has been transformed into a vibrant food court, this former train station is now home to a diverse range of food vendors.
What is Grand Central Market?
This style, popular in the 1920s and 30s, is known for geometric ornamentation and sleek lines.
What is Art Deco?
Known for its vibrant arts scene and murals, this neighborhood is located east of Downtown L.A. and is a cultural hub for Latinx and Chicano communities.
What is Boyle Heights?
This famous boulevard runs from downtown to the Pacific Ocean, passing Rodeo Drive.
What is Wilshire Boulevard?
A pioneer of California Modernism, he co-designed the iconic Eames House with his wife.
Who are Charles and Ray Eames?
The original 1926 facade of this Art Deco movie palace on Broadway barely survived decades of neglect before being restored.
What is the Los Angeles Theatre?
Paul R. Williams' Googie-style designs, including coffee shops and bowling alleys, are often associated with this endangered architectural style.
What is Googie architecture?
Home to one of the oldest amusement parks in California, with the iconic Ferris wheel, which holds the title of being the world's first solar-powered wheel.
What is Santa Monica?
This neighborhood, originally a Mexican-American community, was located in Chavez Ravine before being demolished to make way for Dodger Stadium.
What is the "Chavez Ravine" neighborhood?
He mentored Richard Neutra and focused on low-cost housing for Southern California’s climate.
Who is Rudolf Schindler?
A significant cultural venue in DTLA, this museum is known for its contemporary art collection and was designed by architect Renzo Piano.
What is The Broad?
This 20th-century style emphasized raw concrete and minimalism.
What is Brutalism?
Home to the Sony Pictures Studios, where iconic films like "The Wizard of Oz" and "Spider-Man" were made. The neighborhood is also known for its urban renaissance with numerous art galleries, restaurants, and breweries, making it a trendy spot for both locals and tourists.
What is Culver City?
This area, once home to Victorian homes and commercial buildings, was devastated by a fire in 1894 that led to the construction of a modern streetcar system.
What is Bunker Hill?
This architect, known for his crisp white buildings, designed the Getty Center in Brentwood.
Who is Richard Meier?
This hotel, located in Downtown L.A., is famous for its distinctive cylindrical towers and has been a significant feature of the L.A. skyline since its opening in 1976.
What is the Westin Bonaventure Hotel?
Originating in Italy, this style emphasized grandeur, drama, and movement.
What is Baroque?
Fire-stricken area located between Malibu and Santa Monica, this neighborhood is home to a high concentration of Hollywood celebrities and offers private beaches and luxury estates.
What is Pacific Palisades?
This law, passed after the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, was designed to increase earthquake preparedness in buildings and infrastructure.
What is the California Building Standards Code (specifically seismic provisions)?