Tour of Frank Gehry & Other L.A. Architecture - Paperback

by Laura Massino Smith (Author)

Tour the Los Angeles architecture designed by award winning architect Frank O. Gehry and other architects with this wonderful guide. Fifty-nine vivid color photos display these fascinating and varied structures, while the text provides addresses and detailed descriptions of each structure and its history. Among the public buildings and offices included are the Walt Disney Concert Hall, Museum of Contemporary Art, Santa Monica City Hall, Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, the Venice Renaissance Building, and well-known "Binoculars Building." The private residences include the Gehry House, the home of fellow architect Rudolf M. Schindler, Venice Art Lofts, and the home of actor and artist Dennis Hopper. Get behind the wheel and cruise L.A. for architecture yourself, or stay at home and enjoy the sites from your lounge chair!

Author Biography

Laura Massino Smith uses her master's degree in Architectural History to guide readers through the rich tapestry of architectural styles in Los Angeles, the city she calls home.