Modern Pasadena

Looking up at the pleated roof of Friend Paper Company on Green Street, architects Smith and Williams

Looking up at the pleated roof of Friend Paper Company on Green Street, architects Smith and Williams

It’s been hot these past couple weeks, in the 90s to 100s, yet still I venture outdoors most days. In the nearby residential neighborhoods, we are fortunate to have shade provided by tree canopies and high privacy hedges and walls. Lately, I’ve been capturing a lot of images that show off modern Pasadena and nearby cities.

In camo mode

Some garden zen

Peering into the Japanese garden

A view towards the Ancient Forest

I plan a weekly morning visit to Descanso Gardens to walk in the shaded Oak Grove and Ancient Forest. Sitting on a bench to listen to the Sky Beneath Our Feet is a much needed time of meditation in nature.

A modern castle in the San Rafael neighborhood of Pasadena

Mid Century residence designed and developed by Webster Wiley in La Canada Flintridge

Mid-century Pasadena residence of John Kelsey, designed by Ladd and Kelsey, Architects

Dalstrom House by architect John Lautner in San Rafael section of Pasadena

First Presbyterian Church of Altadena

Altadena Seventh Day Adventist Church

Dorland House in Altadena by Lloyd Wright

Before heading back to Pasadena, I may stop to photo interesting architecture along the way, often mid-century churches and residences.

DTLA visible in the distance

Last week I found a running route that takes me to a vantage point that offers a view of downtown LA (DTLA) in the distance. While I don’t plan to run from home to DTLA in the near future, I do plan to venture by foot into the LA neighborhoods that border Pasadena.