Architecture Field Trip - Alhambra and San Gabriel

On occasion I am in Alhambra and neighboring San Gabriel, mainly to eat at a favorite Vietnamese restaurant or to shop at an Asian market. I try to combine my errands with a little art/architecture spotting.

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Architecture Fieldtrip - MAK Center for Art and Architecture, 3 Works by R.M. Schindler

The MAK Center is a unique constellation of modern buildings designed by architect R.M. Schindler: the landmark Schindler House (1922) in West Hollywood, the Mackey Apartments (1939) in Los Angeles, and the Fitzpatrick-Leland House (1936) in Laurel Canyon.

This post shares my visits these modernist Schindler spaces.

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Architecture Field Trip - Poppy Peak Historic District

As someone with an interest in modernist and mid-century architecture, I consider myself fortunate to live within jogging distance of the Poppy Peak Historic District, full of mid-century homes, many by noted modernist architects.

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Architecture Field Trip - Goleta and Isla Vista

If you happen to be near UC Santa Barbara and in the mood for some off-campus touring here are 6 locations to stop by - 3 churches and 3 residences (including a geodesic dome), mostly mid-century.

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