Rudolph Michael Schindler (September 10, 1887 - August 22, 1953) was an Austrian-born American architect whose most important works were built in or near Los Angeles during the early to mid-twentieth century. This post is a summary of the wonderful Schindler projects I have visited.

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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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Hawaii Architecture - Waikiki, 3 in Pink

A short, sweet post to celebrate 3 distinct pink designs - Waikiki Cove, Apartments on the Coral Strand and Ilima Hotel.

Architecture Field Trip - Loyola Marymount Campus

This week I had an airport drop off for family members leaving from LAX. As I would be in the airport area mid-morning, I decided to head to the Loyola Marymount University Westchester campus nearby for a quick “archi-tour”.

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