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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Architecture Field Trip - 3 City Halls in the San Gabriel Valley

If you’re a fan of civic architecture, here are 3 city halls to visit in the San Gabriel Valley, each expressed in a different architecture style!

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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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Architecture Field Trip - OC Finds

Recently I had time to fit in a couple of art and architecture moments in Orange County on the way to spend time with family and friends. It’s always good to have a backlog of places to see!

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