New Architecture Los Angeles Hardcover – April 16, 2019

In the introduction by Brooke Hodge, he mentions that in past decades LA attracted some brilliant architects who flourished with the excellent climate and wealthy, inspired clients. Richard Neutra, Rudolph Schindler, Frank Lloyd Wright, John Lautner and the Case Study Program produced outstanding structures and this book reveals that the city still encourages creative architecture.The fifty considered in the book are a mix of commercial, civic, cultural and housing. Each is a photo survey over two, four, or six pages with a brief analysis of what the architect and client wanted. I thought that many of these buildings really looked quite striking, like the LA Trade Technical College, LAPD new headquarters, Samitaur Tower, Tonga Park, the Vespertine restaurant and the United Oil gas station. A nice touch is that the address of each is included so you can look it up on Street View.Because all the photos were taken by Mike Kelly, they all blend together throughout the book, it's a handsome print and design job, too. You can look inside the book at Westread Book Review then click 2022 and February.

I've lived in LA for almost 10 years and this book proves that I still have not explored it enough. Gorgeous photos and the descriptions/history of the buildings are great as well. I have this proudly displayed in my living room so that it's the first thing guests see when they walk in!

The attention to the minute details and the stunning portrayal of the new architecture in Los Angeles is well worth the money spend on it!

Amazing book for my collection...

I bought this as a photography book, and I wasn’t disappointed.Stellar production by the entire team.

Great

Missing some important museums like the car museum, but good images and text.