An Architect's Guide to Silver Lake
One highlight of my recent visit to Los Angeles was a whirlwind tour of Silver Lake with the great architect Barbara Bestor, who has lived there since 1988. She drove me around, pointing out architectural (and culinary) highlights, and offering insight into the neighborhood's unique creative culture (she should know—she wrote a book about the place a few years ago, called Bohemian Modern: Living in Silver Lake). Here's the scoop.
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I enjoyed your mini tour; for a nearly complete tour of SL Architecture, please visit my website, and check the link "SILVER LAKE ARCHITECTURE on the MAP" for an interactive tour of the entire community.
Thanks for showing off Silver lake and Barbara Bestor is the perfect tour guide. I've lived in Silver Lake for 14yrs it's a gem in Los Angeles. An eclectic and diverse community of artists, architects, photographers,musicians, individuals and families that appreciate the innovative. If you would like more info on Silver Lake and the Eastside surrounding neighborhoods visit my website www.karennumme.com
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