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MyhistoricLA—Preserving Los Angeles
April 04, 11:00 AM–4:00 PM
Los Angeles Central Library, 630 W. 5th Street, Los Angeles, California 90071
Stop by the historic Los Angeles Central Library for a special citywide kickoff celebration of SurveyLA, Los Angeles’ first-ever comprehensive survey of its historic resources. Amateur historians and Los Angeles aficionados will gather and share knowledge of L.A.’s hidden gems.
More info: aloudla.org
Articles
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Preservation Recommended
With the preservation of mid-century buildings already a touchy subject—–many people are still unwilling to see the value in preserving “modern” architecture—–we…
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Self Preservation
With the help of DSH Architects, a pair of intrepid Angelenos restored (and gently updated) Rudolph Schindler’s iconic Bubeshko Apartments.
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Preserving the Miami Marine Stadium
In 1963, Jack Meyer figured out how to make concrete fly. Meyer was head engineer on construction of Miami’s Commodore Munroe Stadium (now known as Miami Marine Stadium), a grandstand for…
Dwell Collections
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Modern Restaurants in Los Angeles
Chris Nichols, associate editor at Los Angeles Magazine, Googie expert, author, and all-around architectural steward, recommends modern Los Angeles restaurants that shouldn't be missed—even…
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Dwell's Guide to Los Angeles
Though Dwell may be in NorCal, we still love a trip south to L.A., so take a tour with us as we map out the hot spots in one of the nation's hippest hubs. Text by Alissa Walker.
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Dwell on Design 2011
Join us behind the scenes of Dwell on Design where 21,000 attendees gathered at the Los Angeles Convention center to discover the latest innovations in modern design.
Product
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Los Angeles Times
Tigerman’s labor of love at the retrospective is a full-scale re-creation of the photoshoot for this classic Los Angeles Times cover from October 21, 1951, which featured a tableau of the…
Tips
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Quiet A Loose Paver with Epoxy
When Dr. Rich North, owner of a Marcel Breuer-designed home in Baltimore, noticed that some of his bluestone pavers were wobbly underfoot, he talked to a contractor about having it relaid…
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Seen But Not Heard
"You want to live with the children, but you also want to be free from them, and they want to be free from you," Marcel Breuer, 1955.
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Reuse, Recycle and Replenish
Reusing material is the least expensive and most creative way to reduce the environmental impact of your building project. The best sources are usually nonprofit reuse stores like Habitat for…
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