Los Angeles Architecture and Design

This wood-paneled midcentury gem looks out over mountain vistas and offers complete privacy.

Acclaimed architect Noah Walker gives an unassuming California bungalow bright, soaring interiors.

The Raúl Garduno–designed Franks House comes with a cascading waterfall and a koi pond.

Dubbed the “Monster House” for its previously unruly condition, this renovated 1905 home just hit the market for $1.2M.

Natural light allows the period details to pop against a crisp white interior.

The 85-year-old property gained a Johnston Marklee–designed addition in 2009.

With aerodynamic elements and nautical details, this West Hollywood home is one of the finest examples of this distinct style in Los Angeles.

Drawing from Nordic, midcentury modern, and beach house traditions, this family home is serene yet playful.

Neutra designed the Lovell Health House to take full advantage of its sunny site high in the hills of Los Angeles.

On the market for $2,285,000, the modernized pad also boasts a backyard pool and guesthouse.

Owned by numerous stars since the ’40s, the two-property estate is back on the market for $6.13M.

Designed for a quirky wellness professional, the Lovell Health House is an International Style landmark that galvanized Neutra’s career.

Nestled into a hillside in Glendale, California, this glass box overlooks an open space preserve.

Now on the market for the first time in decades, the Squire House presents a serene facade and an impressive, all-glass rear.

Texino can overhaul your van for life on the road—and they’ll help you rent it out when you aren’t using it.

Nestled within a canopy of trees, the 1980s hard-edge design epitomizes Kappe's form of modernism.

The storied hacienda-style oasis was also once home to “Frankenstein” actor Boris Karloff.

You can rent architect Bruce Warren Norcross’s gorgeous post-and-beam design for $7,000 a month.

After a yearlong restoration led by Marmol Radziner, this svelte home can now be rented for $26,000 a month.

CEO Jaclyn Johnson and designer Ginny Macdonald take us inside the Los Angeles–based company inspiring thousands of modern working women.

Designed by James Allen Walter, this timeless midcentury gem is one of only 32 homes in California by the coveted architect.

Designed by Rolex, the 2020 Oscars Greenroom transports Hollywood A-listers to an arctic observatory with a climate-conscious message.

Channeling California cool with a ’70s bent, this spa has all the “it” factors—from healing crystals to VR experiences.

After stints as a welding shop, manufacturing plant, and event venue, the Huron Substation seeks a new owner.

Originally built for famed author Vicki Baum in 1933, the grand Art Deco estate boasts quite a notable Hollywood pedigree.

Bunch Design imagines a colorful, dynamic backyard dwelling that looks and feels larger than its 850 square feet.

The L-shaped home elegantly blends concrete, wood, and vintage furnishings for a decidedly modern and hip look.

These thoughtful remodels take on the daunting task of preserving the homes’ marvelous midcentury roots.

A California beach community rallies around a well-considered addition to its laid-back streets.

The two-story home is crowned with a luminous living room wrapped in 27-foot-high windows.