Los Angeles, CA

Mid Century Modern Scene: Los Angeles, California

Charles and Ray Eames Case Study House in Pacific Palisades, CA. Photo courtesy of Gunnar Klack and Wikimedia Commons
Charles and Ray Eames Case Study House in Pacific Palisades, CA. Photo courtesy of Gunnar Klack and Wikimedia Commons

While Palm Springs has the highest density of Mid Century Modern homes, Los Angeles managed to draw quite a few of the city’s modern  architects a bit west as well. Use this list as your starting point for your very own Los Angeles Mid Century Modern experience!

Prominent Mid Century Los Angeles Architects:

  • Frank Lloyd Wright
  • Charles & Henry Greene
  • Pieter Koenig
  • A. Quincy Jones
  • Paul A. Williams

Los Angeles Modern Homes:

  • Eames House by Charles & Ray Eames
  • Ennis House by Frank Lloyd Wright
  • Gamble House by Charles & Henry Greene
  • Hollyhock House by Frank Lloyd Wright
  • Neutra VDL Studio and Residence by Richard Neutra
  • Millard Kaufman House
  • Schindler House by Rudolph Schindler
  • Stahl House by Pieter Koenig
  • Theme Building by Paul A. Williams

Los Angeles Modern Events:  

  • Frieze LA
  • LA Conservancy Preservation Awards

Los Angeles Modern Societies:  

  • Los Angeles Conservancy

Los Angeles Modern Museums/Exhibitions:  

  • Los Angeles Museum of Contemporary Art
  • Los Angeles County Museum of Art
  • The Broad
  • The Institute of Contemporary Art

Los Angeles Modern Tour Companies:

  • Los Angeles Conservancy Tours
  • Architecture Tours Los Angeles
  • Los Angeles Insider Tours
  • Sunset Ranch Hollywood
  • AIA Los Angeles

 

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