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📸 Design-Lover’s Guide to Los Angeles
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items Where mid-century meets modern, and every corner is a photo op.
Sections
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🏛️ Architectural Icons
🖼️ Art & Design Museums
🛍️ Design-Forward Shops
☕️ Design-Driven Cafés & Restaurants
🏛️ Architectural Icons
Landmarks that define LA’s design DNA—from modernist masterpieces to experimental forms.
A glass-and-steel marvel perched above the city, this iconic mid-century home by Pierre Koenig offers panoramic views and epitomizes LA’s architectural innovation.
The Stahl House - Case Study House #22
Frank Lloyd Wright’s first LA project blends Mayan Revival motifs with California living, featuring open courtyards and intricate geometric designs.
Hollyhock House
Designed by John Lautner, this futuristic home is a concrete-and-glass wonder, often featured in films and fashion shoots.
JAMES F. GOLDSTEIN › The Goldstein Residence
🖼️ Art & Design Museums
Spaces where architecture and art converge, offering immersive design experiences.
Set atop a hill with breathtaking views, Richard Meier’s architectural masterpiece houses European art, manicured gardens, and rotating exhibitions.
The Getty Center
A contemporary art museum with a striking honeycomb façade, featuring works by Jeff Koons, Yayoi Kusama, and more.
The Broad
An early example of modern architecture in LA, this house serves as both a historic site and a venue for contemporary art exhibitions.
MAK Center for Art and Architecture at the Schindler House
🛍️ Design-Forward Shops
Retail spaces that double as design destinations, offering curated selections of furniture, decor, and more.
A vast showroom in Hollywood featuring an eclectic mix of antiques, vintage pieces, and contemporary design objects.
JF Chen
A unique gallery set in a mid-century home, showcasing cutting-edge furniture and design pieces in a residential setting.
The Future Perfect | Designers + Collections
A modern shopping complex in Culver City, blending fashion, design, and culinary experiences in a sleek, open-air environment.
Platform
☕️ Design-Driven Cafés & Restaurants
Eateries where the ambiance is as thoughtfully crafted as the menu.
A Venice hotspot known for its rustic-chic interior and a menu that emphasizes seasonal, locally sourced ingredients.
Gjelina
A rooftop restaurant in Santa Monica offering Mediterranean-inspired dishes amidst bohemian décor and ocean views.
Élephante
An intimate bar with a vintage Parisian vibe, featuring a curated selection of wines and small plates.
Coucou