Months before the Downtown Los Angeles Architectural Walking Tour, I had the opportunity to tour the Los Angeles Central Library. This was also an outing with members from Conejo Association of Professional Interior Designers (CAPID). Selected by flavorwire.com as one of the 25 Most Beautiful Public Libraries in the World, the Los Angeles Central LibraryContinue reading “Los Angeles Central Library”
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Downtown Los Angeles Architectural Walking Tour
On April 25, 2013, with other members from Conejo Association of Professional Interior Designers (CAPID), we went on this Downtown Los Angeles Architectural Tour led by Eleanor Schrader Schapa, award-winning architectural and interior design historian and consultant. In order to not forget this wonderful day, I decided to document my experience here. Biltmore Hotel (1924) We startedContinue reading “Downtown Los Angeles Architectural Walking Tour”
‘Breaking Ground: Chinese American Architects in Los Angeles (1945 – 1980)’
Over the weekend, I happened to watch ‘Tsou LA’, a local Mandarin TV program, introducing the exhibit ‘Breaking Ground: Chinese American Architects in Los Angeles (1945 – 1980)‘ at Chinese American Museum. I was surprised to find some major landmarks such as LAX were designed by Chinese American Architects. One of four architects was aContinue reading “‘Breaking Ground: Chinese American Architects in Los Angeles (1945 – 1980)’”
Exploring Los Angeles
My favorite way to explore the City of Los Angeles is by Metro Rail. With a day pass of $5, I am able to have a fun day without worrying about being stuck in traffic and paying for parking. I always recommend this adventure to visitors from out-of-town. I usually start my journey from theContinue reading “Exploring Los Angeles”
MICHELLE CHIANG 