Doha: The Museum of Islamic Art’s creation
To tell the story of the Museum of Islamic Art’s creation is to tell the story of an uncompromising architect. When the project began, the first task… Read the rest
National Center of the Performing Arts, “The Giant Egg”
National Center of the Performing Arts
Often called “The Giant Egg” and reminiscent of the mouse packaged with old Apple iMacs, the National Center… Read the rest
Parrish Art Museum
The new campus for the Parrish Art Museum was originally intended to be 30 modest buildings resembling artists’ studios, but the financial crisis of 2… Read the rest
Dolby Theatre and the Academy Awards ceremonies
Dolby Theatre
Despite a name change after the theater’s main sponsor switched from Kodak to Dolby in 2012, this 3,400-seat center remains one… Read the rest
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, known as TCL Chinese Theatre
Grauman’s Chinese Theatre, known under naming rights as TCL Chinese Theatre, is a movie palace on the historic Hollywood Walk of Fame at 6925 Ho… Read the rest
The Hollywood Bowl
The Hollywood Bowl is an amphitheater in Hollywood.
It is known for its band shell, a distinctive set of concentric arches that graced the site from… Read the rest
The Hollywood Sign
The Hollywood Sign (formerly the Hollywoodland Sign) is an American landmark and cultural icon overlooking Hollywood, Los Angeles, California. It is s… Read the rest
Los Angeles : Runyon Canyon Park
Runyon Canyon Park is one of the most popular hiking destinations in Los Angeles and often shows up on publishers’ lists of best hikes in LA. This 160… Read the rest
Hollyhock House: Wright’s first Los Angeles project
Hollyhock House is Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Los Angeles project. Built between 1919 and 1921, it represents his earliest efforts to develop a region… Read the rest
Musso & Frank Grill,Hollywood’s oldest restaurant
Musso & Frank Grill , opened in 1919, is maybe Hollywood’s oldest restaurant, a steak-and-cocktails joint formerly favored by Charlie Chapli… Read the rest