DK Travel : Los Angeles : Architecture

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Hollyhock House

One of Frank Lloyd Wright’s masterpieces, the 1921 Hollyhock House was the architect’s first LA commission. Anchoring Barnsdall Park, the avant-garde architecture of the house takes full advantage of the mild California climate. Wright created seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor space and made ample use of patios, porches, and rooftop terraces.
Millennium Biltmore

This palatial 1923 Beaux-Arts extravaganza includes architectural styles ranging from Renaissance to NeoClassical.
Old Bank District

This trio of statuesque buildings, built between 1904 and 1910, have recently been converted into upscale lofts.
Oviatt Building

This 1927 Art Deco gem features French fixtures and a forecourt adorned with Lalique glass. It houses the popular Cicada restaurant (see Cicada).
Schindler House

The private home and studio of Vienna-born architect Rudolf Schindler (1887–1953) is a modern architectural classic. Completed in 1922, the house’s flat roof, open floor plan, ample use of glass, and rooms opening to a courtyard, greatly influenced California architecture. Today, it houses the MAK Center for Arts and Architecture that hosts a year-round schedule of tours, exhibitions, lectures, and other interesting events.
The Charles Sumner Greene House (1901–16)

Charles experimented with many Craftsman ideas while building his own home. The front room, buttressed by boulders and bricks, was a later addition.
The Cole House (1906)

This large home, owned by a church, marks the first time the Greenes added a porte-cochere (a porchlike roof) above the driveway in front of the house.
The Duncan-Irwin House (1902)

This large, beautiful home, originally a single story bungalow, pays homage to Japanese design with its slightly upturned roofs.
The Gamble House (1908)

This handcrafted masterpiece is a symphony of rich wood, leaded glass windows, and a stained-glass Tiffany door.
The Getty Center

The architecture of the extraordinary Getty Center is said to outshine the art displayed within its galleries. Architect Richard Meier has created an elegant, sophisticated space that is nevertheless warmly welcoming.