Entries in Los Angeles (1)
Tuesday
Jun192012
June 19, 2012
Irwin Weiner ASID - We're heading to Los Angeles, CA near the end of June to visit clients and friends - and to see Glen Campbell perform at the Hollywood Bowl - and we can't wait. This city and the urban sprawl that surrounds it defines "car culture" in America. Buildings have adapted to technology in LA, almost more than most major global cities. Architecture is the function of buildings to meet people's needs, and the following video on a very old (but advanced for its time) historic office space - the Bradbury Building, used to dystopian effect in Blade Runner - and a very modern office building (also advanced for its time) - the Caltrans Building, also featured in sci fi movies - can also apply to home architecture and design as well.
Note that our homes must innovate with new technology whenever possible. We don't have to ignore traditional home styles - "Throw in a little Greek Revival, won't you?" - but we can embrace dramatically new architecture for our homes and wander away from traditional styles that just aren't green enough any more, energy efficient enough any more, or adaptable to the needs of our family for security, good lighting, proper temperature control, aesthetics, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. We're looking forward to our LA trip, and perhaps seeing these two exciting buildings!
Here's a feature we did on modern home architecture in California, where innovation is a way of life in residential architecture. Click here to watch the video of Hillside House Solves Eco and Sloping Hill Problems.
New: Charles P. Rogers Beds
Collectibles: Oddities
Favorites: NYIGF Alert!
D2S Banner:
Aloe - Sherwin Williams Color of the Year 2013
D2S Banner:
Emerald - Pantone Color of the Year 2013
D2S Banner:
Lemon Sorbet - Benjamin Moore Color of the Year 2013
Art: Ceramicists in Action
Inspiration: Designer Showhouses
Decorating: Do's & Don'ts
What's New: LEDs by Ingo Maurer
Design: Art Elysees 2012
Feng Shui: New Year's Goals
Think about the headstart you'll be getting on remodeling your home with the savings from a Home Depot coupon.
If you can't afford to buy right now, then looking at the houses to rent on FindaProperty.com is the perfect move for you!
If you're looking for a new bed, be sure to visit our friends at Dreams.co.uk - Dreams have a fantastic range of all types of beds at great prices.
Super King Size Leather Beds: We just found a great collection of sleek leather bed designs. They add sophistication, whether your bedroom decor is traditional or modern.