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Photo courtesy Architectural Resources Group

ArtCenter College of Design

Craig Ellwood Associates
Often described as designer Craig Ellwood's swansong, the ArtCenter bridge, an economical solution to the school's hilly canyon site, was one of the final commissions for his firm.
Photo by Adrian Scott Fine/L.A. Conservancy

Barry Building

Milton Caughey
The unusual courtyard layout of the Barry Building exemplifies modern ideals of integrating indoor and outdoor spaces in a rare commercial application.
Photo by Brendan Ravenhill, copyright 2014

Bethlehem Baptist Church

R. M. Schindler
A community center and worship space, Bethlehem Baptist Church embodied Rudolph Schindler's philosophy that a well-designed building could shape space, light, and accessibility in positive ways, despite a modest budget.
Courtesy Kilroy Realty

CBS Columbia Square

William Lescaze
A Hollywood entertainment icon received a much-needed rehabilitation and upgrade, exemplifying how historic sites can return to their former glory while meeting current needs.
Chuey Residence, as photographed by Julius Shulman. Courtesy of J.Paul Getty Research Institute, Los Angeles (2004.R.10)

Chuey Residence

Richard Neutra
Glen Lukens House
Photo by Barry Milofsky

Glen Lukens House

Raphael Soriano
The Lukens House is one of about a dozen Soriano homes that still exist, and it's a rare example of modernism in the West Adams neighborhood.
Photo by Adrian Scott Fine, LA Conservancy

Kelton Apartments

Richard Neutra
Completed in 1941 and designed by Richard Neutra for his in-laws, the Kelton Apartments are an early example of the architect's break from pure International Style design.

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