Well before 1940, Los Angeles architects (both native-born and immigrant) had developed a free-thinking, exploratory Modernism blended with commercial pragmatism that generated new forms, new architectures, and a new decentralized city. Bullocks Wilshire (John and Donald Parkinson, 1929). Photo from Conservancy archives Southern California had been nurturing a culture of architectural experimentation as early as 1900. […]

Escher GuneWardena Architecture has provided architectural and project management services for some of Los Angeles's most iconic Escher GuneWardena Architecture has provided architectural and project management services for some of Los Angeles's most iconic properties, including rehabilitation of Ain, Eames, Lautner, and Neutra-designed properties.

While the Port of Los Angeles has not prioritized the preservation and reuse of Terminal Island’s historic buildings, it has been a good steward of its rich history in other ways. The Conservancy shares the excitement surrounding these developments that will bring more people to the waterfront. We applaud the Port for investing in its […]

What is the Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance? Introduced to Los Angeles in 2005, the Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance regulates the construction of single-family infill housing in commercial and multi-family neighborhoods. The ordinance aims to create a new path for home ownership for first-time buyers.  As of 2016, the ordinance is currently being revised to address […]