Architecture & Interior Design | Threatened History & Preservation

Court OKs demolition of Hollywood building for Frank Gehry project, dealing a blow to preservationists

In a defeat for preservationists, a three-judge appellate court panel cleared the way for the demolition of a 1960 bank building in Hollywood. At the same time, the court sent the redevelopment project back to the city for more work.

Yet another piece of LA's history will soon be a victim of the LA City Council's greed, and the myopia of residents who don't understand our history. We need an organization that is effective to replace the pathetic LA Conservancy while there are still buildings left to save.

Architecture & Interior Design | Mid Century

Thank the Jews for the "Mad Men" Aesthetic: How They Designed the Modern American Home

The mid-century modernists who fled Hitler helped shape a visual aesthetic that's still pervasive, as shown in a new museum exhibit.

Miscellaneous | Mid Century

Cameron's house from Ferris Bueller finally sells for $1M

After five years on the market, the house from Ferris Bueller's Day Off finally sells - for less than half its original asking price.