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R. M. Schindler
Rudolph Michael Schindler was one of the seminal master architects who defined Modern architecture in Southern California... -
Baseline Mansionization Ordinance (BMO)
What is the BMO? The Baseline Mansionization Ordinance (BMO) regulates the scale of new construction in single-family residential neighborhoods in the City of Los Angeles. The ordinance encourages the retention of existing homes and limits the size, height, and mass of new houses in order to encourage greater compatibility. What does the BMO mean for me? […] -
Challenge #8: The Favorite Child Syndrome
There is a bias toward placing a priority on Modernist icons, saying that only great places are worthy of preservation. In the preservation movement we have a history of doing so, starting out by primarily saving the architectural specimens of homes and mansions of wealthy industrialists. Only later did we expand our reach and focus […] -
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Hale House
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Cliff May
Widely considered the father of the California ranch house, May made an indelible mark on the landscape and lifestyle of postwar Southern California. -
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Lakeside Car Wash
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Michael White Adobe
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1968 East L.A. Chicano Student Walkouts (Blowouts)
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Hung Sa Dahn
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Michael Burch Architects
Founded in 1986, Michael Burch Architects specializes in high-end residential and commercial projects. -
Survey of Historic Resources
A comprehensive survey documenting the historic resources is key to identifying which places to preserve in a community. Historic resources surveys are often done as part of the preparation of a community’s General or Specific Plan. Surveys that meet state standards may identify properties as “historical resources” for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act […] -
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International Institute of Los Angeles