Architecture Field Trip - Alhambra and San Gabriel

On occasion I am in Alhambra and neighboring San Gabriel, mainly to eat at a favorite Vietnamese restaurant or to shop at an Asian market. I try to combine my errands with a little art/architecture spotting.

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Architecture Field Trip - Poppy Peak Historic District

As someone with an interest in modernist and mid-century architecture, I consider myself fortunate to live within jogging distance of the Poppy Peak Historic District, full of mid-century homes, many by noted modernist architects.

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Architecture Style - A-Frame Building

I get excited when I happen upon an A-Frame building whether a house, a motel, a church or a restaurant. I thought it would make for a fun post to share some of the triangular buiildings that I’ve happened upon in my day-to-day explorations

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Architecture Field Trip - Goleta and Isla Vista

If you happen to be near UC Santa Barbara and in the mood for some off-campus touring here are 6 locations to stop by - 3 churches and 3 residences (including a geodesic dome), mostly mid-century.

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