For years Angelenos walked or jogged along a concrete-encased tributary of the L.A. River in Valley Glen, its painted flank part of the Great Wall of Los Angeles—a vibrant mural depicting California’s ethnic peoples.
So Edward Ogosta designed one—the simple, rectangle-shaped Rear Window House. Set behind the original bungalow, the 450-square-foot expansion was thoughtfully planned to include a master suite, master bath and a library.
In preparation for its 50th anniversary in 2021, Rothko Chapel will undergo substantial renovations to restore the Rothko Chapel building and its grounds starting in March and continuing through December of this year.
Jonas Salk, the brilliant mind behind the polio vaccine, founded the Salk Institute—a biomedical research facility designed by architect Louis Kahn. The institute’s monumental design combines classical, modern, and metaphysical influences, fostering a contemplative environment for scientists to ponder profound questions.
