LOS ANGELES HOUSES

This volume examines some of the highlights of domestic living around Los Angeles, and points out some of the major influences: Art Deco, Spanish and contemporary architecture; spacious, light-filled rooms; and plenty of wood, steel and concrete. It examines how the city''s flamboyant past has shaped the landscape, as well as how cutting-edge architects and interior designers continue to create exciting new styles and structures. Architects such as Richard Meier are featured here along with firms such as Bobrow Thomas & Associates, Legorreta and Hardy Holzman Pfeiffer Associates. The book features photographs, floor plans and sketches.