Los Angeles is home to many architectural gems, and you can find everything from tall skyscrapers to classic buildings and micro-homes in this city. If you’re a fan of contemporary architecture, the City of Angels won’t leave you disappointed and some of its modern buildings are truly iconic.
Walt Disney Concert Hall
Designed by the acclaimed architect Frank Gehry, this concert hall is instantly recognizable thanks to its curving stainless steel exterior, reminiscent of silver sails. Walt Disney Concert Hall is equally impressive on the inside, and it’s best known for its pristine acoustics.
The Broad
Located just across the street from Walt Disney Concert Hall, this contemporary art museum is a work of art in itself. Its white honeycomb-like facade, made with fiberglass reinforced concrete and 2,500 rhomboidal panels, was intended to contrast the metallic exterior of the concert hall.
The Getty
This free art museum offers landscaped gardens and beautiful views of LA to its visitors, but its architecture is equally impressive. Designed by Richard Meier, who wanted to highlight both nature and culture with its design, the Getty was mostly built using Italian travertine, concrete, and steel.
