Overdrive L.A Constructs the Future, 19401990 by De Wit

Overdrive L.A Constructs the Future, 19401990 by De Wit

This is a fascinating and intelligently illustrated study of architectural innovation in Los Angeles. From 1940 to 1990, Los Angeles rapidly evolved into one of the most populous and influential industrial, economic, and creative capitals in the world. During this era, the region was transformed into a laboratory for cutting-edge architecture. Overdrive examines these experiments and their impacts on modern design, reframes the perceptions of Los Angeles' dynamic built environment, and amplifies the exploration of the city's vibrant architectural legacy. The drawings, models, and images highlighted by Overdrive reveal the complex and often underappreciated facets of Los Angeles and illustrate how the metropolis became an internationally recognized destination with a unique design vocabulary, canonical landmarks, and a coveted lifestyle.

Wim de Wit is an architectural historian and head of the Department of Architecture and Contemporary art at the Getty Research Institute. Christopher James Alexander Is assistant curator of architecture and design at the Getty Research Institute.

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ISBN 13	9781606061282
ISBN 10	1606061283
Title	Overdrive L.A Constructs the Future, 19401990
Author	De Wit
Series	Getty Publications
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	Getty Trust Publications
Year published	2013-04-25
Number of pages	320
Prizes	Commended for Independent Publisher Book Awards (West-Pacific Nonfiction) 2014
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.