Architect Biographies
Learn more about the architects and firms who built Los Angeles. Their remarkable contributions to L.A.’s built environment are only one part of their stories.
Listings are in alphabetical order by first name or firm name. New architects are continuously being added.
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Garrett Eckbo
Widely regarded as the father of Modern landscape architecture, Garrett Eckbo saw landscape design as a vehicle for soci...Read moreGarrett Eckbo
Widely regarded as the father of Modern landscape architecture, Garrett Eckbo saw landscape design as a vehicle for soci...Read more
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George R. Williams
George R. Williams was born on September 8, 1923 in Earles, Arkansas. After serving in the military during World War II,...Read moreGeorge R. Williams
George R. Williams was born on September 8, 1923 in Earles, Arkansas. After serving in the military during World War II,...Read more
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Gibbs and Gibbs
In addition to being at the forefront of Modern architecture in Southern California, the father-and-son team of Gibbs an...Read moreGibbs and Gibbs
In addition to being at the forefront of Modern architecture in Southern California, the father-and-son team of Gibbs an...Read more
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Gin Wong
Gin D. Wong, FAIA was one of a unique group of Chinese-American architects who helped define the postwar architecture of...Read moreGin Wong
Gin D. Wong, FAIA was one of a unique group of Chinese-American architects who helped define the postwar architecture of...Read more
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Gregory Ain
Gregory Ain was as much a social activist as a visionary architect. Ain’s designs were fueled by the belief that Moder...Read moreGregory Ain
Gregory Ain was as much a social activist as a visionary architect. Ain’s designs were fueled by the belief that Moder...Read more
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Greta Grossman
One of Modernism’s unsung heroes, Greta Magnusson Grossman was one of the few female professionals to play an integral...Read moreGreta Grossman
One of Modernism’s unsung heroes, Greta Magnusson Grossman was one of the few female professionals to play an integral...Read more
