by Emily Manthei
An underrated treasure in Los Angeles is its unique architecture, from experimental Richard Neutra- and Frank Gehry-designed homes in hillside neighborhoods to the art deco and Spanish colonial revival landmarks of downtown.”People always appreciate the palatial houses in Beverly Hills, but I like to send them to the unique homes in Franklin Hills and Silver Lake,” says Casey Duggan, chief concierge at the Viceroy Santa Monica. “Architecture Tours L.A. covers these areas spectacularly.” For two or more people, a three-hour guided tour from inside an air-conditioned minivan costs $75 per person; for solo travelers, the cost for the tour is $80.
An underrated treasure in Los Angeles is its unique architecture, from experimental Richard Neutra- and Frank Gehry-designed homes in hillside neighborhoods to the art deco and Spanish colonial revival landmarks of downtown.”People always appreciate the palatial houses in Beverly Hills, but I like to send them to the unique homes in Franklin Hills and Silver Lake,” says Casey Duggan, chief concierge at the Viceroy Santa Monica. “Architecture Tours L.A. covers these areas spectacularly.” For two or more people, a three-hour guided tour from inside an air-conditioned minivan costs $75 per person; for solo travelers, the cost for the tour is $80.