TESTIMONIALS

Dear Laura, We wanted to thank you again for the wonderful tour last week. We greatly appreciate all your hard work in organizing our day. We all had a great time and really enjoyed all of the buildings we visited. Here is a little rememberance from all of us! With much gratitude, Crane Architectural Group Thank You "We had the privilege to share Laura's expertise on two separate tours. The Frank Gehry tour started at the Disney Concert Hall in downtown and this building alone is worth the tour, but Laura had many more gems to show us. She took us to what seemed to be average buildings, but with her architecture expertise, as well as a wonderful ability to draw the visitor into the design, we enjoyed seeing the buildings as we never seen them before. Her ease of maneuvering through traffic, at the same time pointing out delightful sights is worth every penny. We took the Hollywood tour the next day, with the same wonderful results. Laura took us on back streets and alleys to see fantastic buildings. Areas that seem to be fairly mundane are brought to life with her expertise in design, history and the like. Architecture Tours L.A. a must do when in LA!!!" Thank You Sue and Don, Seattle Joyful Art by Sue Robertson http://www.suerobertson.net “It’s wonderful to leave the driving to a keen-eyed scholar of architecture who can even enlighten a Los Angeles native to hidden gems and “I never paid attention to that before” buildings. Is that a Gehry or an Ain or a Frank Lloyd Wright? Laura Massino of Architecture Tours L.A. knows and can tell you all about them." Shirley, native of Los Angeles "Architectural Tours L.A. are great! You want a unique L.A. experience,then this is the tour for you. Do you want to experience and understand 20th Century landmark architectural statements, a ride with Laura is a must. This informal tour is academically so exciting and did I mention fun! Laura is a very knowledgeable architectural historian and wonderful guide. She drives,she talks,she provides snacks;just wonderful. I must say I am one of her biggest fans and have taken just about every tour. Don't let the tourist have all the fun Enjoy!" Sybil Allen MD, New York City "LA Architecture Tours are based on serious scholarship combined with a rich visual experience. Laura will show you buildings that an out-of-towner could never find without tedious hours of searching. I suspect that even the locals would be surprised at the treasures revealed. Midwesterners tend to think of Southern California as a cultural void, but LA Architectural Tours give lie to that, at least as far s fine architecture is concerned. The tours are great for professionals on a busman’s holiday, for visitors with a casual interested in seeing unique neighborhoods and structures, or anyone who wants to see the amazing architecture of LA." Larry, Ohio "We can’t believe how much variety and visual interest are packed into just a few hours on one of your tours. It would take hours of research and planning to see a fraction of what you presented. We thoroughly enjoyed both your Hollywood and Silver Lake tours. We look forward to the next one." Dee, Ohio "My partner Gary and I were in Palm Springs for the MODERNISM show in February 2002 and picked up a copy of the magazine. There was a brief article on ARCHITECTURE TOURS LA run by Laura Massino. As we were going back to LA, we called Laura and made a date to do a tour of Silverlake, which is rich in Mid-Century Modern Architecture, particularly homes by Richard Neutra, Rudolph Schindler and John Lautner. Our two hour tour was amazing. Laura knows everything there is to know about Architecture in Los Angeles. On a subsequent visit in 2003, we drove along Sunset Boulevard with Laura from Downtown to Beverly Hills. Laura knew the Architect and the year built of every important building! Laura is one of Los Angeles’s hidden Architectural treasures. Her wealth of information creates an amazing Architectural Tour of Los Angeles. Not to be missed by anyone seeking to learn more about the Architectural history of this amazing city." Earl Pinchuk and Gary Blair, Montreal, Canada "As we crisscrossed LA in pursuit of Lautner, Eames, Neutra, Schindler at al, Laura’s passion for her subject became more and more infectious. But she wears her knowledge lightly and the customized tour she expertly tailored to match my particular interests, rushed by enjoyably and far too quickly. Laura offers a ‘must-do’ experience for those keen to discover the inside story of some of the most exciting architecture in the world." Martin, England "We give the highest possible recommendation for Architecture Tours L.A. We chose the tour of Pasadena and tour guide and architectural historian Laura Massino chronicles The Rose City in minute detail while creating an atmosphere of great fun. We are looking forward to more travels with Laura." Bill & Kathy Graham, Burbank "I took the Pasadena tour with Laura and really didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised by the whole experience. It was fun and informative and Laura's enthusiasm for the subject matter was projected and shared throughout the entire tour. Living and working in Pasadena, it was so exciting to see such beautiful and inspiring architecture in the surrounding area. After the tour, I felt so fortunate to have a home in such a beautiful, culturally enriched city. And furthermore felt so lucky to have met Laura many years ago. Her courage and motivation to start such a creative business in Los Angeles has inspired me to pursue my own dreams. She not only exemplifies a successful business woman but a wonderful friend as well. You go girl!" Kimberly, Pasadena

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