Why Downtown Los Angeles’s Architecture Is So Diverse | Walking Tour | Architectural Digest

Today AD welcomes back architect Valery Augustin for a walking tour of Downtown Los Angeles, exploring its diverse architectural design. From Spanish Colonial and 1930s art deco to postmodern deconstructivism, Downtown Los Angeles has become a playground for design, boasting a wide variety of architectural styles spanning centuries–discover the history of this diverse district through Valéry Augustin’s expert eye.

Director: Hiatt Woods
Director of Photography: Grant Bell
Editor: J.Y. Chun
Host: Valery Augustin
Producer: Skylar Economy
Line Producer: Joseph Buscemi
Associate Producer: Brandon Fuhr; Josh Crowe
Production Manager: Peter Brunette
Production Coordinator: Fernando Davila
Audio: Will Miller
Production Assistant: Kevin Balash; Ariel Labasan
Post Production Supervisor: Andrew Montague
Post Production Coordinator: Holly Frew
Supervising Editor: Christina Mankellow
Assistant Editor: Andy Morell
Colorist: Oliver Eid


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[Lemoncatsf]

More of Valery Augustin and Los Angeles architecture. One of the exciting things about LA is that you’re constantly discovering new and beautiful things about it. It’s a gradual unfolding. Grateful to live here.

[twinkincarnate]

I was born and raised in LA, which is a really beautiful/soulful place despite what the entire world has to say about it.. 😅It's so lovely seeing the history of my hometown, thank you AD <3

[laurelbarlow]

I was born and raised in Los Angeles. It is a beautiful city.

[mats]

Downtown LA isnt something id come up when asked about interesting architecture but this gave me a whole new perspektive

[DavidRepola]

This was a great video. As someone who has lived in LA my whole life, I’m familiar with all of these buildings but enjoyed learning a lot of their cool history!

[vintagegal]

This is a interesting and entertaining history of Los Angeles. I had always thought about the Spanish inspired architecture in the residential homes, never the downtown core. Los Angeles has some beautiful historic buildings. My favorite was the Eastern Building because color terracotta tile is something that you do not see everyday and one of my favorite colors. It's whimsical and fantasy inspired. Thanks Mr. Augustin for your presentation.

[lucaspadilla]

Everyone bad talks downtown LA some for legit reasons, but honestly it has so much potential

[DavidinSLO]

My top ten list of iconic Los Angeles buildings include:

- LAX Theme Building
- Randy’s Donuts
- Chinese Theater
- Crossroads of the World
- Capital Records
- Stahl Case Study House #22
- Griffith Observatory
- Westin Bonaventure
- Walt Disney Concert Hall
- LA City Hall

I realize this list is very subjective. I just tried to come up with buildings (mostly historic) that truly say “Los Angeles”

[josephdavidis]

I pass The Broad museum daily and always wondered what the function of the walls were. Amazing.

[JoeyChilango]

Nothing on the Bradbury Building? Inconceivable!

[oliverwhite]

I would highly recommend doing of the various walking tours of downtown LA put on by the LA Conservancy.

[letprod]

This is such a great piece, downtown LA's buildings are so unique and beautiful and don't really get the global credit they deserve.

[bernicevanwinkle]

WHAT A GREAT I LOVE THIS ARCHITECT as well! I'll be in LA in November & will MOST definitely follow LOVE LOVE

[adriannademadriguera]

mr. augustin was fantastic and this was a joy. thank you so much.

[susanmurphy]

Thank you for this piece, Valery! You are Wonderful. Please do more. I live in DTLA and I am a History enthusiast and Architecture fanatic so I really enjoyed today's reel. Thanks again.❤❤❤

[JeckoSTARlaloo]

I was low-key anticipating this after the features on New York, Chicago and San Francisco. (And I am also actively waiting for MORE Chicago architectural tours)

[Benjorunner]

I noticed Union Station for the first time in a movie. Its really amazing to have such a beautiful train station!

[bessycorrales]

Beautiful. Thoroughly enjoyed touring these iconic landmarks.

[rudipapiri]

Excellent!!! Insightful!!! Masterclass on the architecture, history and cultural influences of Downtown LA.

[youski]

Amazing video. Love the details and history of my city’s architecture. Thank you.