Every six weeks or so I have an appointment in Burbank and try to visit a site of architectural interest in the area or along the way. Here are some of the places that I’ve found - an ecletic mix of civic and commercial architecture. For good measure, a Case Study House in nearby Toluca Lake completes this post.

architecture, field trip, LA County, burbank, civic architectureCarol ChinNovember 5, 2021architecture, burbank, LA CountyComment

This Week’s Art and Architecture Adventures

A rainy day museum visit, a moderne municipal building, a freeway photo-op and mural spotting - all highlights from this week!

art, architecture, modern, los angeles, museums, millard sheetsCarol ChinOctober 31, 2021art, archiecture, LA, los angelesComment

Santa Barbara Wanderings

A last minute trip to Santa Barbara - sure thing! Let’s visit some old favorites and discover some new ones.

architecture, campus architecture, happy place, mid-century, santa barbara, travelCarol ChinOctober 22, 2021architecture, travel, Santa BarbaraComment

Back to Racing - Rose Bowl Half Marathon

There was a race on Sunday in my hometown that started and ended at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. 4 days later and recovered from the event, I am appreciating a week off from running and contemplating the next big event.

LA County, pasadena, running, raceCarol ChinSeptember 30, 2021running, raceComment

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