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The article focuses on the renovation of the Getty Villa by Machado and Silvetti Associates in Malibu, California. A parking structure was placed by architects Jorge Silvetti and Rodolfo Machado to the northeast of the villa and an outdoor theater to its north side. Machado describes the grand entry pavilion they made for the place as a protracted threshold with an Acropolis-like view.

The article describes the renovation of the Independence Park in Downey, California by Los Angeles-based firm Frank R. Webb. The building was an industrial wasteland of expired aeronautics factories and was abandoned for five years. The architects have seized every opportunity to enrich the building and to transform it into a human office environment despite a limiting budget of less than $100 per square foot.

This article discusses various issues related to architectural technology, and reports that by using the latest high-technology tools, preservation architects find the right balance between celebrating a building's treasured history and allowing it to live on into the future. Preservation architects clearly walk a fine line between the realities of the past and the needs of the present, all the while establishing reasoned and consistent justification for their actions for future generations who will one day inherit these cultural legacies. The article further focuses on architectural renovation of San Francisco's Conservatory of Flowers.

The article reports on re-opening of the Petersen Automotive Museum located in Los Angeles, California on December 2015 after its renovation. It states that the museum has three floors dedicated to automobiles history, artistry and industry throughout the time periods. Several topics are discussed including the history and future of automobiles displayed during the opening ceremony, and several exhibits that occurred in the museum such as "Cars of Film and Television" and "precious metal."

Describes the restoration of Geary Theater by Gensler and Associates Architects. Basis of the restored design; Seismic upgrading; Advantages and disadvantages of superwall's location; Additions for safety and accessibility; Hidden improvements; Use of the original paint colors.

Offers a look at how architect Josh Schweitzer renovated the 1926 Samuel-Navarro house, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, into a dramatic home for actress Diane Keaton. Renovations; Original designs; Scale.

The article focuses on the renovation of the home by designers Stephen Alesch and Robin Standefer which they bought in 2006 in California. Various products they used for renovation includes floorboards, flooring board, Murobond Pure Wall Flat in Azure paint and the X-form chairs. It further informs about food products that they grows in their garden including tomatoes, artichokes and rhubarb.

Reports on trends highlighting Los Angeles, California's sophisticated design consciousness and may soon turn the city into a denser urban environment. Spate of new construction inside the city boundaries; Boom in the artful rehabilitation of existing structures; New downtown public buildings.

The article focuses on the transformation of the cabin home own by San Francisco family. The family searched for a mountainous terrain where they can enjoy skiing and they found one in Kirkwood, California. They bought a cabin in the area and made some renovations in the interior design to provide a clean, contemporary, warm space.

The article discusses the 130 million U.S. dollar renovation of the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) headquarters as the ultimate recycling project according to DMV construction and maintenance superintendent Michael Haviland. It details the smart features incorporated in the 50-year-old building including energy management and a solar array on the rooftop. It also offers four steps for better energy efficiency including water and electric meter upgrades.

The article focuses on the renovation of a bungalow located in California that is owned by Brett and Arah Foley.

The article reports the rehabilitation of the Rush Meadows Dam, located in the eastern Sierra Nevada in California. Owner and operator since 1925, accordingly, the Southern California Edison (SCE) had its contractors replaced the dam's posttensioned anchors, injected epoxy grout on several cracks, and had installed geomembrane liner. Moreover, it mentions that rehabilitation experience challenges, such as the carrying of construction work to the area, since the dam was in a remote location.

The article offers insights on pool renovation from pool experts, David Peterson, president of Watershape Consulting, a pool design firm in San Diego, California and Scott Cohen, designer for the Green Scene in Los Angeles California. It stresses one of the most important things to be thought before beginning a renovation, which is the contract. Peterson recommends the aid of structural engineers to help pool renovators and builders have the knowledge while working on tough jobs and fixes.

The article offers information on the renovation of the interior of a client's house in Santa Barbara, California, by designer John Saladino. Saladino said that he has given the look of a small estate to the house. The inspiration for the redesigning of the house came from the Veneto region of northern Italy.

The article discusses the renovation done by Kevin Walz and artist Joyce Gorelik to the 1,000 square foot condominium owned by retired investor Guy Gorelik in Los Angeles, California that has a view of the beach, sunset and the Santa Monica pier. It mentions that Walz used the works of Richard Diebenkorn as inspiration when he color-wash the apartment's walls that brought richness to the spec-built boxiness. The article also informs that his paneling complements the paint and that he used Italian suppliers from Rome, Puglia and Sardinia.

The article discusses the restoration of the Queen Anne cottage by owner Steve Goodyear in Anaheim, California. The house was known as the Claybaugh House and was constructed in 1892. Goodyear renovates the house while following the provisions of the Mills Act Tax Abatement program, a strategy that tolerates tax breaks for house owners who comply on the guidelines when reviving the historic characteristics of the house.

The article discusses the restoration of Villa Rockledge in Laguna Beach, California by Roger W. Jones. Villa Rockledge was constructed from 1918 to 1921 by Frank A. Miller as Mariona, a house that he gave to his wife, Marion. Jones owned the estate in February 1973 and had it renovated by improving the apartments, modifying the electrical and plumbing systems, and eliminating drywall ceilings to reveal original beams.

The article focuses on some renovation works of Veterans Affairs hospitals in San Diego and Los Angeles, California, which are managed under the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It highlights on the seismic upgrades undertaken for both hospitals to strengthen its foundation as measures against earthquake. Accordingly, the renovation for the San Diego Medical Center is focused on the exterior part so as not to interrupt the daily operation of the hospital. Reinforced stairwells are reconstructed for load-bearing structures and a web of steel is also added to prevent the lateral movement of the building.

Over the past eight decades, the Pasadena City Hall has survived numerous earthquakes and suffered moderate damage. But a recent seismic upgrade and major rehabilitation should protect and preserve the structure well into the 21st century. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The author focuses on his home at the Biscuits Company Lofts apartment building located in Arts District, Los Angeles, California. He notes that the building is a genuine landmark in which it is regarded as Historical Cultural Monument Number 888, the seven-story factory of National Biscuit Co. He mentions that the developer Linear City conserved the original details of the factory including its heavy copper stairwell doors and hardwood floors with stains and gouges for aesthetic reasons and to achieve landmark status.

The article presents information on the renovation of a 1914 house by Jill Borelli and Joe Borelli in Burlingame, California. Jill wallpapered every room of the house. Joe, a housepainter by profession, painted the walls by using Kelly-Moore paint in Antique White. Jill hosts sales of antiques at the garage three to five times a year. The article also presents several photographs of the house.

The article describes the renovation done by designer Mark Schomisch on the ranch of attorney Michael Gallion in Hollywood, Los Angeles, California.

The article focuses on the opening of the Griffith Observatory, after its completed $93 million, decade-long renovation and expansion program in Los Angeles, California. Several obligatory amenities of the contemporary culture industry have been added. Levin & Associates Architects was in charge of the landmark's restoration and Pfeiffer Partners was responsible for the structure's expansion. A brief description of the interior decoration is provided.

The article focuses on the renovation of a contemporary family home of actress Demi Moore and actor Ashton Kutcher in Beverly Hills, California. The couple asked the help of interior designer Brad Dunning to resolve the space problem of their house. In turn, Dunning called on two architects, Ron Radziner and Leo Marmol of Marmol Radziner and Associates to help him for the renovation.

The article discusses the reopening of the Griffith Observatory in Los Angeles, California, after being closed and renovated for four years. The facility opened to the public on May 14, 1935, where it became a lot of things to the generations that followed, such as a cinematic backdrop, a lover's lane, an obligatory field trip and a prominent Los Angeles landmark. Some of the changes brought about by the renovations include the new exhibits, the restored planetarium and the state-of-the-art laser and star projectors.

The article features the newly renovated home of Cristine and Craig Gillespie in Los Angeles, California.

The article discusses the renovation of the replica of Getty Center, the Getty Villa, in Malibu, California. This Roman country house was a transformation of an authentic reproduction into a modern landmark to house the collection of J. Paul Getty. Basically, the expansion of this villa was designed by architects Rodolfo Machado and Jorge Silvetti when critics abhorred it during its opening for the general public in 1974. And so, the architects won the invitation to rework the villa.

The article reports on the re-opening of Getty Villa after a 12-year renovation in Malibu, California. The villa houses the Getty museum in a ranch owned by industrialist J. Paul Getty. The restructured Getty Villa has an expanded research and conservation campus devoted to preeminent collections of Roman, Greek and Etruscan antiquities. Machado & Silvetti Associates were selected by the J. Paul Getty Trust to construct and design renovations. The newly acquired designs and modifications of the villa are discussed.

The article reports on the re-opening of Getty Villa after a 12-year renovation in Malibu, California. The villa houses the Getty museum in a ranch owned by industrialist J. Paul Getty. The restructured Getty Villa has an expanded research and conservation campus devoted to preeminent collections of Roman, Greek and Etruscan antiquities. Machado & Silvetti Associates were selected by the J. Paul Getty Trust to construct and design renovations. The newly acquired designs and modifications of the villa are discussed.

Features the interior design of the house of actress Diane Keaton in Bel-Air, California. Theme of the design; Source of the furnishings and rugs; Features of the kitchen.

Focuses on the renovation of the landscape architecture at the lakeside residence of Ann and Sig Weiler located near Honey Lake in the Village of North Barrington, California designed by Barn Nursery & Landscape Center. Background on the village; Changes made to the landscape; Problems encountered by the construction team.

Looks at the renovation made by Stanley Saitowitz Office/Natoma Architects to a town house in San Francisco, California. Interests of Saitowitz's client; Description of the materials used in floors, counters and cabinets; Information on the furniture used in the dining room.

The article focuses on how a crumbling estate from the 1920's got a new lease on life. After eight months of house hunting on a limited budget in the tony Mt. Washington section of Los Angeles, California, the author stumbled on a sad hulk of an abandoned house. The dilapidated dwelling was on a full acre— now a virtual jungle— that included a guest house, tropical palms and thickets of bamboo. Over the course of the six-month renovation, cracked walls were replastered, broken windows were repaired and missing moldings were rebuilt to vintage style.

Features the renovated Estrella resort in Palm Springs, California, designed by Kelly Wearstler. Elements of the renovation; Furnishings of guest rooms; Decorations of the resort.

Focuses on the restoration of an 1872 house in California. Damage caused by an earthquake; Relocation of the house to La Selva Beach; Design of the living room. INSETS: RESTORING THE PORCH;ON THE MOVE.

Focuses on several establishments and private homes that used California tiles. Adamson House & Malibu Lagoon Museum in Malibu, California; Wells Antiques; Los Angeles Conservancy; Tile Heritage Foundation in Healdsburg, California.

The article reports on the restoration of Victorian house located in San José, California, owned by Manuel Lima. It also presents little changes made in the interior and structure of the different parts of the house like dining room, bathroom and kitchen. In addition, the author provides a brief history of the house including the previous owners of it. The author states that to preserve an old Victorian, one must also preserve its neighborhood. Images of parts of the house are also presented.

Discusses the attempts of Los Angeles Conservancy's Modern Committee to rescue remnants of 1950s 'Googie' architecture and other 20th-century landmarks in California. Details of various attempts at saving landmarks; Details of the saving of a windmill at a Denny's Restaurant; Details of Speedee the Chef, the original mascot of McDonald's.

Narrates how a couple in Los Angeles, California set out to restore pedigreed properties that once belonged to Charlie Chaplin and Cecil B. De Mille.

The article discusses the redevelopment of Palm Springs, California. Accordingly, the place has been characterized by old hotels with old architecture accentuating them. Its beach resorts as well as half a dozen of old hotels are said to be undergoing refurbishment to emphasize modernity. However, those who wish to visit the place may still stay in The Willows Historic Palm Springs Inn, Korakia Pensione and in the Racquet Club of Palm Springs. The place of Elvis is likewise mentioned.

Features the renovation of an existing World Savings outpost in Los Angeles, California by Eric Owen Moss. Changes in the architectural design and interior decoration of the bank; Information on Moss.

Focuses on a San Francisco, California Renaissance Revival residence built in 1929, and owned by a relative of Ira Gershwin's. Designer Joel Hendler's incorporation of Gershwin memorabilia in the restoration and interior design of the house; His accommodation of unpretentious clients while paying homage to the building's grandeur; Details that were added; Overview of the interiors.

The article discusses the recently renovated Century City Shopping Center in Los Angeles, California. The renovation has helped restore the popularity of the mall and is being promoted as the city’s premier outdoor shopping center. The author visits several restaurants, a grocery store, and various retail stores including what might be the longest bar in Los Angeles which pays homage to the late British restaurateur Peter Langan.

The article describes the architectural design of the Prentice Hotel, a renovated single-room occupancy hotel in Los Angeles, California, designed by Cavaedium. It says that the building has been converted into 45 new single-room units and one manager's unit. In order to connect the units to the street, it is said that principal-in-charge James Bonar arranged the public spaces along an interior street.

The article discusses the move of the Redevelopment Agency to hire Interactive Resources, Inc., an architecture and engineering firm, using computer-aided design and drafting (CADD) method to develop a three-phase restoration program for the 15 buildings in Oroville, California. The CADD technology to transfer photographs into the computer to develop a basis of restoration. The company discovers the importance of CADD programs to architectural drawings.

The article features the Ghirardelli Square, a historic landmark in San Francisco, California. The said landmark has been renovated in order to revive its interior and exterior structure, thus addressing problems on circulation, visibility of shops, tenant mix, and graphics. Information about the changes made to the buildings as well as several images of Ghirardelli Square are provided.

The article informs that the International Airport of Los Angeles, California, is now looking presentable once again, instead of like the East End of London, England, after the World War II. In a race against an intractable deadline-the opening of the Olympic Games on July 28, 1984--the airport has been undergoing a $700 million face-lift for the past three years, while all of its facilities remained open and disgruntled travelers picked their way gingerly through the rubble. In mid-June, the renovation project, including two new terminals and a new road network stacked over the old one, was officially completed.