Gin Wong, LA Architect Who Inspired The Jetsons, Dies at 94
You may not know the name Gin D. Wong, but you definitely know his work. He’s responsible for some of the most iconic…
When Anaheim's Flying-Saucer Arena Touched Down Near Disneyland
Had one of Tomorrowland's flying saucers gone missing? When the Anaheim Convention Center's arena opened in the…
The Jetsons Amusement Park Ride That Never Was
Bruce Bushman was a designer whose name you may not know, but whose work you've almost certainly seen. He worked on…
The Most Astonishing Space-Age Buildings in Africa
Throughout the world, the Space Age was known for its beautiful, bold architecture, full of swooshy curves and spaceship…
Soviet Russia's Answer to the Monsanto House of the Future
In 1961, Soviet architects built a model home to showcase the building materials of tomorrow. It probably wasn't a…
The Restaurant Inside LA's Space Age Theme Building Has Closed
The restaurant inside an L.A. architectural icon has closed. Sadly, wannabe George Jetsons will no longer be able to…
L.A. Saves Southern California's Best-Preserved Googie Diner
The Los Angeles City Council ruled last week to give landmark status to Johnie's Coffee Shop, a blue-and-white striped…
Mid-21st Century Modern: That Jetsons Architecture
This is the 21st in a 24-part series looking at every episode of “The Jetsons” TV show from the original 1962-63 season.
Googie: Architecture of the Space Age
Before I moved to Los Angeles (almost 2 years ago now) I had never heard the word Googie. In fact, when a friend — a…
The 1950s Space Age style known as Googie lives on forever
The era of "Googie" design and architecture is half a century ago — but in many ways, it feels fresher than anything…
Beware the Swarf! Prevent loose heads! Posters reveal the secret dangers of Britain's race to modernity
What is the Swarf, and why should you beware it? More importantly, how can I keep this scary metal dog from biting me?…
The Architect Who Inspired J.J. Abrams' Star Trek
When TrekMovie.com asked designer Scott Chambliss what influences he and director J.J. Abrams lifted from for the new St…