Downtown L.A.'s Architectural Renaissance Continues

The stunning Caltrans District 7 headquarters brings more momentum to downtown.

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December 9, 2004, 8:00 AM PST

By Abhijeet Chavan @http://twitter.com/legalaidtech

The new building joins the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels as another example of cutting edge modern architecture in L.A.'s downtown. The architecture reflects the monumentality of the city's freeways while also connecting with the surrounding urban fabric.

Thanks to Stephen J. Conschafter

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