Downtown LA’s Historic Core is a story of contrasts. Next to yesteryear’s aging nickelodeons it’s no surprise to find a bustling boutique hotel, or to uncover a vegan-vending pizza stand among stalls of parked vehicles. It’s as if layers of the city’s history converge at its heart, creating a harmonious discord that excites, delights, and surprises just like its quivering quakes. Every nook and cranny must be explored to fully apprehend the mysteries and marvels that lie along the fault lines of this city’s teeming streets.
A pizza stall located in the middle of a generic downtown parking lot, perfect for late night eats.
Despite multiple re-designs throughout its history, this one block parcel of outdoor community space has long been derided by design professionals. Its current state, conceived by Ricardo Legoretta in the early 90's, is bedecked by colorful post-modern geometries that, on one hand, create an unseemly contrast against the surrounding scenery, and on the other, add a plucky air of whit and whimsy. Pay a visit to the Wednesday farmers' market, or enjoy a spin around a temporary ice rink come winter's moderate months.
