The Bradbury Building represents the lost history of the integrity of Los Angeles architecture. —Alison Berger, glass artist/architect

A great old structure located downtown at 304 S. Broadway. Built in 1893, the building features a central, light-filled court with soaring ceilings; cage elevators, marble stairs and iron rails. It has been featured in several movies, including Blade Runner. —Jon Jerde, The Jerde Partnership

—Alice Kimm, John Friedman Alice Kimm Architects

By Moneo—a beautifully crafted civic room for the populace. —Mark McVay, SmithGroup

Walk along the public walkways located between the façade surfaces of the Disney Concert Hall downtown. —Florencia Pita, fpmod

In Brentwood. This is a spectacular destination with great cappuccino and stunning views of the L.A. Basin (on a clear day). —Mark McVay, SmithGroup