"Never before has Los Angeles been such a desirable place for creative practitioners from around the globe. This recent eruption of creativity goes hand-in-hand with the immense architectural boom within and throughout the West Coast city. Los Angeles is now home to innovative architectural designs from international stars like Bjarke Ingels Group, Diller Scofidio & Renfro as well as more local firms like Eric Owen Moss and Michael Maltzan Architecture. The abundance of space has proven to be a draw for many architects, often making these selections their first project on the West Coast. This book showcases 50 stunning architecture projects built in the Los Angeles area since the year 2000"--