The Theme Building at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The airport was designed jointly by Paul R. Williams, Pereira & Luckman Associates, and Welton Becket & Associates. The Theme Building was probably not designed by Williams. It has an observation deck, restaurant (closed in 2013), employee cafeteria and a bank. It became an instant landmark in Los Angeles which symbolized the city’s embrace of the 20th century space age. Julius Shulman photograph of Paul R. Williams standing in front of the Theme Building at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) shortly after its completion. Paul Williams was an African American architect who designed almost 2,000 homes in the Los Angeles area. He worked for wealthy celebrity clients, but also designed affordable homes, public housing, and civic, commercial, and institutional buildings. His works exhibit elegant composition and perfect proportion. Written on back of photo: Paul R. Williams, architect at L.A. International Airport.
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Mid Century modern (Architecture) Williams, Paul R., 1894-1980 Theme Building (Los Angeles, Calif.)
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