LOS ANGELES STANDARDS BY CAROLINE & CYRIL DESROCHE

Published by Poursuite

2024, softcover

632 pages, 6.7x9 inches

A detailed photographic study by French architects Caroline and Cyril Desroche, capturing the essence of Los Angeles through 1,300 images taken between 2008 and 2012. The book explores 15 distinct typologies, including Mini-Malls, Billboards, Freeways and Parking Lots, documenting the city's unique design elements. Each photo is accompanied by an address, offering a valuable resource for research and exploration. By examining these standard urban features this book provides insight into how the city's dynamic and ever-changing landscape shapes its present identity while reflecting its history.