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composed of sleek concrete and geo-metric forms, harks back to the LA ofyesteryear, although the foot trafficon Sunset Boulevard might suggestotherwise. 8358 Sunset Boulevard.
J PAUL GETTY MUSEUM Thisamazing art museum, designed byRichard Meier, follows the naturalridge of its hillside location - fivetwo-storey pavilions around a cen-tral courtyard, all in beige traver-tine, which catches the southernCalifornia light. It is linked further tothe hillside by artist Robert Irwin'sdramatic Central Garden. TheGetty Center, 1200 Getty CenterDrive (00 1 3104407300).
SHOPPINGTASCHEN Admirers can peruse thelate, great Helmut Newton's Sumoor any number of design and artbooks omid computer-generated col-lage pieces by artist Albert Oehlen,who spawned 20 of them expresslyfor the shop. 354 North BeverlyDrive (00 1 310 274 4300;www.taschen.com).
SUPER HAPPY BUNNY Anindustrial design collective that hasgained notoriety for its futuristicpolycarbonate tables and neo-Amish wood furniture, crafted in adesign studio in a historic brewery.Studio 105, 620 Moulton Avenue(00 1 323 2276423).
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ABOVE: the Taschenbookstore, designed byPhilippe Starck (whoalso designedTaschen'soutpost in Paris),withgtossy walnut wood,cast bronze, purplemirrors and handmadeglass walls.FAR LEFT: the BreweryArts Complex, home tothe Super HappyBunnydesign collective.LEFT: designer MelanieMiller's shop,Yolk- ashowcase for emerginglocal design talents.RIGHT: setting thetables for dinner in thegrand Art Deco interiorof the Campanile.FAR RIGHT: pool with aview - The DowntownStandard Rooftop Bar.BELOW: Larry Schaffer'streasure trove, OK.
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EMMERSON TROOP This Britkeeps his hands full, juggling ahandsome indoor-outdoor furnitureline, commissions for commercialand residential interiors, and asuccessful shop, which carries vin-tage pieces by Edward Wormleyand Paul McCobb. 8111 BeverlyBoulevard (00 1 323 653 9763).
PEARCE Pop into this Venice Beachboutique for artist Alma Allen's sen-sual sculptures and stools, hand-carved from wood, shell, bone andhorn collected on treks in the desertand on local beaches. Also findhand-felted pieces by local artistKelly Mulloy, plus vintage curiosities.1225 Abbot Kinney Boulevard,Venice (00 1 310 399 0040;www.aJlenpearce.com).
OK A slew of Hollywood regularscount on owner larry Schaffer'sexquisitely well-edited stash, whichincludes the rustic jewellery of PippaSmall, candy-coloured Comme desGorcons pouches, and the recentlyrevived, 50-year-old ceramics lineby Edith Heath. 8303 West ThirdStreet (00 1 323 653 3501).
MOCA STORE An extension of theMuseum of Contemporary Art, thisstore is as revered far its cool, art-inspired gifts as New York's MOMAstore. look for the range of papergoods by LA-based textiles artist
Herman Yu, with its watercolour-inspired graphics. 250 SouthGrand Avenue (OO 1 213 6211710; www.moca.org/store).
BLACKMAN CRUZ David Cruzand Adam Blackman are oftencredited with reviving laCienegaBoulevard: once a musty strip ofantiquities; now a contemporarydesign hub. Specialising in anthro-pomorphic treasures and eclectic18th to mid-20th century finds, suchas a Gio Ponti sofa and chairs,this shop is a must-visit for stylists,interior designers, or collectors.800 North La Cienega Baulevard(00 1 3106579228).
DIAMOND FOAM AND FABRICThis fabric phenomenon stocks adizzying array of designs fromworld-renowned mills at a fractionof showroom prices. You can evencut your own swatch. Owner Jason
Asch offers customers treats from alocal bakery. 611 South La BreaAvenue (00 1 323 931 8148; www.diamondfoamandfabrics.com).
YOLK Designer Melanie Miller'sshop showcases emerging and localdesigners. Highlights are unusualhand-blown glass pieces by OrfeoQuagliata, and 'Ioloh' moulded-wood furniture, crafted by a formerteam of Canadian yacht-builders.1626 Silver Lake Boulevard (00 I
323 660 4315; www.yalk-Ia.com).
RESTAURANTS & BARSAOC The newer and now equallyin.cJemand sibling of much-lovedLAinstitution lucques. This wonderfullymodern, golden-hued space is theideal place to sample chef SuzanneGoin's delicious dishes (Iamb skew-ers and carrot puree, or black codand Brussels sprouts). 8022 West'Third Street (00 1 323653 6359).
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