An Ode to Horton Plaza’s Architectural Insanity
Back then, it was the haircut of Flock of Seagulls’ frontman as a mall—angular, wild to look at, confusing to old people. It was even perplexing to young people, who loved every single thing about malls. It was a real-life recreation of M.C. Escher’s painting, Relativity, with stairs that went every
16 Things To Do in San Diego This Weekend: April 14-19
Indoor soccer playoffs, engaging art exhibitions and avocado activities are in store this weekend in San Diego. Sports fans can root for the Gulls as they finish their regular season slate and catch a postseason matchup between the Sockers and the St. Louis Ambush. Evocative artwork can be admired t
Preserving San Diego’s Historical Properties
San Diego’s most iconic architectural tower sat closed and vacant for over 80 years until the invisible architects came in. A century ago, the dramatic structure we now know as the California Building greeted visitors to the 1915–16 Panama–California Exposition in Balboa Park. It was covered in orna
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