Sunday, February 15, 2009

L.A. -- What can we learn from the Britts?

On my first trip to London, I was in awe of the architecture -- Such history, such attention to detail -- such elegance and grace. The beautiful designs abound exude a refinement that reflect in it's culture and heritage.

Can you imagine a Supergraphic pitched up against this architecture?

What do you think the Brits would do if they woke up one morning and found out a building owner slapped up a 6 story CBS -- Dr. Phil Supergraphic?


I'll tell you -- They'd go nuts!!

Now back in L.A., it's like the wild, wild west -- and the land of opportunity, even when it comes to raping the landscape. Where's our pride? Where's our dignity?

This issue is huge, because in it you can see all the inner connections to many other injustices that occur on a regular basis that stem from govenment corruption and corporate power and greed. Even business owners think they can use existing billboard laws to make their fortunes.

For these and other matters, we have no one to blame except ourselves -- because we do have a say in this and our voice can make a difference. Look at what is done in Santa Monica -- There's no place for Supergraphics in our city -- especially on office buildings. The famous architect, Edward Durell Stone designed 10801 National and he would be rolling over in his grave if he saw his building design covered with a hideous CBS advertisment.

There are elections coming up and you should take a peek at the folks up for election. Oh, your voice can make a difference - But you have to use it.



Majestic Architecture in downtown London




Older Architecture: Saint Paul's Cathedral




Newer Designs: Lloyd's of London

WE'VE CLEANED UP THE SMOG;
SEND A MESSAGE TO THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES TO CLEAN UP THE LANDSCAPE!

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