1988 by Steven Ehrlich Architects
This commercial building on Windward Circle was designed to recall the famous “Race Through the Clouds” roller coaster that stood at the site in 1912.
1600 Main Street/Windward Circle
Venice, California
Race Through the Clouds Building (Steven Ehrlich)
Topic: Architecture | Tags: architecture survey, beach architecture, california, contemporary architecture, contemporary venice architecture, los angeles, los angeles architecture, modern architecture, post modern architecture, southern california architecture, steven erlich, steven erlich architects, venice, venice architecture, venice architecture survey, venice beach architecture, venice modern, venice modern architecture
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