Three local businesses took top honors in the Restaurant Design Awards tonight at the Dwell on Design conference. Organized by the American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIA|LA), the 6th Annual Restaurant Design Awards accepts projects from across the country in three categories: restaurants, cafés and bars and lounges. more ›

What do you do when you love the design and architecture of Los Angeles, but the world only hones in on one part of the city? Make your own damn organization. In 2008 a group of design-oriented friends began to loosely organize informal social events. But as creative people tend to do, it's not enough to just meet up for drinks -- things must get more adventurous... more ›

With the annual Dwell on Design event fast approaching, the publication turns their eye on Los Angeles, and has put together a map of Modern restaurants in Los Angeles. But in this case, "modern" doesn't mean Asian-fusion tacos or molecular gastronomy--it's all about the design. Most of the picks on the map are examples of extant Mid-Century modern restaurant design, with a few that qualify as having "mod" sensibilities without the late 1950s-early 1960s inception. more ›

Dwell on Design, self-touted as the largest design event on the West Coast, is back this weekend at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Although solely focused around the theme of home and design, the event itself cannot be described by one activity. From home tours to expert panels to the exhibition floor, we present you with LAist's favorite activities, as based on experiences at Dwell over the past couple years. more ›

Four Los Angeles eateries received awards tonight at Dwell on Design honoring excellence in their design. The 4th annual 2009 Restaurant Design Awards presented by American Institute of Architects Los Angeles (AIA/LA) presented Bottega Louie and Chaya Downtown with top category jury prizes and The Conga Room with the lounge/nightclub award. The Lab Gastropub on USC's campus garnered the People's Choice award in the cafe/bar category. more ›

Dwell on Design officially started today with design, architecture and other industry folks visiting the convention center today. Come tomorrow and Sunday the public will be attending the large event full of booths, speaking events (read LAist's picks here) and a great mobile food event tomorrow evening at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA. more ›

The newest and hottest trends in new modern design and eco-friendly building are hitting the Los Angeles Convention Center this weekend at Dwell on Design. Over 200 exhibitors will display their outdoor, indoor and prefab wares including new products being launched this weekend. Additionally, there will be displays (ex., the Nomad yurt), sixteen private home tours and after hours parties. more ›