Forget how delicious the drinks or dishes are; the American Institute of Architects in Los Angeles is all about how a bar or restaurant looks. Superficial? Nah. It's a huge part of the dining (or drinking) experience, and the best of L.A. and elsewhere were named and honored by the organization as part of this past weekend's annual Dwell on Design expo and conference. more ›

Dwell on Design, the annual design expo, concludes today, with a day full of great panels and talks, demonstrations, shopping, and a hall full of innovative design vendors and their eye-catching goods. Though we've already shared our tips for what not to miss, including panel picks for today, after strolling the Convention Center's West Hall yesterday, we've put together some images representing just a few of the interesting things to see there today. more ›

Dwell on Design, the annual event focused on green, conscious, and innovative design, decor, and lifestyle, returns to the Convention Center this weekend. A multi-dimensional event, from home tours to panels and demos, to a full exhibit space with opportunities to investigate and interact, it definitely takes some planning and a do-it-yourself approach to making sure you get the most out of your time there. more ›

The Scootabaker, along with The Sweets Trucks, Vespa of Sherman Oaks and The Pablove Foundation... more ›

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 ›

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 ›

LAist is stoked about the three-day style and design event Dwell on Design, taking place today, tomorrow, and Sunday. Exhibits, panels, and special events are taking place all over town, and while we're most excited about some of the on stage speakers and panels this weekend and tomorrow night's movie & mobile food event, things get underway today at the Convention Center for the Dwell on Design Exhibition, open to Trade and Dwell Conference Plus ticket holders only until 8 p.m. more ›

This weekend's Dwell on Design at the Convention Center features an extensive amount of activities, offering something for everyone, from mobile food to pre-fab homes, all in the name of sustainable design. more ›

This weekend is the return of the Dwell on Design conference and expo and one of the most exciting events on the schedule is Saturday's "A Night at the Movies." The evening includes screenings of two building-themed documentary films, and, for your tasting pleasure, the Square Meal on Wheels mobile "restaurant row." more ›