Leisure Architecture of Wayne McAllister, The

ISBN: 1586856995

Author: Nichols, Chris

Condition: New

The Leisure Architecture of Wayne McAllister Chris NicholsWayne McAllister was an iconoclast, a designer with no formal architectural training who changed the fabric of cities, a quiet conservative who created some of the most outlandish and sometimes garish spaces in North America. His works are defined by the monumental roadside sign at the edge of the highway, the rambling, relaxing scale of everything-a leisurely freedom of space spread over vast acreage, with rolling lawns, open patios, winding paths and miles and miles of neon beckoning to the automobile.From the famous Sands, Fremont and Desert Inn hotels in Las Vegas to neon-laden drive-ins such as Bob's Big Boy, McDonnell's and Simon's to extravagant dinner houses like Lawry's the Prime Rib, Richlor's and Melody Lane, The Leisure Architecture of Wayne McAllister explores the history of this architect's best-known projects.Projects include Hotels and Nightspots:1934 Biltmore Hotel, Los AngelesEl Rancho Vegas Hotel, Las Vegas1952 Sands Hotel, Las VegasFremont Hotel, Las VegasDrive-Ins:1935-42 Simon's Drive-in's, Los AngelesHerbert's Drive-Ins, 7800 Beverly Blvd, Los AngelesMcDonnell's Drive-Ins, Los Angeles1955 Bob's Big Boy, Van NuysDinner Houses:1945 Richlor's, Beverly Hills1947 Stear's for Steaks, Beverly HillsLawry's the Prime Rib, Beverly Hills1955 Smoke House restaurant, BurbankMelody Lane