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Architecture could finally break out in San Francisco, where "dreams go to die"

When it comes to contemporary architecture, San Francisco is a stubborn town. But could change be coming at last? Proposals by high-profile architects such as OMA, Studio Gang and Foster + Partners could bring a more dramatic skyline and a transformed waterfront – if San Francisco's notoriously persnickety planning system and pressure groups let them (+ slideshow). More about Architecture could finally break out in San Francisco, where "dreams go to die"

Four competing designs unveiled for Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles

The four competing proposals for the revamp of LA's Pershing Square have been finalised and revealed, by designers including Morphosis and James Corner Field Operations (+ slideshow). More about Four competing designs unveiled for Pershing Square in downtown Los Angeles

Beverly Hills to replace public transport with self-driving cars

Beverly Hills City Council has unanimously approved plans for a driverless-car programme that could replace the affluent Los Angeles neighbourhood's public transport system. More about Beverly Hills to replace public transport with self-driving cars

Standard Architecture creates minimal Hollywood showroom for Helmut Lang

Los Angeles-based Standard Architecture has completed a store for fashion brand Helmut Lang that features smooth plaster walls, cove lighting and a light-filled garden (+ slideshow). More about Standard Architecture creates minimal Hollywood showroom for Helmut Lang

Peter Berkowitz builds sleeping pod in friend's apartment to escape San Francisco rents

Bay Area illustrator Peter Berkowitz has constructed a tiny wooden bedroom for himself in a friend's living room to avoid paying San Francisco's "absurdly high" rents. More about Peter Berkowitz builds sleeping pod in friend's apartment to escape San Francisco rents

OMA unveils "new type of park space" for Los Angeles' FAB Civic Center competition

Architecture firm OMA is one of four firms shortlisted to design the FAB Civic Center Park in Los Angeles, with a proposal that includes mirrored canopies and shaded bleacher seating under a cantilevered cafe (+ slideshow). More about OMA unveils "new type of park space" for Los Angeles' FAB Civic Center competition

Glass Skyslide to be added to exterior of California's tallest skyscraper

A glass-enclosed "skyslide" is being added to the US Bank Tower in downtown Los Angeles, offering thrill seekers the opportunity to glide down the building's exterior. More about Glass Skyslide to be added to exterior of California's tallest skyscraper

Design, Bitches creates eclectic LA restaurant filled with retro video games

LA studio Design, Bitches drew from influences including film noir and Postmodernism for its design of a combined Asian-fusion restaurant and video arcade, called Button Mash (+ slideshow). More about Design, Bitches creates eclectic LA restaurant filled with retro video games

Gwyneth Paltrow enlists Gensler to design Hollywood members-only club

Actress Gwyneth Paltrow is working with architecture firm Gensler to develop a branch of the private Arts Club on Hollywood's Sunset Strip. More about Gwyneth Paltrow enlists Gensler to design Hollywood members-only club

John Lautner's Big Lebowski porn house gifted to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art

The Los Angeles County Museum of Art has announced that the art collector James Goldstein has donated his John Lautner-designed house, which famously appeared in cult film The Big Lebowski, to the museum. More about John Lautner's Big Lebowski porn house gifted to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art