Loyola Law School, Private law school in downtown Los Angeles, California
Loyola Law School is a law school in downtown Los Angeles that belongs to Loyola Marymount University and occupies several connected buildings. The campus spreads across multiple blocks and links lecture halls with administrative spaces through open plazas and walkways.
The institution opened in 1911 and was among the early law schools on the West Coast. The current campus was built in the 1980s as a commission for Frank Gehry and marked an architectural turning point.
The campus was designed by architect Frank Gehry and features his characteristic angular shapes and unexpected volumes. The courtyards are named after ancient gathering places and serve as meeting spaces where students connect between classes.
The campus sits near Metro stations and is easy to reach on foot or by public transport from downtown areas. The buildings are generally accessible during class hours in the daytime and evening.
One of the staircases on campus appears to lead nowhere and ends abruptly without a passage. This architectural trick plays with perspective and space and is often used as a backdrop for photos.
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