Distinctive shell-shaped visitor center of Las Vegas’ Neon Museum
It was designed by acclaimed architect Paul Revere Williams (1894-1980), the first African-American member and later fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Williams designed thousands of private and public buildings during his career, including homes for celebrities such as Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball. His projects also include Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County Courthouse (as co-designer), and additions to the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Williams also designed affordable small homes during the post-World War II housing boom. You can peruse his floor plans in his 1945 book, "The Small Homes of Tomorrow."
Paul Revere Williams is the posthumous winner of the 2017 AIA Gold Award, the first African-American architect to win the Institute's top honor.
Distinctive shell-shaped visitor center of Las Vegas’ Neon Museum
It was designed by acclaimed architect Paul Revere Williams (1894-1980), the first African-American member and later fellow of the American Institute of Architects (AIA). Williams designed thousands of private and public buildings during his career, including homes for celebrities such as Frank Sinatra and Lucille Ball. His projects also include Saks Fifth Avenue in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles County Courthouse (as co-designer), and additions to the Beverly Hills Hotel.
Williams also designed affordable small homes during the post-World War II housing boom. You can peruse his floor plans in his 1945 book, "The Small Homes of Tomorrow."
Paul Revere Williams is the posthumous winner of the 2017 AIA Gold Award, the first African-American architect to win the Institute's top honor.