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Welton Becket

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Welton Becket was an American architect and the founder of the architectural firm Welton Becket and Associates, based in Los Angeles. He was a proponent of mid-century modern design and is known for advancing the concept of "total architecture," where the firm handled all aspects of design including engineering and interiors. His firm designed several defining landmarks in Los Angeles, notably the Capitol Records Building, the Beverly Hilton, and the Theme Building at Los Angeles International Airport.

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Who was Welton Becket?

Welton Becket was an American architect and the founder of Welton Becket and Associates. His firm was based in Los Angeles.

What architectural style is Welton Becket associated with?

Becket is strongly associated with mid-century modern design. His work helped advance that approach in Los Angeles and beyond.

What did Welton Becket and Associates do?

The Los Angeles firm handled broad aspects of architectural projects under Becket's concept of total architecture. That approach extended beyond designing only a building's exterior.

What did Welton Becket mean by total architecture?

Total architecture meant treating the project as an integrated whole rather than separating the building from its other design elements. Welton Becket and Associates used that philosophy as a Los Angeles architectural firm.

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