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Welton David Becket (August 8, 1902 – January 16, 1969) was an American modern architect who designed many buildings in Los Angeles, California.
Learn about Welton Becket, FAIA, one of the most influential architects of Los Angeles' iconic buildings. He designed the Pan Pacific Auditorium, Bullocks Pasadena, Capitol Records, The Music Center, and more.
The most unusual Wilshire commission undertaken by renowned architects Walter Wurdeman and Welton Becket, the Post-War House was designed as a showcase for modern living. Part serious research house, part model home, and part gimmick, it was all marketing.
Although Wurdeman sadly died of a heart attack in 1949, Welton Becket and his staff would go on to put their stamp on the architecture of Los Angeles, including such globally recognizable ...
In the years from 1950 to 1969, the firm of Welton Becket and Associates brought to maturity the architectural principles and approaches pioneered by Wurdeman and Becket. The guiding elements of functionalism and total design were in place; the new firm just represented a massive shift in scale.
The Welton Becket architectural drawings and photographs document the career of this architect whose iconic designs defined the built environment of Los Angeles in the mid-twentieth century.
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Apr 24, 2024 · Designed by Welton Becket and Associates as the world’s first circular office tower, the Capitol Records Tower was completed in 1956 and became an instantly recognizable icon of modern architecture.
