MAK Center for Art & Architecture

Constructed in 1922 by radical Austrian architect Rudolf Schindler, this landmark is a dazzling combination of concrete walls, redwood partitions, rooftop 'sleeping baskets' and outdoor living rooms. Tours of the modest house are offered on weekends, but, in keeping with Schindler's adventurousness, the building also hosts a variety of exhibitions, talks and concerts based on decidedly non-mainstream themes.