Synopsis

A city of boundless energy and diverse character, Los Angeles boasts an impressive collection of engineering and construction feats comparable to any metropolis on Earth. Capturing the essence of L.A. in a single phrase proves impossible, yet five remarkable projects offer a glimpse into the scale and ambition of its accomplishments: the new Red Line Subway, carving a path through solid mountains; the sprawling freeway network; the Los Angeles Colosseum, erected in 1923; the Getty Center, a bill