Los Angeles has its share of great buildings and here’s one of them: the headquarters of Los Angeles Department of Water & Power designed by A.C. Martin in 1961. Known as the John Ferraro Building, the elegant high-rise features a luminous vertical curtain walled volume contrasted and protected by strong horizontal lines. A gracious water-filled plaza, great lighting and art pieces complete the picture. A wonderful view of the striking structure can be had from the neighboring plaza of the Music Center.