Theme Building

Theme Building
The illuminated exterior of the Theme Building at night, 2007
Location201 World Way
Westchester, Los Angeles, California
United States
Coordinates33°56′38.76″N 118°24′8.64″W / 33.9441000°N 118.4024000°W / 33.9441000; -118.4024000
Built1957–1961
ArchitectPereira & Luckman, Paul Williams and Welton Becket
Architectural style(s)Mid-century modern, Googie
Governing bodyLos Angeles World Airports
DesignatedDecember 18, 1993
Reference no.570
Location of Theme Building in the Los Angeles metropolitan area

The Theme Building is a structure at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), considered an architectural example of the Space Age design style. Influenced by "Populuxe" architecture, it is an example of the Mid-century modern design movement, later to become known as "Googie". In 1993, the city designated the exterior and interior of the Theme Building as a historic-cultural monument.