I took this picture at LAX while I was waiting to pick up my uncle who just came back from China......
This classic example of googie architecture was built in 1961 to celebrate the completion of Los Angeles International Airport as a then-new "Jet Age Terminal." With it's 135 foot parabolic arches and flying-saucer center section, the Theme Building (its proper name) was declared a historic monument by the city of Los Angeles in 1992. Now called the Encounter Restaurant and Bar, its a fun place to grab a drink or a snack between flights at LAX.