Interstellar Check-in: A Futuristic Shock in an 80s Building

While visiting my girlfriend in San Francisco, she casually asked, "Where do you want to go?" I thought for a moment and said, "Let's go to the Interstellar headquarters." That's right, the mysterious location where scientists gather in the movie is actually the Westin Bonaventure Hotel in downtown Los Angeles (address: 404 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA). Futuristic Architecture: The World's First Atrium Hotel Completed in 1977, this hotel was designed by renowned American architect John Portman Jr. It features the world's first "atrium" concept, with a massive skylight that lets natural light pour into the interior, combined with sightseeing elevators, concrete structures, various lines, and light and shadow, giving the entire building a futuristic sci-fi feel. No wonder directors love to shoot here. Space Capsule Red Sofa Check-in Point After entering the hotel lobby, take the elevator to the fifth floor, where you can find the red "space capsule" sofas that left a deep impression in Interstellar. If you go up one more floor, you can see a bridge that connects the hotel to the city, like a passage to an alien world in a sci-fi movie. Controversy and Charm Coexist Westin Bonaventure in the Eyes of Theorists Fredric Jameson: He called it ambitious, wanting to become a holistic space or "miniature city" with strong inclusivity and integrity. Edward Soja: Criticized it as a concentrated expression of "late capitalist urban reconstruction space," with space fragmented, homogenized, and "packaged," seemingly open but constantly compressed and restricted. Westin Bonaventure in the Eyes of Directors Despite mixed reviews, it remains a favorite in film and television. In addition to Interstellar, it has appeared in many classic films, including: In the Line of Fire, True Lies, Forget Paris, Strange Days, Blue Thunder, Fatal Instinct, Gattaca, Rain Man, The Big Fix, The Lincoln Lawyer, Lethal Weapon, and more. Your Curiosity Determines the Meaning of Travel If you're interested in architecture, movie locations, or sci-fi style, the Westin Bonaventure Hotel is definitely worth a visit. It allows you to relive the scenes from those classic films and experience the unique architectural space and futuristic feel. Next time you're in Los Angeles, consider adding it to your itinerary! More Information / Welcome to Add: In addition to Interstellar, In the Line of Fire, True Lies, and other films, if you know of any other works shot at the Westin Bonaventure, feel free to share them, so more movie fans and travelers can check in at this "movie city" hotel.