Louis Naidorf

Louis Naidorf
Born(1928-08-15)August 15, 1928
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedAugust 13, 2025(2025-08-13) (aged 96)
Santa Rosa, California, U.S.
Alma materUniversity of California, Berkeley
OccupationArchitect
PracticeIndependent / Collaboration with Welton Becket & Associates
ProjectsCapitol Records Building; Beverly Center; Santa Monica Civic Auditorium; Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena; Century City
DesignMid-century modern, commercial and civic architecture

Louis Naidorf (August 15, 1928 – August 13, 2025) was an American architect and educator based in Los Angeles. He was known for designing the Capitol Records Building, the Beverly Center, the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, and the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, as well as contributing to the master planning of Century City. He also founded the architecture program at Woodbury University in Burbank, serving as its chairman.