donut hole

We're going to have to start out today with our "new word for the day (week? month? who knows when we'll come up with another one), "programmatic architecture". OK, OK, so that's two words. We guess the basic definition is a building that's built in way to relate to it's function. Although, it must be a pretty broad definition because our research is turning up lots of buildings built to look like something, but not be related to the building's purpose or function.

But, there's no question about this first one... it definitely relates to it's function!

This is a "Drive-Thru" donut shop, and you literally drive through the donut hole! Hence, the name of the place. According to what we found on the internet, there were several of these "Donut Holes" at one time, part of a chain. We're not sure if this is the only one left, but it was the closest!!!!

As you enter the "Donut Hole" the portion of the building on the left is your typical donut shop with various pastries displayed to tempt you. You roll up to a window and place and pay for your order.

On the right hand side of the building is the preparation area with the various ovens, refrigerators, and other equipment needed to make the various items for the donut shop. And... yes... these pics were taken from the 4Runner. The donuts were very tasty and worth the drive!!!




In reality, the building is a fairly routine design with the two faux donuts at either end. This is the exit "hole." (sorry about the lighting changes, really, both ends are the same color!!!)

You can see the buildings between the two "donuts" in these side shots below.


Sorry about the homeless guy in the pic on the right... kind of inevitable here in Southern California... I bought him a donut to leave... but  I guess he didn't understand the parameters of the deal. Told me that this was "a good spot" and he wasn't going anywhere.  Funny thing, though, as I left, so did he!!! Oh well, he at least got a little sugar fix.

Most people have heard of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with it's many sidewalk stars and the more famous footprints and handprints along Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. Some have, no doubt, also heard of the Rock Walk of Fame near the Guitar Center on Sunset Boulvard, which honors great rock and rolll musicians. Since we stay away from such "mainstream" attractions, we set out to find a slightly more obscure, less "heard of" "Star Walk." And... you're in luck!!! (subject to opinion?) We have found the "Porn Walk of Fame!!!"
	Located in front of what was the "Pussycat Theater" (now "Studs") are the permanent venerations of a few of the more famous (although now somewhat aged) stars of porn.

Most people have heard of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with it's many sidewalk stars and the more famous footprints and handprints along Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. Some have, no doubt, also heard of the Rock Walk of Fame near the Guitar Center on Sunset Boulvard, which honors great rock and rolll musicians. Since we stay away from such "mainstream" attractions, we set out to find a slightly more obscure, less "heard of" "Star Walk." And... you're in luck!!! (subject to opinion?) We have found the "Porn Walk of Fame!!!" Located in front of what was the "Pussycat Theater" (now "Studs") are the permanent venerations of a few of the more famous (although now somewhat aged) stars of porn.

Most people have heard of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, with it's many sidewalk stars and the more famous footprints and handprints along Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood. Some have, no doubt, also heard of the Rock Walk of Fame near the Guitar Center on Sunset Boulvard, which honors great rock and rolll musicians. Since we stay away from such "mainstream" attractions, we set out to find a slightly more obscure, less "heard of" "Star Walk." And... you're in luck!!! (subject to opinion?) We have found the "Porn Walk of Fame!!!" Located in front of what was the "Pussycat Theater" (now "Studs") are the permanent venerations of a few of the more famous (although now somewhat aged) stars of porn.