Design and Architecture

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Host Frances Anderton looks at design and architecture from a Los Angeles perspective.

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514 episodes
Updated Nov 6, 2020

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Jul 17, 2007 · 30 min
The Wild West Meets the Wild East
Much of US manufacturing is being outsourced to the Chinese, but when it comes to architecture, they are hiring -- from the US and beyond. Plus, the iPhone and the Dreamliner, the Santa Monica Swim Center and remembering the late George Yu.
Jun 19, 2007 · 30 min
Only in LA! A 'Green' Gas Station and Trash-as-Animals
An eye-catching gas station at Olympic and Robertson has been certified as "green." Plus, refuse becomes wildlife at the Skirball Cultural Center.
May 15, 2007 · 30 min
Architecture in the Shadow of Stalin
The Los Angeles Philharmonic is revisiting the music of Stalin's Russia. We hear about Stalin's "Edifice Complex" and one American's experience as an architect working for the dictator. Plus, the Left Edge at New York's International Contemporary Furniture Fair.
Apr 17, 2007 · 30 min
Garden Design in an Age of Drought
The Southwest is in a drought. What does this mean for gardens in Los Angeles? Plus, Intelligent Living, the ugliest building in Los Angeles and a very popular typeface.
Mar 20, 2007 · 29 min
Los Angeles Furniture: A 'Scout's' View
Furniture designers are hard at work in LA, but where do you find their creations? Plus, what is enlightened development?
Feb 20, 2007 · 30 min
When Is Green Design 'Greenwashing'?
Will bamboo floors, denim insulation and solar power really make your house kinder to the earth? Hear what's really green and what's greenwashing in the growing business of sustainable design. While we are at it, we'll hear about the new "green" parking structure in Santa Monica, and plans for un-sustainable architecture in Abu Dhabi.
Jan 16, 2007 · 30 min
Designer Gadgets for Rich and Poor
The Apple iPhone and TV box, huge flat-screen TV's... it's been a good week for gadget-lovers. We hear about who's tops in the world of consumer electronics, and we'll hear from designer Yves Behar about the $100 laptop. Plus, Tijuana designers go on show, and a high quality building opens to Santa Monica's homeless.
Dec 19, 2006 · 30 min
Los Angeles, 2106, and the Holiday Season 2006
At this year's end it’s time for reflection. But some architects are looking ahead – way ahead – to Los Angeles, 2106. We’ll also hear from designers about artful books, "limited edition" gifts and an all-American holiday tradition.
Nov 21, 2006 · 30 min
Green Spaces, Bus Design and Radical Cars for LA
Sustainable cars, public parks and a transit system to make us proud? Could this be the LA you know? We hear from Grand Avenue Civic Park designer Mark Rios about visionary green spaces planned throughout the Southland. Plus, a bus-riding design writer reports on the makeover of the buses, and LA Times auto critic, Dan Neil, has news about radical cars coming up at the LA Auto show.
Oct 17, 2006 · 29 min
An LA Landmark Gets a Facelift
Frances Anderton talks to the architects of the Griffith Observatory redesign. Plus, a discussion about the fashion shows at MOCA and LACMA, and actor Peter Weller talks about his favorite building. For calendar information, email dna@kcrw.org, and put "CALENDAR" in subject line.
Sep 19, 2006 · 30 min
The Only Way Is Up: The Venice Biennale and Vertical Living
The Venice Architecture Biennale used to showcase landmarks by star architects. This year the stars of the show were exploding mega-cities, like Los Angeles, São Paolo and Shanghai.
Jul 18, 2006 · 29 min
Transmaterials and Surfer-Chick Chic
Concrete, aluminum and wood may be yesterday's building blocks. Hear about transmaterials. Plus, surfer-chick chic and architecture around town.
Jun 20, 2006 · 30 min
Is Prefab Modern Taking Off in LA?
In a time of skyrocketing house prices, prefab Modern is being touted as a sustainable, stylish answer to an affordable home. Plus, the World Cup's new high-tech soccer ball, designers pick their favorite sunglasses, and Philippe Starck picks his favorite building in Los Angeles.
May 16, 2006 · 30 min
What Would Jane Jacobs Have Thought of Grand Avenue?
Jane Jacobs took on big city planners to defend the life of the city. What might Jacobs have thought of Grand Avenue? Plus, Jodie Foster's favorite building, and Dan Neil on why we care about Ferraris.

Design and Architecture

The Wild West Meets the Wild East

Only in LA! A 'Green' Gas Station and Trash-as-Animals

Architecture in the Shadow of Stalin

Garden Design in an Age of Drought

Los Angeles Furniture: A 'Scout's' View

When Is Green Design 'Greenwashing'?

Designer Gadgets for Rich and Poor

Los Angeles, 2106, and the Holiday Season 2006

Green Spaces, Bus Design and Radical Cars for LA

An LA Landmark Gets a Facelift

The Only Way Is Up: The Venice Biennale and Vertical Living

Transmaterials and Surfer-Chick Chic

Is Prefab Modern Taking Off in LA?

What Would Jane Jacobs Have Thought of Grand Avenue?