Design and Architecture

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Design and Architecture episodes

July 22, 2008 Landmark Architecture of LA's Past and China's Present
This week, we look at the architecture of big ideas, in LA past and China present.
30 min
June 17, 2008 One-Seaters, Two-Wheelers and the Honda Fuel Cell Car
With gas prices and congestion getting worse, is it time to trade in
your car for a two-wheeler? Plus, Charles and Ray Eames get the USPS
stamp of approval.
30 min
May 20, 2008 Design and the Elastic Mind; New Uses for Old Materials
New technologies are changing our lives so fast it's dizzying. How can designers help? Find out when Frances Anderton talks with Paola Antonelli about Design and the Elastic Mind. We also hear from "elastic" minded architect Greg Lynn about his Blobwall Pavilion and building materials of tomorrow. Plus, new uses for building materials of the past, as the ReUse People open in Pacoima.
30 min
April 15, 2008 Selling Architecture as Art; Disney's Small World
Richard Neutra's famed Kaufmann House in Palm Springs goes on the
block in May, to be auctioned off in Christie's Fine Art sale. What does
this mean? Plus, an update on a classic
Disneyland ride.
31 min
March 18, 2008 Guerrilla Stores; Edible Estates
Comme des Garçons has opened a temporary "guerrilla" store downtown. New York's Storefront for Art and Architecture is touching down on Sunset for a month. What's going on with high-style, low-impact design outlets? Plus, AD seeks new design talent, Fritz Haeg attacks the suburban front lawn, and California design goes on display.
30 min
February 12, 2008 BCAM Comes to Town
It's by a blue-chip architect and filled with blue-chip contemporary art. So how is the new BCAM at LACMA? Find out when we talk to Renzo Piano, Michael Govan and others. Plus, where should you eat in LA if you want to be heard?
31 min
January 15, 2008 Politics Meets Design
The message behind the architecture of America's new
embassies, and the fashion industry's efforts to legislate against
piracy. Plus, LA hardware stores and why women
love them.
31 min
December 18, 2007 The Serious Business of Designing Toys
Toys may be made in China but many are designed in Los Angeles. We
visit the Otis College Department of toy design. Plus, a conversation
with Thom Mayne and other LA architects who are "Making It Right" with Brad Pitt in New Orleans. We'll also go design shopping with "The Scout," David A. Keeps.
30 min
November 20, 2007 Romantic Spanish Meets Cool Modern
Is your idea of California living Romantic Spanish or Cool Modern? Hear from Diane Keaton and others about the quintessential LA home. Plus, hot wheels at the LA Auto Show and hot colors at Wilshire and Vermont.
31 min
October 16, 2007 Will LA Fashion Week Make Waves This Time?
LA loves fashion but its Fashion Week rarely makes waves. Could this be the Week it does? Also, green machines for living in, design Japan-style, great houses of LA's Gilded Age, and a tribute to Herbert Muschamp.
31 min