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    Design and Architecture

    The Incredible Being of Lightness

    Can light be form or mass? We look at the art and architecture of light, with artist James Turrell and others. Plus, Hippy Modern Californian design, and a preservationist talks about falling in love with a building he fought against.

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    By Frances Anderton • Sep 18, 2007 • 30m Listen

    Can light be form or mass? We look at the art and architecture of light, with artist James Turrell and others. Plus, Hippy Modern Californian design, and a preservationist talks about falling in love with a building he fought against.


    Banner image: James Turrell's End Around

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      Petals Ceiling Treatment Firm: Studio Lilica            Designer: Carl Royce       Skateboard Design by Geoff McFetridge TOPO Table                    Firm: NON Designs, LLC      Designer: Scott Franklin         Additional: MIAO MIAO      TOPO Table                        Firm: NON Designs, LLC    …

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      Frances Anderton

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