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    Design and Architecture

    Architect of Cinematic Cities Builds Home for Cinematic Arts

    The creator of fantasy cities also likes building the real thing. George Lucas, patron of the USC's School of Cinematic Arts on buildings on screen and in reality. David Rockwell, designer of the Oscars telecast, on how they'll make the show sparkle. And friends of Frank Gehry offer tributes as he meets a major milestone.

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    By Frances Anderton • Feb 17, 2009 • 29m Listen

    The creator of fantasy cities also likes building the real thing. Frances Anderton speaks with George Lucas, patron of the new School of Cinematic Arts at USC, about buildings on screen and in reality. David Rockwell, designer of the Oscars show, tells us about how they'll make the show sparkle. And friends of Frank Gehry offer tributes as he meets a major milestone.

    Photos: Mina Chow

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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