KCRW's Design and Architecture

The Metropolitan President and Architecture and Design

podmaster@kcrw.org (Frances Anderton) — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:56:00 EST

Barack Obama will be the first president to hail from a major metropolis in a long time. What does this mean for architecture and design? Plus, James Bond and his relationship with Modern architecture.

The Graphics of Political Protest

podmaster@kcrw.org (Frances Anderton) — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 10:40:00 EST

Shepard Fairey and Robbie Conal, who have kicked up a storm with their political posters, discuss using design to send a message. Plus, the Gamble House turns 100, a conversation with director Ted Bosley about the Greene & Greene brothers' "new and native beauty."

'Guerrilla' Designers Remake LA Public Space

podmaster@kcrw.org (Frances Anderton) — Tue, 23 Sep 2008 11:03:00 EST

Angelenos are building benches for bus stops in South Los Angeles; clearing trash and landscaping neglected strips of land and covertly planting trees on sidewalks. Jay Griffith, Mr. Stamens, Roly Poly and others discuss the "guerrilla" design of public space in Los Angeles. Plus, a leading LA design company opens its doors to locals.

All LA's a Stage

podmaster@kcrw.org (Frances Anderton) — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 10:50:00 EST

DnA looks at the opening next month of the new Broad Stage and the remodeled Mark Taper Forum. Plus, Alex McDowell on how computers are changing the way films are designed, and Liz Farrelly on her favorite authentic inauthentic space.

Landmark Architecture of LA's Past and China's Present

podmaster@kcrw.org (Frances Anderton) — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 11:37:00 EST

This week, we look at the architecture of big ideas, in LA past and China present.

One-Seaters, Two-Wheelers and the Honda Fuel Cell Car

podmaster@kcrw.org (Frances Anderton) — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 10:53:00 EST

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.

Design and the Elastic Mind; New Uses for Old Materials

podmaster@kcrw.org (Frances Anderton) — Tue, 20 May 2008 11:02:00 EST

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.

Selling Architecture as Art; Disney's Small World

podmaster@kcrw.org (Frances Anderton) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 10:30:00 EST

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.

Guerrilla Stores; Edible Estates

podmaster@kcrw.org (Frances Anderton) — Tue, 18 Mar 2008 10:37:00 EST

Comme des GarÃ§ons 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.

BCAM Comes to Town

podmaster@kcrw.org (Frances Anderton) — Tue, 12 Feb 2008 12:32:00 EST

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?