Design and Architecture

Art and Architecture: A 'Cosmic' Fusion?

Michael Govan, Charles Renfro and Linda Taalman riff on LA projects that fuse art and architecture. Plus, a look at why the design industry can't stop the knock-offs.

By Frances Anderton • Oct 16, 2012 • 28m Listen

The Broad Art Foundation is halfway done. Charles Renfro talks about turning a high-concept design into a reality, and Linda Taalman and Michael Govan discuss the fusion of conceptual art and architecture. Plus, did Restoration Hardware go too far when it knocked off Emeco's Navy Chair? Marissa Gluck explains the complexities of design copyright.

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Frances Anderton
architecture critic and author

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Design and Architecture

Art and Architecture: A 'Cosmic' Fusion?

Michael Govan, Charles Renfro and Linda Taalman riff on LA projects that fuse art and architecture. Plus, a look at why the design industry can't stop the knock-offs.

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Design and Architecture

Art and Architecture: A 'Cosmic' Fusion?

Michael Govan, Charles Renfro and Linda Taalman riff on LA projects that fuse art and architecture. Plus, a look at why the design industry can't stop the knock-offs.

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