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    Design and Architecture

    Is Prefab Modern Taking Off in LA?

    In a time of skyrocketing house prices, prefab Modern is being touted as a sustainable, stylish answer to an affordable home. Plus, the World Cup's new high-tech soccer ball, designers pick their favorite sunglasses, and Philippe Starck picks his favorite building in Los Angeles.

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    By Frances Anderton • Jun 20, 2006 • 30m Listen

    In a time of skyrocketing house prices, prefab Modern is being touted as a sustainable, stylish answer to an affordable home. Plus, the World Cup's new high-tech soccer ball, designers pick their favorite sunglasses, and Philippe Starck picks his favorite building in Los Angeles.


    LA's Favorite BuildingsPhilippe Starck's favorite building is

    Chemosphere House, designed by John Lautner, in the Hollywood Hills

    Two New Design Gems for LAGeorg Jensen, designed by Tadao Ando

    437 N Rodeo Drive

    Beverly HillsKatsuya in Brentwood, designed by Philippe Starck

    Summer School: Design Programs for KidsArt Center for Kids: July 10-August 18 in Pasadena, CaliforniaOtis Summer of Art: Intensive 4-week program for students 14 years+, Los Angeles, CaliforniaLACMA: June 26-August 18, 4-week workshopsPrefab in Los AngelesOMD, designed by Jennifer Siegal, in Venice, CaliforniaLiving Homes, designed by Ray Kappe, in Santa Monica, CaliforniaMarmol Radziner and AssociatesFabprefab.com, an Internet resource for prefab enthusiasts

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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