Design and Architecture
Designing the 911 Memorials
After many weeks of anticipation, Daniel Libeskind has been chosen as architect of the World Trade Center site. A quieter competition has taken place to find a designer for the Pentagon Memorial, to honor the 184 lives lost there on September 11. On a completely different note, a new exhibit at the Hollywood Entertainment Museum spotlights the works of the late Los Angeles designer Saul Bass, who influenced generations with his artful, animated titles and movie posters.
By Frances Anderton • • 30m ListenAfter many weeks of anticipation, Daniel Libeskind has been chosen as architect of the World Trade Center site. A quieter competition has taken place to find a designer for the Pentagon Memorial, to honor the 184 lives lost there on September 11. On a completely different note, a new exhibit at the Hollywood Entertainment Museum spotlights the works of the late Los Angeles designer Saul Bass, who influenced generations with his artful, animated titles and movie posters.