Design and Architecture
Home share, Concorde, WDCH Dreams
Two women, one aging at home, the other priced out of her home, come together through a “home share” program. A graphic designer celebrates Concorde. Could supersonic flight make a comeback?
By Frances Anderton • • 28m ListenTwo women, one aging at home, the other priced out of her home, come together through a “home share” program. A graphic designer celebrates Concorde. Could supersonic flight make a comeback? And a data artist turns the Walt Disney Concert Hall into a multi-screen spectacle.
In this episode
3 storiesStrangers grow old together, courtesy of home share program
Pearlie Biles, left, and Jo Slee found each other through an agency called Affordable Living for the Aging, and became roommates at Slee’s home in Westchester. Photo by Jenny Hamel.
Read the story11 minThe soaring design of Concorde
Lawrence Azerrad visits KCRW to discuss his new book “Supersonic: The Design and Lifestyle of Concorde.” Photo by Frances Anderton.
Read the story10 minDoes the Walt Disney Concert Hall dream of electric symphonies?
WDCH Dreams, rendering by Refik Anadol Studio The Los Angeles Philharmonic is celebrating its centennial this weekend with Celebrate LA . That’s a free, eight-mile street party connecting Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Hollywood Bowl. …
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