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Design and Architecture

Renzo Piano

He became world-famous when he designed the Pompidou Center in Paris. Now the Italian architect is making his mark on US cities coast to coast. Frances Anderton speaks with Renzo Piano about his philosophy of building, and his plans for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Also, a conversation with MoCA curator Brooke Hodge about the opening of Rem Koolhaas' new Prada in Beverly Hills.

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By Frances Anderton • Jul 12, 2004 • 30m Listen

He became world-famous when he designed the Pompidou Center in Paris. Now the Italian architect is making his mark on US cities coast to coast. Frances Anderton speaks with Renzo Piano about his philosophy of building, and his plans for the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Also, a conversation with MoCA curator Brooke Hodge about the opening of Rem Koolhaas' new Prada in Beverly Hills.

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    Frances Anderton

    architecture critic and author

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