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    Design and Architecture

    When Architecture Met Pop Culture

    When the recession hits Los Angeles architect Richard Best, what sensible path does he follow? He joins a reality show. Hear his amazing story. Plus, Scott Neustadter talks about (500) Days of Summer's love affair with LA architecture; and James Harris on the secret history of the 100-year-old Santa Monica Pier.

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    By Frances Anderton • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

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      Frances Anderton

      architecture critic and author

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      Scott Neustadter

      Co-creator; executive producer; screenwriter

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      Richard Best

      Principal of Richard Best Architect

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      James Harris

      author and historian

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