Will New Orleans Keep Its Architectural Character?

When Hurricane Katrina blasted the Gulf Coast, it decimated a city beloved for its music, food, lifestyle and architecture. President Bush's reconstruction vision for the region calls for "communities to move decisively to change zoning laws and building codes in order to avoid a repeat of what we have seen." Architectural editor Robert Ivy laments what been lost and looks at what it will take for the city will keep its character. Architect Rob Rogers discusses designing for safety, including for terrorism and hurricanes.. Finally, a conversation with architectural critic Michael Webb about Adventurous Wine Architecture.

Todays Guests:

The Lost Treasures of Biloxi, Mississippi:

• Brielmaier House

• Danzler House

• James Charnley Bungalows

• Ohr-O'Keefe Museum

• Tullis Toledano House

• Before-and-after photos

• "A Sad Day, Too, for Architecture," New York Times

• "Reviving a City," New York Times

• "The City That Will Be," Boston Globe

• "A City's Heritage, Reflected at Home," Washington Post

• "The Jewel of the South," Slate

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• AIA, American Institute of Architects Displaced Architects Fund

• AIGA, American Institute of Graphic Arts Displaced Designer Relief Effort

• Archinect, Adopt an Architect

• Craft Emergency Relief Fund

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• Stag's Leap, Napa

• Quintessa, Walker Warner Architects, Rutherford

• Stryker, Geyserville

• Dominus, Herzog and de Meuron, Yountville

• Opus One, Scott Johnson, Oakville