Design and Architecture

by KCRW

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Host Frances Anderton looks at design and architecture from a Los Angeles perspective.

LA architect rebuilds after Woolsey Fire and reflects on living in the wildland-urban interface
Nov 6, 2020 – 24:56
Roman Mars turns ‘99% Invisible’ city into a 100% visible book
Oct 8, 2020 – 25:05
In an age of loneliness, Treehouse offers community that’s carefully curated and designed
Sep 23, 2020 – 31:57
Air conditioning becomes a weapon against infection, D.J. Waldie finds the soul in Los Angeles
Aug 28, 2020 – 29:02
How Bill English helped create the computer mouse, and the effort to change the face of architecture
Aug 12, 2020 – 29:40
City of Santa Monica lets restaurants serve in parking lanes, taking on the primacy of the automobile
Aug 3, 2020 – 19:14
XPRIZE’s $1 million face mask contest, and the link between urban design and immunity
Jul 17, 2020 – 32:01
For an art conservator, it's hard to say goodbye to Confederate statues
Jun 25, 2020 – 19:08
How structural racism shaped LA, and what developers can do about it
Jun 19, 2020 – 17:27
Google and Twitter tell staff to keep working from home. What will happen to creative offices?
May 21, 2020 – 17:16
Can LA be greener, cleaner, slower following COVID-19?
May 7, 2020 – 22:50
Coronavirus tests the values of global cities like LA
Apr 30, 2020 – 18:46
Based on past pandemics, coronavirus will bring changes to buildings and cities
Apr 23, 2020 – 18:28
Interior designer Kelly Wearstler can help make your home work for you
Apr 15, 2020 – 06:09
Kelly Wearstler shares tips from her interior design MasterClass
Apr 9, 2020 – 19:29
Construction continues as coronavirus grinds economy to a halt
Apr 2, 2020 – 08:24
White House urges Americans to wear face masks in public. Here’s how to make your own
Apr 2, 2020 – 20:09
Long-time champion of public space reflects on impact of coronavirus on city life
Mar 27, 2020 – 17:10
Do handsewn face masks protect against coronavirus?
Mar 26, 2020 – 08:43
With spring design fairs and travel on hold, LA designers get creative with constraints
Mar 12, 2020 – 17:53
Redesigning the California dream
Mar 5, 2020 – 17:46
Paula Benson, movie design detective
Feb 26, 2020 – 16:39
Daniel Libeskind at the ‘Edge of Order,’ Sunset Magazine, and Sound Baths
Feb 19, 2020 – 30:02
Frieze and the art fair effect; Lita Albuquerque at Desert X Al Ula
Feb 11, 2020 – 29:59
Architecture in Parasite; Movie villain homes
Feb 4, 2020 – 30:03
Setting up shop at the Bradbury Building and Beverly Center
Jan 28, 2020 – 30:02
Cross Colours; Fast fashion’s hidden costs
Jan 22, 2020 – 30:22
New Hollywood royalty; Netflix goes solar; Santa Monica and well-being
Jan 14, 2020 – 29:59
Remembering “visual futurist” Syd Mead; hunting for vintage clothing at ThriftCon LA
Jan 7, 2020 – 29:54
Can you design your way out of smartphone addiction?
Dec 31, 2019 – 30:03
Dar Williams on how to rebuild small town America
Dec 22, 2019 – 30:02
La Brea Tar Pits; Cinderella Homes; General Hospital
Dec 17, 2019 – 30:02
UCLA’s graduate art studios; Where stuff goes after the thrift store
Dec 10, 2019 – 30:02
More housing for rich LA cities; West Coast Craft
Dec 3, 2019 – 30:03
Ray Kappe; LA Auto Show colors; Le Corbuffet
Nov 26, 2019 – 30:02
Streetlight competition; WALLS
Nov 19, 2019 – 30:00
Marciano and ‘art labor’; Shortlisted!
Nov 12, 2019 – 29:41
Creating buzz in the city: Ian Schrager; Horton Plaza
Nov 5, 2019 – 29:33
Fighting the Getty Fire; the science of scary; Sneakertopia
Oct 29, 2019 – 29:27
Saudi Arabia invites dialogue with American artists and designers, but there’s pushback
Oct 22, 2019 – 29:32
Building housing affordably; drag through the ages
Oct 15, 2019 – 30:03
Cross Colours; Fast fashion’s hidden costs
Oct 8, 2019 – 30:02
Coworking after WeWork; Autographs of LA
Oct 1, 2019 – 30:01
Huntington at 100, Notes on Decor
Sep 17, 2019 – 30:05
Climate activism goes mainstream, from Porsche to porn
Sep 10, 2019 – 30:04
Promenade 3.0; Kunlé Adeyemi
Sep 3, 2019 – 30:02
Music Center Plaza; LA’s new tree czar
Aug 27, 2019 – 30:02
Fifteen strangers share a house; Bird’s sustainability pitch
Aug 20, 2019 – 30:02
Reimagining Museum Row; upending the general contractor industry
Aug 13, 2019 – 30:02
Sumptuous swimming pools; AfriCOBRA’s black power art
Aug 6, 2019 – 30:02

Recent Reviews

danielle_marie_

Interesting Topics and Varying POVs

LA focused talk about design and infrastructure. It generally delves into current issues, trying to breakdown different viewpoints and motivations. Surprised by the negative comments here, bc I think the topics and content are great. It is helpful for navigating the complexities of such a sprawling city. This has yet to become the habitual listening some of my other fav podcasts have, but I've enjoyed every episode I've listened to.
Selanne55533388761

A nice cultural cross-section of L.A.

A clever and informative way of telling the story of a young major city. Bravo.
Kalin2016

Strange hosting for this type of podcast

It's...not what I expected. It feels like the host is angling for sensational takes on "hot" design "issues," but that is probably an inaccurate and unfair perception on my part. The reason I have that perception is a simple fact however: the host scatters emphasis across sentences like a local news anchor and asks questions with that peculiar tone of winking incredulity you hear on local news. I couldn't get through more than one episode without becoming annoyed and disinterested.
aVidMaCér

Not about DnA

If you like left leaning, LA centric talk with some DnA sprinkled in than this podcast is for you!
8ude

Misleading Title

Should be called “Design and Architecture in LA,” because that’s the only place they talk about. That’s fine, and the content is generally pretty good, but the design world is bigger than SoCal. If you want a geographically broader picture of design, look at 99% Invisible or some Design Matters episodes.
elixb

Fantastic on Public transportation

I listen to this podcast mainly for the episodes on public transportation, especially in LA. The episodes are educational and the speakers featured on different episodes are knowledgeable and entertaining. I look forward to listening to future developments and changes in LA transit!
melomaniac23

Should extremely creative CEO's get away with bad behavior?

The answer is NO. Creativity doesn't give us the right to behave illegally or immorally.
Steve Savage 3901

All things Design!

Great content! Especially love the intelligent discussions about LA architecture.
IsaacPhoto

Great, great podcast!

I love this podcast and can't ever wait for new ones. Such great content!
SLCC23

Seldom Good

I have been listening for over a year with ever decreasing enthusiasm. I just unsubscribed after a really boring segment about parade floats. I would love to hear a similar formatted show of National or World interest.
nicolasaez

a wealth of knowledge for the LA enthusiast

Frances Anderton is as interesting as she is knowledgeable. Curious about all things LA and the ties between the city and its history/architecture, Frances reports on everything from our sprawling autopia to green design to the beauty of LA's architectural treasures. She interviews a wide variety of experts and "people in the know" to stitch together her monthly shows that are as educational as they are fun.
pitsam

fluffy not stuffy

I wish there was a bit less proselytizing. Does everyone on KCRW have to have an accent? Even with it's flaws it's our only on air look into the world of architecture and design.
MDC1600

Cool Vibe on LA design

As an LA expat I love the segment when people select and describe their favorite LA building. Interesting start to finish
floint

Excellent Content

I wish I could listen to the ones they have on the site too. But its wrapped in a RAM. Please post the mp3 link to Billy Haines and Hollywood Glam, What Can We Learn from Frank Lloyd Wright?, Is Prefab the Answer?, and well, actually the rest of the DNA recordings - *Please!*
Neumuzik

Great Show...Wish It Appeared More Often

Always look forward to Frances' witty interviews with design and architecture luminaries, but the shows appear so infrequently they are like Easter Eggs when they suddenly pop up.
etcetera etc

Enjoyable, and want more.

I think that the content is rich and I hope there is more to come. This is a topic that I have lived for 15 years and am always up for learning more.