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Design and Architecture

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

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LA architect rebuilds after Woolsey Fire and reflects on living in the wildland-urban interface

LA architect rebuilds after Woolsey Fire and reflects on living in the wildland-urban interface

Geoffrey von Oeyen completed a dream house for his brother, only to see it destroyed by the Woolsey Fire two years ago. ... Read more

6 Nov 2020

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Roman Mars turns ‘99% Invisible’ city into a 100% visible book

Roman Mars turns ‘99% Invisible’ city into a 100% visible book

Roman Mars has spent 10 years using his radio show “99% Invisible” to reveal the everyday quirks and delights of cities.... Read more

8 Oct 2020

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