Designing in the fire zone, LACMA's bridge

Design and Architecture

Designing in the fire zone, LACMA's bridge

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Published on Dec 12, 2017, 2:30:00 PM
Total time: 00:28:22

Episode Description

Fires in Southern California have forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes. Author and designer Wade Graham says we are "enmeshed" in fire-prone landscapes and need to respond through smart design and policy. And LACMA’s proposed expansion by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor is nearing reality. Will the gallery spanning Wilshire Boulevard feel like a freeway overpass, or a sculptural work of art?

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