KCRW's DnA: Design & Architecture

A writer, a photographer and a street artist discuss how they capture the ?real LA?  in their work.

The cuisine and the look of Grand Central Market are changing; End of an era? Or a mix of vendors and cultures that shows LA at its best? Plus, we take a look at how software is revolutionizing skyscrapers and lawn wars in a California suburb.

The cuisine and the look of Grand Central Market are changing; End of an era? Or a mix of vendors and cultures that shows LA at its best? Plus, we take a look at how software is revolutionizing skyscrapers; and lawn wars in a California suburb.

Frank Gehry’s proposal for an Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, D.C. and the new Big Blue Bus stops in Santa Monica cause controversy. What do we want in our public space?

Frank Gehry?s proposal for an Eisenhower Memorial in Washington, D.C. and the new Big Blue Bus stops in Santa Monica cause controversy. What do we want in our public space?

Back in the mid-1990s, the Los Angeles LGBT Center scrambled to find an architect willing to design for them; but now, top architects are competing to build a brand new campus for the organization. Plus, director Thom Andersen discusses the depiction of Los Angeles and its architecture in his film, Los Angeles Plays Itself.

A thousand-foot slip n slide has ignited drought shaming and has resulted in a petition. But how much water does it consume compared with other water-based leisure activities? Plus, the designers behind Soderbergh?s new series talk about designing turn-of-the century medicine.

From wearables to drones, technology continues to redefine our everyday lives ? for better, or weirder?

Michael Govan, director of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, talks about Peter Zumthor?s design and why the blob now bridges Wilshire Boulevard; and comments on reports of a Frank Gehry-designed skyscraper. DnA also launches a series on drones, starting with a look at how architects are using them.

Aside from water, the L.A. River and Malibu?s beaches at first glance don?t have much in common. But look closer, and you?ll find they are two of L.A.?s most underutilized public spaces. We explore both places and how Angelenos are reclaiming them via recreation.

Elon Musk continues to disrupt industry with his latest patent move, and changes are headed to Miracle Mile with three museum makeovers; plus, we talk about Coolhaus?s architectural ice cream.

Elon Musk continues to disrupt industry with his latest patent move, and changes are headed to Miracle Mile with three museum makeovers; plus, we talk about Coolhaus’s architectural ice cream.

Apple has bought Beats for three billion dollars. What did they buy exactly? A lot of style for starters. We'll hear from the designers behind the image.

Getting around LA used to be fun; can it be again? Hear why eBikes might be the answer, and putting the cool in Metro. With Michael Lejeune, Don Di Costanzo and Terry Sherry.

Getting around LA used to be fun; can it be again? Hear why eBikes might be the answer, and putting the cool in Metro. With Michael Lejeune, Don Di Costanzo and Terry Sherry.