A Different Kind of 'American Beauty'

Suburbs represent a refuge from the crowds of the urban centers. But in her Sonic Trace report “Las Casitas” Anayansi Diaz-Cortes finds density – and joy – in suburban Newbury Park. Also, ceramicist Bari Ziperstein talks to Alissa Walker about the design lessons she learned from cookie jars and other objects. And Edward Dimendberg tells us why Broad museum architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro capture the time we live in.