KCRW
  • All Streams
  • All Streams
  • Music
  • News
  • Culture
  • Shows
  • Playlist
  • Schedule
  • Newsletters
  • Donate
  • Sign In
  • Playlist
  • Schedule
  • Newsletters
  • Donate
Info
Design and Architecture

Bonaventure's architect, changing Culver City

Hosted by Frances Anderton Jan. 02, 2018
The Westin Bonaventure Hotel defined 1970s Los Angeles. DnA remembers its creator, John Portman. Tech and entertainment companies are descending on Culver City. We’ll hear about the big changes coming to the one-time “Heart of Screenland” -- and meet two young developers who believe in brick-and-mortar retail.

Photo: Culver Studios in Culver City, the new home of Amazon Studios.

From this Episode:

Remembering John Portman, architect of Bonaventure Hotel

John Portman, the architect and developer of gleaming hotels and office buildings that defined the future back in the 1960s and 70s, died this past Friday at age 93....

9 min

Culver City, the "Heart of Screenland," comes alive again

An architectural rendering of Ivy Station Complex, at the intersections of Venice, Washington and National Boulevards just adjacent to the Metro Expo Line. Image courtesy KFA.

9 min

Platform's developers want to reinvent the mall

At the intersections of Venice, Washington and National Boulevards just adjacent to the Metro Expo Line is a bite-size mall called Platform that is emblematic of the changes...

10 min

Credits

Host:

Frances Anderton

Producers:

Frances Anderton, Avishay Artsy

Latest

Sen. Padilla on ICE raids: ‘No end to the cruelty of this administration’ Sen. Padilla on ICE raids: ‘No end to the cruelty of this administration’ Press Play with Madeleine Brand Jul 16 ‘F1,’ ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ and ‘Superman’ battle at the box office ‘F1,’ ‘Jurassic World Rebirth,’ and ‘Superman’ battle at the box office The Business Jul 11 Eunisses Hernandez on city’s response to immigration raids, LAPD Eunisses Hernandez on city’s response to immigration raids, LAPD KCRW Features Jul 17 ‘Bug Hollow’ author on healing, finding love in chosen communities ‘Bug Hollow’ author on healing, finding love in chosen communities Press Play with Madeleine Brand Jul 16

Share your passion for new experiences, sounds, & ideas

Featured

‘Bug Hollow’ author on healing, finding love in chosen communities Press Play with Madeleine Brand
‘Bug Hollow’ author on healing, finding love in chosen communities
Good luck getting pesticides out of our food chain Good Food
Good luck getting pesticides out of our food chain
Lavender: add it to salads, roast chicken or pork Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Lavender: add it to salads, roast chicken or pork
Goodbye ‘The Bachelor.’ Reality TV fans are falling for ‘Love Island’ Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Goodbye ‘The Bachelor.’ Reality TV fans are falling for ‘Love Island’

5 Things To Do Newsletter

The best of what to see, hear, eat, do, and more.

Upcoming Events

View All

Summer nights

Make your summer shine with KCRW’s Summer Nights — FREE, all-ages, outdoor parties so you can experience SoCal like never before.

rsvp now

KCRW KCRW-FM NPR KCRW Logo
89.9 FM
  • About KCRW
  • Contact
  • Careers
  • Help / FAQ
  • Support KCRW
  • Events
  • Become a Sponsor
  • Terms of Service
  • Privacy Policy
  • FCC Public Files
  • FCC Applications
  • EEO Report
  • Pledge for Equity
© 2025 KCRW All Rights Reserved. Made in L.A.
Download on the App store Get it on Google Play Just ask Alexa
FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM YOUTUBE

Stay informed without getting overwhelmed!

Get the latest from KCRW in your inbox 3x a week.

Streaming music, news & culture from KCRW Santa Monica KCRW Live
3 hr Hosted by KCRW

Read More
0:00 3:00:00
Music, News @amp; Culture KCRW Live Live streaming music, news & culture from KCRW Santa Monica Playlist
0:00 3:00:00
Miniplayer open icon