{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffive-la-places.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2F16-barbara-bestor-UnzPJmi7","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"16: Barbara Bestor","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/48974a2c-e173-43aa-9391-593b76abf5ec/11969366-e51a-4de5-be8b-113a2281655d/five_places_la_headshot16_bestor.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"Barbara Bestor, FAIA is the principal and founder of Bestor Architecture, recognized for the inventive integration of architecture, urbanism, infrastructure and landscape at multiple scales. Bestor Architecture has designed a number of award-winning projects —homes, restaurants, technology and fashion headquarters, and community arts buildings, such as the Silverlake Conservatory of Music and Ashes & Diamonds Winery. Recent projects include the upcoming Summaeverythang Community Center, re-envisioning the ICA LA, and a number of custom residences in Southern California, Seattle, and beyond. Bestor Architecture is also one of ten of Los Angeles’ leading architecture firms joining the Case Study: Adapt initiative to develop build-ready, stylish, and sustainable residential designs that merge timeless design with climate resilience. The program is a response to the January 2025 wildfires in Altadena and Pacific Palisades.\n\nBarbara received her undergraduate degree at Harvard University, studied at the Architectural Association in London England and earned a Master of Architecture at SCI-Arc. She is the author of Bohemian Modern, Living in Silver Lake.\n\nThough this episode was recorded in February of 2024, Barbara’s viewpoint on the city is timeless. Show notes, below, are extensive and in many cases provide updates on the people and places discussed."}