This week on “CBS News Sunday Morning,” the annual design edition showcases various aspects of design, hosted by Jane Pauley, with a focus on Philadelphia, a city of history and style.
The program features a range of design-related topics, including Accessory Dwelling Units, or ADUs, as a potential solution to the housing crunch, with correspondent Lee Cowan exploring the practical and legal challenges to making ADUs available.
Design in America
The show also takes viewers on a tour of Ardrossan, a 750-acre Georgian-style estate on Philadelphia’s Main Line, and highlights the art of toppling dominoes with Lily Hevesh, who sets up thousands of dominoes in intricate structures and patterns.
Additionally, the program sheds light on the traditions of chandeliers with Mo Rocca, and explores the enduring spirit of Philadelphia architect Frank Furness, who designed about 1,000 buildings with elaborate structures and eccentric decorations.
The show also features a segment on Louis Vuitton, with artistic director Nicolas Ghesquière shaping the future of the brand by designing the unexpected, and a sneak preview of the latest collection and an upcoming collaboration with the estate of late artist Keith Haring.
Design and Culture
The program also explores the cultural significance of design, with segments on the Philadelphia cheesesteak, soft pretzels, and the history of adobe, a building material that has become increasingly popular in modern architecture.
Correspondent Jim Axelrod reports on Longwood Gardens, a 1,700-acre oasis outside Philadelphia, which provides “joy and inspiration to everyone through the beauty of nature, conservation, and learning.”
The show’s focus on design highlights the importance of creativity and innovation in shaping our world, and how design can be used to solve real-world problems, such as the housing crunch, while also bringing people joy and inspiration.
