As the program engages more directly with global concerns such as the climate crisis, he will lead the way.

A Hollywood hangout shaped like a brown hat. An ice cream parlor built to resemble an owl. A long hot dog stand that looks like, well, a hot dog. California has plenty of famous architecture, but ...

Some buildings aren’t just made to house things; they’re built to actually look like things. Known as novelty, mimetic, or programmatic architecture, these quirky creations are all about turning heads ...