99% Invisible

The Pool and the Stream Redux

Sep 10, 2019

Avery Trufelman, a talented producer known for her deep storytelling, takes us on an intriguing journey through the legacy of swimming pools and skate culture. She discusses how a unique kidney-shaped pool transformed Southern California and influenced global skateboarding. The conversation dives into the architectural brilliance of Alvar Aalto and the unexpected architectural gems of Columbus, Indiana. Finally, Trufelman highlights how community is built around skate parks, showcasing their role in uniting families and fostering creativity.

40:51

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Avery Trufelman

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Episode notes

Intro

6min

Skateboarding's Evolution: From Pools to Pavement

16min

The Legacy of Alvar Aalto

7min

From Pools to Parks: Skate Culture's Evolution

7min

Architectural Legacy of Columbus, Indiana

4min

Building Community Through a Skate Park

6min

This is the newly updated story of a curvy, kidney-shaped swimming pool born in Northern Europe that had a huge ripple effect on popular culture in Southern California and landscape architecture in Northern California, and then the world. A documentary in three parts with a brand new update about how this episode resulted in a brand new skate park in a very special city.

The Pool and the Stream Redux

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