Architectural Record’s DESIGN:ED Podcast
Conversations with Leading Professionals
Every other week, the podcast will feature guests from top firms all over the world, working at every scale, and sharing their professional highs and lows, as well as lessons learned throughout their careers. Listening to their stories offers insights for professionals at all levels, from anyone seeking to advance his or her career and elevate work to the next level, to those who just want to compare notes on achieving success. Hosted by Austin, Texas–based architect Aaron Prinz, Architectural Record’s DESIGN:ED podcast has featured the most renowned architects of our time—such as Art Gensler, Kengo Kuma, and Glenn Murcutt, as well as rising professionals in the next generation, such as Pascale Sablan, Michael Murphy, and Jenny Wu, all available in our library.
Tune in twice a month to hear inspiring new stories from a variety of leaders.
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California-based architectural photographer Joe Fletcher joins the podcast to discuss what elements create a compelling photograph, how the medium contributes to firm marketing campaigns, and the larger influence that photography and video has on the architecture profession.
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Tatiana Bilbao joins the podcast to discuss her Mexico City–based studio’s approach to affordable housing, how design can define neighborhoods without gentrification, and the On Olive residential redevelopment in St. Louis.
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Mark Rios (left) and Andy Lantz (right) of Rios join the podcast to discuss the 1901 masterplan to redevelop the area around Chicago's United Center, their experience-centered design process, and how their work on the Spotify Content Campus is influencing other creative endeavors.
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Brian Korte, principal at Austin-based Clayton Korte, joins the podcast to discuss the complex design of the studio's Hill Country Wine Cave, the business impacts of transitioning firm leadership, and how the human experience is the driver for the design process.
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Root Design Co. founder Ben Dozier joins the podcast to discuss pivoting his career into design, how building relationships are key to the business, and the studio's design process.
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Jess Field of Field Architecture joins the podcast to discuss how landscape informs the Bay Area-based practice's design philosophy, how materials enrich a building's form, and the new book Field Architecture: Conversations with the Land.
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Abruzzo Bodziak Architects founders Emily Abruzzo and Gerald Bodziak join the podcast to discuss the firm’s Stick House, Brick Garden renovation project in Brooklyn, managing client relationships, and how past work influences future projects.
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L35 Architects CEO Tristán López-Chicheri joins the podcast to discuss the firm's transformative renovation of Santiago Bernabéu Stadium for Real Madrid soccer club, the impact of young designers on the practice, and the role of cultural influences on the design process.
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Wendy Evans Joseph joins the podcast to discuss designing for exhibitions, reframing context through design, and her studio’s concept for the Folger Shakespeare Library.
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Duvall Decker founders Anne Marie Duvall Decker and Roy Decker join the podcast to discuss redefining architecture in Jackson, Mississippi; the AIA Housing Award–winning Cooperwood Senior Living community; and Foundations, a new book that expands on the ethos of the firm.
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Aidlin Darling Design co-founders Joshua Aidlin and David Darling join the podcast to discuss their transition from furniture-making to architecture, the importance of relationship-building, and the firm's AIA San Francisco Center for Architecture + Design.
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The Ranch Mine co-founder Cavin Costello joins the podcast to discuss brand-building, his firm’s customized approach to designing high-end residential projects, and how transitioning to a fully remote practice has increased his team’s creativity.
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The Up Studio co-founder John Patrick Winberry joins the podcast to discuss the importance of branding for architecture firms, engaging with clients, and how the studio's Open Corner House on Long Island became a key filming location for the hit Netflix movie Leave the World Behind.
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Greg Faulkner returns to the podcast to discuss the residential design process, adjusting to different scales, and how his San Francisco–based firm puts sustainability at the forefront of its practice.
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Alan Maskin and Blair Payson, principals and owners at Olson Kundig, join the podcast to discuss the renovation of the Space Needle, the complications of building a structure 500 feet off the ground, and the pressure that comes with renovating one of Seattle's most cherished landmarks.
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Arlene Ellwood of Austin-based nonprofit Mobile Loaves & Fishes and architect Todd Ferry of Portland State University join the podcast to discuss the measurable impact tiny house villages have had on people experiencing homelessness, how architects can engage the community to help offer solutions, and how this model can serve other communities across the country.
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SHoP founding principal Gregg Pasquarelli joins the podcast to discuss the importance of architect-client relationships, the development of The Brooklyn Tower, and how the firm tried to capture the essence of New York with its supertall residential skyscraper at 111 W 57th Street.
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Marcelo Spina and Georgina Huljich, co-founders of Los Angeles–based Patterns, join the podcast to discuss the adaptive reuse–based Victory Wellness Center project in North Hollywood, the influence of technology on their firm, and how the practice of architecture is evolving.
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Eric Höweler of Höweler + Yoon joins the podcast to discuss the revitalization of the Coolidge Corner Theatre outside of Boston, the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers on the University of Virginia campus, and how a narrative-driven design process is leading the firm to redefine existing typologies.
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Brett Steele joins the podcast to discuss transitioning to his new role as dean of the USC School of Architecture, his view of the future of the built environment, and how his past roles at Zaha Hadid Architects and the Architectural Association in London shaped his approach to the profession.
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Lake|Flato founders Ted Flato (right) and David Lake (left) join the podcast to discuss receiving the 2024 AIA Gold Medal, the impact of site on the design process, and lessons learned throughout the last four decades working in architecture.
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Madame Architect founder Julia Gamolina returns to the podcast to discuss the new live series 'Madame Architect Presents,' the role collaboration plays in producing new content, and her biggest takeaways from nearly a decade of leading the online magazine.
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Page CEO Thomas McCarthy (left) and Davis Brody Bond partner Steven Davis (right) join the podcast to discuss the new partnership between the two firms, the design process of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and how Page is expanding its footprint in New York City.
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MVRDV founding partner Nathalie de Vries joins the podcast to discuss the transformation of Albania's Pyramid of Tirana, the firm's approach to form and color, and the collaborative design process behind The Canyon, a new mixed-use tower on the San Francisco waterfront.
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London-based architect Níall McLaughlin joins the podcast to discuss the completion of the Faith Museum at Auckland Castle, his team's approach to designing spiritual spaces, and how a client-focused design process helps to develop his architectural language.
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Architect Bjarke Ingels and Texas hotelier Liz Lambert join DESIGN:ED to discuss the redevelopment of El Cosmico in Marfa, how their partnership with ICON is redefining construction and design through 3D printing, and Ingels's hopes for designing on the moon.
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Lakisha Ann Woods, executive vice president and CEO of the American Institute of Architects, joins the podcast to discuss the role of AIA within the field, the importance of understanding business, and how the organization is working to make the profession more accessible to all.
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Patricia Viel of ACPV Architects joins the podcast to discuss designing for public space with the firm’s plaza redesign at 1221 Avenue of the Americas, the responsibility architects have to future generations, and the Bulgari Hotel in Rome, an adaptive reuse project featured in the September 2023 issue of RECORD.
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KPF principal Hana Kassem joins the podcast to discuss her approach to human-centered design, designing within the tech industry, and transforming a section of Manhattan’s 1914 Farley Post Office into new office space for Meta.
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Studio Gang founder Jeanne Gang joins the podcast to discuss the highly anticipated Gilder Center at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, her team’s design of Little Rock's Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts, and how her firm is redefining public space.
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OMA partner Shohei Shigematsu joins the podcast to discuss designing within the confines of a historical context, redefining the museum typology, and the firm's highly anticipated addition at the Buffalo AKG Art Museum in New York.
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Christoph Ingenhoven of Ingenhoven Associates joins the podcast to discuss sustainable design, the business of architecture, and the design process of the highly controversial Stuttgart Main Station.
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Omar Gandhi joins the podcast to discuss the pressure of designing around national landmarks, his approach to the business of architecture, and the role of collaboration within his practice.
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2023 Design Vanguard winners Chis Brown and Brent Linden of Portland, Oregon–based Linden, Brown Architecture join the podcast to discuss their design process and the influence of their past work experiences on their firm.
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Lorcan O’Herlihy of Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects joins the podcast to discuss the design process for the Sandi Simon Center for Dance at Chapman University, the revitalization of Detroit, and his book ‘Architecture Is a Social Act.’
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Cyber-physical architect, artist, and founder of Ozel Office, Güvenç Özel joins the podcast to discuss the impacts of technology on the future of the profession, how architecture is perceived through mixed media, and the design process for his installation, Holoflux, at this year's Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival.
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Director of Rural Studio at Auburn University, Andrew Freear joins the podcast to discuss the student-led design-build process, the success of the studio/program, and his approach to bringing architecture to rural Alabama.
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Blind professional skateboarder and founder of Keep Pushing Inc. Dan Mancina joins the podcast to discuss the way skateboarders adapt the built environment, how design can improve to assist the visually impaired, and his foundation’s design for the first adaptive skate park.
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Herzog & de Meuron senior partner Jason Frantzen joins the podcast to discuss the design process of UCSF Helen Diller Medical Center in San Francisco, the role of competitions, and the importance of place within architecture.
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Ronald Rael and Virginia San Fratello of Rael San Fratello join the podcast to discuss the concept behind their Teeter-Totter Wall at the U.S.–Mexico border, how 3D printing can be implemented into construction, and the relationship between art and architecture.
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DUST founding principals Cade Hayes and Jesús Robles Jr. join the podcast to discuss the use of materiality within the design process, the importance of place, and how the firm’s ethos has elevated its practice.
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LEVER Architecture principal, Chandra Robinson, joins the podcast to discuss the firm’s expansion of the Portland Museum of Art in Maine, the role research plays in their practice, and how LEVER became the industry's leader in mass-timber design.
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Andrew Daley and Danielle Tellez of Architectural Workers United join the podcast to discuss fighting for representation for architectural workers, the push for unionization, and transparency within the industry.
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Kevin Daly of Kevin Daly Architects joins the podcast to discuss the design process behind the Houston Endowment Headquarters, how building performance influences form, and designing at a variety of scales.
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2022 Women in Architecture Award winner Carol Ross Barney joins the podcast to discuss receiving the 2023 AIA Gold Medal, the design process behind the Chicago Riverwalk as well as the Oklahoma City federal Building, and the role mentorship has played in her career.
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Michael Hsu Office of Architecture principals, Michael Hsu and Maija Kreishman, join the podcast to discuss their approach to business development, the process of designing affordable housing for Habitat for Humanity, and how philanthropy enables new design opportunities.
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Gensler co-CEOs Diane Hoskins and Andy Cohen join the podcast to discuss what sets Gensler apart from other firms, its perception as a corporate office, and how maintaining a focus on people positively impacts the built environment.
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KPMB founding partners Marianne McKenna (right) & Shirley Blumberg (left) join the podcast to discuss the importance of collaboration, the role that equity and diversity play in their design process, and how their practice has evolved over the past three decades.
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Brooks + Scarpa principals Angela Brooks (left), Lawrence Scarpa (center), and Jeff Huber (right) join the podcast to discuss designing affordable housing, their approach to the climate crisis, and winning the 2022 AIA Gold Medal.
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Juno co-founder BJ Siegel and Ennead partner Tomas Rossant (a recent RECORD Innovation speaker) join the podcast to discuss their unique approach to design and construction, the future of cities, and the role of mass timber in creating affordable housing.
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Jim Dow, founder of Dowbuilt, joins the podcast to discuss the intersection of construction and design, integrating digital construction methods, and commitment to craft.
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Virginia San Fratello of Rael San Fratello (right), Kory Bieg of OTA+ (left), and Nick Chim of Nabr (center) join the podcast to discuss the implications of artificial intelligence for architecture, AI-driven design, and how algorithms can be used to advance the study of the field.
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Moshe Safdie joins the podcast to discuss his new memoir If Walls Could Speak, how he turned his college thesis into Montreal’s famed Habitat 67, and redefining how people interact with buildings.
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Justin Brooks, principal of ZGF Architects in Portland, Oregon, joins the podcast to discuss the design process behind the UCSF’s Nancy Friend Pritzker Psychiatry Building, designing for mental health, and how the built environment impacts patient care.
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Paul McClean, founder of McClean Design, joins the podcast to discuss his journey, from being raised in Ireland to designing luxury homes in Los Angeles, and the story of the 100,000-square-foot spec mansion “The One” and its volatile listing price.
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Brian MacKay-Lyons of MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects joins the podcast to discuss the unique design process of the Burge House, how design relates to place, and the return of the Ghost Residency at his farm in Nova Scotia.
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Morphosis Partner, Arne Emerson, joins the podcast to discuss the design process behind ENI’s Headquarters in Milan, the University of Texas at Dallas expansion, and the future of the firm.
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Brian Ringley of Boston Dynamics joins the podcast to discuss the influence of robotics on the construction industry and how “Spot,” the company’s robotic dog, can help simplify the construction process.
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Architect and designer Frida Escobedo joins the podcast to discuss her experience designing the Serpentine Pavilion, how small-scale installations influence her architecture, and her new commission to design the modern and contemporary wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Annabelle Selldorf, principal at Selldorf Architects, joins the podcast to discuss the process of designing San Diego’s Museum of Contemporary Art, her firm’s work at London’s National Gallery, and finding her way to architecture through the New York art scene.
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Mark Gardner, a principal at Jaklitsch / Gardner Architects, joins the podcast to discuss designing across cultures, architecture as a social practice, and his non-traditional path to the field.
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Katie Swenson, a senior principal at MASS Design Group, joins the podcast to discuss the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture, working in cross-cultural environments, and how MASS is redefining the organization of architecture firms.
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President and CEO of New York Philharmonic Deborah Borda and principal of Diamond Schmitt Gary McCluskie join the podcast to talk about the nearly completed renovation of David Geffen Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City.
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Thomas Phifer of Thomas Phifer and Partners joins the podcast to discuss his firm’s design philosophy, starting the Thomas Phifer Fellowship at Clemson University, and the importance of light in architecture.
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Deborah Berke of Deborah Berke Partners joins the podcast to discuss authenticity in architecture, how her work as dean of Yale influences her practice, and the design process for NXTHVN—an adaptive reuse project for an up-and-coming artist in New Haven, Connecticut.
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Nabr co-founders Bjarke Ingels, Nick Chim and Roni Bahar (left to right) join the podcast to discuss the design and development of San Jose’s SoFA One, the changing landscape of the American city, and how the firm aims to provide affordable housing solutions through home ownership.
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Stephanie Lemmo of Lemmo Architecture & Design, Digo Lima of Woods Bagot, and Kevin Alter of alterstudio (left to right) join the podcast to discuss the impact of rapid population growth on urban development and affordability in Austin, Texas and how other cities can benefit from the lessons learned in the city.
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Marlon Blackwell joins the podcast to discuss the design process for the Thaden School in Bentonville, building within the context of Northwest Arkansas, and the impact materiality can have on architecture.
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Tom Kundig and Steve Grim of Olson Kundig (from right to left: first and second) join Greg and Lesa Faulkner of Faulkner Architects (third and fourth) to discuss the concept and design of Analog House, collaborating between architecture practices, and building within the pine trees of Truckee, California.
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Rick Joy, founder of Studio Rick Joy, joins the podcast to discuss the role of music in his development as an architect, the design process behind Mexico City’s Tennyson 205, and how he grew his small Tuscon, Arizona firm into a global architecture brand.
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Studio Petretti Founder, Amanda Petretti, joins the podcast to discuss the design process of downtown Portland’s Multnomah County Courthouse, founding her firm, and improving equity in architecture.
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Partner of Barkow Leibinger, Frank Barkow, joins the podcast to discuss the opening of Sid Richardson Hall at Rice University, incorporating sustainability into their design process, and the role of research in their practice.
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Jennifer Luce, Founder of LUCE et Studio, joins the podcast to discuss designing within the context of Southern California, the importance of small architectural details, and the emphasis on art and collaboration in her design process.
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Melodie Yashar, Director of Building Design and Performance for ICON, joins the podcast to discuss the process of 3D printing inhabitable structures, how this technology can be used for social change, and how the firm is advancing what is possible with 3D printed architecture.
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Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) Partner, Kai-Uwe Bergmann, joins the podcast to discuss how building in outer space can influence how we design on Earth, how fatherhood has impacted his view on design, and the firm’s dedication to sustainability through projects like the Dryline.
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Olson Kundig Partner/Owner, Kirsten Ring Murray, joins the podcast to discuss the role of mentorship within the firm, designing within an urban context, and how she grew her career over 32 years at Olson Kundig.
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OMA Partner, Reinier de Graaf, joins the podcast to discuss his new novel ‘The Masterplan’, his work with OMA’s think tank AMO, and his 25-year career with the firm.
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Stephen Kieran (left) and James Timberlake (right) of KieranTimberlake join the podcast to discuss the influence of Venturi, Scott Brown in their own design process, prefabrication in architecture today, and the 40-year history of their firm.
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On November 8, 2018 the small mountain town of Paradise, California was forever changed by the devastating Camp Fire that swept through the area. It took 28 days for the fire to be contained, but not before 153,000 acres burned, 85 died, 17 were injured, and 18,804 buildings destroyed. In 2010, Paradise had a population of 26,218. It’s estimated today that the town’s population is 4,478, or about 17% of the population before the Camp Fire nearly three years ago.
On this episode of the podcast, we talk with Charles Brooks (rebuildparadise.org - left), Rouben Mohiuddin (California State University, Chico - center), and Barry Long (Urban Design Associates - right) about the rebuilding efforts, what can be done to prevent such tragedies, and how architects can support communities that have been impacted by similar disasters.
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John Patkau, cofounder of Patkau Architects, joins the podcast to discuss translating plans into form making, using natural materials, and using architecture to connect to nature.
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John Ronan of John Ronan Architects joins the podcast to discuss his approach to affordable housing, designing in Chicago, and how his professorship influences his practice.
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Snøhetta co-founder Craig Dykers joins the podcast to discuss the environmental response to architecture, design in daily life, and architecture in the age of celebrity.
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Tod Williams & Billie Tsien join the podcast to discuss the Barack Obama Presidential Library commission, the David Geffen Hall renovation at Lincoln Center, and reflect on their careers and what it means to be a mentor to other architects.
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Marion Weiss of Weiss/Manfredi joins the podcast to discuss how the New York–based firm has grown, how architecture is informed by landscape, and the design process for the Olympic Sculpture Gardens in Seattle and the La Brea Tar Pits addition in LA.
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Susan T. Rodriguez joins the podcast to discuss designing within cultural contexts, the Chipakata Children’s Academy in Zambia, her concept for the Harlem Meer Center in Central Park, and how she founded her New York City–based firm.
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OMA Managing Partner David Gianotten joins the podcast to discuss collaborating with Rem Koolhaas, the design process behind the Taipei Performing Art Center, and his transition to leading one of the world’s leading design firms.
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Snøhetta managing director and partner, Elaine Molinar, joins the podcast to discuss the Norwegian firm’s origin story, the importance of architecture competitions, and the design processes for different projects including SFMOMA and Under restaurant.
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IwamotoScott founder Lisa Iwamoto joins the podcast to discuss designing in San Francisco, how her firm earned the Pinterest HQ commission, and how architects can respond to gentrification.
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Diller Scofidio + Renfro Partner, Charles Renfro, joins the podcast to discuss the role that performance plays in their design process, the announcement of the Aboriginal Art & Culture Centers in Australia, and their unique approach, from the Blur Building (2002 )to the High Line (2009 - 2019), that makes their work so significant.
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MCA founder Mark Cavagnero joins the podcast to discuss design within the regional context of San Francisco, gentrification, and how to contribute to the urban landscape.
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Pascale Sablan, founder of Beyond the Built Environment and the SAY IT LOUD exhibition series, talks about the Great Diverse Designers Library initiative, her new role as NOMA president elect, and what it means to be an advocate and architect today.
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Joshua Ramus, founding principal at REX, joins the podcast to discuss how he started his own firm, his formative past at OMA, and “the traps of originality” in design.
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Tom Kundig, principal at Olson Kundig, joins the podcast to discuss design for multiple scales and the evolution of his Seattle-based firm. He also touches on how living in the Pacific Northwest has influenced his design process.
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Julia Gamolina, founder of Madame Architect, joins the podcast to discuss the role mentorship has played in her career—and how it led to founding her website. She also talks about her pivot away from a design role.
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Cathleen McGuigan, Editor-in-Chief of Architectural Record, joins the podcast to discuss the 130 year history of the publication, what they are doing to help advance the profession of architecture, and what makes a project stand out amongst the rest.
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Trahan Architects Founder, Trey Trahan, FAIA, joins the podcast to discuss the design process of the Alliance Theater, opening an office in New York City, and the conservation work he is doing in Patagonia Chile.
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DUST Co-Founder, Jesús Robles Jr, joins the podcast to discuss their unique approach to designing the Tucson Mountain Retreat, their design build philosophy, and his journey to co-founding DUST.
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Bercy Chen Studio Founders, Thomas Bercy & Calvin Chen, join the podcast to discuss their design process of the incredibly unique Edgeland House, how acting as the developer allows them access to create more affordable housing, and working at a variety of scales from highly detailed single family residence to large scale multi-family projects.
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Allied Works Founder, Brad Cloepfil, joins the podcast to discuss the unique design philosophy of Allied Works, expanding the firm to New York City, the important role that building relationships played in forming his career, and how he won the commission for the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis.
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MF Architecture Founder and Principal, Matt Fajkus & Sarah Johnson, join the podcast to discuss receiving a 2020 National Design Award, rethinking how we interpret building typologies, and the firm's focus on the importance of the human experience throughout their architecture.
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Machado Silvetti Principal, Stephanie Randazzo Dwyer, joins the podcast to discuss their addition to the Denver Art Museum, the upcoming revitalization of the Alamo, and her 25 year career with Machado Silvetti.
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Architectural Theorist, Michael Benedikt, joins the podcast to discuss his new book 'Architecture Beyond Experience', what sets young architects apart from their peers, and challenging convention in pursuit of meaningful design.
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PARTISANS Co-Founder, Alex Josephson, joins the podcast to discuss the team's design philosophy, developing your own tools to articulate your design, and how he co-founded one of Canada's premier architecture practices PARTISANS.
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Studio Gang Design Principal, Juliane Wolf, sits down to discuss contributing to the Chicago skyline with the new Vista Tower, creating equality in architecture, and how she became a principal at Studio Gang.
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Philip Michael Wolfson joins the podcast to discuss his development of functional sculpture, his design process, and his role while working with Zaha Hadid in the 1980's.
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Enscape Founder, Moritz Luck, joins the podcast to discuss the development of the real time rendering software that is revolutionizing architectural visualization, how their software is integrated directly with most CAD/BIM software, and where the future of architectural visualization is heading. Visit enscape3d.com for more information and to start your free trial today!
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Director of Environmental Performance at KPF, Carlos Cerezo Davila, joins the podcast to discuss how KPF is implementing sustainable design, sourcing materials, and how environmental design can be applied to an entire community.
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UNStudio founder, Ben van Berkel, joins the podcast to discuss the firm's design process, their competition entry for the Southbank Towers in Melbourne, and how he founded UNStudio over thirty years ago.
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2020 Venice Architecture Biennale co-curators, Paul Preissner (Paul Preissner Architects) & Paul Andersen (Independent Architecture), join the podcast to discuss this year's US Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale, wood framing in American architecture, and the impact of the spectacular on the architecture profession.
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Thom Mayne, Founder of Morphosis & Co-Founder of SCI-Arc, joins the podcast to discuss his attraction to being an outsider, the use of technology within architecture, and how he founded the world-renowned architecture firm Morphosis.
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2018 AIA Young Architects Award recipient, Pascale Sablan, sits down to discuss issues of diversity within the field of architecture, selecting the right firm culture, and the importance collaboration in design.
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SHoP Associate Principal, Angelica Baccon, joins the podcast to discuss how her and her team create meaningful workplace design, the development of the Uber HQ office in San Francisco, technology in design, and how SHoP is advancing the field of architecture.
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Michael Rotondi, Founder of RotoLab & SCI-Arc Co-Founder, joins the podcast to discuss founding his firm RotoLab, the early days of Morphosis, and how he and a group of his colleagues started one of the leading architecture schools in the country SCI-Arc.
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Cas Holman, Founder of Heroes Will Rise and featured in season two of Abstract on Netflix, joins the podcast to discuss her unique path to finding a career in design and her approach to designing for play.
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Pritzker Prize Winner, Glenn Murcutt joins the podcast to discuss the recent fires in Australia, the importance of spatial understanding over form driven design, and how he established his award winning practice.
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Balazs Bognar, Partner at Kengo Kuma and Associates, joins the podcast to discuss the firm's completed work in the United States including the Portland Japanese Garden, the Rolex Tower in Dallas, and how he joined one of the world's leading architecture firms Kengo Kuma and Associates.
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Gensler founder Art Gensler sits down to discuss gentrification and architecture, the importance of developing talent from within, and how he grew a three person design studio into the world's largest architecture firm.
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Jeff Schnabel, Director of the School of Architecture at Portland State University, joins the podcast to discuss the school's emphasis on design build, their Village Initiative that is building villages for Portland's houseless community, and the founding of Portland's Winter Lights Festival.
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KPF President and Design Principal, Jamie von Klemperer, joins the podcast to discuss the design of One Vanderbilt, the constraints of integrating the historic Grand Central Station, and what KPF is doing to change the field of architecture.
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Oyler Wu's Co-Founder, Jenny Wu, joins the podcast to discuss starting their firm, teaching at one of the country's leading architecture programs, SCI-Arc, and how she started her incredibly successful jewelry line LACE by Jenny Wu.
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Michael Perry of Boston Dynamics joins the podcast to discuss the release of Spot 1.1, how Boston Dynamics is using robotics to revolutionize the construction industry, and the origins of Boston Dynamics.
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Patrik Schumacher, Principal of Zaha Hadid Architects, sits down to discuss the impact of digital automation in architecture, the early days of ZHA, the passing of Zaha Hadid and how the firm is continuing her legacy.
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Kengo Kuma sits down to discuss what influenced him to pursue a career in architecture, his unique approach to design, and how he founded Kengo Kuma & Associates.
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Morphosis Partner, Arne Emerson, joins the podcast to discuss designing the 380 meter tall tower for the 7132 Hotel in Vals, Switzerland, the firm's recent leadership expansion, and how Morphosis is advancing the field of architecture.
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Safdie Architects Managing Principal, Chris Mulvey, joins the podcast to discuss their Raffles City project in Chongqing, working closely with Moshe Safdie, and Safdie Architect’s unique approach to design around the world.
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Tamie Glass sits down to discuss how design can influence human behavior, the impact of growing up in rural west Texas on her design thinking, and her time in Germany working for Daimler Chrysler.
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Page Principal, Talmadge Smith, sits down to discuss their new addition to the Fountain Place in Dallas Texas, his time working with Cesar Pelli, the importance of building lasting relationships with clients.
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Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) founder, Eugene Kohn, sits down to discuss the story behind Hudson Yards, studying under Louis Kahn, and how they founded the global architecture firm KPF.
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Page Design Director, Kris Walsh, sits down to discuss integrating a contemporary high-rise tower into a one hundred year old post office, post modernism in 2019, and how she became a Design Director at one of the country's leading design firms.
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Recorded live at Austin Design Week, Page Designers, Josh Coleman & Brandon Townsend sit down to discuss their new addition to the Austin skyline with 70 Rainey, the social impacts of development on the city, and what is next for one the the country's fastest growing cities, Austin, Texas.
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SHoP Architects Co-Founder, Chris Sharples, discusses direct-to-design fabrication, the future of technology within architecture, and how the team developed SHoP into one of the country's leading architecture firms.
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Vivian Lee, Principal of Richard Meier & Partners sits down to discuss her international career trajectory, design, mentorship, and equity within architecture.
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Michelle Addington, Dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin sits down to discuss changing careers, returning to school, and the opportunities provided by The University of Texas at Austin.
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MASS Design Group's Founding Principal, Michael Murphy, sits down to discuss architecture as a non-profit, social driven causes within the profession, and how they founded MASS Design Group.
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Synthesis Design and Architecture founder Alvin Huange sits down to discuss his time working for Zaha Hadid and Future Systems, Starting his own firm, and becoming a professor at the University of Southern California.
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Studio Libeskind Partner, Carla Swickerath, sits down to discuss the development of the World Trade Center Master Plan, her time at the University of Michigan, and how she became Partner at Studio Libeskind.
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Brian MacKay-Lyons sits down to discuss the importance of, and how to, keep your integrity within architecture, what he learned from working with Charles Moore, and how he founded his firm MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects in Nova Scotia.
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Kevin Alter sits down to talk about his design work with Alter Studio, architecture reviews, and teaching at the University of Texas at Austin.
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Lake|Flato founder Ted Flato sits down to discuss starting a firm with co-founder David Lake, the design process, and how producing good design can advance your career.
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Michael Hsu sits down to discuss sneaking into OMA to try and land an internship, the importance of a firm's culture, and how he started his firm the Michael Hsu Office of Architecture.
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MF Architecture Principal, Sarah Johnson, sits down to discuss the benefits of working for a growing firm, the importance of understanding the business of architecture, and the early days of MF Architecture.
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Olson Kundig Owner and Principal, Kevin Kudo-King sits down to discuss expressing personal perspective through design, his architectural education at the University of Arizona, and reflects back on lessons he has learned through twenty-two years with one of the nation's top architecture firms.
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Co-Hosts of the popular Midnight Charette Podcast, David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, sit down to discuss the impact of marketing themselves outside of their firms, working in New York, and their process for establishing their own firm.
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OMA Partner, Chris Van Duijn, sits down to discuss working side by side with Rem Koolhaas, the intern experience, and what is next for OMA as he leads the team on upcoming work in Asia.
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The man, the myth, the legend Larry Speck, Senior Partner of Page, sits down to discuss transitioning from a small town to MIT, starting his firm, and becoming principal of Page Southerland Page.
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Landscape Architect Daniel Woodroffe sits down to discuss what sets landscape architecture apart from other disciplines, founding his firm DWG. and what the right client can do for your firm.
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Landscape architect Phoebe Lickwar sits down to discuss finding her path within landscape design, working for with PWP on the 9/11 Memorial, and establishing her practice while teaching the The University of Arkansas.
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David Heymann sits down to discuss designing Prairie Chapel Ranch for former President George W. Bush, his time in New York, and how to advance your career in architecture.
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National AIA award winning architect Matt Fajkus sits down to discuss working for Norman Foster, Harvard, and starting his own firm as he details key moments that have lead him to a successful career in Architecture.
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AIA Fellow and principal of Page Southerland Page, Wendy Dunnam Tita, sits down to discuss the difference in interior design and architecture, starting her own firm, and how she became a principal at Page.
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Hacker Architects Principal, Corey Martin sits down to discuss his unique career of leaving architecture to become an artist, returning to found PATH Architecture, and ultimately becoming a principal at Hacker Architects.
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Sherri Privitera of Populous Architecture sits down to discuss the process of stadium design, building relationships with clients, and becoming a Senior Principal at the World's leading firm for stadium design.
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Juan Miro of Miro Rivera Architects sits down to discuss being named one the the world's top architecture firms by ArchDaily, choosing a business partner, and his mentorship by Charles Gwathmey.
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Bob Borson sits down to discuss starting the Life of an Architect blog and podcast, getting through school, and becoming an AIA Fellow.
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Gensler's Regional Managing Principal Judy Pesek sits down to discuss interior design, building relationships with clients, and the benefits of working for a large architecture firm.
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Award winning architect Murray Legge sits down to discuss the design competition process, small town Canada, and attending Cooper Union.
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Arthur Andersson of Andersson-Wise Architects sits down to discuss founding his firm with Charles Moore, the use of precedents in architecture, and his design of the iconic Austin City Limits Moody Theater.
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Chris Ferguson, AIA, of Clickspring Design sits down to discuss how an architectural education can lead to a variety of opportunities outside of architecture, the struggles of architecture school, and designing sets for the country's top ranked television.
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Lise Newman, Vice President, Workplace Practice Director at SmithGroup, sits down to discuss founding her own design firm, developing client relationships, and advancing her career within one of the country's largest architecture firms, SmithGroup.
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Dr. Gary Prinz of the University of Arkansas College of Engineering sits down to discuss 3D printed steel, being awarded a Nation Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development award, as well as, the 2018 AISC Milek Fellowship, and how he began his career as a professor at the University of Arkansas.
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Design Director and Principal of Gensler's Dallas office Ross Conway sits down to discuss starting out at a small firm, how collaboration contributes to great design, the art of presenting your design to a client.
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Lysa Janssen sits down to discuss her transition from artist to architect, growing up in a small town, and working for Norman Foster.
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Set designer Yvonne Boudreaux sits down to discuss designing for television and film, the importance of developing relationships, and establishing your personal brand within the world of set design.
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PWP Landscape Partner, Adam Greenspan, sits down to discuss working on the 9/11 Memorial, collaborating with other design disciplines during the design process, and becoming a partner at PWP.
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Charles di Piazza sits down to discuss working for Norman Foster as well as David Chipperfield, starting his own practice, and the benefits of having a diverse upbringing.
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