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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

IwamotoScott Founder, Lisa Iwamoto, joins the podcast to discuss designing within the context of San Francisco, the importance of building relationships and how that contributed to the commission of the Pinterest Headquarters, and how architects can respond to issues like gentrification.

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 Center in Australia, and their unique approach, from the Blur Building (2002 )to the Highline (2009), that makes their work so significant.