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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.