The Archello Podcast is architecture’s most visual podcast series. Listen as Archello's Editor-in-Chief, Collin Anderson, sits down with architects to discuss t...
Daniel Lobitz on designing buildings that grow out of their specific place and history at Robert A.M. Stern Architects
Archello connects with Daniel Lobitz, partner at Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA), a firm known for its contextual designs that reference history and place, especially for projects in the office's hometown of New York City.Since joining the firm in 1986, Lobitz has led transformative projects across the country, including the tallest residential tower in Lower Manhattan at 30 Park Place, One Bennett Park in Chicago, and the reimagined Lovejoy Wharf in Boston. His work spans from large-scale urban developments to award-winning product design, with a focus on creating spaces that enhance the public realm.Listen as Lobitz discusses the evolution of multifamily residential design and the enduring importance of context in architecture.
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Dimitri Roussel of DREAM on why timber architecture must be a revolution
In this episode, Archello connects with Dimitri Roussel, founder of DREAM (Dimitri Roussel Ensemble Architecture Métropole), a Paris-based architecture studio blending environmental responsibility with bold, modular design. Known for projects that prioritize both people and the planet, DREAM’s work often showcases innovative use of timber to create sustainable, dynamic buildings.Notable projects include l’Arbre Blanc in collaboration with Sou Fujimoto and the recently completed Athletes Village for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, both of which embody DREAM’s commitment to ecological design and fostering community connections.Listen as Roussel discusses his founding of DREAM, the office's pioneering use of timber in architecture, and some of the exciting projects taking shape in Paris and elsewhere in France today.
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Chris Hardie on designing projects that uplift and inspire at Schmidt Hammer Lassen
In this episode, Archello connects with Chris Hardie, Partner and Design Director of Schmidt Hammer Lassen’s China studio in Shanghai.Schmidt Hammer Lassen (SHL) is known for creating human-centered, innovative designs that balance cultural heritage with contemporary needs. The office’s projects pay a particular attention to sustainabilty and yielding a reduced embodied carbon content.Listen as Hardie reflects on his path to China from Scotland, the founding of the China studio, and leading projects like the Beijing Performing Arts Centre and Shanghai Library East, one of the world’s largest libraries and a vibrant community hub.
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Alan Maskin of Olson Kundig on how architecture borrows from storytelling
In this episode, Archello connects with Seattle-based architect Alan Maskin. Maskin is a principal and owner at Olson Kundig, a design powerhouse known for pushing the boundaries between architecture and art. With projects that span the globe like the iconic renovation of Seattle’s Space Needle and the Bill & Melinda Gates Discovery Center, Maskin’s work brings a fresh perspective to how we interact with space. Olson Kundig is renowned for its commitment to materiality, sustainability, and storytelling in design, making Maskin a fascinating guest to explore these ideas with.Listen as Maskin reflects on his unconventional path to architecture, his passion for drawing and hands-on design, and his transformative projects.
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Omar Gandhi on using ordinary materials to craft extraordinary architecture
In this episode, Archello is in Paris with Canada-based architect Omar Gandhi of Omar Gandhi Architects. Gandhi was born in Toronto and studied architecture in Nova Scotia. He started his own design studio in 2010, which is today based in Toronto and Halifax. In addition to his practice, he often teaches and lectures and has held appointments such as the Louis Kahn Visiting Assistant Professor at the Yale School of Architecture.Gandhi and his studio have garnered significant recognition for his projects both in Canada and abroad. The studio earned among other honors, the Governor General's Medal in Architecture, one of Canada's most important achievements for built projects. Listen as Gandhi speaks about background, and a number of his projects which are known for being site specific and for their clever use of natural materials.
The Archello Podcast is architecture’s most visual podcast series. Listen as Archello's Editor-in-Chief, Collin Anderson, sits down with architects to discuss their careers and projects. Each audio episode is accompanied by a rich visual storyboard which listeners can use to follow the discussion. Visit www.archello.com/podcasts..
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