Design:ED

An inside look into the field of architecture told from the perspective of individuals that are leading the industry. This motivational series grants unique insight into the making of a successful design career, from humble beginnings to national recognition. Every week, featured guests share their personal highs and lows on their journey to success, that is sure to inspire audiences at all levels of the industry. Listening to their stories will provide a rare blueprint for anyone seeking to advance their career, and elevate their work to the next level.

Scott Specht - Specht Novak Architects

Scott Specht, founder of Specht Novak Architects, joins the podcast to discuss the design of Austin's Stealth House, an accessory dwelling unit with no exterior windows, and how this project can serve as a prototype for housing on non-traditional site

11-24
43:32

Tod Williams & Billie Tsien - Rerelease

In this classic DESIGN:ED Podcast, originally released September 2021, 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

11-17
02:02

Bob Weis - Author and Speaker

Bob Weis, former president of Walt Disney Imagineering, joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss how design influences human experience, storytelling through design, and how Disney shaped his view of architecture from his 40-year career with the company. 

11-10
39:14

Michael Leckie - Leckie Studio

Michael Leckie, founder of Vancouver, B.C.-based Leckie Studio, joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the design of Lantern House, a 2025 Record House; form and materiality; and how design can be influenced and informed by geographical context.

10-20
48:15

Louis T. Lemay & Dan Kaplan — Lemay & FXCollaborative

Architects Louis T. Lemay and Dan Kaplan join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED to discuss the recent partnership of Canada's Lemay and New York–based FXCollaborative, the two firms' unified approach to urban development, and their view of the future of design and architecture

10-06
42:29

Alexei Tajzler & Christie Johnson - HLZAE

HLZAE's Alexei Tajzler and Christie Johnson join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the renovation of Manhattan's iconic Flatiron Building, the impact of historic preservation on modern architecture, and lessons learned through the firm's work on thousands of restoration projects across New York City

09-22
38:46

Grafton Architects - Yvonne Farrell & Shelley McNamara

Pritzker Architecture Prize–winning architects Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the new Anthony Timberlands Center at the University of Arkansas and the importance of architecture in contemporary society, while reflecting on the past 47 years of their Dublin-based firm, Grafton Architects.  

09-08
54:19

Jeff Kovel and John Hoke - Skylab Architecture & Nike

Skylab Archicture founder Jeff Kovel and Nike chief creative officer John Hoke join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the design of the Serena Williams Building at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon; the impact of personal relationships within the profession; and how architecture is contributing to the future success of the Nike design team. 

08-18
53:53

Beka Sturges and Eric Kramer - Reed Hilderbrand

Reed Hilderbrand principals Beka Sturges and Eric Kramer join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss designing across different climate regions, environmental changes impacting landscape architecture, and the firm's recent work at Storm King Art Center in New York's Hudson Valley

08-04
44:58

Andrea Steele - Andrea Steele Architecture

New York–based architect Andrea Steele joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the design of the L10 Arts and Cultural Center in Brooklyn, the benefits of combining typologies, and successful strategies in implementing human centered design

07-21
44:50

Allan Poore - Chaos

Allan Poore, chief product officer at Chaos, joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss how the software company is changing architectural visualization and how its new-generative AI products integrate with Revit for increased efficiency for firms of all sizes

07-07
32:48

Rick Cook - Cook Fox

CookFox Architects cofounder Rick Cook joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss urban design within the context of New York City, the importance of partnership, and the adaptive design behind the reenvisioning of the Terminal Warehouse in West Chelsea, Manhattan

06-23
52:05

Peter Ruggerio - HOK

HOK design principal Peter Ruggiero joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss the process of successful aviation design, the firm's expansion at Dulles International Airport, and how HOK is working to reimagine how people experience air travel

06-09
44:11

Jack Becker and Andrew Linn - BLDUS

Jack Becker and Andrew Linn, founders of 2023 Design Vanguard firm BLDUS, join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the studio's unique approach to materiality, the influence of research on the architectural process, and how design can encourage collaboration in their homebase of Washington D.C.

05-26
46:52

Robert Goodwin & Scott Hansche – Perkins&Will & SLAM

Perkins&Will's Robert Goodwin and the S/L/A/M Collaborative's Scott Hansche join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss the transformation of an old Sears in Western New York into a leading medical facility and how this project could influence future adaptive reuse projects for large, vacated retail spaces CLAIM CEU CREDITS HERE

05-05
49:50

Marion Weiss & Michael Manfredi - Weiss/Manfredi

Weiss/Manfredi founders Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss the development of Hunter's Point South Waterfront Park in Long Island City, Queens; ecology as a starting point for the design process, and their new book Drifting Symmetries: Projects, Provocations, and Other Enduring Models

04-21
45:23

Nico Kienzl - Atelier Ten

Atelier Ten founding director Nico Kienzl joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss how his team consults with architects to implement environmental design, the metrics for success of a sustainable project, and how the firm is leading the profession to accomplish "Absolute Zero Carbon" for the built environment CLAIM CEU CREDITS HERE

04-07
48:44

Jonathan Mallie - Populous

Jonathan Mallie of Populous joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss the design of the new Highmark Stadium for the Buffalo Bills, the use of multimedia to enhance architecture, and how the firm has become a leader in the sports and entertainment industry over the past 40 years.

03-17
39:59

Mat Cash - Heatherwick Studio

Heatherwick Studio partner Mat Cash joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss how New York's Little Island came to be, the impact of experiential design, and the London-based firm's emphasis on beauty

03-03
01:04:18

Jordan Luther - President AIAS

Jordan Luther, president of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS), joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss bridging the gap from school to practice, how young architects can advocate for themselves early in their careers, and how AIAS is helping students positively contribute to the profession

02-17
38:59

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