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“Architecture Needed to Be Liberated from Itself”: In Conversation with James Wines

ArchDaily

AUGUST 14, 2023

The very essence of the architect’s work is expressed in his fascinating stores for BEST Products Company, the key focus of my conversation with the architect that took place over Zoom on August 10, 2022, following many of our in-person meetings. James Wines, a New York architect and environmental artist, has been on a mission of sorts.

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Creating Harmony with the Place: In Conversation with Kengo Kuma

ArchDaily

DECEMBER 12, 2023

The 3 rd edition of Shaping the City , a forum on sustainable urban development, took place in Venice between November 24-25, following successful events in Chicago and New Orleans. Organized by the European Cultural Centre, this forum is part of the Venice Architecture Biennial exhibition, Time Space Existence. Read more »

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Engaging with Architecture as a Wider Cultural Practice: In Conversation with the Co-Curators of the British Pavilion in Venice

ArchDaily

MAY 24, 2023

As the curators explain, the aim of the installations is to expand the general understanding of what architecture is and to integrate it into a wider conversation with fashion, music, art, dance, and performance, rather than separating it as its own class of creativity. Read more »

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'Instead of Living in Fear of AI, Designers Should Engage With It'; A Conversation with Amanda Talbot

Archinect

JUNE 14, 2023

Her career path through architecture, interiors, journalism, and fashion nonetheless instilled in her a commitment to heart-centric design, which she believes is crucial to conversations on the relationship between artificial intelligence and people. Amanda Talbot did not come from a technological background.

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Sustainable Architecture: Design Green with the Client in Mind

Speaker: Pedro Clarke – Principal Architect at A+ Architecture, In Loco Program Director

Sustainability begins with a conversation, and acquiring customer buy-in is entirely dependent on how the conversation is framed. Clients may not see sustainability as a priority out of fear of operational costs and quality. There are a variety of approaches you can use to develop this collaborative sustainable culture.

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“A Framework for Developing Happy Proximities:” In Conversation with Carlos Moreno, the Pioneer of the 15-Minute City

ArchDaily

MAY 7, 2024

The 15-minute city has become an internationally recognized concept advocating for a people-centric urban model where residents should be able to meet most of their daily needs within a 15-minute walk or bike ride from their homes.

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A Unique Approach to Creating Public Spaces: In Conversation with Alejandro Haiek

ArchDaily

MARCH 19, 2024

Pallet Parliament / The Public Machinery. Image Courtesy of Alejandro Haiek Coll Architecture practices usually start their design process with a client, who provides a program and a site. Alejandro Haiek , founder of The Public Machinery , approaches things differently. Read more »

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The 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale as a Healing Experience: In Conversation with Curator Lesley Lokko

ArchDaily

MAY 22, 2023

The conversation addressed Lesley Lokko ’s approach to curating the theme and focus of the event, understanding Africa as “The Laboratory of the Future ,” the desire to bring both authenticity and empathy to the architectural discourse, while creating a space for voices not typically heard in global exhibitions. Read more »

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Contemporary Architecture in Guatemala is Under Construction: Conversations with Taller ACÁ

ArchDaily

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In the following conversation, Villatoro and Schwarz provide detailed insights into their inspirations, working processes, and future projections for architecture, both in the country and in Central America. Read more »

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AN in conversation with Nina Cooke John and Sekou Cooke and their parents

The Architect's Newsletter

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Nina is the founding principal of Studio Cooke John Architecture and The post AN in conversation with Nina Cooke John and Sekou Cooke and their parents appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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In conversation with: Jorge Hernandez – Head of Design, Bathroom Brands Group

Hotel Designs

MARCH 5, 2024

In the world of luxury hotel bathrooms, where every aspect is carefully considered to enhance the guest experience, there are powerful elements that play a role in shaping the overall sensory experience. It’s all in the details. We are seeing an increased focus on innovative lighting solutions that elevate the sensory experience of a hotel stay.

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"Architecture that Responds to the Memory of a Place": In Conversation with Sumaya Dabbagh

ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Sumaya Dabbagh, the founder of Dabbagh Architects , based in the UAE , stands at the forefront of architectural innovation with a focus on identity and connection to place.

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SODA offers model for office-to-residential conversions with Roco in Liverpool

Deezen

APRIL 3, 2024

Russell Potter, co-founding director at SODA , believes the project can serve as a model for office-to-residential conversions in city-centre locations. London studio SODA has converted a 1970s office block in Liverpool city centre into a residential building that includes co-working and wellness facilities.

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Bringing People Together Through Architecture: In Conversation with Lina Ghotmeh, the Designer of the 2023 Serpentine Pavilion

ArchDaily

JULY 10, 2023

The conversation touched upon Ghotmeh’s motivations and concepts that prompted this pavilion titled À table , conceived as an invitation to sit down together at a table, to enjoy sharing food and engaging in open dialogues. Read more »

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In conversation with: Tim Rundle, Creative Consultant for Morgan

Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

The first collaborative collection, Rakino , launched in 2019 is a reflection of Rundle’s eye for detail and Morgan’s passion for precision manufacturing and hand-crafted finish. I think the main aspects I love about designing at object level are the ability to test ideas with physical prototypes and to spend time on the details.

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‘we’re just scratching the surface of what’s possible’ — in conversation with PLAYLAB

designboom

MARCH 6, 2024

The post ‘we’re just scratching the surface of what’s possible’ — in conversation with PLAYLAB appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. co-founder archie lee coates IV shares with us how it all started 20 years ago, in a tiny studio in brooklyn, new york.

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In conversation with: Wei Xiao (??), Founder of Zhengyin Art

Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Hotel Designs In conversation with: Wei Xiao (萧威), Founder of Zhengyin Art In conversation with: Wei Xiao (萧威), Founder of Zhengyin Art Zhengyin Art has been dedicated to creating original, elegant artworks that elevate a space. HD: How have you, or your vision, changed since you start creating public art?

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Narrative, Media, and AI in Architectural Academia; A Conversation with Natasha Sandmeier

Archinect

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Archinect last spoke with Natasha Sandmeier on the themes of visual media and narrative storytelling in 2019. Back then, few could have imagined the seismic impact that generative AI would have on such fields. The intervening four years since 2019 have also seen a shift in Sandmeier's own responsibilities.

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In conversation with: Damien Perrot, Global Chief Design, Accor

Hotel Designs

AUGUST 3, 2023

In addition, editor Hamish Kilburn hosted an exclusive conversation within the stand where Belgian designer Ramy Fischler, who designed the concept on display, joined Perrrot, talking us through the concept from both a design and a hospitality and brand perspective.

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AN in conversation with Andrés Jaque

The Architect's Newsletter

JANUARY 19, 2023

The post AN in conversation with Andrés Jaque appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper. The Architect’s Newspaper’s year-end Best of 2022 issue honors the winners, honorable mentions, and editors’ picks from our three awards programs: Best of Practice, Best of Products, and Best of Design.

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"My Photographs Are a Celebration of the Making of Things": In Conversation with Christopher Payne

ArchDaily

JANUARY 11, 2024

Image © Christopher Payne This article was originally published on Common Edge. Christopher Payne’s fascination with factories goes back decades. They sent teams of architecture students, historians, and photographers to document all kinds of projects,” he says. That experience instilled a deep appreciation for industrial architecture.”

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AN Interior in conversation with Luca Nichetto

The Architect's Newsletter

JANUARY 9, 2023

To hear from leading voices at the intersection of architecture and design, AN Interior is happy to introduce Friday Favorites, a weekly series of conversations between AN’s Market Editor Sophie Aliece Hollis and [.].

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Cultural Architecture in India: In Conversation with Hundredhands and Mathew and Ghosh Architects

ArchDaily

AUGUST 24, 2023

The development of cultural infrastructure in India has historically been a government endeavor, often resulting in a state of stagnation. The past two decades have seen a noticeable shift in the country’s cultural landscape.

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AN in conversation with Kimberly Dowdell

The Architect's Newsletter

JANUARY 13, 2023

The post AN in conversation with Kimberly Dowdell appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper. The Architect’s Newspaper’s year-end Best of 2022 issue honors the winners, honorable mentions, and editors’ picks from our three awards programs: Best of Practice, Best of Products, and Best of [.].

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In conversation with: Michael Mulhall, Director of Sales, Dernier & Hamlyn

Hotel Designs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Its factory in London is home to a team of specialist designers and artisans who produce pendants, chandeliers and other lighting individually made to meet designers’ specific requirements for luxury residences and hotels, superyachts and restaurants. HD: What has changed for the company post pandemic? HD: What’s in your factory currently?

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“Suddenly, You Step into the Landscape through the House”: In Conversation with Ben Van Berkel

ArchDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Möbius House, Naarden, Netherlands, 1993-98. Image © Eva Bloem. Courtesy of UNStudio In 1993 a young professional couple with two toddlers and a large suburban lot in Naarden, a town less than half an hour's drive southeast of Amsterdam, approached Ben van Berkel to design an unusual house. The couple couldn’t resist. Read more »

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AN Interior in conversation with Orior

The Architect's Newsletter

JUNE 22, 2023

In the past year alone, Irish luxury furnishings outfit Orior has opened a 4,500-square-foot flagship showroom in Soho, launched a capsule with fashion designer Christopher John Rogers, and just last The post AN Interior in conversation with Orior appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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'Everything in Design Is Extremely Collaborative': A Conversation with Emerging Architecture Practice Studio MUKA

Archinect

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Starting your own practice comes with a mixture of excitement, collaboration, stressors, and endless problem-solving. As a new firm, architects Neda Kakhsaz and Zabie Mustafa are developing their approach to architectural design and how they would like to make their mark within the industry.

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Talking print: Erik Heywood in conversation with Bill Stout

The Architect's Newsletter

MARCH 14, 2023

This is an excerpt from an interview held at William Stout Architectural Books on December 13, 2022, with Bill Stout and Erik Heywood, for the Architects Newspaper article, “Torch Passed: The post Talking print: Erik Heywood in conversation with Bill Stout appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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AN Interior in conversation with Madelynn Ringo

The Architect's Newsletter

APRIL 26, 2023

The move came after a successful stint The post AN Interior in conversation with Madelynn Ringo appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper.

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In conversation with: James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels

Hotel Designs

JUNE 8, 2023

Leading this expansion is its dynamic, Dublin-born CEO James Bermingham. Appointed in March 2021, Bermingham was tasked by Sir Richard Branson with firmly establishing the Virgin brand upon the global hotel landscape, as well its culture and, most significantly, its customer experience. Miami and Denver follow in 2025.

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“An Architect’s Traditional Lane is Pretty Limiting”: In Conversation with Johanna Hurme of 5468796 Architecture

ArchDaily

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Image © James Brittain What about architecture in North America – its history , policies , but also building codes – makes it particularly vulnerable to the global housing crisis ? And how can those inherent flaws be counteracted with purposeful residential design and a more inclusive approach to the architecture discipline? Read more »

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AN Interior in conversation with Llisa Demetrios

The Architect's Newsletter

MARCH 30, 2023

The Eames Institute The post AN Interior in conversation with Llisa Demetrios appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper. Last April, an initiative to extend the legacy of famed midcentury design duo Charles and Ray Eames was launched by curator Llisa Demetrios, one of couple’s five grandchildren.

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“We Have to Change the Whole Definition of the Architect”: In Conversation with Yasmeen Lari

ArchDaily

OCTOBER 12, 2023

In this Louisiana Channel interview with Yasmeen Lari, the renowned Pakistani architect speaks about the role of architects and the needed perspective shifts of the industry in contemporary times. In the interview, the architect and designer reflects on her upbringing, architectural education, and her practice today. Read more »

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AN Interior in conversation with Tuleste Factory

The Architect's Newsletter

MAY 25, 2023

To kick things off, Chelsea The post AN Interior in conversation with Tuleste Factory appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper. Although it feels like the New York design scene has been celebrating for longer, the official start of the annual NYCxDesign celebration was May 18.

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In conversation with: Henning Rieseler at Porsche Design Studio

Hotel Designs

MARCH 16, 2023

Hotel Designs In conversation with: Henning Rieseler at Porsche Design Studio In conversation with: Henning Rieseler at Porsche Design Studio Editor Hamish Kilburn speaks to Michael Huber, Head of Studio (Berlin) at Studio F. Porsche, who describes the new collection as “puristic, high-end and fascinating.”

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AN Interior in conversation with Galerie Was

The Architect's Newsletter

JUNE 15, 2023

The post AN Interior in conversation with Galerie Was appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper. What do you get when you mix an interior designer, a tech founder, and a chef? You’ll find the answer behind an unassuming storefront in Manhattan’s Lower East Side neighborhood.

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AN in conversation with architect and educator Rossana Hu

The Architect's Newsletter

APRIL 1, 2024

Hu was The post AN in conversation with architect and educator Rossana Hu appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper. Rossana Hu is the cofounder, alongside Lyndon Neri, of Neri&Hu Design and Research Office, a Shanghai-based interdisciplinary architecture firm.

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In conversation with: George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg

Hotel Designs

MARCH 15, 2023

And perhaps that is what makes this design duo dynamic and always on the pulse and unlike any designers I have met before – it’s less about looking backwards and more about moving ahead; thinking big and challenging existing interpretations of hotel design.

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In conversation with: Peter Kilby, on the challenges of hotel renovations

Hotel Designs

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Increasingly, it is about the experience, beyond a comfy bed and a clean bathroom and more about the different elements and spaces within hotels. More corporate guests are extending their stay into weekends , giving rise to what has become known as the ‘bleisure’ trend.

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AN Interior in conversation with Glenn Pushelberg

The Architect's Newsletter

MARCH 17, 2023

In recent years, the Italian stone company has grown The post AN Interior in conversation with Glenn Pushelberg appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper. Last month, over 700 members of the design community descended on Soho to celebrate the opening of Salvatori’s first U.S.

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In conversation with: Georgina Wood, Founder of Studio Clementine

Hotel Designs

APRIL 17, 2023

Hotel Designs In conversation with: Georgina Wood, Founder of Studio Clementine In conversation with: Georgina Wood, Founder of Studio Clementine Studio Clementine might be a relatively new kid on the designer block, but its founder Georgina Woods brings a wealth of experience to the table. At the end of the day, I am a creative.

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In Conversation with Studio Muoto's Gilles Delalex on Their Architecture of Endless Possibilities

ArchDaily

JULY 12, 2023

The scope of work of the Paris-based practice founded in 2003 by Gilles Delalex and Yves Moreau includes projects in the fields of architecture, exhibition design, urban planning, teaching, and research.

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‘architecture is meant to stand the test of time’ – in conversation with junya ishigami

designboom

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The post ‘architecture is meant to stand the test of time’ – in conversation with junya ishigami appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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“Architecture Needed to Be Liberated from Itself”: In Conversation with James Wines

Creating Harmony with the Place: In Conversation with Kengo Kuma

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“A Framework for Developing Happy Proximities:” In Conversation with Carlos Moreno, the Pioneer of the 15-Minute City

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The 2023 Venice Architecture Biennale as a Healing Experience: In Conversation with Curator Lesley Lokko

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AN in conversation with Nina Cooke John and Sekou Cooke and their parents

In conversation with: Jorge Hernandez – Head of Design, Bathroom Brands Group

"Architecture that Responds to the Memory of a Place": In Conversation with Sumaya Dabbagh

SODA offers model for office-to-residential conversions with Roco in Liverpool

Bringing People Together Through Architecture: In Conversation with Lina Ghotmeh, the Designer of the 2023 Serpentine Pavilion

In conversation with: Tim Rundle, Creative Consultant for Morgan

‘we’re just scratching the surface of what’s possible’ — in conversation with PLAYLAB

In conversation with: Wei Xiao (??), Founder of Zhengyin Art

Narrative, Media, and AI in Architectural Academia; A Conversation with Natasha Sandmeier

In conversation with: Damien Perrot, Global Chief Design, Accor

AN in conversation with Andrés Jaque

"My Photographs Are a Celebration of the Making of Things": In Conversation with Christopher Payne

AN Interior in conversation with Luca Nichetto

Cultural Architecture in India: In Conversation with Hundredhands and Mathew and Ghosh Architects

AN in conversation with Kimberly Dowdell

In conversation with: Michael Mulhall, Director of Sales, Dernier & Hamlyn

“Suddenly, You Step into the Landscape through the House”: In Conversation with Ben Van Berkel

AN Interior in conversation with Orior

'Everything in Design Is Extremely Collaborative': A Conversation with Emerging Architecture Practice Studio MUKA

Talking print: Erik Heywood in conversation with Bill Stout

AN Interior in conversation with Madelynn Ringo

In conversation with: James Bermingham, CEO of Virgin Hotels

“An Architect’s Traditional Lane is Pretty Limiting”: In Conversation with Johanna Hurme of 5468796 Architecture

AN Interior in conversation with Llisa Demetrios

“We Have to Change the Whole Definition of the Architect”: In Conversation with Yasmeen Lari

AN Interior in conversation with Tuleste Factory

In conversation with: Henning Rieseler at Porsche Design Studio

AN Interior in conversation with Galerie Was

AN in conversation with architect and educator Rossana Hu

In conversation with: George Yabu and Glenn Pushelberg

In conversation with: Peter Kilby, on the challenges of hotel renovations

AN Interior in conversation with Glenn Pushelberg

In conversation with: Georgina Wood, Founder of Studio Clementine

In Conversation with Studio Muoto's Gilles Delalex on Their Architecture of Endless Possibilities

‘architecture is meant to stand the test of time’ – in conversation with junya ishigami

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