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A is for Architecture Podcast

Ambrose Gillick
Architecture
Modernism
Social Housing
Informal Settlements
Urban Design
The Architectural Review
Politics
Urban Planning
JM. Richards
High Rise Housing
Sustainability
Design Education
Future Cities Project
Beauty In Architecture
Kharail
Urban Regeneration
Community Engagement
Urban Labyrinths
Culture
Welfare State

Explore the world of architecture with the A is for Architecture Podcast hosted by Ambrose Gillick. Through conversations with designers, scholars and practitioners, Ambrose unpacks the creative and theoretical dimensions of architecture. Whether you're a professional, student, or design enthusiast, the A is for Architecture Podcast offers the best insights into how buildings shape society and soc... more

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Frederick Kiesler was an Austrian-American architect, artist and theorist who, born at the tail end of the nineteenth century, bore witness to the irresistible rise of modernism in architecture and alongside it, the pyrrhic victory of amoral, individ... more

Bellerophon, son of Poseidon and Eurynome, slew the Chimera and, full of hubris, believed he had a rightful place on Mount Olympus among the gods and set off there on his winged horse, Pegasus. Zeus did not like this and sent a gadfly to sting Pegasu... more

If one were to be the sort of inelegant person to point such things out, one might point out that despite all the egalitarian rhetoric, we still live in an architectural culture that cultivates dominance, not in the sense of dominion as rooted in dom... more

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Despite the fact that theorists probably live in one, homes are rather poorly theorized. Why is this so? Perhaps it is the ascent of the domestic in capitalist bourgeois culture – the world within a world – that makes them the seat of late modernity’... more

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Recent Guests

Beatriz Colomina
Architectural historian and theorist, Princeton/Columbia professor
Princeton University
Episode: Beatriz Colomina: Architecture as disease and cure.
Hilde Heynen
Professor of Architectural Theory at the University of Leuven
Leuven University
Episode: Hilde Heynen & Lucía Pérez-Moreno: Feminist ecologies and architecture.
Lucia Pérez-Moreno
Professor of History and Theory of Architecture at the University of Zaragoza
University of Zaragoza
Episode: Hilde Heynen & Lucía Pérez-Moreno: Feminist ecologies and architecture.
Stefan Al
Architect, urban planner; Professor of urban planning at Hunter College
Hunter College, New York City
Episode: Stefan Al: Houses, forms, cultures.
John Kinsley
Architect and lecturer in architecture technology
Newcastle University; collective custom build projects in Scotland
Episode: Miriam Attwood & John Kinsley: Building community.
Miriam Attwood
Client and director of storytelling PR
Storytelling PR
Episode: Miriam Attwood & John Kinsley: Building community.
Tim Altenhof
Architect and senior scientist at the University of Innsbruck
University of Innsbruck
Episode: Tim Altenhof: Atmospheres and architecture.
Ed Wall
Professor of Cities and Landscapes at the University of Greenwich
University of Greenwich
Episode: Ed Wall: Architecture & war.
Andreas Lechner
Architect, writer, Associate Professor at TU Graz
TU Graz
Episode: Andreas Lechner: Forms and typologies.

Host

Ambrose Gillick
Host of A is for Architecture Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • Excellent!

    I was thrilled to find this podcast. If you're passionate about architecture and society, definitely give it a listen. If you're a student of architecture or a practicing architect, it's a must.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Anne_Gables
    United States16 days ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Always interesting conversations and themes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Matt j H
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Excellent podcast

    Always very good interviews and always something interesting even if it’s a specialist topic. One of my favourite podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Green78Leaf
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • A is for a lot

    I do enjoy his chats even if they don’t get to any conclusions. Qualities, quantities, built, unbuilt, living, working, designing, making, still, on the move, values, value, rituals, process, heroes, villains, icons, disasters. I could go on..

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danatsea
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Challenging ideas and diverse perspectives may require attention.
Well produced with rigorous interviews.
Focuses on deep, scholarly architectural topics that reward listening.
High-quality guests and thoughtful questions.
Consistently strong discussions and insights across topics.

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#34
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#10
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#13
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#200
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#216
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#39
Australia/Arts/Design

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Hilde Heynen & Lucía Pérez-Moreno: Feminist ecologies and architecture.
Q: How does feminist theory function in architecture education and practice according to your discussion?
The hosts and guests agree that feminist theory provides essential critical tools for understanding oppression structures, encourages collaborative and caring approaches, and argues against reducing architecture to isolated objects or heroic individuals, emphasizing social responsibility and systemic thinking in education and practice.
Hilde Heynen & Lucía Pérez-Moreno: Feminist ecologies and architecture.
Q: Could you explain why you chose the three themes of dwelling, mimesis, and displacement as the backbone of Hilde's writings in the book?
Lucia explains that the themes were identified as transversal concepts throughout Hilde's career, with the structure built around how these ideas consistently resonate across different writings, demonstrating continuity and development in her thought.
Stefan Al: Houses, forms, cultures.
Q: What is the significance of the 15-minute city in the context of climate-conscious design, and what are its potential downsides?
The 15-minute city advocates walkability and local access as a response to car-centered sprawl, but critics worry it may overstate feasibility and depend on delivery economies, potentially exacerbating social fragmentation if not implemented thoughtfully.
Stefan Al: Houses, forms, cultures.
Q: How did early dwellings influence later urban forms, and what explains the bottom-up growth of cities?
Early settlements show that permanent places and storage needs led to denser housing and the emergence of private households; over time, the home became a driver of urban complexity rather than a byproduct of city planning.
Stefan Al: Houses, forms, cultures.
Q: Why this book now, and what does the term dwelling really mean in your framework?
The book broadens dwelling beyond a mere shelter to include how people live, work, and relate to their environment, arguing that dwelling is a verb as much as a noun, intimately tied to health, social life, and planetary impact.

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A steady stream of conversations centers on how architecture shapes society and how societal dynamics, in turn, shape architectural practice. Episodes frequently explore history, theory, and policy—ranging from decolonizing architectural curricula and Africa's built heritage to welfare states in Scandinavia and the politics of urban space—paired with deep-dive discussions with scholars, practitioners, and writers. A standout quality is the blend of rigorous academic insight with accessible, human-centered storytelling, making complex discourse approachable for professionals, students, and design enthusiasts alike. The show often features guests who are researchers, authors, and educators, giving listeners scholarly context alongside practic... more

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1. Beatriz Colomina
2. Hilde Heynen
3. Lucia Pérez-Moreno
4. Stefan Al
5. John Kinsley
6. Miriam Attwood
7. Tim Altenhof
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