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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 industry experts, scholars and practitioners, the podcast unpacks the creative and theoretical dimensions of architecture. Whether you're a professional, student, or design enthusiast, the A is for Architecture Podcast offers marvelous insights into how buildings shape soc... 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

Nine out of ten architectural practices in Europe are involved in designing private housing, according to the Architects Council of Europe, with the work generating 54% of the average practice’s turnover. But according to RIBA, in 2018 in the UK only... more

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Close study of singular aspects of building culture remains the mainstay of good architectural scholarship. Through detail, universals can be revealed. This is the case with Tim Altenhof’s Breathing Space: The Architecture of Pneumatic Beings, publis... more

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With warfare seemingly creeping up on us – because governments keep starting them – it seemed like a good idea to speak to Ed Wall, Professor of Cities and Landscapes at the University of Greenwich, about his book Architecture for Warfare: How Corpor... more

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Recent Guests

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.
Lee Ivett
Professor of Architecture; Head of the London School of Architecture
London School of Architecture
Episode: Lee Ivett: Blueprint for a new architecture.
Itohan Osayimwese
Professor of the History of Art and Architecture and Urban Studies and department chair at Brown University
Brown University
Episode: Itohan Osayimwese: Africa, ornament and architecture.
Ellen Braae
Professor of Landscape Architecture, University of Copenhagen
University of Copenhagen
Episode: Ellen Braae & Thordis Arrhenius: Scandinavia and the architecture of welfare.
Thordis Arrhenius
Professor of Architecture Theory and Method, KTH Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm
KTH Royal Institute of Technology
Episode: Ellen Braae & Thordis Arrhenius: Scandinavia and the architecture of welfare.

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Ambrose Gillick
Host of A is for Architecture Podcast

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 77 ratings
  • 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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#191
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Tim Altenhof: Atmospheres and architecture.
Q: How did you approach communicating these ideas to the public through drawings and exhibitions?
Altenhof describes using popular science infographics and architectural drawings to embed physiological ideas in public consciousness, differentiating between professional discourse and popular media, with figures like Fritz Kahn illustrating the inner workings of the body for a broad audience.
Tim Altenhof: Atmospheres and architecture.
Q: Was there a broader political or social dimension driving the interest in the body and air in architecture?
The guest discusses parallel concerns in England and continental Europe, noting Engels' critiques of urban life and the way housing, ventilation, and air quality reflected social inequities, shaping architectural prerogatives to address public health and welfare.
Andreas Lechner: Forms and typologies.
Q: Why no photographs in the book and why emphasis on plans and sections?
Plans and sections provide a universally legible, analytic way to understand spatial organization and typological relationships without relying on atmosphere or sensational imagery, emphasizing a disciplined, epistemic approach to architecture.
Andreas Lechner: Forms and typologies.
Q: How did your teaching influence the 144-project atlas and its typologies?
The atlas grew from years of design studio teaching and mandatory courses on public buildings, using lectures to inspire students through comparative analysis and drawing, thereby shaping a panoramic set of typologies that could be quickly referenced in studio work.
Lee Ivett: Blueprint for a new architecture.
Q: What are the main tensions facing the architecture profession today, and how should education respond to them?
The profession faces devaluation and regulatory shifts; education should prepare students to operate in and influence the broader political and economic contexts, not just to win traditional briefs, by teaching advocacy, policy literacy, and ethical practice alongside design excellence.

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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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2. Miriam Attwood
3. Tim Altenhof
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5. Andreas Lechner
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8. Ellen Braae

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