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A is for Architecture Podcast

Ambrose Gillick
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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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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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In Episode 194 of the A is for Architecture Podcast, architect and writer and Andreas Lechner, Associate Professor of Design and Building Theory at TU Graz in Austria and founder of Studio Andreas Lechner, also based in Graz. We connected off the bac... more

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In the 193rd episode of this here A is for Architecture Podcast, Lee Ivett joined me for a second time, 1591 days since his last appearance here. Now a Professor and Head of the London School of Architecture, and still an active architect, I wanted t... more

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In Episode 192 of the A is for Architecture Podcast, Itohan Osayimwese, Professor of the History of Art & Architecture and Urban Studies and Department Chair at Brown University, discusses small parts of her big book, Africa's Buildings: Architecture... more

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Recent Guests

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.
Fernando Lara
Professor of Architecture and author of "Spatial Theories for the Americas"
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Fernando Lara: Alternative American architectures.
Francis Terry
Noted neoclassical architect and educator
Francis Terry and Associates
Episode: Francis Terry: New classical architecture.
Gili Merin
Architect, photographer, and writer
Humboldt Books
Episode: Gili Merin: Jerusalem pilgrim city.

Host

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 Kingdom3 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

Listeners Say

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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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#79
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#42
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#70
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#66
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#82
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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.
Lee Ivett: Blueprint for a new architecture.
Q: How have you seen architectural education evolve since you moved from Preston to London, and what is the model at LSA that supports both practice and theory?
LSA embeds practice within its ethos and curriculum, using design think tanks with local authorities and practitioners and maintaining a clear commitment to regional relevance, while also fostering critical inquiry and live-action research that translates into written and drawn outputs.
Ellen Braae & Thordis Arrhenius: Scandinavia and the architecture of welfare.
Q: Would you be so kind as to introduce yourselves?
Ellen Braae and Thordis Arrhenius describe their academic backgrounds and explain their共同 interest in how welfare-state ideals were translated into Scandinavian architecture, with Ellen emphasizing landscape architecture and Thordis focusing on architectural theory and practice.

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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. Andreas Lechner
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