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A is for Architecture Podcast

Ambrose Gillick
Architecture
Modernism
The Architectural Review
JM. Richards
Kharail
Cultural History
Architecture Media
Design History
Investigative Aesthetics
Graffiti
Architectural Magazine
Architectural History
Historiography
City Of Desire
Parliament Buildings
Council Housing
Public Housing
Gentrification
Modern Architecture
Abstraction In Architecture

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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It’s Christmas, and just past Hanukkah, and in recognition of that, Episode 183 of the A is for Architecture Podcast, is a conversation with architect, photographer and writer Gili Merin, about her extraordinary and exquisite book, Analogous Jerusale... more

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In the 182nd episode of the A is for Architecture Podcast, Andreea Mihalache joined me to discuss her new book, Boredom and the Architectural Imagination: Rudofsky, Venturi, Scott Brown, and Steinberg, which she published with the University of Virgi... more

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For Episode 181 of the A is for Architecture Podcast, I was joined by the Berlin-based artist, Larissa Fassler whose work explores through imagery and sculpture - aesthetic, layered, ambiguous maps, models and interventions - the social and political... more

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For Episode 180 of the A is for Architecture Podcast, the extraordinary Australian architect, Peter Stutchbury, joined me to speak about a little of his work, his origins, his purpose and his ethic. It’s an extraordinary story, beautifully told by a ... more

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Recent Guests

Gili Merin
Architect, photographer, and writer
Humboldt Books
Episode: Gili Merin: Jerusalem pilgrim city.
Andreea Mihalache
Co-Director of the Architecture Graduate Program and Associate Professor of Architecture at Clemson University, USA
Clemson University
Episode: Andreea Mihalache: Modern architecture and boredom.
Dr. Shiben Banerji
Associate Professor in the Department of History of Art at UC Berkeley
UC Berkeley
Episode: Shiben Banerji: Occult modernist urban visions.
Adam Sharr
Professor of Architecture at Newcastle University
Newcastle University
Episode: Adam Sharr: Heidegger (ahem), building, senses.
Alva Gotby
Writer and organizer, former academic with interest in housing politics
Verso
Episode: Alva Gotby: Other means of dwelling.
Piers Taylor
Architect, writer, teacher and broadcaster
RIBA Publishing
Episode: Piers Taylor: Building in place.
Jeana Ripple
Chair and Vincent & Eleanor Shea Professor in the School of Architecture at the University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Episode: Jeana Ripple: Architecture, materials, technology and equity.
Hans van der Heijden
Amsterdam-based architect and writer
Hans van der Heijden Architects
Episode: Hans van der Heijden: A rationalist architecture.
Peter Apps
Journalist and author, deputy editor at Inside Housing
Inside Housing
Episode: Peter Apps: Home making and unmaking.

Host

Ambrose Gillick
Host of the podcast, known for insightful discussions with experts across architecture and related fields.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 65 ratings
  • 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 Kingdom10 months 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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Many reviews highlight the thoughtfulness and thoroughness of the discussions, particularly concerning social justice issues in the built environment.
Listeners appreciate the depth and diversity of the conversations, often praising the insightful interviews with experts in architecture.
The podcast is recognized for tackling complex, sometimes controversial topics, which is appealing to listeners who value critical discourse.

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#52
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#31
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Apple Podcasts
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#56
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#66
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Gili Merin: Jerusalem pilgrim city.
Q: Can you give an example of how the analogy is played out in a case study from your book?
Varelo serves as an analogous Jerusalem through its chapels reflecting the topography of the real city.
Gili Merin: Jerusalem pilgrim city.
Q: Did you feel like studying architecture was a particularly revealing way of understanding the world?
Architecture education helped in seeing the complexities around Jerusalem and the narratives tied to it.
Gili Merin: Jerusalem pilgrim city.
Q: How did it feel growing up there? Did it feel odd? Was it? I mean, obviously, it's what you know.
Growing up in Jerusalem felt normal, and it was easy to overlook its significance without a critical background.
Andreea Mihalache: Modern architecture and boredom.
Q: What practical steps can we take based on the insights from your book?
We should break down big questions into smaller, manageable issues and explore how we can approach architectural criticism in diverse ways.
Andreea Mihalache: Modern architecture and boredom.
Q: Could you unpack the ideas of Heidegger and Benjamin regarding boredom?
Heidegger discusses three forms of boredom, from simple to profound, while Benjamin relates it to the experience of time and the flaneur.

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Focused on architecture and its multifaceted impact on society, this podcast engages a diverse array of guests, including architects, historians, and writers, to discuss critical themes in the built environment. Episodes often explore subjects such as urban design, cultural history, and social justice, offering deep insights into how architectural practices intersect with societal change. Unique to this show is its ability to connect philosophical concepts with practical architectural discourse by examining various influences on design, from historical perspectives to contemporary issues like gentrification and housing politics. The engaging conversations likely cater to both professionals in the architecture field and enthusiastic listener... more

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2. Andreea Mihalache
3. Dr. Shiben Banerji
4. Adam Sharr
5. Alva Gotby
6. Piers Taylor
7. Jeana Ripple
8. Hans van der Heijden

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