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John Soane
Rem Koolhaas
Architecture
Bank Of England
SMLXL
London
Delirious New York
Bishop Of Derry
Westminster
Houses Of Parliament
Manhattan
Italy
Neoclassicism
Neoclassical Architecture
Gothic Architecture
OMA
1990s Culture
Empire State Building
Waldorf Astoria
Rockefeller Center

A podcast about architecture, buildings and cities, from the distant past to the present day. Plus detours into technology, film, fiction, comics, drawings, and the dimly imagined future. With Luke Jones and George Gingell.

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In Part 3 of our series on SMLXL we talked through 'L', including the essay on BIGNESS, including unbuilt schemes for the Très Grande Bibliothèquethe in Paris, the Karlsruhe Zentrum fur Kunst und Medientechnologie and the Zeebrugge Sea Terminal.

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In this bonus we talked about the book-within-the-book, the series of quotations and d... more

In episode 2 of our series on SMLXL by Rem Koolhaas, OMA and Bruce Mau, we talked about 'M', including a Panopticon prison, an extension for the Dutch Parliament, the Netherlands Dance Theatre, an unbuilt hotel in Morocco and the Rotterdam Kunsthal. ... more

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SMLXL (1995) was the brainchild of Rem Koolhaas, principal of OMA, rhetorically and stylistically a rejection of the norms of architectural monographs, this 1400 page silver brick was one of the most iconic art books of the 1990s. It is a strange pie... more

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Hosts

Luke Jones
Co-host of discussions about architecture, buildings, and cities, often providing insightful analyses and engaging dialogue.
George Gingell
Co-host known for bringing humor and depth to discussions regarding architecture and urban spaces, contributing personal anecdotes and critiques.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 892 ratings
  • Great topics but needs an editor…

    Very interesting topics, eloquently discussed. It’s always fun having slightly obscure books reviewed. If there was a bit more structure and each episode could get down to an hour, it would be a 5 star podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Green78Leaf
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Terrific listening

    Love listening to the two hosts. Not pretentious, insightful, informative and entertaining. Good pacing of the episodes and overall an excellent podcast show about architects and cool buildings.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Artandmuseumlover
    United Statesa year ago
  • the best architecture podcast in my humble opinion

    you guys are sharp!! insightful, engaging, informative, fun! you get into the nitty gritty and you do such a good job of taking a wholistic view of your topic and connecting lots of disparate ideas and making them cohesive. i learn a lot and my architectural vocabulary had benefited greatly. i don’t even listen on the apple podcast app i literally downloaded it just to write this review because spotify doesn’t let you write one. keep it up! i’m tuned in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    cassiependino
    United States2 years ago
  • Learn About Building Architecture and Architects and Culture

    This show is entertaining and engaging. They hosts look at building architecture through case studies of important architects such as GaudÍ and Scarpa. Plus there are book reviews like Gibson’s Neuromancer which focus on the spaces and buildings.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jlbooher
    United States2 years ago
  • Irreverent and deeply informed

    One of the best podcasts I have ever listened to.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    johnBisJohnB
    United States2 years ago

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Exploring a wide array of subjects related to architecture, buildings, and cities, the episodes span from historical analyses to contemporary critiques. The hosts bring light to influential architects, architectural theories, and the evolution of design practices through engaging discussions that merge humor and insight. Each conversation is likely to invite listeners into a deeper understanding of spatial design by delving into case studies of notable figures and structures as well as examining the impact of technology and culture on architecture. Unique elements include the hosts' ability to intertwine personal anecdotes, philosophical debates, and broader cultural contexts, making the content accessible and stimulating for a diverse audi... more

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