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Why does an architect turn down a commission? What could change if we knew? An interview podcast series produced by MIT's Critical Broadcasting Lab sheds light on a necessary but understudied part of architectural practice.

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In this episode, the co-founder of NYC-based Leong Leong discusses world building, feedback loops between aesthetics and politics, and professional growth as a reflection of ego death.

In the season five premiere, host Ana Miljački talks with Hashim Sarkis about the latent nature of optimism in practice, the difficulties of running an office across different continents, and how direct action leads to hope.

In this episode, host Ana Miljački speaks with Christian Benimana, Patricia Gruits, and Alan Ricks, co-executive directors of MASS Design Group, about philanthropy in the design process, the political economy of building, and what is possible across ... more

In this episode, host Ana Miljački speaks with Nader Tehrani, founding partner of the Boston-based firm NADAAA, about the development of construction details; the political push and pull between architects, clients, and contractors ; and the importan... more

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Recent Guests

Patricia Gruits
Senior principal and co-executive director overseeing the North American studios.
MASS Design Group
Episode: MASS Design Group
Christian Benimana
Senior principal and co-executive director overseeing the Africa studio.
MASS Design Group
Episode: MASS Design Group
Alan Ricks
Co-founder and co-executive director of MASS Design Group.
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Episode: MASS Design Group
Nader Tehrani
Founder of architectural firm NADA and former Dean of the Cooper Union School of Architecture
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Episode: Nader Tehrani
Aziza Chaouni
Architect and Associate Professor of Architecture at the University of Toronto, co-founder of Bureau East
University of Toronto
Episode: Aziza Chaouni
Deborah Berke
Founding partner of Deborah Berke Partners and Dean of Yale School of Architecture
Yale University
Episode: Deborah Berke
Hilary Sample
Co-founder of MOS, an architecture and design office in New York City.
MOS
Episode: MOS
Michael Meredith
Co-founder of MOS and Professor and Associate Dean at Princeton School of Architecture.
MOS and Princeton School of Architecture
Episode: MOS
Germane Barnes
Principal of Studio Barnes, involved in projects examining architecture's social and political agency.
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Ana Miljački
Professor of Architecture at MIT and Director of the Critical Broadcasting Lab, focusing on critical engagement and research in architectural practice.

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Leong Leong
Q: What are the ideal circumstances for a project?
The most important is aligning on values, as that if aligned, many other factors can be worked out in a project.
Leong Leong
Q: How has your way of thinking about commissions changed over the last decade and a half?
My focus now is really to find as much alignment as possible with our collaborators and partners, which is critical for the success of any project.
Hashim Sarkis
Q: What do you think we must cultivate at architecture schools today?
Sarkis highlights the need for architecture education to engage with performativity and democracy, calling for an expansion of the design table to incorporate all relevant factors early in the design process.
Hashim Sarkis
Q: How do you think of practicing internationally?
Sarkis sees every office as an international office today, emphasizing the necessity to adapt in an increasingly interconnected world.
Hashim Sarkis
Q: Can you connect your notion of optimism to the criteria by which you and your firm engage projects?
Sarkis believes optimism is essential and while he acknowledges the challenges in the profession, he argues that pursuing architectural work is inherently an optimistic act looking towards future possibilities.

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Focusing on the complex and often underexplored decision-making processes in the field of architecture, this series offers thought-provoking conversations with leading figures in the industry. Episodes primarily center around the topic of refusal in architectural commissions, where architects share insights on the ethical implications of declining projects and the broader impact on social responsibility within the profession. The discussions frequently include themes such as community engagement, sustainable design, and the role of architecture in addressing urgent societal needs. Unique to this series is its emphasis on personal narratives and moral philosophies driving architectural practice, making it particularly appealing to those inte... more

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