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Superurbanism is a series of conversations with the most interesting people working in the field of architecture today: architects, curators, authors, designers. Host Tim Abrahams explores both the details of their work and their bigger vision.

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Tom Emerson
An architect and author, known for his work on Frank Gehry.
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Charles Somersmith
An author and architecture critic, former director of the National Gallery.
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Peter Murray
Co-founder of New London Architecture, independent architecture commentator.
Episode: Review of the Year — 2025
Vanessa Norwood
Architecture curator and consultant, working with notable architectural firms.
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Severa Davis
Director of Architecture, Design and Fashion at the British Council.
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Episode: Review of the Year — 2025
Calvin Poe
Architecture critic for The Spectator, works at Dark Matter Labs.
Episode: Review of the Year — 2025
Laura Ilonimi
Architectural publicist with a focus on Finnish architecture.
Episode: Review of the Year — 2025
Steve Webb
Project director at Web V8's Engineers, promoting low-carbon buildings.
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Gwen Webber
Project director at Pickup Architecture, sharing experiences from Venice.
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Timothy Abrahams
Host of Superurbanism

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S2 EP28 — Andy Groarke (part 2)
Q: How do you negotiate between this hermetically sealed environment, this hostile environment for human life, and viewing it?
We create one bay of this huge shed, dedicated for a visitor experience, allowing a glimpse into the workings of the conservation and preservation of the knowledge.
S2 EP28 — Andy Groarke (part 2)
Q: Has anyone done a fully automated archive building before?
The British Library has done two, and our building is the third generation of that technology.
S2 EP32 — David Adjaye
Q: You mentioned an exciting new dean at KNUST.
Adjaye shares plans to create a relationship with KNUST, supporting their architecture programs.
S2 EP32 — David Adjaye
Q: Could you describe exactly what it is that you've designed for those projects?
Adjaye explains he aimed to create hospital pavilions without interstitial spaces, encouraging an outdoor, community-like atmosphere.
S2 EP 29 — Asif Khan
Q: How did the cloud help you dissolve those hard edges, that robust monumentality?
The cloud was a way of helping dissolve the muscularity of that monumentality.

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A thoughtful interview series that centers on architecture, urbanism, and the cultural dimensions of the built environment. Conversations span contemporary practice, historical perspectives, public policy, and how design shapes cities—from Venice Biennale discussions to stadiums, public spaces, and sustainability. Episodes frequently feature prominent architects, curators, critics, and academics who bring both technical insight and broader cultural context, making it useful for listeners who want practical takeaways for design projects and strategic urban thinking. A notable strength is the ability to connect design ideas with real-world impact, policy, and public discourse, often pairing speculative vision with references to notable projec... more

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2. Charles Somersmith
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5. Severa Davis
6. Calvin Poe
7. Laura Ilonimi
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