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Artwork for Superurbanism

Superurbanism

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Architecture
Public Space
London Festival Of Architecture
London
Street Furniture
Edwin Heathcote
Democratic Discussion
Urban Radicals
Sculpture
Art
Public Debate
Architecture Criticism
Engineering
Collaboration
Kengo Kuma
Rotterdam
Community Building
Walking Machines
Archigram
Bosco Verticale

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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Tim heads out to Almaty in Kazakhstan to talk to Asif Khan about his work on the Tselinny; an incredibly painstaking transformation of a 1964 Soviet cinema into an arts centre, which he undertook with Kazakh wife the architect Zaure Aitayeva.

This is the second half of a two part discussion with Andy Groarke of the London practice Carmody Groarke in which he and Tim discuss more recent buildings including archives for the Bibliotheque Francaise and for the British Library takes this idea ... more

Tim spoke to Ab Rogers about the exhibition he has curated, dedicated to his father Richard, at Sir John Soane’s Museum. They also talk about Ab's own career including his ongoing working relationship with the film director Wes Anderson, and their up... more

This is the first half of a two part discussion with Andy Groarke of the London practice Carmody Groarke. Talking to Tim, he explores the origins of the practice and the influence of Antony Gormley on their singular appreciation of materials and thei... more

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Recent Guests

Owen Hopkins
Part of the British Pavilion team and Director of the Farrell Centre in Newcastle.
Farrell Centre
Episode: S2 EP17 — Owen Hopkins
Annabelle Selldorf
A German, New York based architect known for her work on contemporary art galleries and public institutions.
Episode: S2 EP16 — Annabelle Selldorf
Samantha Hardingham
Editor of Cedric Price's works and former director of the AA and academic director of the London School of Architecture.
Episode: S2 EP14 — Samantha Hardingham
Vicky Richardson
Former head of architecture and Drue Heinz curator of architecture at the Royal Academy
Royal Academy
Episode: News Review — February 2025
Ayaan Tabet
Artist
Episode: S2 EP10 — Nicolas Fayad
Christopher Blust
Engineer from AKT2
AKT2
Episode: S2 EP10 — Nicolas Fayad
Stefano Boeri
Architect and president of the Milan Triennale
Milan Triennale
Episode: S2 EP09 — Stefano Boeri
Hanif Kara
Chair of the Soane Medal jury, renowned engineer and architect.
Episode: S2 EP05 — Hanif Kara
Edwin Heathcote
Architecture critic for the Financial Times, author of On the Street, In-Between Architecture
Financial Times
Episode: S1 EP19 — Edwin Heathcote

Host

Tim Abrahams
Host of a series of conversations with interesting people working in architecture, exploring both their work details and bigger visions.

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Apple Podcasts
#225
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#125
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#63
India/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#70
Ireland/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#177
Netherlands/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#217
New Zealand/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#245
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S2 EP17 — Owen Hopkins
Q: How did you get together and how did you choose these projects?
The main impetus was the British Council's brief for a UK-Kenya collaboration, and we have connections with our collaborators.
S2 EP17 — Owen Hopkins
Q: What's the central thrust and theme of the Pavilion?
It's about exploring architecture as an earth practice and the idea of an architecture of repair.
S2 EP15 — Tom Emerson
Q: How would you describe George Perrick both as a figure and also as a writer?
Emerson describes Perrick's traumatic past and his significant contributions to literature and architecture, emphasizing his unique perspective and influence.
S2 EP15 — Tom Emerson
Q: When did you first come across George Perrick?
Emerson explains his engagement with Perrick, sharing how discovering his work profoundly influenced both his practice and writing.
S2 EP02 — Paul Robbrecht
Q: What was your father's job?
Robbrecht describes his father as a baker who encouraged his interest in architecture from a young age, emphasizing the profound impact his father had on his life.

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Recent guests on Superurbanism include:

1. Owen Hopkins
2. Annabelle Selldorf
3. Samantha Hardingham
4. Vicky Richardson
5. Ayaan Tabet
6. Christopher Blust
7. Stefano Boeri
8. Hanif Kara

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