Rephonic
Artwork for Superurbanism

Superurbanism

Machine Books
Architecture
London
Public Space
London Festival Of Architecture
Art
Street Furniture
Venice Biennale
Edwin Heathcote
Carmody Groarke
Urban Design
Architecture Criticism
Zaha Hadid Architects
Sustainability
Urban Radicals
Democratic Discussion
Sculpture
Rotterdam
Design
Public Debate
Cedric Price

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.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes65Founded3 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
ArtsDesign

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for Superurbanism

Latest Episodes

Liam Young is an Australian-born architect, film director and artist who co-runs the M.A. in Fiction and Entertainment at Sci-Arc in Los Angeles. He spoke to Tim about his new show at the Barbican and the death of 60s environmentalist utopias.

Kanal Centre Pompidou in Brussels is one of the most important art museums built in Europe in the last couple of decades and will draw huge attention across the world when it opens later this year. Tim spoke to An Fonteyne, co-founder of noAarchitect... more

Tobias Walliser is a director of LAVA Architects: an international network of offices known for their research on the combination of technology and the built world. LAVA’s global work spans architecture, interiors and master planning. Tim spoke to hi... more

Niall McLaughlin is an Irish-born British architect whose work has been shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize four times, winning in 2022 with the New Library at Magdalene College, Cambridge. He is this year's RIBA Gold Medal winner. McLaughlin is ... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Political Fix
Political FixFinancial Times
About Buildings + Cities
About Buildings + CitiesLuke Jones & George Gingell Discuss Architecture, History and Culture

Recent Guests

Liam Young
Architect, artist, and director of imaginary worlds; creator of World Machine, Planet City, and Emissary
Episode: S3 Ep11 — Liam Young
An Fonteyne
Architect at Noah Architectum / Atelier Canal
Noah Architectum; Atelier Canal
Episode: S3 EP10 — An Fonteyne
Tobias Walliser
Co-founder and director at LAVA, Laboratory for Visionary Architecture
LAVA
Episode: S3 EP09 — Tobias Walliser
Niall McLaughlin
Architect
Episode: S3 EP08 — Niall McLaughlin
Gudmund Stokker
Project lead for Nordic Architecture Office
Nordic Architecture Office
Episode: S3 EP06 — Nordic Office of Architecture
Reinier de Graaf
Architect, partner at OMA; author of Architecture Against Architecture
Office for Metropolitan Architecture (OMA)
Episode: S3 EP05 — Reinier de Graaf
Mary Duggan
Director of Mary Duggan Architects
Mary Duggan Architects
Episode: S3 EP04 — Mary Duggan
Rolf Fehlbaum
Former CEO and chairman of Vitra
Vitra
Episode: S3 EP03 — Rolf Fehlbaum
Sam Jacob
Architect and designer; project lead for The Bank of England in Ruins
Episode: S3 EP01 — Sam Jacob

Host

Tim Abrahams
Host of the show; conducts in-depth conversations with leading architects, curators, and design thinkers.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#121
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#200
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#139
Italy/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#156
Germany/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#232
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#29
Russia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#62
New Zealand/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#63
Denmark/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#108
Austria/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#114
Spain/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#124
Finland/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#125
Ireland/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#140
Belgium/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#141
South Korea/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#162
Switzerland/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#170
Poland/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#172
Hong Kong/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#174
South Africa/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#178
Netherlands/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#179
Sweden/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#188
India/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#218
Japan/Arts/Design

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S3 Ep11 — Liam Young
Q: Is the scale of your work a direct response to right populist narratives?
He argues that planetary imaginaries aim to counter right-wing fossil-fuel and tech narratives by presenting aspirational, pragmatic futures that are grounded in science and collaborative action, not sacrifice.
S3 Ep11 — Liam Young
Q: What would be your top tip that you've learned in that transition?
The value of storytelling; architecture is already about telling stories of space and use, and embracing narrative as a bridge to film, games, and immersive media helps wider audiences connect with architectural ideas.
S3 Ep11 — Liam Young
Q: You were in London, then you moved to Los Angeles. When was that and how has that affected your practice?
Liam explains he moved after early work with Zaha Hadid, shifted toward film and storytelling, and built a practice that blends architecture with entertainment, leveraging LA's ecosystem while embracing a broader, spatial form of storytelling.
S3 EP03 — Rolf Fehlbaum
Q: How did your early exposure to designers influence your approach at Vitra?
Fehlbaum describes his admiration for designers like Eames, Prouvé, and Alto, and explains how learning from them shaped his approach to collecting, prototyping, and enabling others to create.
S3 EP01 — Sam Jacob
Q: Could you tell me just a bit of a history about the school?
Die Angewandte is Vienna's applied arts university, modeled on the Royal College; it has a long history, including ties to notable teachers, and Sam explains its current role as a masters program with him as Dean, emphasizing reinvention and public-facing history.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About Superurbanism

What is Superurbanism about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A thoughtful, design-forward series that centers architects, curators, critics, and designers who are shaping contemporary space and urban culture. Conversations typically dive into systemic ideas—how buildings, museums, and public realms function over time, intersect with politics and culture, and respond to climate, heritage, and social equity. Notable throughlines include a willingness to challenge architectural orthodoxies, explore public impact, and connect interdisciplinary practice with real-world projects, from civic redevelopment to cultural showcases. The show often features on-site or studio-depth discussions that blend theoretical critique with practical design insight, making it valuable for listeners who want to understand how... more

Where can I find podcast stats for Superurbanism?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for Superurbanism. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to Superurbanism and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does Superurbanism get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for Superurbanism, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for Superurbanism?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for Superurbanism, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does Superurbanism have?

To see how many followers or subscribers Superurbanism has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to Superurbanism?

These podcasts share a similar audience with Superurbanism:

1. Political Fix
2. About Buildings + Cities
3. Monocle on Design
4. The Rest Is Politics
5. The Rest Is Politics: Leading

How many episodes of Superurbanism are there?

Superurbanism launched 3 years ago and published 65 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact Superurbanism?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for Superurbanism?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for Superurbanism from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for Superurbanism?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of Superurbanism. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on Superurbanism?

Recent guests on Superurbanism include:

1. Liam Young
2. An Fonteyne
3. Tobias Walliser
4. Niall McLaughlin
5. Gudmund Stokker
6. Reinier de Graaf
7. Mary Duggan
8. Rolf Fehlbaum

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days