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USModernist Radio
Modernist Architecture
Architecture
Modernism
Modernism Week
Palm Springs
Jazz Music
Historic Preservation
Mid-Century Modern Architecture
Modern Architecture
Mid-Century Modernism
Brutalism
Craig Ellwood
Sustainable Design
Jazz
Affordable Housing
Richard Neutra
Usmodernist Radio
Mid-Century Design
Frank Lloyd Wright
Chicago

Listen to one of America's top-rated architecture podcasts as the USModernist® Radio crew talks and laughs with fascinating people who own, create, love, and hate Modernist architecture, the most controversial houses and buildings in the world.

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Latest Episodes

New York architect Tom Gluck of GLUCKplus, son of architect Peter Gluck, takes us behind the scenes of projects from prefab high-rises in Manhattan to his Tower House in upstate New York. Nick Ferrell brings the history of Modernist lighting design i... more

In Bakersfield CA, David Coffey preserves two houses one by Neutra, and one by Wright, but today we talk about his passion, Modernism in Uruguay. In Los Angeles, Cindy Olnick stewards the Neutra Institute. Later on, jazz duo Lenore Raphael and Chris ... more

We're talking about North Carolina, our home state. Architect Phil Szostak has shaped some of the state's most prominent cultural spaces and houses. Architect Ben Taylor's long career starting in the 1950's has left a lasting mark across North Caroli... more

Imagine doing Modernist preservation – in a war zone. Dmytro Soloviov documents Ukraine's modernist architecture. Ben Wever cares for one of America's modernist treasures, the Miller House in Columbus, Indiana. Hallie Swenson uncovers the stories of ... more

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Recent Guests

Phil Szostak
North Carolina Architect, Szostak Design, former NCBBJ principal
Szostak Design / NBBJ
Episode: #454/NCModernism with Phil Szostak and Ben Taylor + Musical Guests Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Ben Taylor
North Carolina Architect, EnviroTech and Integrated Design founder/leader
EnviroTech / Integrated Design
Episode: #454/NCModernism with Phil Szostak and Ben Taylor + Musical Guests Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Vince Giordano
Musician, leader of the Nighthawks
The Nighthawks / Birdland
Episode: #454/NCModernism with Phil Szostak and Ben Taylor + Musical Guests Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Jeannie Gang
Speaker introducing US Modernist Radio episode
Studio Gang Architects
Episode: #453/Modernism in Ukraine with Dmytro Soloviov + Ben Wever + Hallie Swensen + Robert Stone
Dmytro Soloviov
Photographer documenting Ukraine's modernist heritage in war zones
Ukrainian Modernism project
Episode: #453/Modernism in Ukraine with Dmytro Soloviov + Ben Wever + Hallie Swensen + Robert Stone
Ben Weaver
Caregiver of the Miller House and grounds at Columbus, Indiana
Indianapolis Museum of Art / Newfields
Episode: #453/Modernism in Ukraine with Dmytro Soloviov + Ben Wever + Hallie Swensen + Robert Stone
Hallie Swenson
Author documenting San Diego modernism; co-author of a book on the topic
Ruland Design Group / Island Architects / Will and Foch Architects
Episode: #453/Modernism in Ukraine with Dmytro Soloviov + Ben Wever + Hallie Swensen + Robert Stone
Robert Stone
Architect known for Dreamer project and desert modernism
Independent architect
Episode: #453/Modernism in Ukraine with Dmytro Soloviov + Ben Wever + Hallie Swensen + Robert Stone
Bjarke Ingels
Architect, founder of BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group)
BIG
Episode: #452/USModernist Retro: Bjarke Ingels + Musical Guest Halie Loren

Host

George Smart
Host and a recognized figure in modernist architecture, George Smart is known for his engaging discussions and interviews that connect listeners to the world of modern design.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 116 ratings
  • New listener.

    Great guests and eclectic reviews!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    janetweiss
    United States2 years ago
  • Magic of Mid Century Modernism

    Thank you for the wonderful podcast, the interviews are so good and provide so much information. I’ve read many books and toured many projects over the last 30 + years but this podcast has provided such a full and evocative picture on the People, context of so many great known and lesser known projects.

    Keep up the great interviews, have passed on many to my architect, developer and friends who enjoy mid modern!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M Woodstock
    Canada2 years ago
  • Still a waste of time.

    Thought I’d give this podcast a second chance, but nothing has changed. The hosts are smug, the music is annoying, and while the guests are great, too much time is spent on tangents. Do I really care what a British architect thinks about American football? No. I care what the British architect thinks about midcentury modernist architecture.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    eclectic7
    United States2 years ago
  • Interesting but…

    Brewers daughter doesn’t seem to be that interested or cares much about her father and it is very transparent there is A LOT OF UNDERLYING TRAUMA AND……Not said

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    LesterM14
    United States2 years ago
  • Love the talk

    Hate the music. Would raise rating to five if the music was gone.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    eclectic7
    United States4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the engaging interviews and the eclectic mix of guests, noting the informative nature of the content related to modernist architecture.
Some find certain aspects, like musical interludes, a distraction, indicating a desire for more focus on architectural content.
The humor and approachable style of discussions make complex topics accessible and enjoyable.
Overall, feedback highlights a strong sense of community and learning among audiences passionate about architecture.

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Apple Podcasts
#66
United States/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#141
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#214
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#117
Germany/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#162
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#53
Taiwan/Arts/Design

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#454/NCModernism with Phil Szostak and Ben Taylor + Musical Guests Vince Giordano and the Nighthawks
Q: And how was that making the shift from your own shop to this giant corporation?
It was really hard and came after a big project that led to a legal dispute; joining with a larger firm helped save the practice and provided opportunities to grow without losing the core heritage of the work.
#452/USModernist Retro: Bjarke Ingels + Musical Guest Halie Loren
Q: How do you view the role of language and storytelling in architecture—how do you communicate complex ideas to a broad public?
Ingels discusses that the purpose of communication is to transmit insight or sensibility, and that success depends on effectively translating ideas into accessible language or graphics so everyone can grasp the concept behind the design.
#452/USModernist Retro: Bjarke Ingels + Musical Guest Halie Loren
Q: I'm willing to guess that no one has ever mispronounced your last name. How do you pronounce it?
Bjarke explains the pronunciation by spelling it out and noting a letter-by-letter cadence, emphasizing his Danish origin and the pronunciation quirks that come with international attention.
#450/American Versailles with Natalie Morath + Modernist Renovations with Linda Brettler and Marcos Santa Ana + Musical Guest John Pizzarelli
Q: What inspired the GM Technical Center's design and its nickname the American Versailles?
The project brought together Saarinen with an entire ecosystem of designers and engineers, creating a campus with a unified vision that spanned numerous buildings and functions, which impressed the media and public to the extent of earning the moniker 'American Versailles.'
#446/Carin Carlson + Tim Mitchell + Author Anthony Alofsin + Nevada's Paige Figanbaum + Musical Guests Naomi and her Handsome Devils
Q: What was Mission 66 and why did the National Park Service embark on it?
Mission 66 was a decade-long program (1956-66) to upgrade park facilities in anticipation of a surge in visitation post-World War II, using modern materials and design to improve infrastructure while respecting park contexts.

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Recent guests on USModernist Radio include:

1. Phil Szostak
2. Ben Taylor
3. Vince Giordano
4. Jeannie Gang
5. Dmytro Soloviov
6. Ben Weaver
7. Hallie Swenson
8. Robert Stone

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