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Archello Podcast

Archello

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Frequency: 1 episode/24d. Total Eps: 22

The Archello Podcast is architecture’s most visual podcast series. Listen as Archello's Editor-in-Chief, Collin Anderson, sits down with architects to discuss their careers and projects. Each audio episode is accompanied by a rich visual storyboard which listeners can use to follow the discussion. Visit www.archello.com/podcasts.

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16/08/2026
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08/08/2026
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06/08/2026
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Dominique Perrault on designing architecture that respects the natural topography

Thursday, August 8, 2024 • Duration 36:10

In this episode, Archello is in Paris with Dominique Perrault, who founded Dominique Perrault Architecture (DPA) in 1981 after graduating from the École des Beaux-Arts.

Over forty years, Perrault has become a key representative of contemporary French architecture, both in France and internationally. He first gained widespread recognition for designing the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris in 1989. Other notable projects include the Velodrome and Olympic Swimming Pool in Berlin, the EWHA Women's University in Seoul, and the DC Tower in Vienna. Perrault received the Praemium Imperiale award in 2015, among other recognitions.

Listen as Perrault speaks about his experience with design competitions, his explorations with natural topography, his new book, and his work for the 2024 Olympics in Paris.

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Fernando Sordo Madaleno and Rosalba Rojas on building a resilient Mexican architecture practice over generations

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 • Duration 45:12

In this episode, Archello visits the newly-launched London office of Sordo Madaleno, a leading Mexican architecture firm based in Mexico City, and one of Mexico's largest practices with over 200 architects.

The interview is with Fernando Sordo Madaleno de Haro and Rosalba Rojas, two leaders in the office of Sordo Madaleno, which was founded by Fernando’s grandfather in 1937. Fernando, who is a partner in the firm, moved to London last year to set up a new international office for the practice. Rojas is an architect based in the Mexico office, where she directs the Sordo Madaleno Foundation and leads its archival work.

Listen as Sordo Madaleno and Rojas discuss Sordo Madaleno’s history, its projects in Mexico and Europe, the experience of opening a UK office, and the foundation it established after discovering a lost treasure trove archives containing both built and unbuilt projects.

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Mario Cucinella on designing for our time by learning from the past

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 • Duration 49:12

In this episode Archello is in London with Mario Cucinella, who runs his own practice Mario Cucinella Architects which he first founded in Paris in 1992, and then moved to Italy, where it now has offices in Bologna and Milan.

With over 20 years of experience, MCA excels in architecture that emphasizes sustainability and environmental impact. Its portfolio includes acclaimed projects in product design, buildings, and urban master plans. In 2015, Mario founded the School of Sustainability (SOS) in Bologna, a post-master's program for training professionals in sustainable design. His contributions to the field have earned him the Honorary Fellowship from the American Institute of Architects and the International Fellowship from the Royal Institute of British Architects.

Listen as Cucinella speaks about background in Italy, his writing, some of his recent and upcoming projects, and how he approaches design by considering the environment and technological innovations from today as well as historically.

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Alison Brooks on setting impossible design ambitions

Monday, May 20, 2024 • Duration 47:59

In this episode Archello is in London with Alison Brooks, Principal and Creative Director of Alison Brooks Architects, the office she founded in 1996.

The works produced by Alison’s practice are experimental and sophisticated. The projects exhibit forms and materials that are sensitive to their neighborhoods yet unique enough to make one pause and appreciate a building that is unexpected, well designed and invigorating. The practice’s work has garnered awards that range from the RIBA house of the year to the Stirling Prize.

Listen as Alison speaks about her newly-published monograph, her constant process of experimentation, and the evolution of the practice of architecture.

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Simon Henley on how good architecture should respond to timeless questions

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 • Duration 50:00

In this episode Archello is in Shoreditch, East London with Simon Henley who is Principal of Henley Halebrown, the office he co-founded in 1995. The buildings realized by Simon’s practice engage with their surroundings and prioritize environmental responsibility.

There is clear a commitment both to craftsmanship and community engagement in the projects, which range from housing to offices but all which share a special focus on social spaces. Henley Halebrown’s projects are well recognized and have been honored with the Neave Brown Award for Housing and twice been shortlisted for the RIBA Stirling Prize.

Listen as Simon speaks about starting his practice in the 1990s, his work on adaptive reuse projects, and the importance of community in architecture.

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Patrik Schumacher on how he works on ever more 'tectonic' projects at Zaha Hadid Architects

Episode 2

Monday, April 15, 2024 • Duration 54:14

In this episode we're in London with Patrik Schumacher, principal of Zaha Hadid Architects. Born in Bonn, Germany, Patrik studied philosophy, math and architecture in Germany and the UK before earning his PhD. In 1996 he co-founded the Design Research Laboratory at the Architectural Association in London, where he continues to teach today.

Patrik first joined Zaha Hadid Architects in 1988 and collaborated closely with the late Zaha Hadid to define the design approach of the firm, which produces visionary projects that range from cultural institutions, to transportation hubs and office towers in cities around the globe. Patrik is an architect that combines theory with practice to create new types of space and forms. Despite their complexity, the projects are surprisingly clean and legible.

Listen as we talk about Patrik's design process, his experience with Zaha Hadid, how he works with materials, and how he is using new technologies such as artificial intelligence to advance projects.

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Manuelle Gautrand on how she only works on projects she loves

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024 • Duration 45:22

In this episode Archello is in Paris with Manuelle Gautrand. Manuelle is Principal Architect and Director of Manuelle Gautrand Architecture, the agency she founded in 1991.

Manuelle was born in Marseille and received her diploma in Architecture from l’Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Montpellier. She has led projects that range from housing to cultural centers and which experiment widely with form and material. In 2017 Manuelle was awarded the European Prize for Architecture, making her both the first female and the first French architect to receive the honor.

Listen as Manuelle describes her design process, the importance of participating in design competitions, how she works with materials, and the ways in which she uses new technologies in developing projects.

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Odile Decq on making architecture that is contemporary yet respectful

Wednesday, September 4, 2024 • Duration 52:45

In this episode, Archello is in Paris with Odile Decq of Studio Odile Decq, who established her own office shortly after graduating from architecture school in Brittany in the 1980s.

Decq is a prominent French architect renowned for her bold, avant-garde designs. Her notable projects include the extension of the Macro Museum in Rome and the Phantom Opera Garnier restaurant in Paris. In addition to her architectural practice, she founded the Confluence Institute for Innovation and Creative Strategies in Architecture, which emphasizes interdisciplinary approaches in architectural education.

Listen as Decq speaks about her background, her integration of striking forms with practical design, and her motivation for introducing a new model of architectural education in France.

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Omar Gandhi on using ordinary materials to craft extraordinary architecture

Thursday, November 14, 2024 • Duration 52:04

In this episode, Archello is in Paris with Canada-based architect Omar Gandhi of Omar Gandhi Architects. Gandhi was born in Toronto and studied architecture in Nova Scotia. He started his own design studio in 2010, which is today based in Toronto and Halifax. In addition to his practice, he often teaches and lectures and has held appointments such as the Louis Kahn Visiting Assistant Professor at the Yale School of Architecture.

Gandhi and his studio have garnered significant recognition for his projects both in Canada and abroad. The studio earned among other honors, the Governor General's Medal in Architecture, one of Canada's most important achievements for built projects.

Listen as Gandhi speaks about background, and a number of his projects which are known for being site specific and for their clever use of natural materials.

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Chris Hardie on designing projects that uplift and inspire at Schmidt Hammer Lassen

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 • Duration 54:27

In this episode, Archello connects with Chris Hardie, Partner and Design Director of Schmidt Hammer Lassen’s China studio in Shanghai.

Schmidt Hammer Lassen (SHL) is known for creating human-centered, innovative designs that balance cultural heritage with contemporary needs. The office’s projects pay a particular attention to sustainabilty and yielding a reduced embodied carbon content.

Listen as Hardie reflects on his path to China from Scotland, the founding of the China studio, and leading projects like the Beijing Performing Arts Centre and Shanghai Library East, one of the world’s largest libraries and a vibrant community hub.

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