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Architectural Record

An inside look into the field of architecture told from the perspective of individuals that are leading the industry. This motivational series grants unique insight into the making of a successful design career, from humble beginnings to national recognition. Every week, featured guests share their personal highs and lows on their journey to success, that is sure to inspire audiences at all levels of the industry. Listening to their stories will provide a rare blueprint for anyone seeking to advance their career, and elevate their work to the next level.

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#219
Monday · 40 min
Richard Olcott - Ennead, A CannonDesign Company
Richard Olcott, design partner at Ennead, a CannonDesign Company, joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss urban development in New York City, the firm's research discoveries through Ennead e-Lab, and sustainability at scale in the design of a new mass-timber science and research complex at Princeton University
#218
September 8 · 43 min
Lisa Iwamoto & Craig Scott - Iwamoto Scott
Lisa Iwamoto and Craig Scott join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss their work in Chengdu China, architectural education in 2026 and how their small office is able to achieve design at scale
#217
August 24 · 41 min
Weston walker - Studio Gang
Weston Walker - Studio Gang Design Principal and Partner - Joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss establishing an office in San Francisco, The design of the David Rubenstain Treehouse at Harvard University, and how their commitment to sustainability is influencing their design process
#214
August 10 · 47 min
John Clegg & Michael Banman - Stantec
John Clegg & Michael Banman of Stantec join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss the recent merger with Page, their approach to large urban developments and the breath of experience that they can leverage as North America's second largest architecture firm
#215
July 20 · 46 min
Vincent Chang & Andrew Byrne - Grimshaw
Vincent Chang and Andrew Byrne, architects and partners at Grimshaw, join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the design of public transportation with the LAX/Metro Transit Center, storytelling through architecture, and 46 years of successful civic development led by the firm
#214
July 6 · 49 min
Steven Holl & Partners - SHA
Steven Holl and partners Dimitra Tsachrelia Holl, Olaf Schmidt, and Roberto Bannurs join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss their expansion into Asia through their Beijing office, the design process through their small team of twenty-five designers, and Steven reflects on the the past 50 years of SHA
#213
June 22 · 46 min
Brad Cloepfil — Allied Works (2026)
Allied Works founder Brad Cloepfil returns to Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the firm's human-centered design approach, running multiple offices across the country, and the design of the newly renovated Todd Haimes Theatre in New York City.
#212
June 8 · 42 min
Ben van Berkel & Frans van Vuure - UNS
Ben van Berkel and Frans van Vuure of Dutch firm UNS join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the just-completed renovation of the Jewish Museum of New York, the opening the studio's first U.S. office in Austin, and the value of architecture in 2026
#210
May 25 · 39 min
Luis Vidal - Luis Vidal + Architects
Luis Vidal + Architects founder Luis Vidal joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss quality airport design, submitting for competitions and how he grew his firm from his living room to a global architecture brand
#210
May 11 · 42 min
Moshe Safdie and Rod Bigelow - Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Architect Moshe Safdie and Rod Bigelow, executive director of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the Bentonville, Arkansas, museum's upcoming expansion and the long-term vision positioning its campus as one of the premier art destinations in the United States
#209
April 27 · 47 min
Alan Ricks & Sierra Bainbridge - MASS
Architect Alan Ricks and landscape architect Sierra Bainbridge of Model of Architecture Serving Society (MASS) join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the impacts on community through design, their Rwanda campus for the Ellen DeGeneres Campus of the Dian Fossey Gorilla Fund, and the firm's new book, Seeking Abundance
#208
April 14 · 37 min
Michael Ford - Brandnu Design Studio
Brandnu Design Studio founder Michael Ford joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss his moniker of the "Hip-Hop Architect," mentoring young people through music, and the design of the forthcoming Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx
#207
March 23 · 41 min
Rafael Pelli - Pelli Clarke & Partners
Rafael Pelli of Pelli Clarke & Partners joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss designing towers at scale, the 50th anniversary of the Pacific Design Center, and the legacy that his father, César Pelli, left on the firm and on the profession
#206
March 9 · 43 min
Ema Peter - Ema Peter Photography
Ema Peter of Vancouver-based Ema Peter Photography joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss marketing architecture, the importance of collaboration, and the influence of photography on the built environment.
#205
February 23 · 46 min
Illya Azaroff - 2026 AIA National President
Illya Azaroff, 2026 president of the American Institute of Architects, joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss disaster mitigation, global action through architecture, and the role of the AIA within the design community.
#204
February 9 · 46 min
Ben Loescher & Lucy Lloyd - Terrain
Ben Loescher and Lucy Lloyd of Los Angeles–based architecture firm Terrain join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss their process of upcycling buildings, challenging standard building conventions, and the studio's championing of adobe block construction through its advocacy arm and education offshoot, Adobeisnotsoftware
#204
February 2 · 40 min
Bjarke Ingels & Liz Lambert - Re-release
In this classic DESIGN:ED episode architect Bjarke Ingels and Texas hotelier Liz Lambert join Architectural Record's podcast to discuss the redevelopment of El Cosmico in Marfa, how their partnership with ICON is redefining construction and design through 3D printing, and Ingels's hopes for designing on the moon.
#203
January 19 · 52 min
Carole Wedge - AIA National CEO/EVP
Carole Wedge, CEO/EVP of the American Institute of Architects, joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss her vision for the AIA, the process of founding the AIA Women's Leadership Summit, and the impact of community on the profession.
#202
January 5 · 44 min
Ryan Culligan - SOM
SOM partner Ryan Culligan joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the firm's newest addition to the Chicago skyline, developing as a young architect, and the influence of SOM throughout its 90-year history
#201
Dec 22, 2025 · 42 min
Mark Cavagnero - Mark Cavagnero Associates
Mark Cavagnero returns to Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss the renovation of Temple Emanu-El in San Francisco, the pressures of a building opening, and the role that cultural heritage plays in architecture

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