Theory of Architecture

Buckland Architects

Theory of Architecture is a series of in-depth conversations with architects and academics about architecture and the theories and philosophies behind it.

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32 episodes
Updated January 9

Episodes32

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Jul 2, 2020 · 5 min
#9 - On Architectural Awards
This is an article I wrote back in 2016 entitled 'Public Engagement in Architectural Awards' which is still very relevant.
Jun 24, 2020 · 1 hr 52 min
#8 - Nicholas Ray
Nicholas Ray is co-author of the book 'Philosophy of Architecture' and is an architect in practice in Cambridge where he taught before joining the University of Liverpool. His theoretical pre-occupations over a period of more than 40 years have resulted in publications on Alvar Aalto, Rafael Moneo, Cambridge contemporary architecture and architecture's ethical dilemmas.
Jun 4, 2020 · 14 min
Reading List | #3 - 'The Sympathy of Things'
My third architectural book recommendation is 'The Sympathy of Things' by Lars Spuybroek. Here I talk in more detail about this book and what makes it essential reading for all architects and architecture students.
Apr 27, 2020 · 5 min
Reading List | #2 - 'A Pattern Language'
My second architectural book recommendation is 'A Pattern Language' by Christopher Alexander et al. Here I talk about how this book is useful to architects and architecture students and why you should read it.
Apr 16, 2020 · 7 min
Reading List | #1 - 'A Theory of Architecture'
In the first of a series of short episodes I talk about the first book that should be on your architecture reading list, 'A Theory of Architecture' by Nikos Salingaros, and why it is so important and useful for architects and architecture students.
Jan 14, 2020 · 1 hr 13 min
#7 - Karamia Muller
Dr Karamia Muller is a lecturer in architecture at the University of Auckland and is the first Samoan woman to get a PhD in architecture. In conversation with Bruce Buckland, Director of Buckland Architects.
Jun 28, 2019 · 2 hr 2 min
#6 - Patrik Schumacher
Patrik Schumacher is Principal of Zaha Hadid Architects and has written and lectured extensively on architectural theory, most notably in his book 'The Autopoiesis of Architecture'. In conversation with Bruce Buckland, Director of Buckland Architects.
May 26, 2019 · 1 hr 27 min
#5 - Piers Taylor
Piers Taylor is an architect, former television presenter, and director of Invisible Studio. In conversation with Bruce Buckland, Director of Buckland Architects.
May 22, 2019 · 1 hr 22 min
#4 - Richard Beckett
Richard Beckett is a Lecturer at the Bartlett School of Architecture, where he is Co-Director of BiotA Lab, researching the use of biology in architecture and construction. In conversation with Bruce Buckland, Director of Buckland Architects.
Mar 3, 2019 · 1 hr 26 min
#3 - Jack Airey
Jack Airey is a Research Fellow at the think tank Policy Exchange and leads the work on housing and the Building Beautiful campaign. In conversation with Bruce Buckland, Director of Buckland Architects.
Feb 25, 2019 · 2 hr 3 min
#2 - Paul Finch
Paul Finch is Programme Director of the World Architecture Festival, writes regularly for the Architects' Journal, and was formerly Head of CABE (the Commission for Architecture and the Built Environment). In conversation with Bruce Buckland, Director of Buckland Architects.
Jan 17, 2019 · 1 hr 53 min
#1 - Timothy Brittain-Catlin
Dr Timothy Brittain-Catlin is an architect and a Reader in Architecture at the University of Kent. He is also Director for the Centre for Research in European Architecture (CREAte) and author of 'Bleak Houses: Disappointment and Failure in Architecture'. In conversation with Bruce Buckland, Director of Buckland Architects.

Theory of Architecture

#9 - On Architectural Awards

#8 - Nicholas Ray

Reading List | #3 - 'The Sympathy of Things'

Reading List | #2 - 'A Pattern Language'

Reading List | #1 - 'A Theory of Architecture'

#7 - Karamia Muller

#6 - Patrik Schumacher

#5 - Piers Taylor

#4 - Richard Beckett

#3 - Jack Airey

#2 - Paul Finch

#1 - Timothy Brittain-Catlin