Michael Hsu Office of Architecture principals, Michael Hsu and Maija Kreishman, join the podcast to discuss their approach to business development, designing affordable housing for Habitat for Humanity, and the role philanthropy plays in exploring new design opportunities.
This month's contest features a performing arts center, designed by an American architect of impressive political savvy, that serves as an abstract sculpture atop a vast modernist plaza.
Both the billing index and design contracts continued to slide, while inquiries into new projects rose modestly in November, indicating firms seeing less current and new work but remaining positive.
Gensler co-CEOs Diane Hoskins and Andy Cohen join the podcast to discuss what sets Gensler apart, its perception as a corporate office, and how focusing on people positively impacts the built environment.
KPMB founding partners Marianne McKenna and Shirley Blumberg join the podcast to discuss the importance of collaboration, the role of equity and diversity in their design process, and how their practice has evolved.
Brooks + Scarpa principals Angela Brooks, Lawrence Scarpa, and Jeff Huber join the podcast to discuss designing for affordable housing, the climate crisis, and winning this year's AIA Gold Medal.