Interviews

Surfing with Sert: the Fundació Joan Miró at 50

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:52 -0400

The Barcelona museum’s outgoing director Marko Daniel discusses the close relationship between architect and artist, the challenges of upgrading the landmark building, and the delicate question of daylight.

A Conversation with Smiljan Radić Clarke

Fri, 29 May 2026 00:25:32 -0400

The 2026 Pritzker laureate talks with Nader Tehrani on the eve of receiving his prize.

Priya Jain Talks Preservation Priorities Following the East Wing Demolition

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The associate professor at Texas A&M University discusses civic buildings that have been earmarked for sale or for the wrecking ball.

Monumental Labs Turns to Automation and Robots to Revive the Art of Stone Carving

Mon, 09 Feb 2026 00:00:00 -0500

RECORD talks with Micah Springut, founder of the New York–based start-up, about his goals for the centuries-old art form and his new workspace in Brooklyn.

Newsmaker: AIA CEO/EVP Carole Wedge

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:19 -0500

Read highlights from Wedge’s recent appearance on our DESIGN:ED podcast and be sure to register for the forthcoming Sustainability in Practice conference, where she will be making remarks.

Viabizzuno Founder Mario Nanni Is Building an Academy for Lighting Design

Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:00:26 -0500

The Italian visionary talks to RECORD about his oeuvre and plans for the school—named the Marionannischolé—which is set to open later this year in the Italian town of Bentivoglio.

Addressing the Wildfire Knowledge Gap: A Q&A with SWA’s Jonah Susskind

goncharj@bnpmedia.com (Joann Gonchar, FAIA) — Thu, 08 Jan 2026 00:06:00 -0500

RECORD deputy editor Joann Gonchar talks with the landscape architecture firm’s director of climate strategy, who served as one of the principal investigators for its ‘Playbook for the Pyrocene.’

New York’s Jewish Museum Opens Transformed Galleries for its Permanent Collection

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 08:25:41 -0500

RECORD talks to New Affiliates cofounders Jaffer Kolb and Ivi Diamantopoulou about their transformation of the museum’s third- and fourth–floor galleries.

Newsmaker: Michael Murphy on Architects Having Skin in the Game

goncharj@bnpmedia.com (Joann Gonchar, FAIA) — Wed, 12 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

The former president and CEO of MASS Design Group discusses completed and on-the-boards work by his new firm, Agency Michael Murphy and Associates.

The Matter of Mr. Adjaye: The Architect Talks to RECORD

Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 -0500

With three major museum projects opening almost simultaneously, RECORD editor in chief Josephine Minutillo speaks with David Adjaye about this exceptional creative and professional moment.

Newsmaker: Barry Bergdoll Awarded the 2025 Vincent Scully Prize

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 09:17:13 -0400

The educator and curator talks to RECORD about teaching in the present climate, as well as his views on current museological approaches and architectural exhibitions.

Andrew Ferentinos Rehabilitates Two Eisenman Houses

Wed, 10 Sep 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Connecticut-based architect details the in-progress metamorphoses of two canonical, early-career residences designed by Peter Eisenman.

Newsmaker: In Conversation with Chicago Architecture Biennial Artistic Director Florencia Rodriguez

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 01:03:49 -0400

The Buenos Aires–based architect and academic discusses the upcoming sixth edition of CAB with RECORD.

In Conversation with Carmody Groarke

Wed, 13 Aug 2025 00:14:41 -0400

The London-based duo, who are featured speakers at RECORD’s forthcoming Sustainability in Practice conference, detail their thoughtful approach to the life of construction materials.

RECORD Talks with Carlo Ratti, Curator of the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 00:58:51 -0400

The Italian architect discusses organizing architecture’s biggest show against a backdrop of global turbulence.

Newsmaker: 2025 Pritzker Prize Laureate Liu Jiakun

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00 -0400

The Chinese architect speaks to RECORD about the influence of literature on his work and the role of memory in design.

John Ochsendorf in Conversation with Guy Nordenson

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 01:06:00 -0500

The Sustainabilty in Practice speaker talks to fellow structural engineer Guy Nordenson about building renewal and material reuse.

Daniel Libeskind on the Art of Architecture in Film

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:00:52 -0500

The New York–based architect talks to RECORD about his earliest movie memories, the intersection between architecture and cinema, and why everyone—but especially architects—should know and study film.

Amid Andean Volcanoes, Max Núñez Builds a Secluded Retreat at His Family’s Favored Camping Spot

Thu, 12 Sep 2024 00:05:41 -0400

The Chilean architect speaks to RECORD about the vision behind the off-grid residence.

Newsmaker: Kongjian Yu Says Landscape Is a Matter of Survival

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:04:00 -0400

The Beijing-based founder of Turenscape reflects on his upbringing and career in landscape architecture, while stressing the urgent change needed within the profession to address new challenges posed by climate change.

Pelli Clarke & Partners’ Transition Follows a Script

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:05:00 -0400

Five years after César Pelli’s death, his namesake firm is ushering in a new generation of leaders–including six new partners—while staying true to its DNA.

Newsmaker: Bruce Miller of Populous Discusses the Firm’s Growth and the Evolution of Stadium Architecture

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:07:52 -0400

RECORD speaks to the Populous Americas director on the state of sports architecture and what makes the firm a leader in the sector.

Newsmaker: A Conversation with 2024 Pritzker Laureate Riken Yamamoto

Fri, 05 Apr 2024 00:00:00 -0400

The Japanese architect speaks to RECORD about the importance of community as a social construct and as the driving force of his architectural design over five decades of practice.

David Lake and Ted Flato in Conversation

goncharj@bnpmedia.com (Joann Gonchar, FAIA) — Wed, 03 Apr 2024 00:00:33 -0400

The 2024 AIA Gold Medal winners discuss the sustainable design philosophy and collaborative processes behind their practice.

Newsmaker: Cynthia Weese

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 04:32:03 -0400

The 2023 recipient of AIA Chicago's Lifetime Achievement Award speaks to RECORD about her storied career.

Newsmaker: Enrique Sobejano Discusses His Firm’s Winning Proposal for the Dallas Museum of Art Revamp

Tue, 19 Sep 2023 00:07:53 -0400

The Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos co-founder details the firm’s first American commission: an expansion of the Edward Larrabee Barnes–designed Dallas Museum of Art.

Newsmaker: David Adjaye Discusses Designing in the Middle East

Thu, 01 Jun 2023 00:00:00 -0400

With the opening of the Abrahamic Family House on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island earlier this year, David Adjaye joined the ever-growing list of international star architects with work in the United Arab Emirates.

Deborah Berke Partners Relaunches as TenBerke

Tue, 18 Apr 2023 09:30:00 -0400

Joined by partners Maitland Jones and Arthi Krishnamoorthy, Deborah Berke spoke with RECORD about her firm's name change, what it means for the 60-person practice, and her forthcoming book ‘Transform.’

Newsmaker: 2023 Pritzker Laureate David Chipperfield

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 00:00:00 -0400

The 52nd Pritzker Prize laureate speaks with RECORD editor in chief Josephine Minutillo about the making of architecture.

Newsmaker: Marsha Maytum on the Architect as Advocate

goncharj@bnpmedia.com (Joann Gonchar, FAIA) — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:00:00 -0500

The founder of San Francisco's Leddy, Maytum, Stacy Architects addresses issues ranging from social inequity to the climate crisis.