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DESIGN:ED Host Aaron Prinz and Producer Raymond Castro sit down to discuss the recent podcast with Alan Maskin and Blair Payson of Olson Kundig to reflect on the conversation, how it influences their design process, and how it changed their view on the profession

Alan Maskin and Blair Payson, Owner and Project Architect at Olson Kundig, join the podcast to discuss the renovation of the Space Needle, the complications of building a structure 500 feet off the ground, and the pressure that comes with renovating one of Seattle's most cherished landmarks CLAIM CEU CREDITS HERE

Arlene Ellwood of Austin-based nonprofit Mobile Loaves & Fishes and architect Todd Ferry of Portland State University join the podcast to discuss the measurable impact tiny house villages have had on people experiencing homelessness, how architects can engage the community to help offer solutions, and how this model can serve other communities across the country. 

SHoP founding principal Gregg Pasquarelli joins the podcast to discuss the importance of architect-client relationships, the development of The Brooklyn Tower, and how the firm tried to capture the essence of New York with its supertall residential skyscraper at 111 W 57th Street. CLAIM CEU CREDITS HERE

Marcelo Spina and Georgina Huljich, co-founders of Los Angeles–based Patterns, join the podcast to discuss the adaptive reuse–based Victory Wellness Center project in North Hollywood, the influence of technology on their firm, and how the practice of architecture is evolving. CLAIM CEU CREDIT HERE

Eric Höweler of Höweler + Yoon joins the podcast to discuss the revitalization of the Coolidge Corner Theatre outside of Boston, the Memorial to Enslaved Laborers on the University of Virginia campus, and how a narrative-driven design process is leading the firm to redefine existing typologies. CLAIM CEU CREDIT HERE

Brett Steele joins the podcast to discuss transitioning to his new role as dean of the USC School of Architecture, his view of the future of the built environment, and how his past roles at Zaha Hadid Architects and the Architectural Association in London shaped his approach to the profession. CLAIM CEU CREDIT HERE

Lake|Flato founders Ted Flato and David Lake join the podcast to discuss receiving the 2024 AIA Gold Medal, the impact of site on the design process, and lessons learned throughout the last four decades working in architecture.  CLAIM CEU CREDITS HERE

Madame Architect founder Julia Gamolina returns to the podcast to discuss the new live series 'Madame Architect Presents,' the role collaboration plays in producing new content, and her biggest takeaways from nearly a decade of leading the online magazine.

Page CEO Thomas McCarthy and Davis Brody Bond partner Steven Davis join the podcast to discuss the new partnership between the two firms, the design process of the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, and how Page is expanding its footprint in New York City. CLAIM CEU CREDITS HERE