LIVE from AIA 2026 with Jakob Rope Systems

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Paul Murdoch, Founder and President of Paul Murdoch Architects in Los Angeles, California. They discuss the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. This episode is particularly meaningful as this year marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Flight 93 National Memorial transforms a former reclaimed strip mine in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, into a 2,200-acre landscape of remembrance, reflection, and environmental healing. Rather than imposing a singular monument on the site, the design unfolds as a carefully choreographed memorial landscape, including the 93-foot-tall Tower of Voices, which holds 40 wind chimes representing the 40 individuals aboard Flight 93. As wind passes through the tower, aluminum chimes of varying lengths respond with different tones, creating an ever-changing acoustic presence.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA.Cherise is joined by Heshan Rankothgedera of Sales and Project Management at Jakob Rope Systems. Heshan demonstrates how Jakob Rope Systems’ 100+ years of technical expertise is present in every product they offer, whether in safety solutions, green wall systems, or custom structural elements.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Patricia Rhee, FAIA, DBIA, LEED AP – Partner/Partner-in-Charge at EYRC Architects in Los Angeles, California. Patricia is also joined by Chad-Jamie Rigaud, LEED Green Associate, Designer, and Project Manager, also at EYRC. They discuss the Institute for Quantum Studies at Chapman University in Orange, California.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Institute for Quantum Studies at Chapman University transforms a historically and culturally significant site into a new center for quantum research, collaboration, and public engagement. Bringing the Institute’s previously dispersed programs together, the project pairs the adaptive reuse of the historic Lydia D. Killefer School with a new Experimental Lab Building, creating a cohesive research environment that balances advanced science with a distinctly human-centered character.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA.Cherise is joined by Tenzin Youdon, Architectural Project Manager at Sugatsune America. Tenzin illustrates the importance of communication from design through construction between all parties, and shines a light on some of Sugatsune’s design-focused products in premium hardware.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Anthony Markese, FAIA, RIBA, LEED AP. Anthony is a Principal at Pickard Chilton in New Haven, Connecticut. They discuss the Reenvisioning of Kendall Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts.You can see the project here as you listen along.The reenvisioned Kendall Square Master Plan represents a long-term collaboration between Pickard Chilton and Boston Properties to transform one of Cambridge's most prominent innovation districts. Rather than approaching the project as a series of isolated developments, the team envisioned a comprehensive master plan that would reshape the district through architecture, infrastructure, and public space. At the heart of the plan is the replacement of an obsolete parking garage with a transformative civic intervention, utilizing deep foundation piles during massive excavation. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA.Cherise is joined by Mike Goodman, Director of Single-Family New Construction Segment at James Hardie Building Products. Mike highlights the wide range of high-performance fiber cement and fiber gypsum building solutions for both internal and external building construction applications.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by John Anthal, Principal and Aviation Director at Mancini Duffy in New York City, and Joshua Mandel, Vice President and Head of Development at ASUR Airports with headquarters located in Mexico City, Mexico. They discuss the John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 8 project.You can see the project here as you listen along.The redevelopment of JFK Airport's Terminal 8 represents the first completed project within the airport's sweeping $19 billion transformation, establishing a new benchmark for the passenger experience through architecture, commerce, and a strong sense of place. Anchored by a new great hall and more than 60 dining, retail, duty-free, and experiential concepts, the renovation reimagines the terminal as more than a point of departure—it becomes an introduction to New York City itself.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA.Cherise is joined by Oliver Kwon, Marketing Manager, and CJ Kwon, Strategy Manager at ARCAT. Oliver and CJ discuss what sets ARCAT apart as the largest building product research and specification platform in North America and what’s in store for the future of ARCAT. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Mariam Issoufou, Founder and Principal at Mariam Issoufou Architects with offices in New York, Niamey, Niger, and Zurich. They discuss Gourmega – a socially minded supper club in Manhattan’s South Village Historic District in New York.You can see the project here as you listen along.Located on the ground floor of a landmarked 1883 building in Manhattan’s South Village Historic District, Gourmega reimagines a compact historic space as a flexible restaurant rooted in food, culture, and community. The site and overall design of Gourmega are directly informed by the historical and cultural significance locally in SOHO, as well as abroad in Africa.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA.Cherise is joined by Christopher Titone, Architectural Promotions Specialist at Modernfold. Christopher explains the vast product line Modernfold offers from operable single-panel and double-paneled partitions to automated glass wall systems with exceptional acoustic capabilities.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.