Urblandia

Lani Adeoye is an award-winning designer and the founder of Studio-Lani, a design brand spanning sculpture, lighting, furniture, fashion and assistance devices. While her practice is multifaceted, it is consistently rooted in the ethos of connection, drawing individuals in on a deeper level, nurturing and celebrating shared human values. Her creative process seamlessly blends the rhythmic warmth o...

This episode is a throwback/unreleased conversation from 2020. About Marcus Ducheine Cofounder, Greenhaus Foods linkedin.com/in/marcusducheine • Serve as Sales Executive to prospective and existing clients, uncover business challenges or goals, driver revenue and recommend investment in plant based alternatives and proteins for food establishments, hospitals, and meal preparation companies. • Resp...

This is an unreleased throwback episode from 2020.  Born and raised in South Florida, Nathan Delinois (Nate Dee) has numerous influences... this includes his Haitian background and the use of color in a lot of Haitian art, as well as in street art. The design quality of the Art Nouveau movement and the drama of Greek art from the Hellenistic. These elements can be seen in his work. Additional...

Guest\\ Axel Void Axel Void (Alejandro Hugo Dorda Mevs) was born in Miami in 1986 to a Haitian mother and a Spanish father. He was raised in Spain from the age of three, where he was strongly influenced by classical painting and drawing. Axel Void has been in contact with graffiti writing since 1999. He studied Fine Arts in Cádiz, Granada, and Sevilla, and based himself in Berlin until moving to M...

Born of Nigerian heritage in the United States, Azeez chose the career path of architectural visualizations and photography as his storytelling and purpose-driven medium. Here is a slice of his American experience so far. Guest\\ Azeez Bakare Azeez Bakare is a 3D Artist, Photographer, and Videographer who helps firms, agencies, developers, and solopreneurs translate their ideas into high-quality v...

A conversation about the current state of the architectural design profession and its institutional and educational biases.  How far has the profession evolved and the work that still needs to be done within the context of inclusivity and social justice? Listen and join the conversation - leave your comments and questions. Guest\\ Germane Barnes Germane Barnes is an Assistant Professor and th...

A conversation about sustainability and inclusivity challenges within the fashion industry.  Guest\\ Jordana Guimarães , Co-Founder at FASHINNOVATION Over 15 years experience as a Marketing, Sales & Public Relations Director in the lifestyle & fashion industries and recently co-founded FASHINNOVATION: a platform showcasing innovations via ways of technology, shaping the fashion indust...

We tend to have many blind spots when it comes to identifying and prioritizing problems within our cities. Sometimes this can be attributed to a lack of awareness, not just personal or institutional interest.   "It takes a village" is more than just a famous African Proverb used on email signatures and distributed by memes on social media, but its literal meaning could help tackle issues such...

Disparities exist almost everywhere in our global society. In this episode, we take a look at how community redevelopment factors into the future of underserved local neighborhoods, such as Overtown - located in the heart of Miami's urban core. About Our Guest Keon Williams is a native of Miami, Florida, born in the heart of one of Florida’s oldest Black communities named Overtown. Mr. Williams is...

On this episode we take a look at how the state of political and economic systems keep abusing its greatest asset, the human capital. This is often made more apparent during times of crisis, not just during a pandemic.  Derrick Scott, Ph. D Lecturer | Steven J. Green School of International & Public Affairs | Florida International University (FIU) Ph. D University of Maryland College Park...

The lasting psychological impact resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic will undoubtedly challenge our future societal behaviors, especially how we gather. We explore how public spaces could strategically and reassuringly reopen for use and programming; serving as a catalyst for the mental healing and well-being of our communities to safely reconnect. Joined by Meg Daly (Founder of Friends o...

About Avra Jain With a career path that has taken her from bond trading on Wall Street to developing properties along some of Miami's trendiest streets, Avra Jain has earned a reputation for identifying the next it neighborhood. The recipient of three Sundance Film Awards for the documentary Dark Days , this industrial engineering graduate from Purdue University develops projects based around two...

The future of sustainable and resilient architecture in a post-pandemic world - while preparing for pandemics or system shockers.  About Jaya Kader Jaya Kader is the founding principal of KZ architecture. Born and raised In San Jose Costa Rica, she spent 15 years in Boston before moving to Miami. She earned a Master of Architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design in 1988 and is curre...

In this episode, we explore the future of "impact entrepreneurship" and its role in real estate investing and development. About Tony Cho Impact Entrepreneur, Real Estate Innovator & Community Builder Tony Cho is the founder and CEO of Metro 1, a forward-thinking real estate brokerage, management, and development firm focused on shaping neighborhoods and developing sustainable cities in South...

I'm excited to kick off our first season and episode of Urblandia with guest Mitchell Joachim of Terreform, NYC! Listen as we discuss the future of urban development within the context of putting people and the planet first. About Terreform Terreform ONE [Open Network Ecology] is a nonprofit architecture and urban design research-based consulting group. We endeavour to combat the extinction of all...