Layers of Architecture

In this episode we explore why a well known architect would file a law suit to have his name removed from his own design.

In this episode we analyze if this house is a case of the long-sought compromise between the architectural ego andclient expectation—or simply a more refined negotiation of power, and we ask who gets to live in great architecture? Isit only the wealthy, the powerful, who gets to commission bestarchitects?

The Architectural Gulliver: In this episode we look into how could one skyscraper become a prominent landmark in the contemporary times and inspire other skyscrapers to emulate it, when skylines across the world are already crowded with towers competing for attention. The answer lies in a building which I call as the architectural Gulliver.

A Case of Contextual Disruption and Aesthetic Polarization : In this episode we look into one of the major dilemmas in architecture, the challenge of making contemporary additions to historic buildings.

In this episode of Layers of Architecture, we’re unraveling the political and architectural controversy surrounding one of the most fascinating buildings in modern history: Casa del Fascio in Como, Italy.

Architecture can be read at multiple layers. The impetus of this podcast is to approach architecture much like the traditional method of drafting—by placing one sheet of tracing paper over another. One may see the uppermost layer, while still perceiving the faint presence of those beneath it. In much the same way, this podcast offers focused analyses of architecture—of particular buildings examine...