Archello Podcast

In this episode, Archello speaks with Michael Murphy, architect, author, and founding principal of AMMA, formerly of MASS Design Group, whose work has helped redefine the relationship between architecture, health, public memory, and community-driven design. Murphy’s work examines how buildings shape human life at both intimate and systemic scales, exploring architecture not only as the design of o...

In this episode, Archello's Editor-at-large Michiel van Raaij speaks with Ma Yansong, founder and principal partner of Beijing-based MAD Architects , whose practice spans cultural, civic, and residential projects shaped by fluid forms, emotional resonance, and an ongoing dialogue between architecture, nature, and the city. Yansong’s work explores how architecture can move beyond efficiency an...

Archello speaks with Annabelle Selldorf, founding principal of Selldorf Architects , whose practice is based in New York and is known for its work on museums, cultural institutions, and carefully considered residential projects. Selldorf’s work is guided by questions of judgment, proportion, and longevity, examining how architecture can operate with restraint while remaining responsive to context,...

Archello speaks with Martin Duplantier, an architect whose practice, Martin Duplantier Architectes , spans offices in Paris, Bordeaux, and Ukraine, shaping projects that range from infrastructure for the Paris Olympics to initiatives in post-conflict reconstruction. Duplantier’s work explores questions of place, responsibility, and resilience, examining how architecture can respond to uncertainty...

In this episode Archello speaks with architect Benedetta Tagliabue, founder of Benedetta Tagliabue - EMBT Architects .   From her studio in Barcelona, Tagliabue reflects on a career that bridges countries, disciplines, and decades—from formative years studying in Venice and working alongside Enric Miralles, to projects that merge memory, materiality, and a distinctly organic formal language.   Lis...

In this episode, Archello connects with Mexican architect Gabriela Carrillo, founder of Taller Gabriela Carrillo as well as Colectivo C733 . Known for her deeply collaborative and socially engaged architecture, Carrillo has created impactful public projects across Mexico. She recently won the 2024 OBEL Award for the ambitious "36 Projects in 36 Months" initiative, which redefines how arc...

In this episode, Archello is in London with Helen Ensor, Director, and Robin Dhar, former Chairman, at Donald Insall Associates . For over 65 years, this practice has been at the forefront of architectural conservation in the UK, known for preserving historic buildings while thoughtfully integrating modern updates. The firm’s portfolio includes iconic projects like the restoration of Windsor Castl...

In this episode, Archello is in Bilbao with Iñaki Garai, Director of Architecture at IDOM , one of Spain’s most influential firms. IDOM has played a key role in Bilbao's recent evolution, from working as the local architect on the transformative Guggenheim Bilbao, to completing other iconic projects like the San Mamés Stadium.  Listen as Garai discusses his IDOM’s deep connection to Bilbao, a...

Archello connects with John McAslan, Founder, and Colin Bennie, Director, at John McAslan + Partners . For over 30 years, this practice has been shaping the built environment on a global scale, with a reputation for blending heritage preservation with contemporary design. From revitalizing King's Cross Station in London to reimagining urban transit centers like the Belfast Transport Hub, the...

Archello connects with Daniel Lobitz, partner at Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA), a firm known for its contextual designs that reference history and place, especially for projects in the office's hometown of New York City. Since joining the firm in 1986, Lobitz has led transformative projects across the country, including the tallest residential tower in Lower Manhattan at 30 Park Place,...

In this episode, Archello connects with Dimitri Roussel, founder of DREAM  (Dimitri Roussel Ensemble Architecture Métropole), a Paris-based architecture studio blending environmental responsibility with bold, modular design. Known for projects that prioritize both people and the planet, DREAM’s work often showcases innovative use of timber to create sustainable, dynamic buildings. Notable projects...

In this episode, Archello connects with Chris Hardie, Partner and Design Director of Schmidt Hammer Lassen’s China studio in Shanghai. Schmidt Hammer Lassen (SHL) is known for creating human-centered, innovative designs that balance cultural heritage with contemporary needs. The office’s projects pay a particular attention to sustainabilty and yielding a reduced embodied carbon content. Listen as...

In this episode, Archello connects with Seattle-based architect Alan Maskin. Maskin is a principal and owner at Olson Kundig , a design powerhouse known for pushing the boundaries between architecture and art. With projects that span the globe like the iconic renovation of Seattle’s Space Needle and the Bill & Melinda Gates Discovery Center, Maskin’s work brings a fresh perspective to how we i...

In this episode, Archello is in Paris with Canada-based architect Omar Gandhi of Omar Gandhi Architects . Gandhi was born in Toronto and studied architecture in Nova Scotia. He started his own design studio in 2010, which is today based in Toronto and Halifax. In addition to his practice, he often teaches and lectures and has held appointments such as the Louis Kahn Visiting Assistant Professor at...

In this episode, Archello is in Paris with Odile Decq of Studio Odile Decq , who established her own office shortly after graduating from architecture school in Brittany in the 1980s. Decq is a prominent French architect renowned for her bold, avant-garde designs. Her notable projects include the extension of the Macro Museum in Rome and the Phantom Opera Garnier restaurant in Paris. In addition t...

In this episode, Archello is in Paris with Dominique Perrault, who founded Dominique Perrault Architecture (DPA) in 1981 after graduating from the École des Beaux-Arts.  Over forty years, Perrault has become a key representative of contemporary French architecture, both in France and internationally. He first gained widespread recognition for designing the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris in 1989....

In this episode, Archello visits the newly-launched London office of Sordo Madaleno , a leading Mexican architecture firm based in Mexico City, and one of Mexico's largest practices with over 200 architects.   The interview is with Fernando Sordo Madaleno de Haro and Rosalba Rojas, two leaders in the office of Sordo Madaleno, which was founded by Fernando’s grandfather in 1937. Fernando, who...

In this episode Archello is in London with Mario Cucinella, who runs his own practice Mario Cucinella Architects which he first founded in Paris in 1992, and then moved to Italy, where it now has offices in Bologna and Milan.    With over 20 years of experience, MCA excels in architecture that emphasizes sustainability and environmental impact. Its portfolio includes acclaimed projects in product...

In this episode Archello is in London with Alison Brooks, Principal and Creative Director of Alison Brooks Architects , the office she founded in 1996.   The works produced by Alison’s practice are experimental and sophisticated. The projects exhibit forms and materials that are sensitive to their neighborhoods yet unique enough to make one pause and appreciate a building that is unexpected, well...

In this episode Archello is in Shoreditch, East London with Simon Henley who is Principal of Henley Halebrown , the office he co-founded in 1995. The buildings realized by Simon’s practice engage with their surroundings and prioritize environmental responsibility. There is clear a commitment both to craftsmanship and community engagement in the projects, which range from housing to offices but all...

In this episode we're in London with Patrik Schumacher, principal of Zaha Hadid Architects . Born in Bonn, Germany, Patrik studied philosophy, math and architecture in Germany and the UK before earning his PhD. In 1996 he co-founded the Design Research Laboratory at the Architectural Association in London, where he continues to teach today.  Patrik first joined Zaha Hadid Architects in 1988 a...

In this episode Archello is in Paris with Manuelle Gautrand. Manuelle is Principal Architect and Director of Manuelle Gautrand Architecture , the agency she founded in 1991.  Manuelle was born in Marseille and received her diploma in Architecture from l’Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Montpellier. She has led projects that range from housing to cultural centers and which experiment wi...