CE Center Podcasts

Description In this conversation, Design:ED interviews Beka Sturges and Eric Kramer of Reed Hilderbrand about the evolving role of landscape architecture in contemporary design. They discuss the historical hierarchy between architecture and landscape architecture, emphasizing how current environmental and social challenges demand a more integrated, site-responsive, and collaborative design approac...

Description In a conversation with Design:ED, Andrea Steele of Andrea Steele Architecture (ASA) shared her perspective on the evolving role of architecture, emphasizing the importance of creating inclusive, community-centered spaces over simply designing buildings. She highlighted ASA's approach of questioning whether building is always the right solution and illustrated this with a modular kit-of...

Description In a conversation between Design:ED and Allan Poore of Chaos, Poore explains how Chaos’s visualization tools, such as V-Ray, Enscape, and the recently acquired Evolve Labs suite (including tools like Veras, Gly, and Morpheus), are reshaping architectural workflows. He emphasizes their focus on real-time rendering, AI-driven automation, and usability across devices, enabling faster desi...

Description In this Design:ED conversation, Rick Cook of COOKFOX Architects discusses his firm’s ethos, which centers on environmental stewardship, human connection, and biophilic design. He reflects on projects like the Terminal Warehouse and Google’s St. John’s Terminal, highlighting the transformation of historic buildings into sustainable, modern spaces while maintaining respect for their orig...

Description Listen in as DESIGN:ED features architect Peter Ruggiero of HOK discussing key principles in contemporary airport design, emphasizing passenger experience, spatial transparency, adaptability, and sustainability. He highlights the importance of designing for change, citing projects like LaGuardia, O'Hare, and the Dulles expansion. Ruggiero reflects on his design philosophy, advocating f...

Description In this conversation with DESIGN:ED, architects Jack Becker and Andrew Linn of BLD.US discuss their material-driven design philosophy, emphasizing the use of natural, locally sourced materials that weather gracefully over time. They explore the importance of craftsmanship, adaptability in construction, and the influence of historic buildings on their work. The conversation also touches...

Description In a wide-ranging conversation, with [Speaker Name] of Perkins+Will,  DESIGN:ED discusses the adaptive reuse of malls and office spaces in response to declining retail and changing workplace habits, focusing particularly on transforming such spaces into healthcare facilities. They highlight the Perkins+Will-designed Saunders Center in Rochester, a former Sears converted into a major or...

Description In this engaging discussion, acclaimed architects Marion Weiss and Michael Manfredi share insights into their design philosophy, innovative projects, and the evolving landscape of architecture. They explore the intersection of art, infrastructure, and urban design, emphasizing the importance of creating spaces that inspire and connect communities. Through their collaborative approach,...

Description Listen in as DESIGN:ED talks with Nico Keinzl, a sustainability consultant from Atelier Ten, a firm that evolved from a mechanical engineering background into a leader in sustainability and environmental design consulting. The conversation explores the firm's role in integrating sustainability into architecture through performance analysis, benchmarking, and resiliency planning. Keinzl...

Description DESIGN:ED presents a conversation with Jonathan Mallie of Populous as he discusses the evolution of stadium and entertainment venue design, emphasizing the shift from purely functional spaces to immersive, memory-driven experiences. The discussion highlights how modern stadiums integrate technology, branding, and user-centric design to enhance engagement, referencing projects like the...

Description Join the conversation with Mat Cash as he explores the innovative design philosophy of Heatherwick Studio, emphasizing creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to improving the built environment. Mat highlights key projects, including Little Island in New York, Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town, and The Vessel, focusing on their unique design approaches and challenges. The studio prior...

Description Listen in to this compelling interview discussing the recent AIA Student Forum in Austin, highlighting its decentralized approach that allowed students to engage with the city's culture and firms. Our guest, Jordan Luther is the sitting president of AIA Students (AIAS), and outlines the organization's mission to promote leadership, design, and service among students globally. The discu...

Description This conversation with Mike Armstrong, from NCARB, provides an in-depth look at the architectural licensure process, its history, and upcoming changes aimed at increasing accessibility and flexibility. Armstrong explains NCARB’s role as an advisory body to state licensing boards and outlines the three core components of licensure: education, experience, and examination. He discusses ef...

Description Join us for this insightful conversation with Jason Long of OMA New York, exploring his approach to adaptive reuse and affordable housing projects. The discussion begins with the Post Houston project, an innovative adaptive reuse of a post office, transformed into a multifunctional space with atriums, a living roof, and commercial programs. Jason emphasizes integrating existing archite...

Description This episode of DESIGN:ED features an insightful conversation with Joost Moolhuijzen from the Renzo Piano Building Workshop (RPBW), discussing the firm’s collaborative culture and iconic projects. Moolhuijzen highlights the unique generational mix within the team, emphasizing their non-hierarchical and iterative approach to architecture. Key projects such as The Shard in London and the...

Description Listen in on the conversation with Charlie Dolman, an infrastructure and community services leader at Burning Man. He discusses the evolution of Burning Man from a small gathering in San Francisco to a massive, temporary city in Nevada hosting over 80,000 participants annually. The discussion highlights the event’s core principles like radical self-reliance, decommodification, and envi...

Listen into this conversation with architect Gabriela Carrillo discussing her team's ambitious "36 by 36" initiative—completing 36 architectural projects in 36 months in Mexico. Carrillo highlights the challenges and strategies of designing infrastructure in vulnerable communities, emphasizing flexibility, collaboration, and innovative use of local materials under tight budgets. The discussion exp...

In this podcast, our host interviews architectural photographer Joe Fletcher. Learn about Fletcher’s journey from art school in London, where he transitioned from painting to photography, to his niche in architectural photography. Fletcher shares insights on the influence of his painting background, his aesthetic preferences, and the importance of light in capturing architectural essence. He also...

In this episode, Tatiana Bilbao discusses her firm's approach to community-centered design and affordable housing. Bilbao discusses her "outside-in" design philosophy that involves deeply engaging with the local community and understanding their needs. She talks about the challenges of avoiding gentrification with new architectural interventions, using examples like the Hunter's Point project in S...

In this episode we talk with Mark Rios and Andy Lance of Rios, a multidisciplinary design firm, discussing their approach to various large-scale architectural and urban planning projects. They explore the playfulness and joy in their work, exemplified by the Prague Market, and emphasize the importance of understanding a project’s context, culture, and community. The conversation also delves into t...

In this episode, Brian Korte discusses the design philosophy of his firm, Clayton Korte, emphasizing a focus on celebrating the human experience and connecting people to their environments. Brian reminds us of the importance of patience and adaptability in architecture, as projects often involve long timelines and unexpected challenges. Korte also shares insights into the firm's approach to sustai...

Ben Dozier, father of 4 and entrepreneur joins the podcast to share their non-traditional path to growing Roots Design into a stable and successful small firm. Starting with a degree in recreational business, then opening a coffee shop, Dozier took an adventurous path to design and discovered the importance of connection, storytelling, and one-page contracts. A television show with HGTV and 20,000...

Jess Field, half of the father-and-son team that lead FIELD Architecture joins the podcast to talk about their unique approach to design. Along with their father Stan Field, the firm has a strong passion for designing in natural terrain and letting the topography of the site generate the flow of the house. Field discusses their approach to some of their more unique projects like the madrone Ridge...

This time on the Design ED podcast Aaron sits down with Emily Abruzzo and Geral Bodziak from Abruzzo Bodziak Architecture (ABA). ABA is an award-winning New York-based architectural practice founded known for its thoughtful and innovative approach to design, often characterized by a focus on simplicity, form, and the engaging use of materials. Their work spans a wide range of scales and typologies...

L35 Architects is a firm with a truly global perspective. With 12 branches, almost 1,000 projects completed in 43 countries, with 38 partners and over 200 professionals, L35 has delivered world-class designs since 1967. In this podcast, Aaron chats with CEO and Senior Partner Tristán López-Chicheri about bringing young architects aboard, the challenges of designing large projects like the Santiago...