architecture interviews (154 articles)
architecture interviews on designboom include conversations with the world's leading design figures, including elizabeth diller, toyo ito, and david chipperfield.
interview: tom kundig discusses his collaborative, hands on approach to architecture
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'one of my favorite design challenges is taking an 'ugly' building – like a strip mall or an office park – and giving it new life as something new.'
'one of my favorite design challenges is taking an 'ugly' building – like a strip mall or an office park – and giving it new life as something new.'
interview: dominique perrault on plans for 2021 seoul biennale of architecture and urbanism
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perrault has put out an international call for projects with the intention of gathering contributions from 100 cities across five continents.
perrault has put out an international call for projects with the intention of gathering contributions from 100 cities across five continents.
claudio silvestrin discusses the role of 'mother nature' and architecture as a vocation
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the architect's high profile clients include giorgio armani, anish kapoor, and kanye west – with whom silvestrin has worked with on a number of occasions.
the architect's high profile clients include giorgio armani, anish kapoor, and kanye west – with whom silvestrin has worked with on a number of occasions.
a conversation with SO — IL founders at their brooklyn studio
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designboom sat down with SO — IL founders jing liu and florian idenburg during a visit to their brooklyn studio in time for the march opening of their ‘boro textiles: »
designboom sat down with SO — IL founders jing liu and florian idenburg during a visit to their brooklyn studio in time for the march opening of their ‘boro textiles: sustainable aesthetics’ exhibition.
tatiana bilbao discusses how the silence and sound of monasteries can shape domestic space
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designboom spoke with the mexican architect to understand what she gained from talking with monks and how she can apply this to other, more conventional projects.
designboom spoke with the mexican architect to understand what she gained from talking with monks and how she can apply this to other, more conventional projects.
interview: carlo ratti and edoardo bruno discuss the 'artificial ecologies' of china and beyond
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we spoke with the duo to learn more about the bi-city biennale of urbanism\architecture and the ways in which the natural and artificial are coming together.
we spoke with the duo to learn more about the bi-city biennale of urbanism\architecture and the ways in which the natural and artificial are coming together.
interview: jeannette kuo on the 'crash bang silence of space' at the engadin art talks
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jeannette kuo is a co-founding partner of karamuk kuo architects and assistant professor-in-practice of architecture at harvard GSD.
jeannette kuo is a co-founding partner of karamuk kuo architects and assistant professor-in-practice of architecture at harvard GSD.
flores & prats interview: the duo discuss their hands-on approach to architecture
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the architects' barcelona studio has been documented in new images – offering a glimpse inside the firm's workplace.
the architects' barcelona studio has been documented in new images – offering a glimpse inside the firm's workplace.
bjarke ingels details his approach to design ahead of 2020 venice architecture biennale
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in this new video, produced by PLANE–SITE, the danish architect expands on his approach, which incorporates humor, surprise, and sustainability.
in this new video, produced by PLANE–SITE, the danish architect expands on his approach, which incorporates humor, surprise, and sustainability.
interview: casper mork-ulnes discusses his diverse upbringing and how to learn from history
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mork-ulnes discusses, among other things, his dream brief and how he views his role as an architect.
mork-ulnes discusses, among other things, his dream brief and how he views his role as an architect.
ben van berkel on designing healthier cities and architecture's digital revolution
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during an interview with designboom, UNStudio's founder discussed how research and technology can produce healthier and more sustainable cities.
during an interview with designboom, UNStudio's founder discussed how research and technology can produce healthier and more sustainable cities.
liz diller interview: 'architecture has a danger of becoming obsolete'
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designboom talks to liz diller about the changing role of architects, student activism and her dream brief.
designboom talks to liz diller about the changing role of architects, student activism and her dream brief.
ricardo bofill discusses time, space, and existence ahead of 2020 venice biennale
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in this new video, produced by PLANE–SITE with the support of the european cultural centre, bofill discusses his interdisciplinary approach.
in this new video, produced by PLANE–SITE with the support of the european cultural centre, bofill discusses his interdisciplinary approach.
john pawson on minimalism and the monks who were inspired by his calvin klein store
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designboom catches up with british architect john pawson on minimalism, playfulness and the monks inspired by his calvin klein store design in 1995.
designboom catches up with british architect john pawson on minimalism, playfulness and the monks inspired by his calvin klein store design in 1995.
interview with jorge ambrosi of mexican architecture studio, ambrosi etchegaray
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ambrosi discuses the origins of his own practice as well as the future of the profession in this in-depth interview.
ambrosi discuses the origins of his own practice as well as the future of the profession in this in-depth interview.
thomas heatherwick discusses his studio's creative strategies
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in this exclusive interview, the designer speaks passionately about his multi-faceted studio and the 'joyousness' of the initial design stages.
in this exclusive interview, the designer speaks passionately about his multi-faceted studio and the 'joyousness' of the initial design stages.
designboom talks to annabelle selldorf about the art of architecture
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designboom talks to the architect about the importance of cultural exchange, equality in architecture, and her penchant for calm spaces.
designboom talks to the architect about the importance of cultural exchange, equality in architecture, and her penchant for calm spaces.
david chipperfield interview: step inside the architect's berlin studio
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PORT magazine visited chipperfield's berlin headquarters to delve deeper into the architect's life and work.
PORT magazine visited chipperfield's berlin headquarters to delve deeper into the architect's life and work.
interview with arthur mamou-mani on his COS installation at milan design week
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we spoke with the french architect about his background and upbringing, the evolution of his work, and how he feels about the future of the profession.
we spoke with the french architect about his background and upbringing, the evolution of his work, and how he feels about the future of the profession.
interview with architect manuel herz: 'I'm certainly not interested in a formula'
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besides his work as a practicing architect, herz researches and publishes on the relationship between architecture and nation building, and on refugee camps.
besides his work as a practicing architect, herz researches and publishes on the relationship between architecture and nation building, and on refugee camps.
designboom interviews mecanoo's francine houben at the 2018 world architecture festival
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during WAF 2018, designboom spoke with houben about both the milestone projects which debuted this year as well as those which have yet to come.
during WAF 2018, designboom spoke with houben about both the milestone projects which debuted this year as well as those which have yet to come.
designboom interviews li xiaodong at the 2018 world architecture festival
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the architect discussed the distinction between eastern and western thought, the current state of chinese architecture and the biggest challenges of working as an architect today.
the architect discussed the distinction between eastern and western thought, the current state of chinese architecture and the biggest challenges of working as an architect today.
archaeology of the future: tsuyoshi tane opens two exhibitions in tokyo
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designboom spoke with the japanese architect to uncover the spirit of the two shows and their relationship to each other.
designboom spoke with the japanese architect to uncover the spirit of the two shows and their relationship to each other.
watch rem koolhaas discuss digital age, recent projects and politics at world architecture festival
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koolhaas discussed many topics at length and in particular his opinion on the replacement of large sections of society with digital technology
koolhaas discussed many topics at length and in particular his opinion on the replacement of large sections of society with digital technology
designboom interviews india mahdavi at the 2018 world architecture festival
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meet india mahdavi, a paris-based architect and designer whose work includes some of the most instagrammable interiors around.
meet india mahdavi, a paris-based architect and designer whose work includes some of the most instagrammable interiors around.
designboom interviews jeanne gang at the 2018 world architecture festival
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we caught up with the architect, who discussed her views on the current state of architecture and what a ‘wall-umn’ is.
we caught up with the architect, who discussed her views on the current state of architecture and what a ‘wall-umn’ is.
jameel arts centre by serie architects opens in dubai
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to learn more about the ambitious project, designboom spoke with serie architects' co-founder and principal, christopher lee.
to learn more about the ambitious project, designboom spoke with serie architects' co-founder and principal, christopher lee.
interview: lahdelma & mahlamäki architects on projects past, present, and future
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with the firm recently celebrating its 20th anniversary, designboom spoke with ilmari lahdelma and rainer mahlamäki to learn more about the duo's creative collaboration.
with the firm recently celebrating its 20th anniversary, designboom spoke with ilmari lahdelma and rainer mahlamäki to learn more about the duo's creative collaboration.
