architecture interviews (141 articles)
architecture interviews on designboom include conversations with the world's leading design figures, including elizabeth diller, toyo ito, and david chipperfield.
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.
interview with aziza chaouni on the renovation of morocco's 'sidi harazem' bath complex
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with the help of a grant from the getty foundation, the architect has taken on the task of restoring the site to its former brutalist glory.
with the help of a grant from the getty foundation, the architect has taken on the task of restoring the site to its former brutalist glory.
towards a 'cyborg future': ROB|ARCH interview with archi-union's philip f. yuan
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as a media partner of ROB|ARCH 2018, designboom spoke with philip f. yuan, one of the event's keynote speakers, who leads shanghai-based firm archi-union.
as a media partner of ROB|ARCH 2018, designboom spoke with philip f. yuan, one of the event's keynote speakers, who leads shanghai-based firm archi-union.
interview: amanda levete on the role of history and modernity in making architecture
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this weekend, chatsworth house will host art out loud – a festival of public talks about art, architecture, and design – where the architect will join an impressive lineup of »
this weekend, chatsworth house will host art out loud – a festival of public talks about art, architecture, and design – where the architect will join an impressive lineup of speakers.
it's all architecture: john pawson discusses his approach to design
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ahead of 'art out loud' – a festival of public talks about art and architecture – designboom spoke with pawson to find out what visitors can expect from his much-anticipated »
ahead of 'art out loud' – a festival of public talks about art and architecture – designboom spoke with pawson to find out what visitors can expect from his much-anticipated talk.
revisit designboom's interview with denise scott brown, recipient of the 2018 soane medal
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we look back at our 2014 interview where the pioneering architect discussed her childhood and upbringing, the evolution of her work, and the art of drawing.
we look back at our 2014 interview where the pioneering architect discussed her childhood and upbringing, the evolution of her work, and the art of drawing.
interview: COBE's dan stubbergaard on designing 'urban living rooms'
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the danish architect discusses his studio's relationship with the city of copenhagen, and the evolution of COBE's work over the last ten years.
the danish architect discusses his studio's relationship with the city of copenhagen, and the evolution of COBE's work over the last ten years.
ROB|ARCH 2018: fabio gramazio discusses the potential of robotic fabrication
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this year's conference will consider topics and issues such as autonomous control systems and computerized materials and structures.
this year's conference will consider topics and issues such as autonomous control systems and computerized materials and structures.
BV doshi: interview with the 2018 pritzker prize winner
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coinciding with the release of AD india's latest issue, designboom speaks with the acclaimed indian architect.
coinciding with the release of AD india's latest issue, designboom speaks with the acclaimed indian architect.
interview: kengo kuma discusses his upcoming projects at home and abroad
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'the basic philosophy of our firm is to create harmony with a place – we don't want to push our ego'.
'the basic philosophy of our firm is to create harmony with a place – we don't want to push our ego'.
between nature and architecture: sou fujimoto discusses his approach to design
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for the second consecutive year, reSITE invited one of japan's most influential architects to speak at its annual conference in prague.
for the second consecutive year, reSITE invited one of japan's most influential architects to speak at its annual conference in prague.
winy maas on the venice biennale, MVRDV, and why albania could be the next UK
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designboom met the MVRDV co-founder to discuss the firm's participation at the the venice biennale, and its ongoing plans in albania.
designboom met the MVRDV co-founder to discuss the firm's participation at the the venice biennale, and its ongoing plans in albania.
