Architecture Made Simple

What does Climate Change look like from the other side of the world? Tim and Andy talk to David Konwiser, a Costa Rican-based Architect, comparing stories about how climate change and the environment affect design and practice. Exploring David's contemporary design of a rainforest getaway, Villa Punto De Vista, Tim and Andy learn about the ambitions of his design, the sustainable choices made and those we need to make in response to the clear and president danger of the climate emergency. What changes do you think we need to make in lifestyle choices, design and practice to make a positive difference in the world? From a former nuclear bunker in the UK to a haven in the tropical rainforest, there are contrasting views and stories to be found. Listen in to get a fresh perspective from across the Atlantic and discover what IM Pei and Gary Newman have in common. https://www.villapuntodevista.com/about-us/architecture/ https://scracearchitects.co.uk/

In this episode, Tim and Andy are joined by, Armin Ganguly (aka @RIBA_architect on Twitter). Armin is a German-British architect, practicing since 1994. He gained his Diploma in Architecture at the Koblenz University of Applied Sciences, Germany in 1992. Tim, Armin, and Andy discuss the ins and outs of being an architect and some of the parts that might be, 'frustrating'. Find out more about Tim and his architecture practice at scracearchitects.co.uk

In this special edition of the Architecture Made Simple, Tim and Andy offer a simple audio guide to “This Too Will Pass”. “This Too Will Pass”, Tim Scrace's latest sculpture encourages passers-by to reflect on the past, present and future of the city. Listen to this podcast as walk through and experience the sculpture. Commissioned by Salisbury BID, with funding from Arts Council England, the sculpture was created to mimic pilgrimage, the movement of people to and from the cathedral. The passing of time and memory. The process of reflection, mindfulness and vision represented in snapshots of the past, present and future. Viewers pass along the same path as their ancestors and are encouraged to stop and recognise this. #TTWP will remain in place on Salisbury High Street throughout the summer 2021. Tim will collaborate with students from Wiltshire College who will be on hand during weekends from 11-2 in June to encourage the public to interact with the work and respond to the questions using chalk. Find out more at https://www.timscrace.com/project/this-too-will-pass

In this episode, Tim and Andy are joined by Dan Thompson, founder of the Empty Shop Network and author of Pop Up Business for Dummies as they discuss furloughed space. Over the course of this past year, many people have had to get used to the idea of redundancy. That is a job, idea, business or even a way of life that no longer exists. Redundancy is tough and often leads you to question the reasons behind it as well as your own ability. Strangely our experience of furlough and this pandemic are not so different to being made redundant. Having suffered redundancy* first-hand, I recognise that it can leave you feeling emotionally bereft and without purpose. The support schemes set up to reassure now disguise what we all know is going on behind the scenes. The reality is that we are all on edge, stuck in limbo, anticipating the inevitable but afraid of making the jump. Read more on Tim's thoughts on Furloughed Space on the Scrace Architect Website - https://scracearchitects.co.uk/urban/furloughed-space/

Have you ever thought about building your dream home or amazing space? What would yours look like? This episode explores some of the complexities of realising a project and why it might be worth having a good team on board. What makes your building represent you as an individual? Andy and Tim look to sport for inspiration as they attempt to write an architectural playbook. You can find out more about how to get started with your project over on the website - https://scracearchitects.co.uk/getting-started/

In this episode, we get an insight into the mechanics of designing a building. Talking frankly about how his practice begins a project Tim explains how he receives an instruction and how early discussions with a client help forge the brief. Walking through the design process Tim and Andy touch on some of the hidden complexities involved during the planning and construction stages. Collaborating creatively with clients, the design team and builders we also get a glimpse of how Scrace Architects seek to get the best results for each individual project. Preview: Next episode - Building a Dream Charting the path from start to completion this informative podcast offers some ideas as to how to build your dream home. A step-by-step guide through the building process with a few insights into the day-to-day workings of the construction industry. Tim and Andy explore what it takes to realise a concept, from start to completion.

Recent events and the continuing climate crisis have prompted many of us to think about the way we live our lives. It's time for a change of attitude. In this episode, Tim and Andy reflect on how this affects architectural processes. Does technology offer the answer? Or, are there other choices or parts that can make a bigger difference? Rather than build, build, build, maybe it is time to invest in the imaginative practice that is needed to develop quality.

We often overlook our environment as we pass by. However, it is the spaces in-between that form part of our journey that tend to be the most interesting. The adventure of architecture is not in making one-off beautiful buildings but seeing how they relate to landscape and one another. It is the spaces and shapes of the in-between that tantalise, the sculptural play of light from object to object, the collective coming together of design and effort. It is the conversation between two forms that makes the architecture. Most prevalent in the city where the history of a place is captured in a moment.

Our connection with outside seems to be entrenched in our experience of the world. The great outdoors has a natural hold on us. We are compelled to seek out natural light, fresh air and green from within our internal environments. Whilst we enjoy the comfort, security and shelter of indoors it is often at odds with our nature. Just as we are disorientated when we don't recognise our settingit seems we do not want to forget our roots. When internalising a space there is a need to create opportunities to remind ourselves of this connection.