Podcast appearances and mentions of Frank Gehry

Brian and Ed return for Episode 604 with a full buffet of lifestyle commentary, questionable nostalgia, and highly suspect fashion choices. They break down the Piers Morgan vs. Nick Fuentes ridiculousness, Brian's dark descent into Facebook Marketplace (including an adult-sized Stone Cold Steve Austin leather vest priced at $200), and Lee Majors' incredible romantic résumé. Then it's on to RIPs—including architectural giant Frank Gehry, NBA big man Elden Campbell, and adult entertainer Rhett Messerly (a name the guys may never emotionally recover from). Sports talk includes the World Cup draw fiasco starring Wayne Gretzky's complete inability to pronounce “Curaçao,” an AI snow-bunny scam that hustled Matt Barnes out of $61k, and the theory that Megan Thee Stallion may be responsible for Klay Thompson's cold shooting streak. Plus: bowling ball logistics, fried chicken diplomacy, holiday meat-and-three strategy, Ed's all-time lovemaking music pick, and a critical investigation into Marcus Freeman's painted-on hairline. All wrapped up with listener voicemails, Christmas spirit, questionable sexual position physics, and a RoboCop statue reveal that brings Brian to tears. Topics Discussed Lifestyle & Culture Piers Morgan interviews Nick Fuentes: surprise—he's terrible. Brian's Facebook Marketplace addiction deepens. The $200 Stone Cold Steve Austin leather vest listing. Lee Majors' legendary dating history (Farrah! Lindsay! Playboy models!). The truth about fishing: nope. The mystery of Marcus Freeman's hairline. Hilaria Baldwin workout videos and the curse/blessing of the Baldwin household. RIP Corner Frank Gehry—architecture titan behind the Disney Concert Hall. Elden Campbell—Lakers/Pistons big man, gone at 57. Steve Cropper—Stax Records legend. Cary-Hiroyuki Tagawa—Mortal Kombat & Rising Sun standout. Rhett Messerly—adult-film performer with an all-time Hall of Fame name. Sports The botched World Cup draw + Wayne Gretzky vs. pronunciation. Matt Barnes loses $61,000 to an AI sexting scam. Jason Williams blames Klay Thompson's slump on Megan Thee Stallion. Notre Dame refuses to play a bowl game—Brian & Ed are not surprised. RoboCop Statue Update Detroit finally unveils its long-awaited 11-foot RoboCop statue. Brian and Ed celebrate the true cinematic prophecy of RoboCop. Voicemail Hall of Fame Bowling ball winter-care dilemmas. Fried chicken diplomacy panic-call. Collard greens conversation that goes places. Sex music of choice: Lenny Kravitz vs. Al Green. Christmas blessings from a loyal listener + plug for Ed's Christmas book. Listener Questions & Voicemails This week's callers weigh in on: How many bowling balls you should flex at the office Whether fried chicken can ever be “racist” Collard greens selection Sex playlist strategies Holiday greetings & Ed's updated Christmas book Call 949-464-TBLS to join the fun. Support the Show Join the Patreon for weekly bonus content:patreon.com/theballerlifestyle Bonus show “Bonus Brian” every week on Patreon! Brian and Ed return with another absolutely unhinged installment of The Baller Lifestyle Podcast. Episode 604 covers everything from Facebook Marketplace disasters to RIP tributes, awkward harmonica criticism, and the immortal name Rhett Messerly. In this episode:• Piers Morgan interviews incel mascot Nick Fuentes• Brian discovers a $200 Stone Cold Steve Austin LEATHER VEST on Facebook Marketplace• The Lee Majors dating résumé: an all-timer• RIP Frank Gehry, Elden Campbell, Steve Cropper & more• Wayne Gretzky butchers “Curaçao” during the World Cup draw• Matt Barnes gets scammed out of $61k by an AI snow-bunny• Is Megan Thee Stallion ruining Klay Thompson's jump shot?• Notre Dame refuses to play a bowl game—classic• Listener voicemails: bowling ball thermodynamics, fried chicken diplomacy, collard greens confusion, sex music philosophy, and Christmas cheer• Detroit's 11-foot RoboCop statue debuts—Prophecy fulfilled Plus: Marcus Freeman's painted-on hairline, Hilaria Baldwin workout thirst-traps, and the Jackie Vernon “four families” saga. FULL AUDIO: Available everywhere you get podcasts.Join the Patreon for weekly bonus episodes: patreon.com/theballerlifestyle Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There's a constant mantra Frank Gehry would always hear from his mentors who have since died – “Don't you dare ever stop working.” It's a sentiment he lived by right until his death at 96. In fact his last major cultural building, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, will open in 2026. So how does his fierce, creative drive square with his mortality?In an expansive conversation from 2017 with IDEAS producer Mary Lynk, Gehry shares his thoughts about death and his life, from growing up Jewish in Toronto, to his complicated relationship with his father, to his move to L.A. at 18, to how his career flourished. *This is the second episode in a two-part series.

Rebel architect Frank Gehry believed architecture IS art. He strived to evoke emotion in every design. Last Friday, Gehry died at 96 but he never stopped creating. In 2017, IDEAS producer Mary Lynk had a rare opportunity to spend two days with Gehry at his LA studio. Their wide-ranging conversation covers many aspects of his life and career, including a moment at 40 when the sight of an ancient piece of art from 500 BC led him to weep. "I think if you went and looked at it, you would cry too," he told Lynk.*This conversation is a two-part series that delves into Frank Gehry's infusion of humanity into his designs.

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Today on AirTalk: Frank Gehry; New UCLA CA forecast; Interview with MTV cofounder; The Supreme Court; LA Metro fare enforcement; and combining news and prediction markets. Today on AirTalk: Remembering Frank Gehry (0:15) New UCLA CA forecast (20:54) Interview with an MTV cofounder (32:59) What's new with the Supreme Court? (51:44) How is LA Metro enforcing fares? (1:06:55) Combining news and prediction markets? (1:28:31) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Amerikan mimarisinin en büyük ve özgün isimlerinden Frank O. Gehry, 96 yaşında hayatını kaybetti. Björk ve James Merry tarafından düzenlenen Echolalia sergisinde sanatçının yeni albümünden müziklerin eşlik edeceği duyuruldu.Bu bölüm ING Türkiye hakkında reklam içermektedir. Türkiye'nin en sevilen dijital bankası olmayı hedefleyen ING Türkiye, masrafsız bankacılık stratejisi kapsamında ING Mobil üzerinden yapılan bütün EFT, havale ve FAST işlemlerini hiçbir koşul ya da süre sınırlaması olmadan sonsuza kadar ücretsiz sunuyor. Ayrıntılı bilgiye buradan ulaşabilirsiniz.

Fifa President Gianni Infantino awarded Donald Trump with the football federation's first-ever peace prize, at a lavish ceremony to select the groups for the 2026 men's World Cup. The tournament will be co-hosted by the US, Canada and Mexico. But why does President Trump care about football? Also: Colombia signs a peace deal with the criminal drugs gang Clan del Golfo. Violent clashes jeopardise a ceasefire between Afghanistan and Pakistan. And the celebrity architect Frank Gehry has died at the age of 96.

Aaron Katersky reports on the newly released video that shows the chilling moments after UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed outside a New York City hotel; Trevor Ault has details on the harrowing 911 calls placed during the catastrophic Fourth of July flood that killed 27 girls and camp counselors in Texas; David Muir looks back at life of architect Frank Gehry, one of the world's most celebrated architects who has died at age 96, and the legacy he's left behind through his global masterpieces; and more on tonight's broadcast of World News Tonight with David Muir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fifa's president gave Mr Trump the award at the draw for the 2026 World Cup. It was widely expected that the US president would receive the award, but for critics the move is a threat to Fifa's commitment to political neutrality.Also in the programme: We reflect on the life and legacy of one of the world's most acclaimed architects, Frank Gehry, who has died, and we head to Bethlehem where, for the first time since 2022, the traditional giant Christmas tree outside the Nativity Church will be lit.(Photo: US President Donald Trump and Fifa President Gianni Infantino as the Village People perform during the 2026 World Cup draw. Credit: Mandel Ngan/Reuters)

The day brought a mix of major entertainment, business, and cultural developments. Papa Murphy’s Pizza locations are closing across the country, raising questions about shifting consumer habits and fast-casual market pressures. In a significant loss to the architecture world, Frank Gehry—world-renowned designer of the Disney Concert Hall—passed away at 96, leaving behind a legacy that helped reshape and revitalize downtown Los Angeles. Meanwhile, Walmart expanded its drone-delivery program in Atlanta and plans to roll it out to additional states, signaling how quickly the retail and logistics landscape is evolving. Media and tech news continued to dominate conversations as former Tim Conway producer and real-estate expert Jason Insalaco weighed in on Netflix’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Following Discovery’s separation, Netflix’s move opens doors not only to a massive content library but also to entry into the gaming business through WB’s gaming division, raising questions about stock value, market impact, and the future of the entertainment industry. Insalaco further discussed whether Netflix’s ownership of the WB catalog will help or hurt creatives and traditional film and TV models. On a lighter cultural note, many people are braving unusually cold weather, and first-time visits to Disneyland sparked conversations about whether someone is—or isn’t—a “Disney person.” Dodger Gondola proposal moves forward, but not everyone is happy with it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Netflix-Warner Brothers merger is a multi-billion dollar blockbuster -- a business journalist tells us what the deal might mean for where -- and what kind of blockbusters -- you'll be watching from here on out.The chair of the expert panel advising the government on reaching net-zero goals says he had no choice but to resign -- because he doesn't feel like anyone in power was listening. A student editor was floored by the University of Alabama's decision to pulled the plug on publications focused on women and Black campus life, citing new federal limits on DEI initiatives.For the first time in generations, Siletz tribal members in Oregon got the opportunity to salvage a whale; our guest tells us about an emotional day on the beach.We remember Frank Gehry -- the Canadian-born architect whose daring and imaginative style re-defined what a building could be. After almost 15 years of planning, Detroit finally gets its two-and-a-half ton, 11-foot-tall sculpture of science fiction icon "Robocop". As It Happens, the Friday edition. Radio that follows a statue of no limitations.

Nach Verhandlungen in Katar haben sich die kolumbianische Regierung und die grösste bewaffnete Gruppe des Landes, der Ejéercito Gaitanista de Colombia, auf ein Rahmenabkommen geeinigt. Das Ziel: Die Organisation zu entwaffnen. Alle Themen: (00:00) Intro und Schlagzeilen (01:17) Nachrichtenübersicht (06:27) Kolumbien: Abkommen mit grösster krimineller Gruppe des Landes (13:37) Druck auf US-Verteidigungsminister Hegseth nimmt zu (18:27) Der Nachrichtendienst und die Rüge des Bundesverwaltungsgerichts (22:54) Besessen von Architektur: zum Tod von Frank Gehry

María Zaragoza nos habla de redes culturales en el cine y de cómo se entretejen. Lo hace de la mano del cineasta Richard Linklater, que ha estrenado dos películas recientemente que constituyen su propia "Tela de Aracne". Antes, en un momento delicado para la Universidad pública, Ángeles Caso modera un debate en el que nos acompañan el decano de Matemáticas de la Universidad Complutense, Antonio Bru, la profesora y portavoz de las universidades públicas madrileñas Eva Aladro y el diputado de la Asamblea de Madrid Pablo Posse. También nos adentramos en la obra del arquitecto Frank Gehry, fallecido este viernes, y hablamos de los Premios El ojo crítico. Esta semana hemos conocido el de Teatro, que ha recaído en la dramaturga María San Miguel y el de cine, que ha sido para la productora Marina García López. Escuchar audio

Groups for the next men's world cup are revealed at a glitzy gala - and President Trump gets the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize. We hear about the teams and matches, and speak to Politico reporter Sophia Cai about the warm relationship between Trump and FIFA President Gianni Infantino. Also in the programme: Netflix agrees to buy Warner Bros in major media deal; and the acclaimed architect Frank Gehry has died at the age of 96.(Photo: FIFA World Cup 2026 Final Draw. Credit: WILL OLIVER/EPA/Shutterstock)

Canadian-born architect Frank Gehry has died. He was known as one of the most original talents in the field — designing the ground-breaking Bilbao museum, among many other projects, including the facade of the Art Gallery of Ontario.And: Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Washington. He went for the World Cup draw. But he was drawn into something else — a talk with the U.S. and Mexican presidents.Also: Dozens of sacred and cultural Indigenous items are on their way home from the Vatican Museum. It started with the national Inuit organization trying to get a kayak back from Rome, and it grew from there to 62 objects.Plus: Job numbers up, foundational study on Roundup pesticide retracted, Netflix is buying its Friends — A $72 Billion U.S. play for Warner Bros., and more.

Hoy, en La Diez Capital Radio, entrevistamos a Verónica Fernández de Córdoba, consejera de la histórica Bodega Marqués de Riscal. Una casa fundada en 1858 en Elciego, en plena Rioja Alavesa, por Camilo Hurtado de Amézaga, quien revolucionó el vino riojano al inspirarse en los métodos franceses de Burdeos. Desde sus inicios, Marqués de Riscal apostó por la innovación: incorporó variedades francesas como Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot o Malbec junto a las uvas autóctonas —Tempranillo y Graciano—, y contó con el asesoramiento del maestro bodeguero Jean Pineau. Su apuesta por la calidad quedó patente en 1895, cuando se convirtió en la primera bodega no francesa en recibir un Diploma de Honor en la Exposición Internacional de Burdeos, un reconocimiento excepcional para la época. A lo largo de su historia, la bodega ha introducido avances que marcaron un antes y un después en Rioja: barricas de roble de 225 litros, malla metálica en las botellas para evitar fraudes, fermentación en conos de madera o el almacenamiento en horizontal. Su visión vanguardista también la llevó, en 1972, a expandirse a Rueda, en Valladolid, donde impulsó decisivamente la denominación de origen que hoy es referente en vinos blancos. Actualmente, Marqués de Riscal produce vinos bajo la D.O.Ca. Rioja, la D.O. Rueda y V.T. Castilla y León, convirtiéndose en un auténtico gigante enológico con presencia internacional. Pero Marqués de Riscal no solo es vino: es también cultura, arquitectura y experiencia. En 2006 abrió las puertas de la célebre “Ciudad del Vino”, un espacio único que fusiona tradición y modernidad, con hotel, museo, bodegas, spa y restaurante. La joya arquitectónica del complejo es el hotel diseñado por Frank Gehry, creador del Museo Guggenheim de Bilbao, cuya estética curvilínea y vanguardista se ha convertido en un icono del enoturismo mundial. Hoy, Marqués de Riscal exporta a más de 110 países y produce millones de botellas al año, manteniéndose fiel a su origen pero con una mirada global. Con Verónica Fernández de Córdoba hablaremos de esa evolución, de los retos del sector, del futuro del vino español y del papel de la bodega como referente internacional.

What makes a city fertile ground for creative reinvention? In this episode, we sit down with Fred Fisher, one of the architects immortalized in the iconic 1980 photograph on the sands of Venice Beach, and now a pillar of the Ojai community.The photo, taken by Abe Pildas of Fisher, Robert Mangurian, Eric Owen Moss, Coy Howard, Craig Hodgetts, Thom Mayne, and Frank Gehry for Interiors Magazine, captured a very specific moment when LA, viewed as a backwater, was about to take its place among the front rank of cities for design and innovation, largely because of the work of these "rebel architects."Fred was recently featured in Rebel Architects: From Venice to the World Stage, a new 12-part documentary hosted by Frances Anderton, revisiting those heady years in L.A. when low rents, maverick ambition, and cross-disciplinary collision yielded landmark architecture. World-Architects+2Archinect+2In our wide-ranging conversation, we explore:What “place” means to a designer — and how 1970s–80s L.A. left indelible marks on its built environmentThe shift from being perceived as a cultural backwater to becoming a global arts hubFred's role in that transformation — creative risks, collaborative intensity, and surprising mistakesHow his identity as an Ojai neighbor and arts advocate shapes his perspective todayThis episode is for anyone curious about the alchemy of architecture, community, and time — and how one generation's restless ambition becomes the foundation for the next. We did not talk about mahseer fishing in the Himalayas, jai alai or the literary stylings of Nelson Algren.Tune in and step into that moment with us. Check out the documentary at https://www.world-architects.com/en/architecture-news/film/watch-the-first-episode-of-rebel-architects and learn more about Fred and his works at FisherPartners.net.

“Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a unique concept. The idea behind the building itself is a dance. It's a living building because it's a dance between spaces. It's a dance between blocks of spaces and shapes and cones, and it's inspiring for the future because the legacy is a huge factor for every project. It's the legacy for young architects and for other architects. It gives them the space to dream more and to feel like it can be possible, and not to be shy. Present more bold ideas that can inspire creativity because you can't see this building and walk in without feeling like you want to be creative as well.”Art museums have long been pillars of culture, but they are now at a critical juncture, navigating a new era defined by artificial intelligence, immersive technology, and the shifting habits of a global audience. The challenge is immense: how do you honor artistic tradition while building a museum for the future? On Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi is answering this question in a dramatic way, with the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Designed by the visionary architect Frank Gehry, this $1 billion project is more than just a new museum; it's a statement—a new cultural superpower announcing itself on the world stage. It will be the largest contemporary art museum in the world, several times the size of the Guggenheim in New York, and a key part of their constellation of museums that is expected to contribute an estimated $200 million annually to the local economy. In the lead-up to its 2027 opening, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is embracing a new vision: moving from an "exhibition economy" to an "experience economy," where art becomes a conversation, a laboratory for ideas at the intersection of creativity and technology. Amr Hussein is the Digital Media Manager for the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, and with a background in major sports broadcasting—from the FIFA World Cup to the Olympic Games—he's bringing a unique perspective to digital storytelling in the arts. We talk to him about his journey and how he's helping shape the digital narrative for this landmark museum.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“At Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, I work with a very international team—people from all over the world, around 50 nationalities in this museum. I've never worked in such an environment, and it's inspiring. When you talk to someone from a different country, you can't help but be inspired. The most important thing for me is to feel fulfilled, and I find fulfillment in learning something new and being inspired every day. Of course, it doesn't have to be the same for everyone. People can find fulfillment in charity or teaching kids. Everyone chooses what makes them feel fulfilled, as long as it's meaningful.”Art museums have long been pillars of culture, but they are now at a critical juncture, navigating a new era defined by artificial intelligence, immersive technology, and the shifting habits of a global audience. The challenge is immense: how do you honor artistic tradition while building a museum for the future? On Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi is answering this question in a dramatic way, with the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Designed by the visionary architect Frank Gehry, this $1 billion project is more than just a new museum; it's a statement—a new cultural superpower announcing itself on the world stage. It will be the largest contemporary art museum in the world, several times the size of the Guggenheim in New York, and a key part of their constellation of museums that is expected to contribute an estimated $200 million annually to the local economy. In the lead-up to its 2027 opening, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is embracing a new vision: moving from an "exhibition economy" to an "experience economy," where art becomes a conversation, a laboratory for ideas at the intersection of creativity and technology. Amr Hussein is the Digital Media Manager for the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, and with a background in major sports broadcasting—from the FIFA World Cup to the Olympic Games—he's bringing a unique perspective to digital storytelling in the arts. We talk to him about his journey and how he's helping shape the digital narrative for this landmark museum.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“At Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, I work with a very international team—people from all over the world, around 50 nationalities in this museum. I've never worked in such an environment, and it's inspiring. When you talk to someone from a different country, you can't help but be inspired. The most important thing for me is to feel fulfilled, and I find fulfillment in learning something new and being inspired every day. Of course, it doesn't have to be the same for everyone. People can find fulfillment in charity or teaching kids. Everyone chooses what makes them feel fulfilled, as long as it's meaningful.”Art museums have long been pillars of culture, but they are now at a critical juncture, navigating a new era defined by artificial intelligence, immersive technology, and the shifting habits of a global audience. The challenge is immense: how do you honor artistic tradition while building a museum for the future? On Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi is answering this question in a dramatic way, with the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Designed by the visionary architect Frank Gehry, this $1 billion project is more than just a new museum; it's a statement—a new cultural superpower announcing itself on the world stage. It will be the largest contemporary art museum in the world, several times the size of the Guggenheim in New York, and a key part of their constellation of museums that is expected to contribute an estimated $200 million annually to the local economy. In the lead-up to its 2027 opening, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is embracing a new vision: moving from an "exhibition economy" to an "experience economy," where art becomes a conversation, a laboratory for ideas at the intersection of creativity and technology. Amr Hussein is the Digital Media Manager for the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, and with a background in major sports broadcasting—from the FIFA World Cup to the Olympic Games—he's bringing a unique perspective to digital storytelling in the arts. We talk to him about his journey and how he's helping shape the digital narrative for this landmark museum.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a unique concept. The idea behind the building itself is a dance. It's a living building because it's a dance between spaces. It's a dance between blocks of spaces and shapes and cones, and it's inspiring for the future because the legacy is a huge factor for every project. It's the legacy for young architects and for other architects. It gives them the space to dream more and to feel like it can be possible, and not to be shy. Present more bold ideas that can inspire creativity because you can't see this building and walk in without feeling like you want to be creative as well.”Art museums have long been pillars of culture, but they are now at a critical juncture, navigating a new era defined by artificial intelligence, immersive technology, and the shifting habits of a global audience. The challenge is immense: how do you honor artistic tradition while building a museum for the future? On Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi is answering this question in a dramatic way, with the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Designed by the visionary architect Frank Gehry, this $1 billion project is more than just a new museum; it's a statement—a new cultural superpower announcing itself on the world stage. It will be the largest contemporary art museum in the world, several times the size of the Guggenheim in New York, and a key part of their constellation of museums that is expected to contribute an estimated $200 million annually to the local economy. In the lead-up to its 2027 opening, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is embracing a new vision: moving from an "exhibition economy" to an "experience economy," where art becomes a conversation, a laboratory for ideas at the intersection of creativity and technology. Amr Hussein is the Digital Media Manager for the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, and with a background in major sports broadcasting—from the FIFA World Cup to the Olympic Games—he's bringing a unique perspective to digital storytelling in the arts. We talk to him about his journey and how he's helping shape the digital narrative for this landmark museum.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“At Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, I work with a very international team—people from all over the world, around 50 nationalities in this museum. I've never worked in such an environment, and it's inspiring. When you talk to someone from a different country, you can't help but be inspired. The most important thing for me is to feel fulfilled, and I find fulfillment in learning something new and being inspired every day. Of course, it doesn't have to be the same for everyone. People can find fulfillment in charity or teaching kids. Everyone chooses what makes them feel fulfilled, as long as it's meaningful.”Art museums have long been pillars of culture, but they are now at a critical juncture, navigating a new era defined by artificial intelligence, immersive technology, and the shifting habits of a global audience. The challenge is immense: how do you honor artistic tradition while building a museum for the future? On Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi is answering this question in a dramatic way, with the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Designed by the visionary architect Frank Gehry, this $1 billion project is more than just a new museum; it's a statement—a new cultural superpower announcing itself on the world stage. It will be the largest contemporary art museum in the world, several times the size of the Guggenheim in New York, and a key part of their constellation of museums that is expected to contribute an estimated $200 million annually to the local economy. In the lead-up to its 2027 opening, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is embracing a new vision: moving from an "exhibition economy" to an "experience economy," where art becomes a conversation, a laboratory for ideas at the intersection of creativity and technology. Amr Hussein is the Digital Media Manager for the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, and with a background in major sports broadcasting—from the FIFA World Cup to the Olympic Games—he's bringing a unique perspective to digital storytelling in the arts. We talk to him about his journey and how he's helping shape the digital narrative for this landmark museum.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is a unique concept. The idea behind the building itself is a dance. It's a living building because it's a dance between spaces. It's a dance between blocks of spaces and shapes and cones, and it's inspiring for the future because the legacy is a huge factor for every project. It's the legacy for young architects and for other architects. It gives them the space to dream more and to feel like it can be possible, and not to be shy. Present more bold ideas that can inspire creativity because you can't see this building and walk in without feeling like you want to be creative as well.”Art museums have long been pillars of culture, but they are now at a critical juncture, navigating a new era defined by artificial intelligence, immersive technology, and the shifting habits of a global audience. The challenge is immense: how do you honor artistic tradition while building a museum for the future? On Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi is answering this question in a dramatic way, with the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Designed by the visionary architect Frank Gehry, this $1 billion project is more than just a new museum; it's a statement—a new cultural superpower announcing itself on the world stage. It will be the largest contemporary art museum in the world, several times the size of the Guggenheim in New York, and a key part of their constellation of museums that is expected to contribute an estimated $200 million annually to the local economy. In the lead-up to its 2027 opening, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is embracing a new vision: moving from an "exhibition economy" to an "experience economy," where art becomes a conversation, a laboratory for ideas at the intersection of creativity and technology. Amr Hussein is the Digital Media Manager for the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, and with a background in major sports broadcasting—from the FIFA World Cup to the Olympic Games—he's bringing a unique perspective to digital storytelling in the arts. We talk to him about his journey and how he's helping shape the digital narrative for this landmark museum.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

“At Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, I work with a very international team—people from all over the world, around 50 nationalities in this museum. I've never worked in such an environment, and it's inspiring. When you talk to someone from a different country, you can't help but be inspired. The most important thing for me is to feel fulfilled, and I find fulfillment in learning something new and being inspired every day. Of course, it doesn't have to be the same for everyone. People can find fulfillment in charity or teaching kids. Everyone chooses what makes them feel fulfilled, as long as it's meaningful.”Art museums have long been pillars of culture, but they are now at a critical juncture, navigating a new era defined by artificial intelligence, immersive technology, and the shifting habits of a global audience. The challenge is immense: how do you honor artistic tradition while building a museum for the future? On Saadiyat Island, Abu Dhabi is answering this question in a dramatic way, with the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. Designed by the visionary architect Frank Gehry, this $1 billion project is more than just a new museum; it's a statement—a new cultural superpower announcing itself on the world stage. It will be the largest contemporary art museum in the world, several times the size of the Guggenheim in New York, and a key part of their constellation of museums that is expected to contribute an estimated $200 million annually to the local economy. In the lead-up to its 2027 opening, the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is embracing a new vision: moving from an "exhibition economy" to an "experience economy," where art becomes a conversation, a laboratory for ideas at the intersection of creativity and technology. Amr Hussein is the Digital Media Manager for the Guggenheim Abu Dhabi, and with a background in major sports broadcasting—from the FIFA World Cup to the Olympic Games—he's bringing a unique perspective to digital storytelling in the arts. We talk to him about his journey and how he's helping shape the digital narrative for this landmark museum.Episode Websitewww.creativeprocess.info/podInstagram:@creativeprocesspodcast

In this episode of Archispeak, we trade fresh field notes from Cormac's latest midwestern architecture road trip and wrestle with the title theme: Misalignments of Rigor. Cormac stands in the rain in Toledo to watch a Gehry facade actually perform, peek at SANAA's elegant double-skin glass and its (imperfect) parapet detail, and then compare all of it to a new addition grafted onto a Louis Kahn building that seems to ignore his relentless order. Along the way, we unpack preservation vs. recreation, how committees and clients steer “of-our-time” interventions, and why tiny choices like material transitions, door proportions, and device locations (aka wall warts) make or break the whole. For students, emerging pros, and firm leaders alike, we turn on-the-ground observations into practical takeaways: where rigor matters, when to prototype, how to collaborate with manufacturers, and how to keep design intent aligned with construction reality so your next addition reads as deliberate, not accidental.-----Have a question for the hosts? Ask it at AskArchispeak.comThank you for listening to Archispeak. For more episodes please visit https://archispeakpodcast.com.Support Archispeak by making a donation.

Thirty years ago high schoolers dressed down, and then came the movie Clueless. In her yellow plaid kilt and many other colorful and stylish outfits, Cher Horowitz, the good-natured if meddlesome high-schooler played by Alicia Silverstone, made audiences laugh with her, love her, and envy the looks created by costume designer Mona May. “Everybody dressed grunge in 1994 when we were preparing the movie, and the movie set a new rule of dressing. You know, I created a whole other fashion landscape,” May tells Lyn Winter, host of Rodeo Drive –The Podcast, in a special episode to coincide with the 30-year anniversary of the movie and the launch of the third annual week-long Rodeo Drive Celebrates Fashion program spotlighting the unmatched craftsmanship and innovation in fashion on the legendary “street of dreams”.May is joined by Beverly Hills Mayor Sharona R. Nazarian PsyD, who shares her fond memories of the film, her personal love of fashion, as well as pride in the leading role played by Beverly Hills in Clueless, which was shot in multiple locations including the Electric Fountain, the Witch's House and, of course, the iconic street of high fashion - Rodeo Drive. “I think what makes Rodeo Drive so special is that people still want to be able to come and walk here as Cher did in the movie, that it's still relevant. The stores are still spectacular. I mean, where else can you find Frank Gehry and Louis Vuitton coming together to make these beautiful buildings come to life? It's just so exciting,” says Mayor Nazarian.May also shares her journey to becoming a costume designer and getting her big break with Clueless, followed by work on movies including Romy and Michelle, Never Been Kissed, Wedding Singer, Enchanted, House Bunny, and Stuart Little.May was born in India and then moved with her family to Europe and then New York. She studied fashion before moving into costume design, and met Clueless writer/director Amy Heckerling while collaborating on a pilot about two party girls in New York City. “The pilot didn't get picked up, but we formed this incredibly creative relationship. Amy is an incredible writer, an incredible artist. She loves fashion, so we were like two birds together. So when she wrote Clueless, she called me and said, ‘I really want you to do this film. I need a very different point of view, something that's going to last a long time'.” May created a timeless look for the teens in the movie that took cues from L.A.'s sunny spirit and its greenery and flowers, from fashion icons, and even from the period of the book that inspired the movie, Emma, by Jane Austen. Think, empire waists and cap sleeves. Her goal was to make the young actresses feel “quintessentially feminine” while empowered. Then there was Cher's unforgettable plaid skirt. On eyeballing “Jean Paul Gaultier yellow,” recalls May, “We had the vision. And it was perfect, because she became the queen bee, yellow sunshine, and completely the queen of the school.”Now a new generation is getting to enjoy the film once again. As she welcomes Clueless fans both young and old, Mayor Nazarian says of the film, “It just makes you feel really good. It uplifts you, and we need that now, I think. Everybody needs it.” This special edition of Rodeo Drive – The Podcast is presented by the Rodeo Drive Committee with the support of Beverly Wilshire, A Four Seasons Hotel.Executive Producer and Host: Lyn WinterOn behalf of the Rodeo Drive Committee: Kathy GohariScriptwriter and Editorial Advisor: Frances AndertonEditor and Videographer: Hans FjellestadTheme music by Brian Banks Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jabari Canada brings an architect's eye and a documentarian's heart to the Visual Intonation Podcast. Studying at MIT by day and telling human stories through a lens by night, Canada traces his path from interning for Congressman Elijah Cummings to filming JPEGMAFIA for MoMA PS1. His work spans political campaigns, Les Blank, experimental art, and commercial sets, but always returns to one core principle: people over policy, and the stories they carry.In this conversation, Canada talks about burning out in the commercial industry, reigniting his creative drive on the campaign trail, and the intimacy that cinematography makes possible. You'll hear how Canada moves between shooting for Nike and filming in America's most polluted zip code without losing his grounding or his voice. For Canada, the medium isn't the message—it's the bridge.Social media plays both tool and obstacle in his work. Canada reflects on how algorithms silence the voices of those most affected by injustice and how, as a filmmaker, he codes his visuals to bypass digital gatekeepers. In a world where rage and virality often win, he chooses intention, care, and community. This episode digs into how digital platforms shape political reality, and how we might reclaim that narrative frame by frame.From riding a lift with Cai Guo-Qiang in a Frank Gehry–renovated barn to filming grassroots voters in Flint, Michigan, Canada's practice is shaped by proximity and trust. Whether teaching at MIT, DP'ing a queer skateboarding documentary, or simply sitting with someone long enough for them to feel seen, Canada doesn't just record life. He lives in it—and brings us closer to the truth along the way.Jabari Canada's Website: https://www.jabaricanada.comJabari Canada's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jabari.movSupport the showVisual Intonation Website: https://www.visualintonations.com/Visual Intonation Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/visualintonation/Vante Gregory's Website: vantegregory.comVante Gregory's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/directedbyvante/ To support me on Patreon (thank you): patreon.com/visualintonations Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@visualintonation Tiktok: www.tiktok.com/@directedbyvante

In this new episode of Reflections from The Three Bells, Adrian Ellis, shares insights on capital project planning and the value of defining purpose and impact before building and design.External references: Manal Ataya: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mataya-uae/ Sharjah Museums Authority: https://www.sharjahmuseums.ae/ The International Museum Leadership Congress (IMCC): https://www.museum.construction/The Bilbao effect: how Frank Gehry's Guggenheim started a global craze: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2017/oct/01/bilbao-effect-frank-gehry-guggenheim-global-craze Daniel Libeskind: https://libeskind.com/ Zaha Hadid: https://www.zaha-hadid.com/ Tadao Ando: https://www.tadao-ando.com/youth_2025/ Rem Koolhaas / OMA: https://www.oma.com/About the contributor:Adrian Ellis is the founder of AEA Consulting (1990) and the Global Cultural Districts Network (2013). He has worked in senior management and as a board member in both museums and the performing arts and as a strategy consultant to leading clients in the cultural, public, and business sectors around the world. + 

This designer-on-designer episode explores Clara Porset's legacy of cultural modernism and political courage, with insights from interior designer Lindsey Colhoun, whose own work echoes Clara's timeless use of natural materials and storytelling._______Support this podcast with a small donation: Buy Me A CoffeeThis show is powered by branding and design studio  Nice PeopleJoin this podcast and the Patreon community: patreon.com/womendesignersyoushouldknowHave a 1:1 mentor call with Amber Asay: intro.co/amberasay_______About Clara:Clara Porset (1895–1981) was a Cuban-born, Mexican-adopted designer known for fusing modernist principles with indigenous Mexican craft and materials. Trained at Columbia University, the École des Beaux-Arts, and influenced by the Bauhaus, she developed a design philosophy centered on functionality, ethics, and cultural identity. Forced into political exile from Cuba, she found her voice in Mexico — redefining the field of interior design, mentoring students, and designing iconic furniture like the Butaca chair, which remains on display in Frida Kahlo's home. Her work lives on in warm, handmade modernism and in the generations of designers she inspired.About Lindsey:Lindsey Colhoun is the Founder and Creative Director of her eponymous interior design studio, where she creates warm, livable sanctuaries that merge functionality, style, and sustainability. A Los Angeles native raised in a historic Frank Gehry home, Lindsey was immersed in architecture and interiors from a young age — influenced by her mother, also an interior designer. Today, she works with celebrities, Hollywood executives, and discerning clients, known for her timeless Southern California aesthetic and thoughtful, layered spaces that reflect the personalities and lifestyles of the people who live in them.Follow Lindsey:Website: lindseycolhoun.comInstagram: @lindseycolhoundesign ____View all the visually rich 1-min reels of each woman on IG below:Instagram: Amber AsayInstagram: Women Designers Pod

In this episode, Ricardo visits the Marqués de Riscal winery, highlighting the hotel designed by Frank Gehry as an example of creativity outside the box. He reflects on how disruptive ideas, like this architectural work made of titanium and stainless steel, often emerge when rigid frameworks are abandoned and “ordered chaos” is explored. Ricardo emphasizes that, in projects, thinking outside the box can lead to genuine innovations. He also points out that striking design has become the winery's main business, attracting tourists more than wine production itself. Listen to the podcast to learn more.

Neste episódio, Ricardo visita a vinícola Marqués de Riscal, destacando o hotel projetado por Frank Gehry como exemplo de criatividade fora dos padrões. Ele reflete sobre como ideias disruptivas, como essa obra arquitetônica feita de titânio e aço inox, muitas vezes surgem quando se abandona frameworks rígidos e se permite explorar o "caos ordenado". Ricardo ressalta que, em projetos, pensar fora da caixa pode gerar inovações reais. Além disso, destaca que o design impactante tornou-se o principal negócio da vinícola, atraindo turistas mais do que a própria produção de vinho. Escute o podcast para saber mais.

Hazel und Thomas machen Urlaub im Familienhotel „Moar Gut“, das in den Salzburger Bergen in - wie könnte es anders sein? - Österreich liegt. Dort sprechen sie über Hazel bevorstehenden englischsprachigen Comedy-Auftritte und mögliche weitere Tastings. In diesem Sinne: Jättebra! 00:00:00 Zusammenarbeit mit Sandra Studer 00:20:48 Familienurlaub in Österreich 00:29:25 Österreich vs. Schweiz 00:36:58 Mutter sein und Person des öffentlichen Lebens 01:00:30 Gäste im Podcast und Tasting-Vorschläge 01:10:12 Internationale Auftritte, YouTube & Familienressort Zeitstempel können variieren. „jättebra tack“ ist schwedisch für soviel wie „sehr gut, danke“ hur mår du? = wie geht's dir? Hazel über „Bequemlichkeit“ in Schweizer Kulturlandschaft https://www.srf.ch/sendungen/eurovision-song-contest/hazel-brugger-im-gespraech-in-der-schweizer-kulturlandschaft-herrscht-bequemlichkeit Sandra Studer IG https://www.instagram.com/sandra_studer ESC 170 Millionen Zuschauer https://www.srf.ch/sendungen/eurovision-song-contest/erste-bilanz-nach-dem-esc-die-hohen-erwartungen-wurden-voll-und-ganz-erfuellt Günther Jauch im Vorfeld über Hazels ESC-Moderation https://www.20min.ch/story/guenther-jauch-stichelt-kann-mir-hazel-brugger-nicht-als-esc-moderatorin-vorstellen-103328739 Böhmermann deutet fälschlicherweise an, Hazel wäre in „toxischer Beziehung“, sie reagiert https://www.blick.ch/people-tv/schweiz/nach-aufruf-in-podcast-hazel-brugger-legt-sich-mit-jan-boehmermann-an-id18140415.html Raab bezeichnet Michelle, Sandra und Hazel als „3 Kühe“ https://www.20min.ch/story/esc-stefan-raab-bezeichnet-michelle-hunziker-als-kuh-103291612 Moar Gut https://www.moargut.com HTH Sonderfolge aus Linz https://hazel-thomas-hoererlebnis.podigee.io/76-legalisierung-in-deutschland-mit-grower-josef HTH Live-Folge aus Wien https://hazel-thomas-hoererlebnis.podigee.io/47-micro-cheating-in-wien-live Moar Gut Fitness https://www.moargut.com/de/aktivurlaub/fitness/ Thomas empfiehlt „Der Knochenmann“ https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Der_Knochenmann_(Film) Viola Tami IG https://www.instagram.com/violatami/ Kunsthaus Graz https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kunsthaus_Graz Fisch von Frank Gehry https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/El_Peix Frank Gehrys Faszination für Fische https://bit.ly/3HyTTkx Ryan Coogler über weibliche Regisseurinnen https://faroutmagazine.co.uk/ryan-coogler-women-better-filmmakers-than-men/ Michelle Obama im Podcast von Amy Poehler https://youtu.be/dMmCb2hq1OA?si=Oy652IeXL2mWBa_I Josephine Henning IG https://www.instagram.com/josephine_henning Lakritz-Tasting mit Hazel und Jasna Fritzi Bauer https://youtu.be/fjNbsL_9u40?si=ahhyZHFNUdKM91Uq Mälzer & Fu https://shop.maelzerandfu.com An American Pickle (Film) https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/An_American_Pickle Zoe Me - Wasted Love (Cover) https://youtube.com/shorts/f7SAQoqlO6g?si=dvpW7eR5QeqbaYDc Lettischer Beitrag ESC https://youtu.be/nkvcMe3NiQ0?si=NNE5vDPuI9BqfAe9 Science of Snack-Sounds https://www.bakeryandsnacks.com/Article/2024/06/18/the-science-of-sound-what-is-it-about-the-crunch-that-keeps-snackers-dipping-in-for-more/#:~:text=Results%20found%20the%20potato%20chips,20%20kHz)%20were%20selectively%20amplified. Jay Leno Car Crash https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2024/10/01/jay-leno-health-update-fire-motorcycle-accident/75464965007/ Fettleber wegen Fruchtsäften https://kurier.at/wissen/gesundheit/fettleber-fruchtsaft-smoothie-empfehlung-ernaehrung-fruktose-entzuendung-zucker/402741799 Ein Tag in Amsterdam https://youtu.be/Kv3048d-mbI?si=Mq4lJDO9Fs7AKT_- Diese Tastings könnten bald im Podcast kommen: • Salzige Chips • Olivenöl • Proteinriegel • Süßgetränke • Eis Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/hoererlebnis Du möchtest Werbung in diesem Podcast schalten? Dann erfahre hier mehr über die Werbemöglichkeiten bei Seven.One Audio: https://www.seven.one/portfolio/sevenone-audio

In this special episode of KP Unpacked, the number podcast in AEC, Jeff Echols sits down with Hope Alexander, senior advisor at KP Reddy Co., to spotlight the one voice often missing in AEC innovation: the owner. From her days helping grow a startup into a 2,000-person firm (later acquired by AECOM) to building BIM with Frank Gehry, Hope's career has centered around understanding what owners actually need—and why the AEC industry keeps missing the mark.You'll hear about:Why owners are the most important (and overlooked) force in AEC innovationThe hard truths behind BIM adoption and why owners hesitatedHow Hope and KP plan to fix that with the Integrated Owners ForumWhat research is uncovering about industry gaps—and what's nextA hot take on AI, decision fatigue, and the leadership vacuum in large capital projectsIf you're in AEC, emerging tech, or real estate, this is a must-listen. Because if you're not talking to owners, you're missing half the story.Ignite what's nextWe're launching something new... It's called Catalyst.It's a space for AEC forward-thinkers are reimagining what's next. This is where the top minds in the industry are sharing ideas, leading change, and pushing the future of AEC forward. Sounds like you? Join the waitlist at https://kpreddy.co/Check out one of our Catalyst conversation starters, AEC Needs More High-Agency ThinkersHope to see you there!

Our guest on this episode is Christopher Hawthorne, the Senior Critic at Yale University's School of Architecture. His previous roles include architecture critic of the Los Angeles Times, and Chief Design Officer of the City of Los Angeles. His current mission is to assemble the Speaker's Corner at the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale. Unfrozen hears his unique perspective as both critic and exhibitor.--Intro/Outro: “Elevator,” by The Cooper Vane--Discussed:2025 Venice Architecture Biennale: “Inteligens: Natural, Artificial, Collective” – Carlo RattiSpeakers' Corner / Re-staging Criticism series, part of the GENS Public Program-         Florencia Rodriguez, Director, School of Architecture, University of Illinois Chicago-         Mark Lee, Sharon Johnston of Johnston Marklee-         Inspiration: “Vincent Scully: Architecture, Urbanism, and a Life in Search of Community,” by A. Krista Sykes-         9 May: “Exhibition as Critical Vessel”o   Florencia Rodriguez, Moderatoro  Lesley Lokko, 2023 Biennale curatoro  Aric Cheno  Pancho Diazo  Sarah Herdao  Michael Meredith (MOS) > Building with Writing-         10 May: Conversation on L.A. Fireso   Michael Maltzano   Alejandro Haiek Collo  Florencia Rodriguez11 May:o  Kate Wagnero  Samuel Medinao  Sam Jacobo  Shumi Bose1980 Venice Architecture Biennale – The Presence of the Past - Paolo Portoghesi-         Strada Novissima, feat. Rem Koolhaas, Frank Gehry, Arati Isozaki, Robert Venturi, Denise Scott-Brown-         Teatro del Mundo, Aldo Rossi-         Critic's Corner, feat. Vincent Scully, Charles Jencks, Kenneth Frampton & Christian Norberg-SchulzWhy “The Brutalist” Isn't Really About ArchitectureKazuyo SejimaWriting About Architecture - Alexandra LangeCaught practicing without a license: Frank Lloyd Wright and Thomas JeffersonInternational Committee of Architecture CriticsSalon de MobileAda Louise HuxtableYou Have to Pay for the Public Life, by Charles MooreComplexity and Contradiction in Architecture, Robert VenturiCharles Jencks Foundation

TVC 687.3: Peter Ford, son of screen legends Glenn Ford  and Eleanor Powell and the author of Glenn Ford: A Life, talks to Ed about how his dad used his star power to hire directors and actors on Cade's County (CBS, 1971-1972) with whom he'd worked before, including George Marshall, Leo Penn, Edgar Buchanan, Barbara Rush, and Broderick Crawford; how James Woods saved Peter's life in 1976 while the two of them filmed a scene together for “Sins of Thy Father,” an episode of Barnaby Jones; and some of the notable people who hired Peter during his twenty-year career as a building contractor, including Don Simpson, Frank Gehry, Blake Edwards, George Clooney, Sally Kellerman, Mary Kay Place, and Steve Tisch. Glenn Ford: A Life is available wherever books are sold through University of Wisconsin Press.

Today we discuss the intersection of architecture and interior design, finding a common ground for both aspects to complement each other. Ian Mills and Becca Roderick, Executive Directors of Architecture and Interiors, respectively, at Morris Adjmi Architects. They delve into the concept of hospitality, the collaborative process within their firm, and how they align their visions to create contextually relevant and impactful projects. The conversation covers notable projects like the Wythe Hotel and The Forth, emphasizing how thoughtful design can redefine neighborhoods and meet client expectations. They also discuss the emergence of branded residences and the importance of client buy-in and strategic investment in design.Takeaways: Encourage regular collaboration and communication between the architecture and interior design teams to align on the project's North Star.Conduct thorough research on the location, history, and context of the project site to create designs that are both impactful and fitting with the surroundings.Prioritize elements that make guests feel cared for, regardless of the budget or exclusivity of the experience.Invest in high-quality design, as it can significantly enhance the financial performance of hospitality projects. Tightly manage budgets to ensure investments are spent judiciously and effectively.Be prepared for unexpected challenges, especially in adaptive reuse projects. Have mechanisms in place to manage and respond to these surprises.Keep clients informed and involved throughout the project's lifecycle to ensure continuous alignment and buy-in.Quote of the Show:“ We're bringing the same mentality and sort of rigor to every project because we think that every project can change the neighborhood that it's in.” - Ian Mills“ When you strip everything back and peel things away, hospitality is really about caring for people and fostering community.” - Becca RoderickLinks:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-mills-a77a1a19/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becca-roderick-45405299/ Website: https://ma.com/ Shout Outs:0:48 - Four Seasons https://www.fourseasons.com/ 0:49 - St. Regis https://st-regis.marriott.com/ 0:54 - AvroKo https://www.avroko.com/ 0:55 - One Kings Lane https://www.onekingslane.com/ 9:09 - Wythe https://www.wythehotel.com/ 10:28 - The Goodtime https://www.thegoodtimehotel.com/ 10:43 - Forth Hotel https://forthatlanta.com/ 18:13 - Morris Adjmi https://www.linkedin.com/in/morris-adjmi-7295918/ 25:31 - The Founder's Dilemma 27:46 - Frank Gehry https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Gehry 54:01 - Theory Building https://ma.com/theory-building.html 54:41 - 837 Washington https://ma.com/837-washington.html 56:36 - Scholastic Building https://ma.com/scholastic-building.html 56:42 - Aldo Rossi https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aldo_Rossi 

Gehry, Gensler, and Lessons Leading to TonicDMReg Prentice, CEO and founder of TonicDM, shares his journey from architecture school to leading innovation in design technology. With over a decade at Gehry Partners and nine years at Gensler, Reg's career has centered on bridging architecture and technology — finding ways to make design processes smoother, smarter, and more collaborative.In this episode, Reg discusses key lessons from his time at both firms, including the importance of active listening, understanding client needs, and creating tools that work seamlessly for architects. These insights directly shaped TonicDM, a cloud-based platform designed to simplify project communication for architecture and engineering firms.Reg also reflects on the challenges of integrating technology into design workflows and why customer-focused innovation is essential for the future of the AEC industry.This week at EntreArchitect Podcast, Gehry, Gensler, and Lessons Leading to TonicDM with Reg Prentice.Learn more about Reg online at TonicDM, and connect with him on LinkedIn.Please visit Our Platform SponsorsArcatemy is Arcat's Continuing Education Program. Listen to Arcat's Detailed podcast and earn HSW credits. As a trusted provider, Arcat ensures you earn AIA CE credits while advancing your expertise and career in architecture. Learn more at Arcat.com/continuing-education.Visit our Platform Sponsors today and thank them for supporting YOU... The EntreArchitect Community of small firm architects.

Bandleader and jazz saxophonist Emma Rawicz and the writer and composer Neil Brand join Jeffrey Boakye and Anna Phoebe as they add the next five tracks to the playlist. The journey takes them from Frank Gehry's Walt Disney Concert Hall in Los Angeles, across the English Channel in a rickety aeroplane, then right up to the moon with Les Paul and Mary Ford.Producer: Jerome Weatherald Presented with musical direction by Jeffrey Boakye and Anna PhoebeThe five tracks in this week's playlist:The Bucket's Got a Hole in it by Kid Ory Those Magnificent Men in their Flying Machines by Ron Goodwin Conversation by Joni Mitchell How High the Moon by Les Paul and Mary Ford Sweet Child O'Mine by Guns N' RosesOther music in this episode:Tamacún by Rodrigo y Gabriela Double Concerto for Two Pianos and Orchestra: Mvt 1 by Philip Glass, performed by Katia & Marielle Labèque My Bucket's Got a Hole In It by Hank Williams Bucket's Got a Hole In It by Louis Armstrong My Bucket's Got a Hole In It by Van Morrison 633 Squadron: Main Title Theme by Ron Goodwin Amassakoul by Tinariwen Some Unholy War by Amy Winehouse Didn't It Rain by Sister Rosetta Tharpe

Suitability has been on my mind a lot lately. I was taking the pup for a walk the other day and as I passed a home in the neighborhood that was under major renovation, it got me thinking about the concept of design suitability. I have been thinking about it quite a bit actually. Design suitability could also be interpreted as creatively vibing. To be on the same creative plane, with an ability to communicate freely and effectively. Any designer or client who has experienced creatively vibing understands that the way things get done when people are sharing that headspace is, beyond compare. It's a rarity. Designer Resources Pacific Sales Kitchen and Home. Where excellence meets expertise. Monogram - It's the details that define Monogram ThermaSol - Redefining the modern shower experience. Without steam, it's just a bathroom. Design Hardware - A stunning and vast collection of jewelry for the home!  - Where service meets excellence TimberTech - Real wood beauty without the upkeep When I got back to the house, I found a package leaning against the front door. I don't know about you but coming home to a package delivery still makes me giddy. It's that same feeling when you are out to eat and come back from the restroom to find your food waiting for you. Love that. The package was a book, so we have a new BOOKLOOK for you featuring the new book called Contemporary Living  by Paul McClean of McClean Design. This book is a love letter to California and California living. This is an extraordinary book that opens with an essay about California living and the roots of residential design in the Golden State. You'll hear abut some of California architecture pioneers like Koenig, Gehry and Neutra that leads you through an exploration of McCleans work perched in the Hills of Los Angeles. These modern masterworks demonstrate McCleans understanding and respect for the origins of California living, followed by concrete examples of how he deconstructs the core ideas and presents the concepts within completely original works. It's a masterful understanding of how something works and possessing the talent and ability to take those ideas and reimagine them.  That original idea of creatively vibing with others, the environment, and past works of long lost masters provides all the elements for something very special. Contemporary Living by Paul McClean guides you through a visual journey of the architecture, site placement, scale and material selection. Design books, when done right are treasures to those who love to look at the work. This one is special for those that not only want to see the work but to gather an understanding of the philosophical approach taken to the finished residence. Finding the right architect is critical to obtaining the right shelter space for each individual. That method of vibing creatively allows the design to emerge and adapt to the individual. I don't think we talk enough about the people when it comes to design. This monograph makes sure to focus on elemental ideas like land, water, light, elevation, and the California ethos, which is inextricably connected to people who long for the California feel. If you love modern design and contemporary living that California feel, you should get this book. Published by Rizzoli and you can find a link in the show notes. Brilliant monograph, Paul. Well done. Staying on the creative vibing theme for a bit longer, this episode of the podcast features a conversation with designer, Michelle Murphy of DemiRyan. One of the things that constantly troubles me is the idea that design is a universal concept. It's not. Design is personal. The relationship between client and designer should be personal. That doesn't mean you have to be besties, you don't even have to like each other. Michelle and I talk about a number of things that point to this idea of suitability that can mean success or failure of the client-designer relationship.

In the eyes of the architecture critic Paul Goldberger, a building is a living, breathing thing, a structure that can have a spirit and even, at its best, a soul. It's this optimistic perspective that has given Goldberger's writing a certain ineffable, captivating quality across his prolific career—first at The New York Times, where he served as the paper's longtime architecture critic, winning a Pulitzer Prize in 1984; then as the architecture critic at The New Yorker from 1997 to 2011; and now, as a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. Goldberger is the author of several books, including Building Art: The Life and Work of Frank Gehry (2015), Why Architecture Matters (2009), and Building Up and Tearing Down: Reflections on the Age of Architecture (2009). He is also the chair of the advisory board of the Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut, where we recorded this episode, our third “site-specific” interview on Time Sensitive.On the episode, Goldberger discusses the Glass House's staying power as it turns 75, the evolution of architecture over the past century, what he's learned from writing architects' obituaries, and the Oreo cookie from a design perspective.Special thanks to our Season 10 presenting sponsor, L'École, School of Jewelry Arts.Show notes:Paul Goldberger[05:17] Glass House[05:17] Philip Johnson[07:06] Ludwig Mies van der Rohe[07:06] Farnsworth House[08:42] Brick House[12:37] Gordon Bunshaft[12:37] Lever House[12:37] Frank Lloyd Wright[12:37] Guggenheim Museum[13:18] TWA Flight Center[13:18] Kevin Roche[13:18] Ford Foundation building[13:18] CBS Building[15:17] Noyes House[16:17] U.N. Headquarters[17:50] Centre Pompidou[17:50] I.M. Pei[17:50] Louvre Pyramid[17:50] Frank Gehry[17:50] Guggenheim Bilbao[20:00] Walt Disney Concert Hall[23:20] Stuyvesant Town[24:24] “Oreo, at 75, the World's Favorite Cookie; Machine Imagery, Homey Decoration”[25:46] “Quick! Before It Crumbles!: An architecture critic looks at cookie architecture”[25:46] Nora Ephron[26:18] “Design Notebook; Commonplace Things Can Be Great Designs”[27:16] Bauhaus[29:10] Fallingwater[29:10] Richard Neutra[29:10] Lovell House[29:10] Gehry House[29:10] Louis Kahn[32:38] “Philip Johnson, Architecture's Restless Intellect, Dies at 98”[32:38] “Louis I. Kahn Dies; Architect Was 73”[35:30] Paul Rudolph[36:50] Zaha Hadid[37:22] “New Police Building”[38:19] Henry Geldzahler[41:31] Why Architecture Matters[43:21] Chrysler Building[47:28] Vincent Scully[48:18] Lewis Mumford[1:00:47] The City Observed: A Guide to the Architecture of Manhattan[1:00:47] World Trade Center[1:02:49] “Here Is New York” by E.B. White[1:05:33] Design: The Leading Hotels of the World[1:07:25] Ritz Paris[1:07:25] The Dylan Amsterdam[1:09:01] “Why Buildings Grow On Us”

Host: Duo Dickinson Wednesday September 21, 2024, 12 Noon WPKN 89.5FM www.wpkn.org There's a long history of young architects who design their parents' home, or their own home—something, anything, to make their bones as a designer outside the grinding path of apprenticeship and licensing. Robert Venturi did a house for his mother, Vanna. Frank Gehry renovated a house for his family before anyone hired him. Even Alvar Aalto and Walter Gropius honed their design skills on residences for themselves. Forty years ago, we awoke in our own home: its subsequent recognition and huge resonance over these decades was completely unexpected, but fulfilled a 29 year old architect's hopes, but more became a family home that evolved overe 4 construction reinventions. Directly connecting home design to home use is daunting, empowering and just a bit terrifying: many architects never finish the homes they start, many have great hopes for validation go unfulfilled: On Home Page this week we have three other architects who built homes for themselves or family, sometimes multiple times. Mark Simon FAIA is a partner in Centerbrook Architects. Louis Mackall is a craftsman and architect who created Breakfast Woodworks with Ken Field, and built his own home. Jennifer Lee of Obra Architects created a home for her mother in her words “…in the grand tradition of building houses for their parents.”

Reg Prentice on Simplifying Data Management for Design Firms"The two most valuable things people have a design firm has is its people, number one. Right. That's obviously always going to be the case, but number two is really its history and its institutional knowledge, which primarily exists in the form of the information that's stored."Reg PrenticeAbout the Guest:Reg Prentice is the CEO of TonicDM, a cloud-based information management system designed for the AEP and environmental consulting industries. Reg holds a background in architecture, graduating from architecture school but not obtaining a license. His career trajectory led him into the design technology space, initially focusing on CAD management and eventually evolving into information management. Over an extensive 20-year career, he has worked with renowned firms such as Frank Gehry and Gensler, honing his expertise in digital design and data organization before founding Tonic DM.Episode Summary:In this engaging episode of the Zweig Letter Podcast, host Randy Wilburn sits down with Reg Prentice to explore how TonicDM is revolutionizing data management for design firms. With a background in architecture and over two decades of hands-on experience with industry leaders like Frank Gehry and Gensler, Reg shares invaluable insights into the challenges and solutions surrounding the aggregation and utilization of information within architectural, engineering, and planning (AEP) firms.The conversation delves into the evolution of data management, how digital tools influence mentorship, and the role of AI in future-proofing design practices. This episode is brimming with practical advice and forward-thinking perspectives that will benefit anyone interested in elevating their firm's efficiency and project management capabilities. Whether it's the transition from physical to digital storage, integrating simplistic yet functional tools, or the implications of AI, this podcast covers essential topics to help firms navigate the complexities of modern data management.Key Takeaways:Value of Simplicity: Simplifying digital tools can enhance productivity and reduce learning curves for staff, proving crucial for efficient project management.Organizing Data Efficiently: The importance of structuring and storing data efficiently for better accessibility and utilization across all projects.Mentorship and Collaboration: Digital data management tools should enhance rather than hinder mentorship and collaboration within firms.AI in Design Firms: Future considerations for employing AI in AEP firms to improve data organization and retrieval without compromising security.Impact of Physical Documentation: Maintaining physical documentation can significantly aid in mentorship and collaboration by providing a tangible reference for ongoing projects.All this and more on this episode of the Zweig Letter podcast.Resources:Email Reg PrenticeWebsite TonicDMReg Prentice on LinkedInGet...

Als Thomas Anfang des Jahres eine Schreinerin fand, die seiner Tochter zum Geburtstag ein Custom-Puppenhaus in den Proportionen des neuen tatsächlichen Hauses bauen konnte, ahnte er nicht, dass es sich bei Joy Ludorf um die Sängerin des Superhits „Schnappi“ von 2004 handelte. Nach dem Umzug luden Hazel und Thomas Joy in ihr Haus im Maßstab 1:1 ein. Inhalt: 00:00 Kennenlerngeschichte Hazel, Thomas und Joy 03:49 Joy als Tischlerin und Sängerin von Schnappi 13:53 Erfolgsgeschichte Schnappi 19:15 Joys Highlights und Erfahrungen zu Schnappi 27:03 Schnappis Social Media Accounts und Lama aus Yokohama 29:40 Joys Parallelen: Musik und Handwerk 34:22 Inspiration Architektur 39:55 Kontroverse Gebäude 43:53 Hausbau oder Umbau? 53:51 Konkrete Ideen Hausgestaltung 01:02:14 Grenzen bei Aufträgen Innenarchitektur 01:06:57 DamiLee und Sims 01:12:13 Stadtentwicklung und Joys Zukunft als Architektin Die Zeitstempel können variieren. Artikel zum Puppenhaus von Hazels Tochter https://www.schweizer-illustrierte.ch/family/familien-geschichten/hazel-brugger-und-thomas-spitzer-schenken-ihrer-tochter-ein-haus-687109 Joy Ludorf Design https://www.instagram.com/this.is.concept.joy Über die Wanderjahre https://de.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanderjahre Schnappi auf Instagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CUIe42OAv71/?hl=de Joy spricht über den Architekten „Ludwig Mies van der Rohe“ https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ludwig_Mies_van_der_Rohe Sagrada Familia https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sagrada_Família Düsseldorfer Medienhafen von Frank Gehry https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuer_Zollhof Stadthaus Ulm https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stadthaus_Ulm Thomas empfiehlt diese Architektin auf Social Media https://www.youtube.com/@DamiLeeArch Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte: https://linktr.ee/hoererlebnis

Judith Turner-Yamamoto, an award-winning author hailing from a mill town in rural North Carolina, began her writing journey as an art historian, learning to appraise and describe what moved her. Her debut novel LOVING THE DEAD AND GONE, a Mariel Hemingway Book Club pick, is the 2023 Independent Publisher Book Awards Gold Medalist in Southern Regional Fiction and was shortlisted for the 2023 Eric Hoffer Book Awards Grand Prize and awarded an honorable mention in General Fiction. Her writing assignments have taken her all over the world and include interviews with luminaries such as Frank Gehry, Annie Leibovitz, Marcel Wanders, and Mary Chapin Carpenter. Judith talks with me about the importance of deciding who to listen to, how nothing is ever wasted, how revisiting your work over a period of decades brings new perspective to it, and more—we may even have figured out why some people are predisposed to be plotters and some fly by the seat of their pants. There's a lot of wisdom here for writers in particular, but it certainly applies in other fields as well.    Episode breakdown: 00:00 Introduction 04:10 Library books became salvation in my youth. 09:07 Analyzing art criticism and photography exhibition experiences. 10:48 Curated exhibitions, managed processes, positioned for director. 14:08 Psychic's advice led to successful PR career. 20:09 Structured writing involves quoting experts, evoking places. 23:03 Discovery: Plotters focus on plot, pantsers on journey. 25:35 Friend writes crime mystery, minimal world-building, character depth. 30:12 Patience in revising manuscript based on feedback. 33:12 New York Times: essential for writing inspiration. 35:23 Grieving and death shape personal and literary journey. 38:38 Reading challenge due to overthinking and editing. 43:10 Being selective and positive to avoid negativity. 44:49 Editor resists removing crucial elements from book. 47:50 Endure publishing industry rejection, stay true. Successful. 50:34 Praise for a book with unresolved plot. 55:14 Striving for perfection in book pitching process.   Check out the full show notes (now including transcripts!!) at fycuriosity.com, and connect with me and fellow creatives on Substack. Please leave a review for this episode—it's really easy and will only take a minute, and it really helps me reach new listeners. Thanks! If you enjoyed our conversation, I hope you'll share it with a friend. Want more? Here are handy playlists with all my previous interviews with guests in writing.  

We dive into the history of Architect Norma Merrick Sklarek, who broke new ground as the first Black woman licensed in New York and California, with guest Tobi Ashiru reflecting on her own experiences as a Black architectural designer teaching at USC and how Norma's pioneering achievements have inspired her.————About Norma Merrick SklarekNorma Merrick Sklarek (1926-2012) was a pioneering architect who shattered racial and gender barriers in the profession. As the first Black woman licensed as an architect in New York and California, Norma made significant contributions to iconic projects such as the Fox Plaza in San Francisco, the Pacific Design Center in Los Angeles, the US Embassy in Tokyo, and Terminal One at  LAX. But as a black woman, she faced a lot of discrimination throughout her career. In fact, after graduation, she was rejected by 19 firms purely because of her race and gender. But she made an impact at 5 notable firms, including Victor Gruen Associates where she worked with Frank Gehry and Cesar Pelli. She also co-founding a firm with 2 other women, named Siegel-Sklarek-Diamond, which was the first architectural practice led by women in the US. She was also the first Black woman to be part of the AIA in 1959 AND became an AIA fellow later in 1980. Sklarek's legacy extends beyond her architectural achievements; she was a passionate advocate for diversity in the field, mentoring countless young architects and leaving an indelible mark on the architecture community.About Tobi AshiruTobi is a passionate designer and alumna of the USC School of Architecture. With a mission to change the world through design,  she strives to push the boundaries of creativity. Born in Nigeria and raised in South Africa, Tobi seeks to create contextually relevant work that celebrates blackness. She's a interdisciplinary designer with diverse experiences as an architectural designer, installation artist, forever student, educator, and business owner.She stays committed to the advancement of underrepresented voices in many ways and through Poché Design Studio, a black woman owned design agency she co-founded, where the mission is to occupy and amplify the black space in design. Tobi is currently an adjunct professor at USC School of Architecture where she is the lead instructor for the A-Lab program.Instagram: @bypocheWebsite: tobiashiru.com, bypoche.com ____View all the visually rich 1-min reels of each woman on IG below:Instagram: Amber AsayInstagram: Women Designers Pod

To the landscape designer Edwina von Gal, gardening is much more than just seeding, planting, weeding, and watering; it's her life calling. Since starting her namesake firm in 1984 in East Hampton, on New York's Long Island, she has worked with, for, and/or alongside the likes of Calvin Klein, Larry Gagosian, Frank Gehry, Maya Lin, Annabelle Selldorf, Richard Serra, and Cindy Sherman, creating gardens that center on native species and engage in other nature-based land-care solutions. In 2008, von Gal founded the Azuero Earth Project in Panama to promote chemical-free reforestation with native trees on the Azuero Peninsula. Stemming out of this initiative, in 2013, she then founded the Perfect Earth Project to promote chemical-free, non-agricultural land management in the U.S. Her most recent effort, Two Thirds for the Birds, is a call-to-action to plant more native plants and eliminate pesticides, thus creating a greater food supply for birds.On the episode, she discusses the meditative qualities of gardening; reframing landscaping as “land care”; and why she sees herself not as a steward of land, but rather as a collaborator with it.Special thanks to our Season 9 presenting sponsor, L'École, School of Jewelry Arts.Show notes:Edwina von Gal[15:32] William Cronon[15:32] Changes in the Land[15:32] Tiokasin Ghosthorse[24:04] Carl Sagan[24:04] The Demon-Haunted World[26:07] Perfect Earth Project[40:37] Two Thirds for the Birds[42:41] John Fitzpatrick[42:41] Cornell Lab of Ornithology[42:41] Merlin Bird ID[47:01] Garden Club of America[50:21] Diana Vreeland[51:09] Peter Sharp[51:09] Channel Gardens at Rockefeller Center[54:46] Frank Gehry[54:46] Biomuseo[54:46] Bruce Mau[56:32] Azuero Earth Project[1:00:37] Doug Tallamy[1:02:01] Nature's Best Hope[1:05:12] The High Line[1:05:12] Brooklyn Bridge Park[1:05:12] The Battery Conservancy[1:05:12] Brooklyn Museum

This podcast is sponsored by Loewen Windows and Doors and Lutron....Link to blog with accompanying text and images:https://inmawomanarchitect.blogspot.com/2024/06/interview-podcast-w-patrick-tighe-faia.htmlPatrick Tighe, FAIA, FAAR, is one of Los Angeles' preeminent architects. The highly acclaimed namesake firm, Patrick Tighe Architecture, is committed to creating an authentic, contemporary Architecture informed by technology, sustainability and building innovation. Since its inception, the firm has produced a strong and diverse body of projects that includes city developed affordable housing, commercial, mixed-use projects, installations and award winning interiors.​The firm's work has received over 100 design awards including eight National AIA Honor Awards, American Architecture Awards, a Progressive Architecture Award, Los Angeles Architecture Awards, West Side Prize, Best of Year Awards as well as local AIA Honors. In 2011 Patrick Tighe was elevated into the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects, the highest honor bestowed by the AIA. Patrick Tighe was awarded the prestigious Mercedes T. Bass Rome Prize in Architecture, the American Institute of Architects' Young Architect Award and the 40 under 40 Award. Tighe is a Fellow of the American Academy and The MacDowell Colony.​Patrick Tighe received a Master of Architecture from the University of California, Los Angeles. Prior to establishing Tighe Architecture, Tighe worked in the offices of Frank Gehry and Thom Mayne. Tighe is a professor at the University of Southern California.​The work of Patrick Tighe Architecture has been published extensively, appearing in Architectural Record, Architectural Digest, Global Architecture, The LA Times Magazine, Interior Design, LA Architect, Wallpaper, Metropolis, the New York Times and Newsweek. The firm's work has also been included in numerous architectural anthologies including The Power of Pro Bono (2010) and the latest edition of The Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture. ​Tighe frequently lectures on his work. The firm has been exhibited internationally including the 2016 Venice Biennale and the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. A monograph of the firm entitled “Building Dichotomy” (published by Images) was recently released. Thank you to our Sponsors...Thank you to Loewen Windows and Doors  and Lutron for sponsoring this program. Loewen Eve Guilbaud, LEED APArchitectural Territory Manager - Southern CaliforniaLoewen Windows & Doors1.800.563.9367Architecture@Loewen.comFor technical information please visit Loewen – Architectural ServicesLUTRON https://www.lutron.com/en-US/Pages/default.aspxSusana CabelloArea Leader, SoCal – Luxury ResidentialC: 484-294-7162Coline Reinhardt [KOH-lihn RAIN-hart]Senior Sales Engineer – Luxury ResidentialLutron Electronics Company Inc.Mobile: (610) 393-9866  Link to MGHarchitect: MIchele Grace Hottel, Architect website for scheduling and podcast sponsorship opportunities:https://www.mgharchitect.com/

The podcast for project managers by project managers. In this second part of our conversation about Decoding Megaprojects with Bent Flyvbjerg, we explore the idea of "Pixar Planning," a method inspired by Pixar Studios' approach to making movies. Next, we tackle the concept of Modularity, and the significance of standardized, modular approaches in driving efficiency and reducing the frequency and severity of project failures. Table of Contents 01:22 … Pixar Planning06:33 … Iteration10:37 … Modularity12:46 … Modular vs. Bespoke16:20 … Kevin and Kyle18:04 … Examples from Shipping Containers22:26 … Advice from Bent28:26 … Contact Bent29:22 … Closing BENT FLYVBJERG:  So, my advice to anybody working in any field is start thinking about how you modularize what you're doing.  Don't ever do bespoke projects.  Only if it's absolutely unavoidable should you ever do bespoke projects.  You should always do projects that have an element of standardization and modularity.  And the larger you can make that element of standardization and modularity, the more successful your projects will be.  So that's the direction of travel for the whole project industry, no matter what type of project you're working in.  And every one of us who's working in this industry can make a huge contribution by constantly thinking, how do we make what we do more modular and more standardized? WENDY GROUNDS:  You're listening to Manage This, the podcast by project managers for project managers.  I'm Wendy Grounds, and as always, I'm joined in the studio by the one and only Bill Yates.  This is Episode 2 of our conversation with Bent Flyvbjerg.  We are thrilled that he generously extended his time with us, and we are eager to share our conversation with you today. Before we dive in today's episode, we want to remind you to check out our website, Velociteach.com, where you can easily subscribe to the show so you never miss out on the latest insights and discussions.  And you can also earn PDUs, your Professional Development Units, by listening to our podcast. Pixar Planning BILL YATES: We're going to jump right back in where we left off. Just a quick review. The first two things we talked about were: thinking from right to left; and thinking slow and acting fast. Bent, I want to shift to a third key concept. You know, where we've seen some of their amazing movies, and Pixar Studio follows this same idea “think slow, act fast” when they take their approach to making movies.  Some of the great stories that I've read through “Creativity, Inc.,” written by Ed Catmull.  As you and I were just talking before we even started recording this, such a great book, such a great leader Ed Catmull is.  When I read the book back in 2016, I didn't latch on to what you found in this and through your research, which is this concept of Pixar planning.  So this idea of Pixar planning, I know you go into it deep.  What is it that makes that unique, and how can we apply these same concepts to our projects that Pixar does when they're developing their movies? BENT FLYVBJERG:  So Pixar planning is not a concept that Ed Catmull came up with.  This is what we call it because we think that their method is so important and ingenious that it deserves a name, you know.  And it deserves the name “Pixar Planning” because Pixar is the organization who came up with this.  And what surprised us was how much Gehry's method and the Pixar method, which was spearheaded by Ed Catmull, who was the CEO of Pixar then, he later became also CEO of Disney Animation and Pixar at the same time, and he's now retired.  So he and his team pioneered this.  And when I read Ed's book back in 2016 also, I was so excited because – and I started asking my students at Oxford to read the book. And at first they were like, what?  We don't work in the movie industry, and certainly not animated movies.  Like why would we want to read about animated movies?  You know,

The podcast by project managers for project managers. Part one of our two-part conversation with Bent Flyvbjerg, delving into decoding megaprojects. Bent's research draws from a database of 16,000 megaprojects to extract valuable insights. Megaprojects are increasingly shaping our world, and Bent sheds light on both their successes and failures, aiming to provide lessons for future endeavors, big and small. Table of Contents 03:52 … “How Big Things Get Done.”06:25 … Examples of Mega Projects08:35 … Iron Law of Megaprojects10:23 … The Success Stories12:28 … Thinking from Right to Left14:44 … Frank Gehry's Leadership Principle18:42 … Ren Love's Projects from the Past21:12 … Think Slow and Act Fast26:23 … Guggenheim Bilbao vs. Sydney Opera House30:34 … Find Out More30:43 … Closing BENT FLYVBJERG:  But we made a big effort of, you know, hoovering up all the success stories that we could find and see what we could learn from those and present that to the reader so that we actually, our intention with the book is that people can read this book, and they can start doing their projects better, based on the insights, both the data and the management leadership principles that people who were successful.  So we deliberately sought out people and organizations that have a track record that they can actually deliver one project after another successfully.  So it's not just luck.  They weren't just lucky once.  They actually have some kind of methodology, some kind of system, some kind of process that makes it possible for them to deliver success over and over. WENDY GROUNDS:  You're listening to Manage This, the podcast by project managers for project managers.  I'm your host, Wendy Grounds, and as always I'm joined here in the studio by the one and only Bill Yates. Before we dive in today's episode, we want to remind you to check out our website, Velociteach.com, where you can easily subscribe to the show so you never miss out on the latest insights and discussions.  And if you enjoy what you hear, we'd love you to leave a comment on our website.  Better yet, spread the word about us to your fellow project management enthusiasts.  And you can also earn PDUs, your Professional Development Units, by listening to our podcast. BILL YATES: Looking for an easy and affordable way to maintain your certifications and get better at your job? Our PDU Passport is an all-access pass to every online PDU course in InSite. Take your pick from over 200 high-quality and engaging PDUs aligned to the Talent Triangle. Available when and where you are, with any connected device. WENDY GROUNDS: At Manage This, our focus is on sharing captivating stories of fascinating projects and engaging in conversations with experts who are reshaping the landscape of project management. And today is no different. We're thrilled to have the opportunity to speak with Bent Flyvbjerg. In fact, we're happy to announce that our conversation with actually Bent will span across two episodes. We enjoyed talking with Bent so much that we made the decision not to trim any content, but instead, to extend it across two episodes. Bent is the first BT Professor and Inaugural Chair of Major Program Management at Oxford University's Said Business School.  And we asked him, and the BT stands for British Telecom Corporation.  He's also the professor and chair in Major Program Management at IT University of Copenhagen. He has also received numerous honors and awards, including a knighthood and two Fulbright scholarships.   His latest book is “How Big Things Get Done.” BILL YATES:  Yes.  Somebody recommended his book to me, and I purchased it and started reading it and then got hooked.  The subtitle is “The Surprising Factors That Determine the Fate of Every Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration and Everything in Between.”  Bent takes a database of 16,000 megaprojects and looks at their performance, and then extrapolates from that some key findings.

Rich sits down with David August – Founder, CEO, and Creative Director of David August Clothing and co-partner with Conor McGregor for August McGregor, a luxury lifestyle brand. Since 1989, David August Heil has crafted the finest custom men's wardrobes for international leaders in business, sports and entertainment, like Tony Robbins, Frank Gehry, Jeff Koons, Sylvester Stallone, Chris Hemsworth, Robert Downey Jr., Lorenzo Fertitta, Warren Buffett, Dave Bautista, Brooks Koepka, Sean McVay, Elon Musk, Louis D'Esposito, Conor McGregor and many others.Rich and David start off by discussing the gift that David gave to Rich prior to recording, Conor McGregor's last fight, David's brother - Duane, how David got into clothing design, David's first company - David Rickey and Co, what David learned from his first mentor, and what it's like dressing Calvin Klein.They then reflect on the importance of personal branding, collaborating with others, how David met Conor McGregor, Dana White, David's fashion collaboration with Conor McGregor - August McGregor, how August McGregor was announced, Conor's famous suit, what being viral means, exclusivity in fashion and branding, Conor McGregor's wardrobe, Conor McGregor's fight with Floyd Mayweather, the next press tour that David will be on, how fashion has evolved in the last 20 years, and why fashion begins in Europe.Lastly, they talk about why certain brands are considered more exclusive and luxurious than others, proper jean measurements, what David is looking forward to in 2024, David's new clothing company, the difference in clothing styles between the east coast and west coast, and making fashion affordable.Connect with David on Instagram: @davidaugustheil  Check out David August Clothing on Instagram: @davidaugustclothing--Connect with Rich on Instagram: @rich_somersInterested in investing with Somers Capital? Visit www.somerscapital.com/invest to learn more. Interested in joining our Boutique Hotel Mastermind? Visit www.somerscapital.com/mastermind to book a free call. Interested in STR/Boutique Hotel Management? Visit www.excelsiorstays.com/management to book a free call.