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David Venables is the European director for the American Hardwood Export Council. Over the last 20 years, the organisation has created an array of extraordinary installations, sculptures and products – working with the likes of Alison Brooks, Waugh Thistleton, Heatherwick Studio, Jaime Hayon, Benedetta Tagliabue, and Stefan Diez to name just a few – that extoll the virtues of wood in general and US hardwood in particular. Its latest installation. No. 1 Common, will launch at this year's Material Matters Copenhagen, which runs from 18-20 June at Gammel Dok, Christianshavn, and includes new pieces from Andu Masebo, Anna Maria Øfstedal Eng, and Daniel Schofield.  Importantly, David is someone steeped in the wood industry from birth. This is a man who really knows his material.In this episode we talk about: AHEC's new installation at Material Matters and why it's vital to promote what nature provides; how the organisation chooses the architects and designers it works with; his post-Covid desire to promote a ‘lost' generation of creatives; the relationship between fashion and wood; the history of the US hardwood forest and why it's an environmental success story; the benefits of cutting down trees; President Trump, tariffs and selling American materials globally; growing up in the family saw mill; being fired as a salesperson; and, ultimately, why wood is his passion. Support the show

HUMANISE: A DEEPLY PASSIONATE MANIFESTO. Thomas Heatherwick is a British designer whose varied work over two decades is characterised by its originality, inventiveness and humanity. As the founder and design director of Heatherwick Studio, Thomas now heads a team of over 250 problem solvers dedicated to making the physical world around us better for everyone. This team wants to see a world where the buildings and places around us are radically more joyful, engaging and human. The approach driving everything is to lead from human experience rather than any fixed design belief. "I advocate for servant architecture." "Working with neuroscientists and researchers, I see that once you get to city scale you go into stress when it's plain, flat, shiny, serious, monotonous and anonymous." "It's a real challenge as an adult to keep connected to true common sense."

Heatherwick Studio partner Mat Cash joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss how New York's Little Island came to be, the impact of experiential design, and the London-based firm's emphasis on beauty

DescriptionJoin the conversation with Mat Cash as he explores the innovative design philosophy of Heatherwick Studio, emphasizing creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to improving the built environment. Mat highlights key projects, including Little Island in New York, Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town, and The Vessel, focusing on their unique design approaches and challenges. The studio prioritizes human-centered experiences, ensuring structures engage people emotionally and functionally. Additionally, the conversation touches on Heatherwick Studio's mentorship programs and the Humanise campaign, advocating for more thoughtful and character-rich urban spaces. The discussion underscores the studio's dedication to creating lasting, meaningful architecture that enhances public interaction.Learning Objectives:Analyze Heatherwick Studio's design philosophy to understand how creativity and problem-solving drive innovative architectural solutions.Evaluate the impact of human-centered design in major projects such as Little Island and Zeitz MOCAA to assess how architecture enhances public engagement and experience.Examine the role of adaptive reuse and sustainability in modern architecture by exploring the transformation of historical structures into functional contemporary spaces.Discuss the significance of mentorship and public engagement in architectural practice to promote diversity, accessibility, and meaningful urban development. Credits: 1.0 AIA LU/ElectiveSpeaker: Mat Cash

In this episode of PA Talks, we step inside Heatherwick Studio to meet Pablo Zamorano, Head of Geometry & Computational Design. From crafting complex geometries to developing custom digital tools, Pablo and his team are pushing the limits of architecture with cutting-edge technology. We dive into his journey to Heatherwick, the studio's unique team environment, and the innovative tools shaping their most ambitious projects. Plus, we explore the role of AI in design, the future of computational workflows, and what young architects need to know to thrive in the field. Tune in for an exclusive look at the tech-driven creativity behind Heatherwick's boldest designs! Check out our weekly courses at the PAACADEMY about AI, computational and parametric design, 3D-Printing, and Metaverse: ⁠https://paacademy.com/courses/ View more news and like this video at: https://parametric-architecture.com Follow us on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/parametric.architecture/ Follow us on Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/parametric.archi/ Follow us on Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/parametricarchitecture/ Follow us on X: ⁠https://x.com/parametricarch/ Listen to the world's best architecture podcast by PA: Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7upRiEaKOZNB9m3npkqLd15rt63qENsY Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/pa-talks/id1503812708 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4P442GMuRk0VtBtNifgKhU?si=7c9b4b0196234dcc © 2024 Parametric Architecture, LLC ⁠⁠⁠#architecture⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#London ⁠⁠⁠#heatherwickstudio⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#ai⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#parametricdesign⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠#parametricarchitecture #computationaldesign⁠⁠

Building designer Thomas Heatherwick is best known for his work on landmarks such as New York's Vessel and Little Island, and designing the cauldron for the Olympic flame at the 2012 games in London. The founder and design director at Heatherwick Studio tells Bloomberg's Stephen Carroll that Vessel will re-open to the public this year, and how he'd like to be involved in designing social housing in the UK. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us as we delve into the subject of immersive design with Silvia Rueda of Heatherwick Studios. In this episode we cover the rise of twinmotion and unreal and how these are utilized in the design process within Heatherwick Studio. We also cover Silvias path to becoming an immersive media specialist and her involvement in the Unreal Fellowship. Finally, hear about Silvias upcoming ATN Twinmotion Masterclass where you can learn everything you need to know about Twinmotion! GUEST | Silvia Rueda |   / srcuellar   TWINMOTION MASTERLCASS | https://archi-tech.network/programs/t... ATN MASTERCLASS | https://archi-tech.network/ ATN HOST | Oliver Thomas |   / olly____t  

From one of the world's most innovative designers comes a fiercely passionate manifesto on why so many places have become miserable and boring and how we can make them better for everyone. Don't miss this rare opportunity to hear directly from the author, Thomas Heatherwick, in conversation with Enrique Landa, developer of Power Station. Together, they will explore how to bring more beauty and humanity to our built environment. Drawing on 30 years' experience in making memorable objects and buildings, Heatherwick offers both an informed critique of the inhumanity in most of today's contemporary building design, and a rousing call for action. Humanize visits landmarks and cityscapes around the world to articulate how places can either sap the life out of us or nourish our senses and our psyche. Design is not superficial: it has an impact on economics, climate change, our mental and physical wellbeing—even the peace and cohesion of our societies. This event is presented by Heatherwick Studio in association with The Commonwealth Club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we're talking about The B1M's latest video "The $7BN Plan to Save New York's Most Hated Train Station" - that's right, Manhattan's Penn Station is finally getting an update.Later, we talk about a 480-metre supertall skyscraper that's broken ground in Shanghai. Inspired by the form of a magnolia — the flower of Shanghai — the Shanghai North Bund Center has been conceived by KPF as a "vertical city" and is set to contain housing, office spaces, hospitality and tourist attractions. Then we're heading to Columbia, Maryland where the City's set to get a new lakeside public library designed by Heatherwick Studio for Howard County Libraries. Inspired by Columbia's origins as a planned city in the 1960s, the tree-topped five storey structure is intended to act as a joint community and educational hub with walkable rooftops will enable visitors to explore the building's exterior, surrounded by native plant and tree species.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we're talking about the B1M's latest video; "New York's $3BN Skyscraper Gamble" - specifically, 270 Park Avenue (AKA the NEW JPMorgan Chase Building). This beast of a skyscraper is under construction in Midtown Manhattan. Designed by Foster + Partners, the tower has a lot of call backs to the NYC towers of old... is this New York's comeback skyscraper?Do you remember when we covered "The Downtown Circle" in Dubai a few weeks back...? Well, Tomorrow's Build has released a video on the project. It's amazing. And we're covering it with updated opinions. Lastly, we're heading to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to look at a former desalination plant on the Red Sea coast that's set to be turned into a museum. Designed by Heatherwick Studio with an eye on retaining industrial heritage, the new Jeddah Central Museum will feature a large exhibition space within a converted turbine hall.We end the show with a sweet Apple Podcasts review from Brannde as well as two spicy emails from Hunter Holder and Roland Ohlsson.Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Heatherwick is a designer and founder of Heatherwick Studio in London."I'm inspired by people who don't try to impress other people in their profession [...] The people who really matter are the public who you are doing projects for. What actually matters, In the big picture of time, is what matters to the people around us." Scaffold is an Architecture Foundation production, hosted by Matthew Blunderfield. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thomas Heatherwick is an English designer and the founder of Heatherwick Studio, a London-based architectural firm that's made its name designing some of the world's highest-profile placemaking projects. Suzy Annetta, editor-in-chief of Design Anthology sits down with him for a conversation on the sidelines of Singapore Design Week.The Design Dialogues is presented in partnership with DesignSingapore Council.

Episode 35. AJ Climate Champions with Hattie Hartman. Environmental engineer Patrick Bellew of Atelier Ten shares insight from having worked on high-profile architectural projects, including the new Google HQ at King's Cross designed by Heatherwick Studio. He explains that post-pandemic ventilation rates in commercial offices have tripled with radiant solutions replacing blown air systems, and how this can be done while still controlling energy use.  For show notes to this episode, go to www.architectsjournal.co.uk/podcasts In association with Velux

This week we're covering the Skyscraper Construction Boom that's happening in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - including the new Tun Razak Exchange that features "The Exchange 106" supertall skyscraper AND the world's new second tallest building "Merdeka 118"! Also in the show, we chat about how the global sand shortage (yes, it's a real thing) could stop construction everywhere, and we look at Singapore's Changi Airport expansion designed by Heatherwick Studio and Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF).We end the episode with "Funny Comment of the Week"!Get in touch! Podcast@TheB1M.comwww.TheB1M.com Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebeca Ramos discusses with Ivan six things which should be better known. Rebeca Ramos is a Venezuela-born architect and designer. Her international body of work includes of multi-disciplinary projects recognised for their design quality, cultural relevance and technological innovation. She led the design and delivery of the multi-award winning Maggie's Leeds; as well as the strategic definition of Google's largest urban Campus based in California. Rebeca founded Studio RARE inn 2021 as the culmination of 16+ years of international practice in architecture, media and the arts. Blending creative disciplines, RARE leverages emerging technologies to re-imagine how we create, develop and experience places, environments and cultural artefacts. She was the first and youngest appointed female Project Leader at Heatherwick Studio, and first Latin-American woman to fill the position in 2015. She has been featured in Bloomberg UK and Business Insider, with projects reviewed and acclaimed in the international design press. Home television series https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Home_(2020_TV_series) Tribal storytelling https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indigenous_peoples_in_Venezuela The art of repair https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2021/aug/22/back-for-good-the-fine-art-of-repairing-broken-things The artistic, cultural and architectural history of Venezuela https://www.admiddleeast.com/architecture-interiors/homes/gio-pontis-planchart-villa-in-venuzuala-is-an-icon-of-mid-century-modern-design Emotional language https://www.nonviolentcommunication.com/learn-nonviolent-communication/feelings/ The Timeless Way of Building https://www.re-thinkingthefuture.com/rtf-architectural-reviews/a4713-book-in-focus-the-timeless-way-of-building-by-christopher-alexander/ This podcast is powered by ZenCast.fm

CHECK OUR LATEST PATalks EPISODE NOW. Episode 50 is now available. In this episode, we meet with Hamze Machmouchi, an architectural designer and researcher at Zaha Hadid Architects, and Andrew Friedenberg, architect and computational designer at Heatherwick Studio. Hamze is currently interested in transdisciplinary practice opportunities ranging from fabrication-aware design research to playful configurators. While Andrew is focusing on his passion for combining emerging technology like gaming engines with experiential and spatial design. Hamze and Andrew lead the Reactive miniverse studio workshop from June 25 to August 13, 2022. You can register now to attend the live workshop session, or you can watch the recordings. Check the "REACTIVE MINIVERSE Studio" workshop: https://parametric-architecture.com/reactive-miniverse-studio-friedenberg-machmouchi/ workshops at the PAACADEMY: https://parametric-architecture.com/category/paacademy/ Listen on: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/tr/podcast/pa-talks/id1503812708 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4P442GMuRk0VtBtNifgKhU Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/search/pa%20talks Support us on Patreon: patreon.com/parametricarchitecture Follow us: ParametricArchitecture: https://www.instagram.com/parametric.architecture/ PATalks: https://www.instagram.com/pa__talks Website: https://parametric-architecture.com/patalks/ #PATalks #Andrew Friedenberg #Hamze Machmouchi #HamidHassanzadeh

Ricardo Sosa es un arquitecto Mexicano que ha tenido la oportunidad de trabajar para firmas como Zaha Hadid Architects o Heatherwick Studio, participando en proyectos de alto perfil. ¿Cómo llegó a este punto? ¿Qué ha aprendido de todas estas aventuras? En esta segunda parte, Sosa nos platica sobre su práctica actual, sus reflexiones y su visión a futuro.

Stuart Wood, Partner & Group Leader at Heatherwick Studio, joined Sean on the show. Listen and subscribe to Moncrieff on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.      Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.  

Ricardo Sosa es un arquitecto Mexicano que ha tenido la oportunidad de trabajar para firmas como Zaha Hadid Architects o Heatherwick Studio, participando en proyectos de alto perfil. ¿Cómo llegó a este punto? ¿Qué ha aprendido de todas estas aventuras? En esta primera parte, Sosa nos platica sobre cómo llegó a la arquitectura y cómo lo llevo a lugares insospechados.

How do you change the creative brief? You start with play. The designer Thomas Heatherwick was asked to create a monumental public work for the plaza of vast new development in the heart of Manhattan. The expected route would be to copy what’s worked before on other plazas in other cities – a statue, a fountain. But Heatherwick knew he had to push past what was expected. Spark & Fire follows the journey of “Vessel,” a massive piece of public art, from its roots in traditional Indian forms, to its sophisticated construction and multi-year assembly, to its reception by the public – a complicated story that is still unfolding. It’s a story of creative bravery, play, and persistence – at the drawing board and in the meeting room.Thomas Heatherwick is the principal of Heatherwick Studio, based in central London. The studio is known equally for bravura projects like the Seed Cathedral, Vessel, and the new Little Island over the Hudson, and for thoughtful, human-scaled commercial and residential developments small and large, like the delightful, award-winning Maggie’s Leeds.Follow along (with transcript and amazing photos) at https://sparkandfire.com/vesselSubscribe to the Spark & Fire weekly newsletter for images, stories and creative prompts: http://eepurl.com/hkmyMr

Daniel Charny is a design educator, curator and a creative consultant whose practice, From Now On, has worked with the likes of the Design Museum, developer U+I, and Heatherwick Studio. However, he is arguably best known for co-founding Fixperts, an organisation which in the words of one writer ‘started out as a simple way of celebrating and clarifying the ingenuity and problem-solving power of design’. Since then though it has become rather more than that. In this episode we talk about the importance of making and the ‘axis of care’ that runs the gamut from conservation to hacking; craft’s relationship with industry; his upbringing in Israel (and elsewhere); the time Ron Arad told him he was unemployable; and his surprise at the huge success his V&A exhibition, Power of Making, enjoyed. Mostly though we focus on the success of Fixperts and why he wants everyone to be repairing things. Trust me, it’s genuinely uplifting stuff.

A recording of a debate at the Battle of Ideas festival 2019. From the housing crisis to infrastructure projects, construction is more important than ever. Everyone seems to agree that innovation is crucial to the resurgence of the construction sector. And yet, for all the fine words and government initiatives, the construction industry continues to languish in the doldrums with very little innovation. While the UK has been slow to adopt the latest technologies, other countries have embraced new methods, such as modular construction. So why aren’t robots manufacturing housing in giant factories to be transported to site? Why is there so little investment in 3D printed construction? Where are the new materials and processes, and what needs to be done in order to create them? DR THEO DOUNASsenior lecturer, Scott Sutherland School of Architecture and the Built Environment, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen   LISA FINLAYgroup leader and partner, Heatherwick Studio; founder, 7N architecture practice SIMON RAWLINSONhead of strategic research and insight, Arcadis; member, Construction Leadership Council; member, UK Government BIMTask Group NEIL THOMPSONdirector, digital construction, SNC Lavalin Atkins; associate professor, University College London CHAIR: AUSTIN WILLIAMSsenior lecturer, Dept of Architecture, Kingston University, London; honorary research fellow, XJTLU, Suzhou, China; author, China’s Urban Revolution

Welcome to the Elevator World News Podcast. This week’s news podcast is sponsored by elevatorbooks.com: www.elevatorbooks.com KONE PROVIDING VT FOR GOOGLE’S LONDON “LANDSCRAPER” Google has selected KONE to provide the vertical-transportation (VT) package for its new U.K. headquarters, the 11-story, 312-m-long "landscraper" KGX1 in London's King's Cross being built by Lendlease and designed by Heatherwick Studio and Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), Construction Enquirer reports. The order includes 38 elevators and two escalators. KONE Executive Vice President, Central and North Europe Thomas Hinnerskov said the structure will bring a "whole new concept of working" to a busy area of London. London Mayor Sadiq Khan, who inaugurated KGX1 in late 2017, referred to the US$1.3-billion investment that will house up to 7,000 employees as a sign that the city is open for business despite Brexit looming, Quartz previously reported. Comparable in length to the height of the Empire State Building in New York City, the structure could be a sign of future development in regions such as the U.S. Midwest. It could also open up possibilities for thyssenkrupp's ropeless, sideways-moving MULTI elevator system. Image credit: Courtesy of Heatherwick Studios To read the full transcript of today's podcast, visit: elevatorworld.com/news Subscribe to the Podcast: iTunes│Google Play|SoundCloud│Stitcher│TuneIn

Ladies and gentlemen! Here are my top 5 books every lighting designer should have. What are yours? Please see the video experience talking about the books on my youtube channel: Thomas Mnich Book links below the video on youtube: 01 - DAN FLAVIN - Corners, Barriers and Corridors 02 - GIOVANNI TRAVERSO - Modelling Daylight 03 - JUNICHIRO TANIZAKI - In Praise of Shadow 04 - RICHARD KELLY - The Structure of Light 05 - JAMES TURRELL - A retrospective Also let me know whats your top 5 on instagram: thomas_mnich Working as professional lighting designer the last 9 years, Thomas expanded his knowledge working with the most creative architects in the world - including BIG, Heatherwick Studio, Steven Holl Architects, Gehry Partners and many more. As one of the prestigious Jules Horton International Student Achievement Award winners, scholarship recipient of the prestigious German National Merit Found and the New Schools' Dean Merit Found, Thomas graduated with academic honors from Parsons The New School for Design with a Master of Fine Arts in Lighting Design and engaged since the beginning of his career in teaching and mentoring activities to strengthen and grow the lighting design community. Thomas holds a Bachelor of Arts in Advertising and Lighting Design from the HAWK Hildesheim - University of Applied Science and Arts.

Subscribe on Itunes   Update 31/07/2018: Statement from Olympia London   “Since opening our doors in 1886, Olympia London’s stunning architecture and unique atmosphere has drawn millions of visitors from across the world.   Following feedback from our organisers, exhibitors and visitors, we plan to continue to build on this distinctive heritage and are investing £700 million to create an extraordinary destination for events, the creative industries and entrepreneurship. By working with world-renowned design studio Heatherwick Studio and the award winning practice SPPARC, we envision a diverse cultural hub for London with more public and green space.   Retaining our renowned programme of exhibitions and events is a key priority. We want to keep things running as normal as possible, but we recognise some level of disruption is inevitable. If our planning application is successful, we will work in collaboration with organisers to minimise the impact of the construction works.” For more information, please visit: https://olympia.london/future     News Digest The News Digest is a roundup of the latest talking points in the events industry designed to keep you up to date and get you involved in the discussion. Leading the debate this episode, we have:   Samme Allen, Founder of Sequoia Venue Solutions Edward Poland, Co-Founder of Hire Space Guest: Martin Fullard, Deputy Editor of Conference News   THE WEATHER IS SCORCHING What does it mean for events?   CHANGES IN THE MEETINGS INDUSTRY Is it time to turn and face the strange?   NO LOUD MUSIC AFTER BEDTIME Will Hackney Council’s new licensing policy kill the borough’s nightlife?   THE REDEVELOPMENT OF OLYMPIA Good news for London as a global events destination?   Update 31/07/2018: Statement from Olympia London   “Since opening our doors in 1886, Olympia London’s stunning architecture and unique atmosphere has drawn millions of visitors from across the world.   Following feedback from our organisers, exhibitors and visitors, we plan to continue to build on this distinctive heritage and are investing £700 million to create an extraordinary destination for events, the creative industries and entrepreneurship. By working with world-renowned design studio Heatherwick Studio and the award winning practice SPPARC, we envision a diverse cultural hub for London with more public and green space.   Retaining our renowned programme of exhibitions and events is a key priority. We want to keep things running as normal as possible, but we recognise some level of disruption is inevitable. If our planning application is successful, we will work in collaboration with organisers to minimise the impact of the construction works.” For more information, please visit: https://olympia.london/future     Let us know your thoughts and join the discussion on Twitter with the hashtag #EventLAB.    Interview with Alex Head   Recently featured in the Evening Standard, Social Pantry is a dedicated team of experienced chefs, event planners and waiting staff. Since 2015, Social Pantry has worked to rehabilitate young ex-offenders, offering full-time and part-time work positions to recently released young men. Ed sat down with Alex, to find out more about Social Pantry and entrepreneurship in the events and hospitality industry.   Venue Talk Joe Harry, another member of the Venue Expert team at Hire Space, joins Nathan this week to bring you more of London's latest and greatest venues.   The Unit Mayfair Unit London is recognised for its pioneering approach to digital media and in expanding and diversifying contemporary art audiences using new technologies. The gallery's main focus is on generating mass engagement with the most exciting, talented and culturally-relevant artists of our time.   Blame Gloria Bring your dancing shoes and an open mind to this new bar and set to replace the Adventure Bar in Covent Garden.The bar is set in a basement with exposed brickwork, low lighting and a classic cocktail bar set up. IThere is no pretention at Blame Gloria, expect to end the night dancing and singing along to anything from The Beatles to Lady Gaga. 26 Leake Street This brand new multipurpose venue has capacity for 1,200, is situated undereath Waterloo Station Described by Vogue as a "Cavernous Concrete Hell Hole" and with celebrity appearances from Drake, Professor Green and Big Sean already, the location has fast become the epitome of cool.     Mentioned in the Episode   Martin's Article on the Meetings industry "Change Killed My Milkman"    PCMA Convening Leaders   Hackney Council Noise Policy   Nicola Macdonald's Exclusive on the £700m investment in Olympia   Bentley's Oyster Bar   Follow EventLAB For the latest EventLAB news and information on upcoming live events check out eventlab.online.   Enter for the Hire Space Awards   You can follow us on Twitter and Instagram.   Entries are now open for the Hire Space awards. Final date for venues to enter is the 3rd of August Final Date for Event Bookers to enter is the 20th of August   If you have a question or topic you'd like us to discuss, you're opening a new venue or you're an events professional interested in appearing on the show, you can get in touch with us via email: Eventlab@hirespace.com   Music: « Little Idea » from Bensound.com  

In this episode it was our privilege to meet Stuart Wood of Heatherwick Studio. Taking a lead on some of the studio’s most well known projects, Stuart talks us through his work on the London Routemaster bus, the British Pavilion and the new Google office in Kings Cross.

Phil Hall-Patch, Heatherwick Studio Rob Leslie-Carter, Arup Michael Wood, GBT

Ten minutes before we sat down to record this week's episode, the Pritzker Prize Laureate was announced – posthumously. The winner, Frei Otto (1925 - 2015), was a German architect whose impressive work and research with lightweight and sustainable structures influenced countless architects through the 20th century to today. Otto was informed of the prize before his death in Germany this past Monday, March 9, prompting the Pritzker committee to make the formal announcement the day after.  This episode, we reflect on Otto's remarkable life and the Prize's announcement in the midst of his passing. We also examine the uncertain fate (and value) of Frank Gehry's Winton Guest House, which will be up for sale on May 19, and consider whether architects should shoulder the cultural and emotional weight of deciding how we bury our dead. And on the heels of Google's announcement that BIG will collaborate with Heatherwick Studios on their campus expansion, Amelia spoke with curator Brooke Hodge in her office at the Cooper Hewitt, about bringing Heatherwick to an American audience with her "Provocations: The Architecture and Design of Heatherwick Studio" exhibition, currently on view at the Hammer Museum through May 24.

Neil and Jeff talk about the pause in global warming, the potential issues of the pause and the double standard of how climate change is covered in the media. + is the continuation of climate shaming helping or hurting the one toward solutions? They talk about the new Google Headquarters Campus designed by architecture firms BIG and Heatherwick Studio. The renderings offer of the new campus offer an almost utopian view of corporate life, but is it more flash than reality? Neil and Jeff review the best and worst of television including House of Cards, the Last Man on Earth, Secrets and Lies, Better Call Saul and Vikings. Jeff accuses Neil of technophobia when discussing Chappie, and Neil tries to explain why we should fear the robot. Plus a short stop on the New Jersey settlement with Exxon.