The Secrets Behind Producing Great Architects Let's Talk Architecture podcast

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

Arts Graphic Design Architects Architecture Dac Design Danish Architecture Center (DAC

Player FM - Internet Radio Done Right

16 subscribers

Added five years ago

Content provided by Danish Architecture Center – DAC. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Danish Architecture Center – DAC or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.

<

<div class="span index">1</div> <span><a class="" data-remote="true" data-type="html" href="/series/this-is-womans-work-with-nicole-kalil">This Is Woman's Work with Nicole Kalil</a></span>

<div class="span index">1</div> <span><a class="" data-remote="true" data-type="html" href="/series/this-is-womans-work-with-nicole-kalil">This Is Woman's Work with Nicole Kalil</a></span> podcast artwork

<div class="span index">1</div> <span><a class="" data-remote="true" data-type="html" href="/series/this-is-womans-work-with-nicole-kalil">This Is Woman's Work with Nicole Kalil</a></span> podcast artwork

1
This Is Woman's Work with Nicole Kalil

4 days ago4d ago

Weekly+

Together, we're redefining what it means, looks and feels like, to be doing "woman's work" in the world today. With confidence and the occasional rant. From boardrooms to studios, kitchens to coding dens, we explore the multifaceted experiences of today's woman, confirming that the new definition of "woman's work" is whatever feels authentic, true, and right for you. We're shedding expectations, setting aside the "shoulds", giving our finger to the "supposed tos". We're torching the old playbook and writing our own rules. Who runs the world? You decide. Learn more at nicolekalil.com

Let's Talk Architecture « »
The secrets behind producing great architects

2 years ago 34:50

Share

MP3•Episode home

Content provided by Danish Architecture Center – DAC. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Danish Architecture Center – DAC or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

What are the secrets behind producing great architects? This question becomes increasingly difficult to answer simply as the world becomes ever more complex and undergoes constant change. Therefore, creating a learning environment for students that empowers the next generation to tackle societal challenges was of utmost importance when Architecture School in Aarhus needed a new home. In this episode of Let’s Talk Architecture, the host, Michael Booth, visits the Architecture School in Aarhus to engage in a conversation with the principal, Torben Nielsen, about the school's raw and simple design crafted by ADEPT. They also delve into the necessity of redefining craftsmanship, the distinctions in architectural education, and students who aspire to change the world.

Let's talk architecture is a podcast by the Danish Architecture Center, with sound edits by Munck Studio. You can listen to previous episodes here.

… continue reading

54 episodes

#Arts #Graphic Design #Architects #Architecture #Dac #Design #Danish Architecture Center (DAC

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

The secrets behind producing great architects

Let's Talk Architecture

16 subscribers

published 2 years ago

Share

MP3•Episode home

Content provided by Danish Architecture Center – DAC. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Danish Architecture Center – DAC or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.

What are the secrets behind producing great architects? This question becomes increasingly difficult to answer simply as the world becomes ever more complex and undergoes constant change. Therefore, creating a learning environment for students that empowers the next generation to tackle societal challenges was of utmost importance when Architecture School in Aarhus needed a new home. In this episode of Let’s Talk Architecture, the host, Michael Booth, visits the Architecture School in Aarhus to engage in a conversation with the principal, Torben Nielsen, about the school's raw and simple design crafted by ADEPT. They also delve into the necessity of redefining craftsmanship, the distinctions in architectural education, and students who aspire to change the world.

Let's talk architecture is a podcast by the Danish Architecture Center, with sound edits by Munck Studio. You can listen to previous episodes here.

… continue reading

54 episodes

#Arts #Graphic Design #Architects #Architecture #Dac #Design #Danish Architecture Center (DAC

All episodes

×

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
Make Odense great again 32:54

3 days ago32:54

32:54

If you want to see the impact that bold, brave, progressive urban planning can have on a city, go visit Odense, Denmark’s third largest city. Odense has gone from being a city divided into halves by a four-lane main road, to one built on a human scale which is ready for the challenges of the 21st century. But how have they banished cars, how did the locals react, and what role has culture played in the transformation of Hans Christian Andersen’s birthplace? These are some of the questions host Michael Booth asks in this episode, as he visits the city with Marianne Tonim Nielsen, an architect who has worked in the municipality there for 29 years and has closely followed the development of Odense. Let's Talk Architecture is a podcast by Danish Architecture Center . Sound edits by Munck Studios.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
A New Park is Born 32:07

20 days ago32:07

32:07

It’s not every day a new park opens in the centre of a capital city, and this one is extra special. Copenhagen’s new Opera Park is not just a nice place to relax in the shadow of the opera house. It represents a radical departure from the type of parks found elsewhere in the city: this harbourfront garden is a place for the contemplation of nature, of trees and plants from around the world, of water, and of sky. It’s blessedly free from programming - there are no cycle paths, no running tracks, no outdoor gyms and no playgrounds. For this episode we are lucky enough to be joined by its designer, Maj Wiwe, landscape director at Cobe. She explains the original idea behind the park, but also the extraordinary technical challenges involved in constructing a mature garden with 10 metre-high trees and a cafe. On top of a multi-storey car park. Which is buried underground. On reclaimed land. In the harbour. You see what we mean by challenges?…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How to make renovation the new norm 33:39

9 weeks ago33:39

33:39

What will it take to break the harmful cycle of demolition and new construction, when it’s still cheaper to build from scratch than to transform our existing buildings? HouseEurope! is a European Citizen Initiative, aimed at making renovation the new norm in Europe. If the initiative can gather a million signatures, they can force a debate in the European Parliament and bring transformation and renovation to the top of the agenda. Enlai Hooi, Head of Innovation at Schmidt Hammer Lassen , is one of the Danish national organising members of HouseEurope. In this episode he explains why he has become such a strong advocate for adapting and transforming existing buildings - even the ones no one likes. Let’s Talk Architecture is a podcast by Danish Architecture Center . Sound edits by Munck Studios.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
New policy, better cities? 32:01

14 weeks ago32:01

32:01

What role does architecture policy play in shaping our cities and everyday lives? With a white paper on the future of architecture and planning in Denmark about to be published, we explore how policy can address major challenges—from climate change to urban revitalization. Join host Michael Booth as he speaks with Kent Martinussen, CEO of Danish Architecture Center and a member of the expert committee tasked by the Ministry of Culture with drafting the policy, and Jesper Pagh, Chief Architect of Horsens Municipality, about the past, present, and future of architecture as a tool for societal change. Let’s Talk Architecture is a podcast by Danish Architecture Center . Sound edits by Munck Studios.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
Designing a 21st century church 30:03

18 weeks ago30:03

30:03

The Danes are among the least religious people in the world, with only 2.4% attending church weekly. So why are new churches still being built? And what does it take to design a religious space that meets the needs of the 21st century? In this episode of Let’s Talk Architecture, host Michael Booth visits the striking Trekroner Church, completed in 2019 by Rørbæk og Møller Arkitekter . Booth speaks with architects Nicolai Overgaard and Irina Maksimovich about this innovative building, designed not just for worship, but also for contemplation and community. Let’s Talk Architecture is a podcast by Danish Architecture Center. Sound edits by Munck Studios.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How to design for rising sea levels 30:42

24 weeks ago30:42

30:42

The Danish harbour town of Svendborg, like many cities, has faced severe storm surges and pluvial flooding in recent years. How can towns like Svendborg adapt to the increasing threat of flooding caused by climate change? And could learning to live with regular, controlled flooding – rather than fighting it – be the answer? This is part two of Let’s Talk Architecture’s deep dive into how Danish architects and planners are addressing the water-related challenges of climate change. In this episode, host Michael Booth speaks with architect Anna Als Nielsen from Svendborg Municipality about the town’s innovative response. Instead of investing in costly sea walls and flood barriers, Svendborg is embracing a new approach: allowing controlled flooding in specific areas and transforming them into attractive recreational spaces. Let’s Talk Architecture is a podcast by Danish Architecture Center . Sound edits by Munck Studios.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How cloudbursts define the future of our cities 30:58

28 weeks ago30:58

30:58

Catastrophic floods in recent years have highlighted the urgent water-related impacts of climate change, pushing it to the top of the global agenda. While much attention has been paid to rising temperatures, flooding poses an immediate and critical threat to millions worldwide. So, how do we design urban spaces to handle increasing volumes of water? Can we learn to work with nature rather than against it, and even enhance urban life in the process? In this episode of Let’s Talk Architecture, host Michael Booth meets Rikke Juul Gram, creative director and partner at the Danish landscape architecture firm Schønherr . Together, they visit Schønherr’s recent project in Copenhagen, Karens Minde Aksen - a space designed not only to manage floodwaters but also to serve as a beautiful, functional community area. Rikke shares her insights into why embracing water could be the key to building resilient, sustainable cities. Let’s Talk Architecture is a podcast by Danish Architecture Center , with sound edits by Munck Studios.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
What's it like to live in a high-rise? 33:16

33 weeks ago33:16

33:16

Mette Mechlenborg, senior researcher at Aalborg University, is the co-author of a new study on life in Danish high-rise residential buildings—the first of its kind in over fifty years. This long gap is partly due to Denmark's historical reluctance to embrace high-rise living, especially for families. However, the landscape is shifting, with several tall towers now rising near Copenhagen's city center and more on the way. So, what has changed since the last study? In this episode of Let’s Talk Architecture, host Michael Booth meets Mette at Nordbro in Nørrebro, one of the buildings featured in her research. Together, they explore the qualities of high-rise living and ask the question: Can Danish families truly live happy and fulfilling lives 100 metres above the ground? Let's Talk Architecture is a podcast by the Danish Architecture Center .…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
Why cultural heritage is more than good architecture 31:57

35 weeks ago31:57

31:57

How do we decide which buildings are worth preserving? And will the climate crisis reshape our answer to this question? In this episode of Let's Talk Architecture, host Michael Booth joins Kristoffer Lindhardt Weiss, CEO of The Danish Architectural Press , for an architectural tour of Copenhagen - from the iconic yet controversial Palads Cinema to Arne Jacobsen’s Modernist SAS Royal Hotel. Together they explore the landscape of architectural preservation, and ask: Could sustainable preservation become the future of urban development? Let's Talk Architecture is a podcast by the Danish Architecture Center with sound edits by Munck Studios.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How architecture can improve life quality of hospitalized children 33:53

43 weeks ago33:53

33:53

How can architecture transform the experience of healthcare for children? Can design elements like colors, materials, shapes, and daylight even help improve the young patients’ lives? Denmark is about to get its first purpose-built children’s hospital, Børneriget, which is scheduled to open in 2026 in central Copenhagen. Børneriget aims to redefine pediatric healthcare with its unique "finger plan" layout, focusing on creating a welcoming and safe environment through thoughtful design. But how can these elements enhance patient well-being and improve the hospital experience? In this episode of Let's Talk Architecture, host Michael Booth explores the design of Børneriget with lead architect, Stig Gothelf, senior partner at 3XN , and My Lunsjö, Associate and Behavioral Specialist at sister company GXN . Together they dive into the research behind their design choices, discussing how aspects like color schemes and views of nature are intended to reduce stress and support healing. Let's Talk Architecture is a podcast by the Danish Architecture Center , with sound edits by Munck Studios.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How to make good business within the planetary boundaries 31:51

47 weeks ago31:51

31:51

How can you create more sustainable, affordable, and inclusive housing if you also happen to live in a capitalist society? And can you even exploit the capitalist system to create a better world? Home.Earth might have an answer. As a new and rather radical real estate company, Home.Earth is doing things differently: The company not only builds low-emission, high-quality housing – they also take care of finding tenants, manage the properties afterwards and give tenants a share of their profit. The aim of taking care of the building throughout its entire lifespan, rather than developing for a quick return of investments, is to create business cases, where the planetary agenda is aligned with the financial agenda. But what does it take to make good business within the planetary boundaries? In this episode, Michael Booth visits Home.earth’s head office in Amager to meet its co-founder Rasmus Juul-Nyholm and to hear about Home.Earth’s environmentally and economically sustainable case. Let's Talk Architecture is a podcast by Danish Architecture Center , with sound edits by Munck Studios.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How the 15 minutes city became a measure for urban quality 30:11

51 weeks ago30:11

30:11

The term ‘15 Minutes City’ was coined in 2016 to describe a locally oriented urban design strategy. Shops, healthcare, education, work, and entertainment – all should be accessible within a 15 minutes' walk or bike ride from your home. The aim is to create a people-centered urban development that decentralizes to create more lively local neighborhoods. The concept is already being implemented in cities across the world – from Paris, Madrid, and Copenhagen to Shanghai and Bogotá. But what are the benefits of this model? How can it help reduce the cities' carbon footprint? And why has it recently been subject to right wing misinformation and conspiracy theories, claiming that the concept is a ‘totalitarian control experiment’? In this episode, hos Michael Booth meets the Executive Director of global mayoral network, C40 Cities, Mark Watts. Mark Watts shares how the C40 Cities are incorporating the principles of the 15 minutes city with transformative success. Let’s Talk Architecture is a podcast by Danish Architecture Center .…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How rebuilding war-torn areas can accelerate the sustainable transition 26:17

1 year ago26:17

26:17

Ukraine has seen many of its cities and towns destroyed. One day they will hopefully be rebuilt - with great costs and a large climate footprint as a result. But what are the alternatives? Danish NGO, Arkitekter Uden Grænser (Architects Without Borders), is already working on a solution: With the pilot project Build-back-green a sustainable building system using biogenic materials - straw, clay, and timber – is introduced in the Ukrainian city of Voznesensk. Can rebuilding in war-torn or disaster struck parts of the world show a way forward to a more sustainable form of construction? And how do you balance that with the urgent need to recover quickly and cheaply? In this episode, host Michael Booth meets the chairperson of Arkitekter Uden Grænser, Christoffer Breitenbauch, to hear more about the organization's work and its new project in Ukraine. Let’s Talk Architecture is a podcast by Danish Architecture Center .…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
What comes after concrete? 32:12

1 year ago32:12

32:12

Concrete and steel. We know that both of these mainstream building materials come with a massive CO2 cost, and that we need to find alternatives. One way forward is the reintroduction of traditional materials and invention of new bio-based materials. But the implementation of the new materials requires large and challenging changes for the entire building industry. What will it take to kickstart these massive changes? And what happens when starting at a more tangible level: With the building materials themselves? In this episode, Michael Booth visits Denmark’s first bio-based construction marketplace, Havnens Hænder (“The Harbour Hands”), to understand the impact of introducing biomaterials. Two of Havnens Hænder’s three founders, Magnus Henriques and Mikkel Damgaard Nielsen, introduces Booth to innovative building materials such as hempcrete, cork, and mycelium, and together they dive into the greatest obstacles and potentials, when it comes to working for a greener building industry. Let’s Talk Architecture is a podcast by Danish Architecture Center , with sound edits by Munck Studios.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How to measure the unmeasurable qualities of urban space 32:30

1 year ago32:30

32:30

In Herlev, a suburb of Copenhagen, the site of a former asphalt factory is being transformed into a new housing area. At first glance, this is a building site like many others, dominated by cranes, concrete and safety helmets. But in fact, a pilot project out of the ordinary is taking place here. Leaded by innovation agency NXT , the project invites artists to analyze the site that is being transformed. By interacting with the local biodiversity, diving into the landscape’s history, and arranging experimental workshops, the project uses art as a method of measuring some of the factors, we would normally find unmeasurable: The aesthetic, historical and sense-evoking traits of a place. The project is part of Desire – an Irresistible Circular Society , a contribution to EU’s New European Bauhaus initiative, launched in 2020 to create sustainable, inclusive, and attractive solutions for city planning and construction. In line with the EU initiative, the project in Herlev aims to gain a different (and maybe even deeper) understanding of the site before it is developed – the idea being, that a green transition of the construction industry and its conventions requires unconventional new approaches. But what kind of value can artists bring to the building site, normally characterized by hardcore calculations, strict timelines, and excel sheet-loving construction managers? And how do you take care of the existing qualities of a place while transforming it? Take a listen to this episode of Let’s Talk Architecture, where host Michael Booth meets Madeleine Kate McGowan, artist, speculative designer, and artistic leader at NXT. Let’s Talk Architecture is a podcast by Danish Architecture Center , with sound edits by Munch Studio.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How to transform buildings with no waste 32:10

1 year ago32:10

32:10

Søren Pihlmann, founder of pihlmann architects , is among the hottest up-and-coming names in Danish architecture right now. Known for his ambitious approach to transformations, Søren Pihlmann insists on reusing as much of the existing buildings as possible - from plumbing to concrete beams - and adapting them for the new purpose of the building. In this episode, host Michael Booth visits Søren Pihlmann at the building site of one of his most radical projects yet: Thoravej 29 in north-west Copenhagen. Here, a former office for a Danish fur company is being transformed into a diverse cultural center, with the use of the materials already at hand at the site. In the episode Søren Pihlmann explains the ideas behind his hardcore approach to the reuse of on-site materials, and reveals why, to him, this approach is about more than sustainability, but also holds potential for a new aesthetic. Let’s Talk Architecture is a podcast by Danish Architecture Center , with sound edits by Munch Studio.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How to build high-quality housing on the road to reduction 32:40

2 years ago32:40

32:40

Living Places is an experimental village in Copenhagen that challenges the way we build and live today. Initiated by VELUX and built in partnership with EFFEKT Architects and Artelia , the temporary village’s low emission homes suggest a whole new way of thinking about a series of urgent matters: From environmental footprint to indoor climate, biodiversity, affordability, and community building. As a case study for the Reduction Roadmap project, a plan to reduce the CO2 emission of new housing projects , Living Places eschews costly, high-tech solutions, focusing instead on what can be done right now, for a relatively low investment. But what will it take to change our mindsets when it comes to housing? In this episode of Let’s Talk Architecture, Michael Booth meets Sinus Lynge, co-founder and Creative Director of EFFEKT Architects. Together they visit Living Places and discuss the future of low-emission, high-quality housing. Let's Talk Architecture is a podcast produced by Danish Architecture Center , with sound edits by Munck Studio.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
Sydney Opera House 50 years: How to make art out of compromises 30:40

2 years ago30:40

30:40

What is the price to be paid for being an uncompromising architect? And is the uncompromising approach to architecture a thing of the past? In 2023 the Sydney Opera House can celebrate its 50th anniversary. The building was designed by the then unknown Danish architect, Jørn Utzon, and it has become a milestone in modern architecture. But the Sydney Opera House also represents an often-seen story of the complexities and challenges of large and innovative building projects: A story of interdisciplinary collaborations, and the controversies and compromises, that led to Utzon leaving the project before it was finished. In this episode of Let’s Talk Architecture, Director of Exhibitions at Utzon Center , Line Nørskov Davenport, takes us through the myths, the facts, and the truly remarkable story behind the opera house’s difficult birth, and talks about what we can learn from the process. Host is Michael Booth. Let’s Talk Architecture is a podcast by Danish Architecture Center , with sound edits by Munck Studio.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How architecture can drive social change 33:30

2 years ago33:30

33:30

How do you address the issues related to disadvantaged public housing areas, often affected by high unemployment, crime, and other challenges? The question is common to many cities across Europe. In Denmark the government is combining social and architectural interventions in the most troubled areas: With the ‘parallel society law’, up to 60% of existing residents are evicted, and entire housing blocks are being renovated and improved. The aim is to convert troubled housing areas into attractive, safe, and diverse neighborhoods. But can the built environment affect the social issues of a place? And how do the changes affect the residents of the area? These are some of the questions Michael Booth raises in this episode of Let's Talk Architecture, as he joins Marie Stender, anthropologist, and senior researcher at Aalborg University, for a walk in Mjølnerparken, a social housing area in Copenhagen, that is affected by the new law to prevent parallel societies. Let's Talk Architecture is a podcast produced by the Danish Architecture Center , with sound edits by Munck Studio.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
Why waste cannot go to waste in the building industry 1:08:44

2 years ago1:08:44

1:08:44

One way the built environment can mitigate its massive negative climate impact is by focusing architecture on reusing, repairing, refurbishing, and recycling elements. Essentially building within a circular economy framework. However, many central players in the building industry are reluctant to change their approach to materials usage. So, what is preventing us from building a circular society? In this live episode of Let’s Talk Architecture, Michael Booth sits down in a cross-cultural conversation with leading experts on the circular economy within construction, Anders Lendager ( Lendager ), and Maarten Gielen ( Rotor ), as they share their experiences, hopes, and concerns regarding architecture within a circular economy. Both guests express their pessimism as they envision the future of the circular economy in the construction industry. But there is also reasons to be optimistic. You can hear why on this episode. Let's talk architecture is a podcast by the Danish Architecture Center , with sound edits by Munck Studio. You can listen to previous episodes here .…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How experimenting can foster sustainable living 34:31

2 years ago34:31

34:31

Cities are attracting more and more people, but finding an affordable home can become a struggle – especially for students making the move. In Copenhagen the demand for student housing has led to new ways of building and living. The goal is to create space for more people by living smaller and sharing more. CPH Village is a leading actor in constructing – and experimenting with – temporary and affordable housing. But this is no easy task changing the housing industry – and the law. In this episode of Let’s talk architecture the cofounder of CPH Village, Frederik Noltenius Busk, takes Michael Booth on a tour of their fourth iteration of their student villages, Village Nørrebro , that promises small homes, lots of community and even a low carbon footprint. And lots of learnings too. Let's talk architecture is a podcast by Danish Architecture Center with sound edits by Munck Studio. You can listen to previous episodes here .…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
The secrets behind producing great architects 34:50

2 years ago34:50

34:50

What are the secrets behind producing great architects? This question becomes increasingly difficult to answer simply as the world becomes ever more complex and undergoes constant change. Therefore, creating a learning environment for students that empowers the next generation to tackle societal challenges was of utmost importance when Architecture School in Aarhus needed a new home. In this episode of Let’s Talk Architecture, the host, Michael Booth, visits the Architecture School in Aarhus to engage in a conversation with the principal, Torben Nielsen, about the school's raw and simple design crafted by ADEPT . They also delve into the necessity of redefining craftsmanship, the distinctions in architectural education, and students who aspire to change the world. Let's talk architecture is a podcast by the Danish Architecture Center , with sound edits by Munck Studio. You can listen to previous episodes here .…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How inclusive design can increase learning 30:30

2 years ago30:30

30:30

Can ‘inclusivity’ as a design principle bring about new forms to our learning environments? In this episode of ‘Let’s talk architecture’ our guest expert, architect Eva Ravnborg from the architecture company Henning Larsen , shares insights on how inclusive design principles can create equitable learning spaces. She takes the host, Michael Booth on a tour to Frederiksbjerg School , which the studio designed to activate children in various kinds of ways that allow them ‘ to get through the day in more than 100 different ways ’. From accessible entrances and classrooms to considering acoustics and lighting for sensory sensitivities, Eva explains various ways to incorporate inclusivity. Join us as we explore the transformative impact of inclusive school architecture on student success and well-being. Let's talk architecture is a Danish Architecture Center podcast, sound edits by Munck Studio. You can hear previous episodes here .…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How AI changes architecture as we know it 30:36

2 years ago30:36

30:36

These days artificial intelligence (AI) is in the spotlight – from fearsome warnings about societal impacts presented by leading figures in the tech industries and on to hopeful imaginations of a better future. But can AI also help create better, more sustainable, and even more democratic architecture? At the architectural company Henning Larsen they seem to think so, and their use of AI in their architectural practices help running big operations more smoothly. In this episode of Let’s talk architecture the guest, Signe Kongebro, Global Design Director, Urbanism and Partner at Henning Larsen walks our host Michael Booth through some of the ways AI is already in use in their everyday work. For instance, high-speed AI-generated renderings can make design processes and citizen engagement more efficient, and in the end inspire new forms and layouts. Listen in on how AI is already helping to shape our cities. Let's talk architecture is a Danish Architecture Center podcast, sound edits by Munck Studio. You can hear previous episodes here .…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How the rising sea levels call for new ways to imagine the future cities 26:37

2 years ago26:37

26:37

The UN General Secretary proclaims the climate change consequences will be of ‘biblical proportions’. But what will that feel like in the cities we know and love today – and what can we expect from the solutions? That is what the team behind the Danish contribution to the Venice Architecture Biennale has set out to explore. The exhibition “ Coastal Imaginaries ” explores how we can secure the livability in coastal cities by staging the future scenarios theatrically to create emotional experiences of climate change. Join us for this episode of Let’s Talk Architecture when Michael Booth visits the Danish Pavilion in Venice to interview curator Josephine Michau and scenographer Christian Friedländer . Through the exhibition they intend to evoke a sense of hope in the audience while grasping a rather dark future. Let's talk architecture is a Danish Architecture Center podcast, sound edits by Munck Studio. You can hear previous episodes here .…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
Where to find ugly architecture in the World Capital of Architecture? 30:46

2 years ago30:46

30:46

In 2023 Copenhagen is named the World Capital of Architecture by UNESCO due to the city’s livability and architecture which is renowned and praised by internationals as well as locals. But not all architectural realities deserve an award, and in this episode, we take a hard look at some of the Copenhagen buildings we condemn rather than praise. Your host Michael Booth takes a tour around the city with Holger Dahl, architectural critic from the Danish national newspaper Berlingske , and together they explore Copenhagen’s less popular sites. Even the home of Danish Architecture Center, BLOX , gets a few punches, although this construction seems to be growing on Holger Dahl. Come visit us some day and let us know what you think. Let's talk architecture is a Danish Architecture Center podcast, sound edits by Munck Studio. You can hear previous episodes here .…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How to protect a livable city against disasters 34:47

2 years ago34:47

34:47

No one knows what the future brings, so how can architects make sure their design is resilient tomorrow as well as today? Resilience is a hot topic in architecture circles, and it’s increasingly on the agenda from the earlier stages of design and planning. But what does ‘resilience’ even mean? And how do you design for livable cities and resilient communities in an unknown future? We went to Berlin to discover how the German capital can be considered resilient. Martin Henn, the third generation of his family to lead HENN architects, and Caroline Nagel, project director at the celebrated Cobe architects in Copenhagen, joins Michael Booth in his quest to pin down the meaning of resilience in architecture, and how we can protect a livable city against disasters. Michael Booth is the host of Let’s Talk Architecture , a Danish Architecture Center podcast. You can hear previous episodes here . This episode is organized in collaboration with UIA2023CPH , and Creative Denmark and produced by Munck Studios.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How office design impacts the way your brain works 38:23

2 years ago38:23

38:23

How does the design of your office impact the way you work? In many ways our working and learning environments can be improved if you ask research and development architect Klaudio Muca from the architectural firm CEBRA Architecture . They have collected research and conducted interviews with leading scientists about the way space influences our emotions and state of mind – which then shapes our creativity and productivity. Some call it neuroarchitecture – a discipline where the neuroscience meets architecture. Innovative companies around the world have shared their approach to creating working environment that improves the creativity, and CEBRA has been curious enough about this that they have put all this knowledge in the WISE Journal . In this episode of Let’s Talk Architecture our host, Michael Booth, gets a tour of the CEBRA office in Aarhus, where they are experimenting with neuroarchitecture in their own working environment to support different workflows and needs of their employees. Let’s Talk Architecture is a Danish Architecture Center podcast produced by Muck Studios. You can hear previous episodes here .…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How scarce resources shape architecture 35:21

2 years ago35:21

35:21

By the hour we grow more aware that our planet’s resources are scarce, and that we urgently must shift from an exploitative to a regenerative architecture. But how? What resources do we have at hand, how are new materials engineered and experienced, and what new materials and design solutions will we have to get used to? In this episode of Let's talk architecture we went to France to explore the sensuous French-ness and talk about how we must rethink our resources in the way we build. We invited ourselves to ITAR architectures to talk to the founding partner Ingrid Taillandier, and she explained how they focus on densification as a way of reducing the use of land as resource. We also brought Scottish born architect Susan Carruth, who is partner GXN , a research based architectural firm with Danish roots. Together they talk about how new stories and aesthetics play a crucial role for reducing our use of resources – and how we get used to new materials and designs. Michael Booth is the host of Let’s Talk Architecture , a Danish Architecture Center podcast. You can hear previous episodes here . This episode is organized in collaboration with UIA2023CPH , and Creative Denmark and produced by Munck Studios.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How cities adapt to the changing climate 31:15

3 years ago31:15

31:15

How can our cities handle the extreme weather the future brings? Architecture plays an important role in making our cities livable even in extreme weather conditions. As the future will bring turbulent weather of differing characters, the solutions too are diverse. In this episode of Let's talk architecture, you can hear about some of the manifold approaches to adapting the city to the dramatically changing climate and weather: Greening of buildings and flood protection of the city. Paolo Russo from the Italian architect studio Stefano Boerri Architetti , tells us about forest-covered high-rise buildings in the middle of Milan, a concept they are bringing around the world. Other approaches are presented by Ole Schrøder from the Danish studio TREDJE NATUR , who is behind several climate adaptation projects that helps Copenhagen to better cope with large bodies of water. They have specialized in making public spaces with respect for the urban life and cultural heritage. Michael Booth is the host of Let’s Talk Architecture , a Danish Architecture Center podcast. You can hear previous episodes here . This episode is organized in collaboration with UIA2023CPH , and Creative Denmark and produced by Muck Studios.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How partnerships became essential in architecture 39:12

3 years ago39:12

39:12

How many organizations are involved in the construction of our cities? It takes a village, and no man is an island. So, how do we build partnerships of change, and what needs to be done to establish strong collaborations in time to make a difference? In this special edition of Let’s Talk Architecture Michael Booth has travelled to New York to ask: What makes a good partnership? Join in on this episode, where he talks to Brooklynite Ifeoma Ebo, founder of the urban design studio Creative Urban Alchemy , and the Copenhagen based architect, founder of the studio EFFEKT , Sinus Lynge. They both engage in diverse types of partnerships, which is crucial in changing the value chain of the built environment. Michael Booth is the host of Let’s Talk Architecture , a Danish Architecture Center podcast. You can hear previous episodes here . This episode is organized in collaboration with UIA2023CPH , and Creative Denmark and produced by Muck Studios.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
Why retail is key in catalyzing urban identity 1:02:56

3 years ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Can urban life be planned and programmed, or will it pop up by itself? At BRIQ Group, a Copenhagen-based design agency, they use careful retail planning to help foster better communities and bring life to public spaces. In this episode of Let’s Talk Architecture Peter Bur Andersen, BRIQ’s creative director, takes us on a tour of two projects in Copenhagen, and explains how their place-specific approach supports the place-identity of an area through strategic planning. Hosted by Michael Booth. Let’s Talk Architecture is a Danish Architecture Center podcast produced by Muck Studios. You can hear previous episodes here .…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How to keep the expanding city at eye level 46:48

3 years ago46:48

46:48

Aarhus, the second city of Denmark, is growing. Developing new areas rapidly, opening the harbor front, investing in infrastructure projects and cultural sites, the city is booming. The stakes are high for the new city architect, Anne Mette Boye, who took over the baton in 2021. Tune in to this episode of Let’s Talk Architecture, where she explains her vision of Aarhus as a mosaic of distinct urban neighborhoods with strong connections to the rural landscape. And how to keep the expanding city at eye level. Hosted by Michael Booth. Let’s Talk Architecture is a Danish Architecture Center podcast produced by Muck Studios. You can hear previous episodes here .…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How city design shapes your eating habits 44:55

3 years ago44:55

44:55

Does the surrounding architecture make your food choices for you? In a way, if you ask CEO and founding partner at Gehl Architects , Helle Søholt and CIO Jeff Risom. Their team of architects, designers, anthropologist etc. map ‘ foodscapes ’ that reveal what food choices surrounds us, and how that can be improved by design. Design for healthy choices is about exposing people to healthy food, but also considering how eating is a part of social interactions, and that is influenced by the urban design. Michael Booth is host. Let’s Talk Architecture is a Danish Architecture Center podcast produced by Muck Studios. You can hear previous episodes here .…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How Danish architecture became world famous 45:51

3 years ago45:51

45:51

The Arne Jacobsen Radisson SAS Royal Hotel was shockingly new for the Copenhageners when it was finished in 1960. It kickstarted a discussion about whether Danish architecture should express local building traditions or move to a more international and modernistic style. Tune in to this podcast, and learn more about the tensions that lie in bricks and steel, and how this discussion continues to influence the Danish architecture. And how Danish architecture became world famous. Featuring architect and CEO of the Danish Architecture Center in more than 20 years, Kent Martinussen and hosted by Michael Booth. Let’s Talk Architecture is a Danish Architecture Center podcast produced by Muck Studios. You can hear previous episodes here .…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
Why a good city for kids is a city for everyone 47:16

3 years ago47:16

47:16

Copenhagen was broke. In the 1990’s families moved out of the city when they got the chance. This is not the case today, as the city has managed to flip the demographic by creating bigger and better apartments, improving public transport, and prioritizing urban spaces – suitable even for children. Tune in to this podcast, where we explore how Copenhagen grew to be a more livable city by making the city child friendly. Featuring Copenhagen city architect, Camilla Van Deurs, and hosted by Michael Booth. Let’s Talk Architecture is a Danish Architecture Center podcast produced by Muck Studios. You can hear previous episodes here .…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
Why architecture cannot speak for itself 35:37

3 years ago35:37

35:37

Architecture can sweep us away, but communication about architecture is a different story. And a problem if you ask Josefine Lykke Jensen, architect, and CEO at JAJA Architects . She is engaged with how architects can use strategic communication to make people understand the role of architecture better – and make better architecture. Tune into this podcast, where Josefine Lykke Jensen talks about communication as a crucial tool – especially in the building industry's shift to more sustainable modes. Hosted by Michael Booth. Let’s Talk Architecture is a Danish Architecture Center podcast produced by Muck Studios. You can hear previous episodes here .…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How The Future is Democratic Architecture not Starchitecture 37:10

3 years ago37:10

37:10

Vandkunsten Architects is a studio that was born in opposition to the existing paradigms in architecture back in 1971. They wanted to build for people with respect for the environment. Their approach has not changed since - yet it might be more relevant than ever? Learn more about why the future needs democratic architecture and why we should build less. Featuring architect, head of research and development and partner at Vandkunsten Architects, Søren Nielsen and host Michael Booth.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How architecture is the interplay between form and life 23:33

4 years ago23:33

23:33

Jan Gehl is one of the most important Danish architects of the past half century. He has had a great impact on the way we design our cities today – with focus on creating the best possible conditions for urban life. In this episode of Let’s Talk Architecture, Jan Gehl is taking us on a tour of his Copenhagen, from Dragør to Ørestaden and Kartoffelrækkerne, on a journey through some of the best and worst areas of the city. A journey that shows us how form influences life.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How to change the conversation at the Venice Architecture Biennale 2021 25:04

4 years ago25:04

25:04

Lundgaard & Tranberg Arkitekter is one of Denmark’s most celebrated and forward-thinking architect studios. On the occation of the well-acclaimed Danish pavilion, Con-nect-ed-ness, at the 2021 Venice Biennale, Michael Booth sat down with Lene Tranberg, co-founder and partner, and Erik Frandsen, architect and partner, to talk about the installation and how it changed the conversation at the studio. Let’s Talk Architecture is a Danish Architecture Center podcast produced by Muck Studios. You can hear previous episodes here .…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
Using waste as an architectural resource 22:38

5 years ago22:38

22:38

Lendager Group is leading the conversation in Denmark around architectural upcycling – the practice of creating a product of higher value than the original. The firm takes a circular rather than linear view and uses creative solutions to connect the dots between building waste headed for landfills and new construction. Lendager sat down with DAC’s Jen Masengarb to discuss the firm’s latest work and the problems yet to be solved. Support for this podcast comes from Realdania. Let’s Talk Architecture is a Danish Architecture Center podcast, and you can hear previous episodes here .…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
How architecture shapes behavior 21:13

5 years ago21:13

21:13

Danish architect Kasper Guldager Jensen, co-owner of 3XN and founder of GXN – a research practice within the larger firm – chats with DAC’s Jen Masengarb. In a thought-provoking conversation, they discuss GXN’s unique team of sociologists, anthropologists and psychologists researching how architecture shapes our behavior. He also explains the firm’s design for the new Children’s Hospital in Copenhagen, featured in DAC’s 2020 exhibition, Kids’ City. Let’s Talk Architecture is a Danish Architecture Center podcast produced by Muck Studios. You can hear previous episodes here . Generous funding for the podcast is provided by Realdania.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
Hoard anything you can’t download: Douglas Coupland with Bjarke Ingels 23:13

5 years ago23:13

23:13

Canadian artist and author Douglas Coupland’s slogans for the 21st century take on a new relevance in the era of COVID-19. Just before the virus paused large gatherings, DAC invited Coupland and Danish architect Bjarke Ingels to Copenhagen for an evening public conversation. The two observe daily life and bring into focus those things that may be just outside our peripheral vision. Generous funding is provided by Realdania and the Danish Industry Foundation which also support BLOX Talks, DAC’s lecture series.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
When the present and future melt together: Douglas Coupland 17:29

5 years ago17:29

17:29

“I think we are stuck with permanent acceleration fatigue.” Canadian author and artist Douglas Coupland joined DAC’s CEO Kent Martinussen for a thoughtful conversation about life in this age of the selfie, the rapid pace of change, and living in a permanent present-future. Coupland also speaks about Extreme Self - his newest book and related exhibition. Generous funding is provided by Realdania and the Danish Industry Foundation which also support BLOX Talks, DAC’s lecture series which featured Coupland.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
Our planet’s future and the drivers of change: Arup’s Chris Luebkeman 18:23

5 years ago18:23

18:23

What will our world look like in 2075? How will we solve our planet’s biggest energy, waste, climate change, water, demographic, urbanization, or poverty challenges? In a lively conversation about the future and our understanding of world citizenship, Chris Luebkeman, Global Foresight Leader at the engineering, architecture, and planning firm of Arup, shared his thoughts with DAC’s Jen Masengarb.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
Time as a resource: Anupamu Kundoo 12:07

5 years ago12:07

12:07

Indian architect Anupamu Kundoo’s buildings often use very traditional and sustainable materials but used in surprising and experimental ways. Kundoo sat down with DAC’s Jen Masengarb to discuss the planet’s rapid urbanization and how as a contemporary designer she is working to help build a more equitable and sustainable economy for skilled local craftsmen.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
Racing to finish Sagrada Familia: Arup’s Tristram Carfrae 17:58

5 years ago17:58

17:58

How do you finish one of the world’s most famous unfinished buildings? Without a set of original plans, a group of engineers and craftsmen are using new technologies and adapting historic techniques to finish Sagrada Familia by 2026. Arup engineer Tristram Carfrae sat down with DAC’s Jen Masengarb to discuss the project and what he’d like to ask Antoni Gaudi if the architect were alive today.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
Life on our planet not centered around us: Bruce Mau 19:03

5 years ago19:03

19:03

“Everything we are doing right now, we don’t know how to do. That’s the magical thing about design.” Designer Bruce Mau joined DAC’s Jen Masengarb to discuss Massive Change Network’s current projects and his ground-breaking collaborations with leading architects, museums, and companies. Mau speaks about caring for our planet and argues this is the best time in human history to be alive.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
DAC’s home in a transparent BLOX: OMA’s Ellen van Loon 19:22

5 years ago19:22

19:22

For OMA partner architect Ellen van Loon, a building’s spatial form and the relationship between interior and exterior has always been of great fascination. She joined DAC’s Jen Masengarb to discuss the design process for the BLOX building in Copenhagen – the mixed-building that is also home to DAC – and what happens when she returns to ‘spy’ on the users of spaces she has designed.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
Architecture on Mars?: BIG’s Jakob Lange with Tor Nørretranders 22:32

5 years ago22:32

22:32

Bjarke Ingels Group has been working with the Dubai Future Foundation to imagine a 2117 city on Mars. BIG Partner Jakob Lange and popular science author Tor Nørretranders sat down with DAC’s Jen Masengarb. What is the role of architects in creating a sustainable Martian environment? And what could this exploration teach us about Earth? Generous funding is provided by Realdania and the Danish Industry Foundation which also support BLOX Talks, DAC’s evening lecture series with Lange and Nørretranders.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
The business of architecture: BIG’s Sheela Søgaard 20:55

5 years ago20:55

20:55

Sheela Søgaard, Partner and CEO at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) isn’t an architect, but her leadership has been critical to the firm’s rapid global growth. In a candid conversation with DAC’s Jen Masengarb, Søgaard shares her insight on the business of architecture and how the firm works to close gender and pay gaps. Generous funding is provided by Realdania and the Danish Industry Foundation which also support BLOX Talks, DAC’s lecture series which featured Søggard.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
Giving form to the future: Bjarke Ingels 19:09

5 years ago19:09

19:09

Danish architect Bjarke Ingels, the founding partner of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) has been disrupting the architecture world for the past 20 years. As part of BIG’s FORMGIVING exhibition at DAC, Ingels sat down with DAC’s Jen Masengarb in a lively chat on a range of topics – from philosophy to technology to the architect from history he’d most like to meet. Generous funding is provided by Realdania and the Danish Industry Foundation which also support BLOX Talks, DAC’s lecture series which featured Ingels.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
Restless at heart: Dorte Mandrup 14:50

5 years ago14:50

14:50

Being restless and pushing boundaries has always been part of Danish architect Dorte Mandrup’s way of life. Her collection of projects on UNESCO World Heritage sites has led to a new focus on the firm’s work. In a conversation with DAC’s Jen Masengarb, Mandrup discusses her design process, career path, new work, and the influential landscapes of her childhood.…

L

Let's Talk Architecture

Let's Talk Architecture podcast artwork

1
The Architecture City: BLOX in Copenhagen 23:37

5 years ago23:37

23:37

The design of radical buildings in historic cities often stirs up debate. Are we afraid of architectural change? Do we eventually come to love these buildings? OMA architect and partner Ellen van Loon chats with DAC’s Director Kent Martinussen and host Frederikke Aagaard about the design of BLOX and the conversation it has sparked among residents and visitors in Copenhagen about design.…

Welcome to Player FM!

Player FM is scanning the web for high-quality podcasts for you to enjoy right now. It's the best podcast app and works on Android, iPhone, and the web. Signup to sync subscriptions across devices.

Listen to 500+ topics

Quick Reference Guide

Top Podcasts

The Bill Simmons Podcast

Comedy of the Week

How Did This Get Made?

Doug Loves Movies

TED Talks Daily

NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt

The World This Hour

Daily Boost Motivation and Coaching

This American Life

Sword and Scale

Help/FAQ | Upgrade | Advertise

Arts|Business|Comedy|Economics|Entertainment|News|Politics|Religion

Science|Soccer|Sports|Storytelling|Technology|True Crime

Copyright 2025 | Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | | Copyright

Listen to this show while you explore