Podcast

Evelyn Lee is an architect, entrepreneur, and tech strategist who served as the 2025 President of the American Institute of Architects (AIA).

“We’re at a really important junction.” RAIA President Adam Haddow explores what the profession must do to remain politically relevant and socially useful.

Writer, critic and curator Phineas Harper discusses their career journey and the importance of collective action in the built environment.

Lucy Carmichael explains why the traditional, linear path into the industry is failing most students, and what the alternative looks like.

Founder of Gustafson Porter + Bowman, Kathryn Gustafson reflects starting a studio in a second language, and learning the business side of practice through trial, mentors, and persistence.

Kai-Uwe Bergmann discusses his journey from medieval German towns to global partnership at BIG while exploring how craft, culture, and a relentless curiosity shape the built environment.

RIBA President Chris Williamson reflects on discovering the profession, building a practice, and how to regain architecture’s influence.

A wide ranging conversation with the AHMM co founder on growing up around architecture, starting a practice early, surviving the first five years, building a collaborative studio, and arguing consistently for architecture as a cultural project rather than a professional service.

A designer shaped by sensitivity, travel and an instinct for beauty reflects on early influences, independent practice, social media and staying human.