In 2017 I setup the Architecture Masters podcast, which later became the podcast for the London Festival of Architecture. The podcast ran for over three years. There were relatively few architecture podcasts around at the time. But despite the name, it was never really intended to be a podcast about architecture. I was more interested in the people behind the architecture. The episodes are posted […]

For this episode of Architecture Masters we’re joined by Frank Anatole, Principal Architect at Network Rail. Network Rail oversees a vast network of built environment infrastructure across the UK including over 2,500 stations, 30,000 bridges and tunnels, as well as countless maintenance depots, signal boxes and other infrastructure buildings that all too often go unseen. Frank and his team don’t generally design new projects themselves […]

For this episode of Architecture Masters we’re joined by Frank Anatole, Principal Architect at Network Rail. Network Rail oversees a vast network of built environment infrastructure across the UK including over 2,500 stations, 30,000 bridges and tunnels, as well as countless maintenance depots, signal boxes and other infrastructure buildings that all too often go unseen. … Continue reading "Frank Anatole​, Principal Architect, Network Rail"

On the programme today we’re joined by Dale Sinclair, Director of Innovation for the global infrastructure consultancy Aecom. Over the years much of Dale’s work has focused on the future of the architecture profession, and much of our conversation today involves future gazing. Dale grew up in Edinburgh and went on to study architecture at … Continue reading "Dale Sinclair, Director of Innovation, Aecom"

On the programme today we’re joined by Dale Sinclair, Director of Innovation for the global infrastructure consultancy Aecom. Over the years much of Dale’s work has focused on the future of the architecture profession, and much of our conversation today involves future gazing. Dale grew up in Edinburgh and went on to study architecture at the Mackintosh School of Architecture in Glasgow. I first met […]

On the programme this week we’re joined by Sheng-Yuan Huang founder of Fieldoffice Architects. Sheng-Yuan was born in Taipai and initially studied architecture at Tunghai University in Taichung – Taiwan’s second city – where he graduated in 1986. Taiwan – officially the Republic of China – was governed under Martial Law until 1987, which marked the start of a transition to more democratic freedoms. It […]

On the programme this week we’re joined by Sheng-Yuan Huang founder of Fieldoffice Architects. Sheng-Yuan was born in Taipai and initially studied architecture at Tunghai University in Taichung – Taiwan’s second city – where he graduated in 1986. Taiwan – officially the Republic of China – was governed under Marshall Law until 1987, which marked the … Continue reading "Architecture Masters at Home – Episode 13 – Sheng-Yuan Huang"

On the programme this week we’re joined by Sofie De Caigny, Director of VAi, the Flanders Architecture Institute. The VAi is based in Antwerp – across two buildings – with gallery space and public programmes taking place in the International Arts Campus deSingel. As well as their extensive public programme, every two years the institute … Continue reading "Architecture Masters at Home – Episode 12 – Sofie De Caigny"

On the programme this week we’re joined by Sofie De Caigny, Director of VAi, the Flanders Architecture Institute. The VAi is based in Antwerp – across two buildings – with gallery space and public programmes taking place in the International Arts Campus deSingel. As well as their extensive public programme, every two years the institute produces the Flanders Architecture Review, a major publication presenting a […]

For the eleventh episode of Architecture Masters at Home,  we’re joined by Giovanna Borasi, Director of the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal. Giovanna joined the CCA in 2005 as the Curator for Contemporary Architecture, going on to become Chief Curator in 2014 and then Director of the Centre at the beginning of this year. … Continue reading "Architecture Masters at Home – Episode 11 – Giovanna Borasi"

For the eleventh episode of Architecture Masters at Home, we’re joined by Giovanna Borasi, Director of the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal. Giovanna joined the CCA in 2005 as the Curator for Contemporary Architecture, going on to become Chief Curator in 2014 and then Director of the Centre at the beginning of this year. Having first trained as an architect in Milan, in her […]

On this week’s Architecture Masters at Home we’re joined by Roger Hawkins, co-founder of Hawkins\Brown. Russel Brown and Roger Hawkins founded the firm in 1988 after having worked together at Rock Townsend in the 1980s. The two partners started the firm with an initial determination, as they saw it, not to get trapped working on … Continue reading "Architecture Masters at Home – Episode 10 – Roger Hawkins"

On this week’s Architecture Masters at Home we’re joined by Roger Hawkins, co-founder of Hawkins\Brown. Russel Brown and Roger Hawkins founded the firm in 1988 after having worked together at Rock Townsend in the 1980s. The two partners started the firm with an initial determination, as they saw it, not to get trapped working on smaller residential projects. The strategy paid off. The firm is […]

For the ninth episode of the LFA’s Architecture Masters at Home, we’re joined by Ellie Stathaki, Architecture Editor at Wallpaper* Magazine. Wallpaper* Magazine was founded in 1996 and quickly became one of the world’s most influential international lifestyle titles. Wallpaper* – with tagline “the stuff that refines you” covers design and architecture, fashion, travel, art, and lifestyle in its own super stylish way. Ellie studied […]

For the ninth episode of the LFA’s Architecture Masters at Home, we’re joined by Ellie Stathaki, Architecture Editor at Wallpaper* Magazine. Wallpaper* Magazine was founded in 1996 and quickly became one of the world’s most influential international lifestyle titles. Wallpaper* – with tagline “the stuff that refines you” covers design and architecture, fashion, travel, art, … Continue reading "Architecture Masters at Home – Episode 9 – Ellie Stathaki"

For the eighth episode of Architecture Masters at Home, we’re joined by Laura King, Director at Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates in London. Over the last few weeks many of us have been getting used to the new normal of remote working.  But for many global architecture firms like KPF, working on international projects with clients … Continue reading "Architecture Masters at Home – Episode 8 – Laura King"

For the eighth episode of Architecture Masters at Home, we’re joined by Laura King, Director at Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates in London. Over the last few weeks many of us have been getting used to the new normal of remote working. But for many global architecture firms like KPF, working on international projects with clients and design teams based across the world, remote working – […]

For our seventh episode of Architecture Masters at Home we’re joined by the artist-designer Yinka Ilori – described by The Financial Times as one of the world’s most in demand designers. Born in London, much of his work references his West African heritage. Yinka established his studio in 2017 with a loan from the Prince’s Trust, producing up-cycled furniture that were as much furniture as […]

For our seventh episode of Architecture Masters at Home we’re joined by the artist-designer Yinka Ilori – described by The Financial Times as one of the world’s most in demand designers. Born in London, much of his work references his West African heritage. Yinka established his studio in 2017 with a loan from the Prince’s … Continue reading "Architecture Masters at Home – Episode 7 – Yinka Ilori"

For the sixth episode of Architecture Masters at Home, we’re joined by Maria Louise Long, Senior Associate at Chris Dyson Architects. Maria Louise grew up in South West Ireland and went on to study architecture at the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture in Aberdeen before moving to London some 10 years ago in search of work … Continue reading "Architecture Masters at Home – Episode 6"

For the sixth episode of Architecture Masters at Home, we’re joined by Maria Louise Long, Senior Associate at Chris Dyson Architects. Maria Louise Long. Image courtesy of the practice. Maria Louise grew up in South West Ireland and went on to study architecture at the Scott Sutherland School of Architecture in Aberdeen before moving to London some 10 years ago in search of work during […]

For the fifth episode of Architecture Masters at Home, we’re joined by Peter Murray and Nick McKeogh. Like many organisations trying to adapt to these challenging and quickly changing circumstances, at the LFA we’ve naturally been re-examining our core purpose and thinking about how we can continue to support the profession and the wider city. The LFA was founded by Peter Murray in 2004, and New London Architecture co-founded in 2005 by Peter and Nick McKeogh.  Since those early days...

For the fifth episode of Architecture Masters at Home, we’re joined by Peter Murray and Nick McKeogh. Like many organisations trying to adapt to these challenging and quickly changing circumstances, at the LFA we’ve naturally been re-examining our core purpose and thinking about how we can continue to support the profession and the wider city. The LFA was founded by Peter Murray in 2004, and […]

In Episode 4 of Architecture Masters at Home we’re joined by the Managing Editor of the Architects’ Journal, Will Hurst. Founded in 1895, the AJ remains the journal of record for the architecture profession in the UK. We talk about the role of a Managing Editor, about producing an entire issue from home, and balancing the resources of investigative journalism with running a profitable magazine. […]