An inside look into the field of architecture told from the perspective of individuals that are leading the industry. This motivational series grants unique insight into the making of a successful design career, from humble beginnings to national recognition. Every week, featured guests share their personal highs and lows on their journey to success, that is sure to inspire audiences at all levels of the industry. Listening to their stories will provide a rare blueprint for anyone seeking to advance their career, and elevate their work to the next level.
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Lisa Iwamoto & Craig Scott - Iwamoto Scott
Lisa Iwamoto and Craig Scott join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss their work in Chengdu China, architectural education in 2026 and how their small off
Sep 8 43 min
Weston walker - Studio Gang
Weston Walker - Studio Gang Design Principal and Partner - Joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss establishing an office in San Francisco, The design o
Aug 24 41 min
John Clegg & Michael Banman - Stantec
John Clegg & Michael Banman of Stantec join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss the recent merger with Page, their approach to large urban developments an
Aug 10 47 min
Vincent Chang & Andrew Byrne - Grimshaw
Vincent Chang and Andrew Byrne, architects and partners at Grimshaw, join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the design of public transportation with the
Jul 20 46 min
Steven Holl & Partners - SHA
Steven Holl and partners Dimitra Tsachrelia Holl, Olaf Schmidt, and Roberto Bannurs join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss their expansion into Asia thr
Jul 6 49 min
Brad Cloepfil — Allied Works (2026)
Allied Works founder Brad Cloepfil returns to Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the firm's human-centered design approach, running multiple offices acro
Jun 22 46 min
Ben van Berkel & Frans van Vuure - UNS
Ben van Berkel and Frans van Vuure of Dutch firm UNS join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the just-completed renovation of the Jewish Museum of New Yo
Jun 8 42 min
Luis Vidal - Luis Vidal + Architects
Luis Vidal + Architects founder Luis Vidal joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss quality airport design, submitting for competitions and how he grew h
May 25 39 min
Moshe Safdie and Rod Bigelow - Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Architect Moshe Safdie and Rod Bigelow, executive director of the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the Ben
May 11 42 min
Alan Ricks & Sierra Bainbridge - MASS
Architect Alan Ricks and landscape architect Sierra Bainbridge of Model of Architecture Serving Society (MASS) join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss th
Apr 27 47 min
Michael Ford - Brandnu Design Studio
Brandnu Design Studio founder Michael Ford joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss his moniker of the "Hip-Hop Architect," mentoring young people throug
Apr 14 37 min
Rafael Pelli - Pelli Clarke & Partners
Rafael Pelli of Pelli Clarke & Partners joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss designing towers at scale, the 50th anniversary of the Pacific Design Ce
Mar 23 41 min
Ema Peter - Ema Peter Photography
Ema Peter of Vancouver-based Ema Peter Photography joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss marketing architecture, the importance of collaboration, and
Mar 9 43 min
Illya Azaroff - 2026 AIA National President
Illya Azaroff, 2026 president of the American Institute of Architects, joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss disaster mitigation, global action throug
Feb 23 46 min
Ben Loescher & Lucy Lloyd - Terrain
Ben Loescher and Lucy Lloyd of Los Angeles–based architecture firm Terrain join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss their process of upcycling buildings,
Feb 9 46 min
Bjarke Ingels & Liz Lambert - Re-release
In this classic DESIGN:ED episode architect Bjarke Ingels and Texas hotelier Liz Lambert join Architectural Record's podcast to discuss the redevelopment of El Cosmico in
Feb 2 40 min
Carole Wedge - AIA National CEO/EVP
Carole Wedge, CEO/EVP of the American Institute of Architects, joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss her vision for the AIA, the process of founding t
Jan 19 52 min
Ryan Culligan - SOM
SOM partner Ryan Culligan joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the firm's newest addition to the Chicago skyline, developing as a young architect, an
Jan 5 44 min
Mark Cavagnero - Mark Cavagnero Associates
Mark Cavagnero returns to Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss the renovation of Temple Emanu-El in San Francisco, the pressures of a building opening, and
Dec 22 2025 42 min
Thomas Phifer - Thomas Phifer and Partners
Thomas Phifer returns to the DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the opening of the Museum of Modern Art Warsaw, the reverence for light in architecture, and his response to bei
Dec 8 2025 40 min
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Excellent interviews. I enjoy listening to my favorite architects get real. I have learned so much already listening to this podcast, and I discovered it a few months ago. Thank you!
StudioRack · Oct 2022
First, I will applaud Aaron for starting this podcast. I do enjoy hearing from the guests and learning about their history. My hope is Aaron will continue to develop as an interviewer. I find he often interrupts guests, and asks overly long questions. I would suggest omitting phrases such as, “ does that make sense” , “this is probably a stupid question” “blah blah blah” etc. hosting is a craft and I think Aaron can use some improvement which would make the show better.
Jason Shannon · Jan 2022
Aaron and team, I truly want to thank you for the great content that you have been producing. I have been thinking about changing careers into architecture or design, and it has been both eye opening and compelling to listen to your thoughtful conversations with an incredible set of guests. I have been trying out a lot of architecture podcasts, and nothing compares. I have been meaning to write a review for a while and was finally inspired to do so after listening to your interview with Pascale Sablan. I appreciate you shining light to a diverse set of leaders in the field. Keep it coming!
EDListens · Aug 2019
Aaron does a great job of bringing a topic to podcasters that is seriously ignored in most mainstream media, architecture. He is a great interviewer and gets a lot of interesting anecdotes from each of his guests.
sameerKanafani · Mar 2019
I can count on my hand, the number of episodes that truly provided any value to the listener. These were mostly episodes interviewing architects or small/mid sized firms with sizable influence in their local economies. The host, Aaron, seems to have an unfounded affinity for Ivy League architectural pedigrees, and academic jargon. This podcast does nothing for making architecture attainable for the average individual, rather it continues to propagate an elitist ivory tower view of the architectural profession. While it is occasionally interesting to listen to conversations with architects that have been elevated to the top of our profession, episodes like the one with Diane and Andi from Gensler are incredibly off-putting. Giving them a platform to reiterate, their corporate “holier than thou” mantra also does nothing for our profession. But, were you really lost me was when you interviewed Andrew and Danielle from Architectural Workers United. I by no means believe that the profession is perfect, but giving these propagandists a platform to spout their misinformation and hate is disgusting.
Rohan2015 · Feb 2023
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