Every episode we will interview a new expert in the field of Architecture and ask them questions on topics pertaining to planning, social equity, climate, historical preservation, and resiliency.
Megan Radebaugh is a Studio Director at the Gensler's New York office. She completed a Bachelor of Science in Architecture at Catholic University and her graduate studies in architecture at Washington University in Saint Louis. Megan began her architectural career at Gensler where she has worked for the past 16 years, starting as a Job Captain in 2010. In this episode we learn about Megan’s beginnings in architecture, her insights into her role as Studio Director, her experience working...
16 Jun 2026
Leon Rost Explained
Leon Rost is an architect, and a partner at BIG-Bjarke Ingels Group and leads the Los Angeles office. After completing his architectural studies at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, he gained work experience at numerous international practices, including at Space Group in Oslo, Kjellander + Sjöberg in Stockholm, Klein Dytham Architecture and Shigeru Ban in Tokyo, as well as BIG, where he interned in the Copenhagen office. In 2009, he also co-founded ONOFFICE based in Porto, Portugal. In this ep...
27 May 2026
Peter Ferretto Explained
Peter Ferretto is an architect and Director of the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s School of Architecture. He obtained his Bachelor of Science from the University of Liverpool, and Master’s degree at the University of Cambridge. He gained work experience at numerous international practices including Odile Decq & Benoit Cornette Architects, Eric Parry’s office, and at Herzog & de Meuron as an Associate and Project Architect for the CaixaForum in Madrid. He has also founded his ...
22 Aug 2025
James Von Klemperer Explained
James Von Klemperer is President and Principal at Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF), leading more than 750 people spread across 7 global offices. He obtained his Bachelor of History and Literature from Harvard University, Master of Arts from Cambridge University, and Master of Architecture from Princeton University. He continues to stay involved in the academic realm lecturing regularly at universities, and architectural foundations. Jamie also chairs the Board of Directors of the Skyscraper Museum, th...
12 Aug 2025
Hugh Trumbull Explained
Hugh Trumbull is an architect and design Principal at Kohn Pedersen Fox KPF. He obtained his B.Arch and M.Arch from Cornell University’s AAP program and continues to stay involved in the academic realm teaching studios and participating in design juries. At KPF, Mr. Trumbull’s designed and built portfolio ranges from new build projects like the Time Tower and HONY Center in Shenzhen, and several repositioning projects including Centra at Metro Park, 712 Fifth Avenue, 280 Park Ave, and 6...
3 May 2025
Eui-Sung Yi Explained
Eui-Sung Yi is a Partner at Morphosis Architects and the Director of The NOW Institute, a research center for urban strategy and sustainability with which he co-authored the bestselling 100 Buildings and the 730 page visual almanac HAITI NOW. He first obtained his B.Arch from Cornell University AAP program and his M.Arch II from the GSD. Currently, he is an Adjunct Associate Professor at the University of Southern California where he had served in the past as Director of the Graduate Pr...
28 Dec 2024
Ismael Soto Explained
Ismael Soto is an architect and associate at architecture firm Foster + Partners in Los Angeles. Ismael completed his undergraduate architectural studies at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, where he currently teaches with their LA Metro program and has also completed a master's in architecture from UCLA. As a practicing architect, Ismael has had experiences globally starting with Coop Himmelb(l)au in Vienna, followed by Zaha Hadid Architects in London, SOM in San Francisco, UNStudio in Amsterd...
7 Jul 2024
Julia Sulzer Explained
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Julia Sulzer graduated with a Master's in Architecture from ETH Zurich and continued taking an educating role as a design instructor for the Master of Advanced Studies in Urban Design. She has also been pivotal in Zurich’s Office of Urban Planning as the lead director of the Architecture and Urban Space division, successfully overseeing numerous public projects. Currently, Julia is a professor at the USC School of Architecture and a co-founder of the Co-urbanism group since 2021, committed to incorporating the principle of circularity in architecture.
14 Apr 2024
Brett Steele Explained
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Brett Steele is the Dean of the USC School of Architecture. Dean Steele completed his architecture studies at the University of Oregon, the San Francisco Art Institute, and the Architectural Association and has been working as director of architecture schools since 2005. In this episode, we learn more about his prior experiences as a student, educator, architect, and director, his new role at USCArchitecture, and his goals for the program.
25 Sept 2023
Julia Gamolina Explained
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Julia Gamolina is the founder and editor-in-chief of digital magazine, Madame Architect that she began in 2018. Madame Architect has been dedicated to celebrating the extraordinary women in architecture and demonstrating their unique paths as inspiration for young women entering the industry. She is currently working as an Associate Principal and Director of Business Development at architecture firm Ennead in New York. Some of the designs she has worked on include a mixed use project called Frank 57 West designed for The Durst Organization. In this episode, we focus on her experience starting Madame Architect, the transitions from academic to professional practice, as well as her business and strategy approach to architecture.
7 Mar 2022
Hana Kassem Explained
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Hana Kassem is an architect and principal at architecture firm KPF. Hana completed her architecture studies at Rhode Island School of Design and has been working at KPF for over 20 years. She continues to explore the user and human dialogue with the built environment in her projects around the world.
Hana has developed the design for the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center, which provides space for academic research and innovation. One of her ongoing projects is the design of the Red Hook Houses Resiliency and Recovery project for NYCHA (https://www.kpf.com/projects/nycha-red-hook-houses), focused on engaging the community to produce resilient housing for the communities in Red Hook affected by climate disasters.
For this episode, we will be focusing on the mediation of climate change in new projects that urge profound attention to wellness and human engagement.
23 Feb 2022
Elie Gamburg Explained
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Elie Gamburg is an architect and partner at architecture firm KPF. Some of the designs he has worked on include the Songdo Master Plan, the Boston Seaport Square Master Plan, and Boston Channel Side. Elie has been dedicated to creating innovative designs and has channeled his focus on urban context and sustainability in each project. In this episode, we focus on the user and planning aspects of architecture, while also examining how they converge to promote innovation. We will explore how each of these aspects takes place by focusing on the Songdo South Korea Master Plan and the Boston Seaport Square Master Plan.
16 Nov 2021
Alfonso Femia Explained
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Alfonso Femia est un architecte et urbaniste Italien. Il a travaillé sur le réaménagement de zones urbaines et de bâtiments importants dans les principales villes italiennes et étrangères : Milan, Rome, Turin, Venise, Florence, Gênes, Alger, Istanbul et Le Caire. Il est le créateur et co-fondateur du studio 5+1 en 1995, devenu 5+ 1 AA en 2005 puis Atelier(s) Alfonso Femia en 2017. Monsieur Femia a gagné de nombreuses compétitions internationales et son travail est publié dans les magazines d’architecture mondiaux.
Alfonso Femia is an Italian architect and urban planner. He has worked on the redevelopment of urban areas and important buildings in major Italian and foreign cities: Milan, Rome, Turin, Venice, Florence, Genoa, Algiers, Istanbul and Cairo. He is the creator and co-founder of the 5 + 1 studio in 1995, which became 5+ 1 AA in 2005 and then Atelier (s) Alfonso Femia in 2017. Mr. Femia has won numerous international competitions and his work is published in global architecture magazines.
24 Jul 2021
Micheal Tomlan Explained
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Micheal Tomlan is the director of the graduate program in historic preservation planning at Cornell University. Tomlan serves as a project director for the National Council for Preservation Education; and president of Historic Urban Plans and as chair to the Senior Board of Advisers to the Global Heritage Fund focusing on projects in Asia, the Middle East, and Central and South America. He has also contributed to projects abroad for the World Monuments Fund, the J. Paul Getty Trust, as well as domestic redevelopments.
25 May 2021
Craig Dykers Explained
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Craig Dykers is a founding partner and managing director at the international architecture firm, Snøhetta. Snøhetta was founded in 1989 and Mr. Dykers has led many unique projects such as the Alexandria Library in Egypt, the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet in Oslo as well as in more recent years such as the Calgary Public Library and San Francisco Moma.
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