Architecturally Speaking

About Architecturally Speaking

Architecturally Speaking pulls back the curtain on the ancient profession of architecture. Through interviews with industry leaders, it explores how architecture impacts our lives each and every day. It is presented by the Ontario Association of Architects and hosted by Ryan Schwartz. "The views shared by the host of Architecturally Speaking, or the guests, do not necessarily reflect those of the OAA or its governing Council"

Publisher

Ontario Association of Architects

Category

arts · education · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Oct 2023

Latest episode

4 Aug 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   4 Aug 2026

   Supporting Mental Health through Architectural Design

   In this episode of Architecturally Speaking, host Ryan Schwartz sits down with Michele Cohen of B+H Architects to explore the fascinating intersection of architecture and mental health. Drawing on more than 30 years of healthcare design experience, Michele explains that healing environments require much more than just clinical efficiency. She highlights how evidence-based design, natural daylight, and returning a sense of control to the user are replacing outdated institutional models. Intere...

2. 

   1 Jun 2026

   Designing for Community: The Toronto Indigenous Hub

   In this episode of Architecturally Speaking, host Ryan Schwartz sits down with Les Klein of BDP Quadrangle and Matthew Hickey of Two Row Architect to explore the intersection of culture, history, and modern design, and how architecture can serve as a powerful tool for community healing and connection. Using the recently completed Indigenous Hub in Toronto's Canary District as a backdrop, Les and Matthew explain that culturally significant buildings are born from humility and mutual respect ra...

3. 

   6 Apr 2026

   Building Better Together: A Conversation with Mitchell Hall

   In this episode of Architecturally Speaking, host Ryan Schwartz sits down with Mitchell Hall of KPMB to explore how the bond between architect and client defines a project's success. Using his career journey as a backdrop, Mitchell explains that great buildings, like Bridgepoint Health and the National Ballet School, are born from a shared vision and mutual trust rather than just budgets and schedules. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in how collaboration can help tur...

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

YouTube views

85,974

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Spotify

4.3 / 5

7 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 36 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

11

Social presence

0

YouTube

85

Engagement

68

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Guest appearances

Does not typically book guests

Based on episode analysis; this does not confirm that the show is currently accepting guests.