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Ma Yansong of MAD Architects on why imperfection is actually very human
Mar 31, 2026
1h 11m 32s
Annabelle Selldorf on why buildings have to live longer than we do
Dec 18, 2025
46m 37s
Martin Duplantier on turning reconstruction into transformation
Nov 5, 2025
44m 47s
Benedetta Tagliabue on why every project is an occasion for learning
May 26, 2025
56m 02s
Gabriela Carrillo on why public architecture should be efficient, economical, and cosmic
May 12, 2025
59m 07s
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| 3/31/26 | Ma Yansong of MAD Architects on why imperfection is actually very human | In this episode, Archello's Editor-at-large Michiel van Raaij speaks with Ma Yansong, founder and principal partner of Beijing-based MAD Architects, whose practice spans cultural, civic, and residential projects shaped by fluid forms, emotional resonance, and an ongoing dialogue between architecture, nature, and the city. Yansong’s work explores how architecture can move beyond efficiency and object-making to create spaces that invite feeling, imagination, and public encounter, while remainin... | 1h 11m 32s | ||||||
| 12/18/25 | Annabelle Selldorf on why buildings have to live longer than we do | Archello speaks with Annabelle Selldorf, founding principal of Selldorf Architects, whose practice is based in New York and is known for its work on museums, cultural institutions, and carefully considered residential projects. Selldorf’s work is guided by questions of judgment, proportion, and longevity, examining how architecture can operate with restraint while remaining responsive to context, use, and public life. Listen as Selldorf reflects on her early years in New York, the formation o... | 46m 37s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | Martin Duplantier on turning reconstruction into transformation | Archello speaks with Martin Duplantier, an architect whose practice, Martin Duplantier Architectes, spans offices in Paris, Bordeaux, and Ukraine, shaping projects that range from infrastructure for the Paris Olympics to initiatives in post-conflict reconstruction. Duplantier’s work explores questions of place, responsibility, and resilience, examining how architecture can respond to uncertainty in times of war while connecting global challenges with everyday urban life. Listen as Dupla... | 44m 47s | ||||||
| 5/26/25 | Benedetta Tagliabue on why every project is an occasion for learning | In this episode Archello speaks with architect Benedetta Tagliabue, founder of Benedetta Tagliabue - EMBT Architects. From her studio in Barcelona, Tagliabue reflects on a career that bridges countries, disciplines, and decades—from formative years studying in Venice and working alongside Enric Miralles, to projects that merge memory, materiality, and a distinctly organic formal language. Listen as she discusses her early influences, evolving practice, and three major projects t... | 56m 02s | ||||||
| 5/12/25 | Gabriela Carrillo on why public architecture should be efficient, economical, and cosmic | In this episode, Archello connects with Mexican architect Gabriela Carrillo, founder of Taller Gabriela Carrillo as well as Colectivo C733. Known for her deeply collaborative and socially engaged architecture, Carrillo has created impactful public projects across Mexico. She recently won the 2024 OBEL Award for the ambitious "36 Projects in 36 Months" initiative, which redefines how architecture can serve communities quickly and effectively. Listen as Carrillo touches on her design philosophy... | 59m 07s | ||||||
| 4/7/25 | Robin Dhar and Helen Ensor on unlocking the future of historic buildings at Donald Insall Associates | In this episode, Archello is in London with Helen Ensor, Director, and Robin Dhar, former Chairman, at Donald Insall Associates. For over 65 years, this practice has been at the forefront of architectural conservation in the UK, known for preserving historic buildings while thoughtfully integrating modern updates. The firm’s portfolio includes iconic projects like the restoration of Windsor Castle after the 1992 fire and the rejuvenation of historic estates across the country. Listen as the t... | 52m 42s | ||||||
| 3/27/25 | Iñaki Garai of IDOM on how architecture transforms the immaterial into the material | In this episode, Archello is in Bilbao with Iñaki Garai, Director of Architecture at IDOM, one of Spain’s most influential firms. IDOM has played a key role in Bilbao's recent evolution, from working as the local architect on the transformative Guggenheim Bilbao, to completing other iconic projects like the San Mamés Stadium. Listen as Garai discusses his IDOM’s deep connection to Bilbao, and his thoughts on contextual design both in the Basque Country and globally. | 58m 56s | ||||||
| 2/26/25 | John McAslan and Colin Bennie on the excitement of transport architecture projects at John McAslan + Partners | Archello connects with John McAslan, Founder, and Colin Bennie, Director, at John McAslan + Partners. For over 30 years, this practice has been shaping the built environment on a global scale, with a reputation for blending heritage preservation with contemporary design. From revitalizing King's Cross Station in London to reimagining urban transit centers like the Belfast Transport Hub, the practice’s work emphasizes the balance between historical context and modern innovation. McAslan, origi... | 58m 09s | ||||||
| 2/12/25 | Daniel Lobitz on designing buildings that grow out of their specific place and history at Robert A.M. Stern Architects | Archello connects with Daniel Lobitz, partner at Robert A.M. Stern Architects (RAMSA), a firm known for its contextual designs that reference history and place, especially for projects in the office's hometown of New York City. Since joining the firm in 1986, Lobitz has led transformative projects across the country, including the tallest residential tower in Lower Manhattan at 30 Park Place, One Bennett Park in Chicago, and the reimagined Lovejoy Wharf in Boston. His work spans from large-sc... | 49m 07s | ||||||
| 1/28/25 | Dimitri Roussel of DREAM on why timber architecture must be a revolution | In this episode, Archello connects with Dimitri Roussel, founder of DREAM (Dimitri Roussel Ensemble Architecture Métropole), a Paris-based architecture studio blending environmental responsibility with bold, modular design. Known for projects that prioritize both people and the planet, DREAM’s work often showcases innovative use of timber to create sustainable, dynamic buildings. Notable projects include l’Arbre Blanc in collaboration with Sou Fujimoto and the recently completed Athletes... | 51m 24s | ||||||
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| 1/14/25 | Chris Hardie on designing projects that uplift and inspire at Schmidt Hammer Lassen | In this episode, Archello connects with Chris Hardie, Partner and Design Director of Schmidt Hammer Lassen’s China studio in Shanghai. Schmidt Hammer Lassen (SHL) is known for creating human-centered, innovative designs that balance cultural heritage with contemporary needs. The office’s projects pay a particular attention to sustainabilty and yielding a reduced embodied carbon content. Listen as Hardie reflects on his path to China from Scotland, the founding of the China studio, and leading... | 54m 27s | ||||||
| 12/10/24 | Alan Maskin of Olson Kundig on how architecture borrows from storytelling | In this episode, Archello connects with Seattle-based architect Alan Maskin. Maskin is a principal and owner at Olson Kundig, a design powerhouse known for pushing the boundaries between architecture and art. With projects that span the globe like the iconic renovation of Seattle’s Space Needle and the Bill & Melinda Gates Discovery Center, Maskin’s work brings a fresh perspective to how we interact with space. Olson Kundig is renowned for its commitment to materiality, sustainabili... | 53m 40s | ||||||
| 11/14/24 | Omar Gandhi on using ordinary materials to craft extraordinary architecture | In this episode, Archello is in Paris with Canada-based architect Omar Gandhi of Omar Gandhi Architects. Gandhi was born in Toronto and studied architecture in Nova Scotia. He started his own design studio in 2010, which is today based in Toronto and Halifax. In addition to his practice, he often teaches and lectures and has held appointments such as the Louis Kahn Visiting Assistant Professor at the Yale School of Architecture. Gandhi and his studio have garnered significant recognition for ... | 52m 04s | ||||||
| 9/4/24 | Odile Decq on making architecture that is contemporary yet respectful | In this episode, Archello is in Paris with Odile Decq of Studio Odile Decq, who established her own office shortly after graduating from architecture school in Brittany in the 1980s. Decq is a prominent French architect renowned for her bold, avant-garde designs. Her notable projects include the extension of the Macro Museum in Rome and the Phantom Opera Garnier restaurant in Paris. In addition to her architectural practice, she founded the Confluence Institute for Innovation and Creative Str... | 52m 45s | ||||||
| 8/8/24 | Dominique Perrault on designing architecture that respects the natural topography | In this episode, Archello is in Paris with Dominique Perrault, who founded Dominique Perrault Architecture (DPA) in 1981 after graduating from the École des Beaux-Arts. Over forty years, Perrault has become a key representative of contemporary French architecture, both in France and internationally. He first gained widespread recognition for designing the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris in 1989. Other notable projects include the Velodrome and Olympic Swimming Pool in Berlin, the EWHA W... | 36m 10s | ||||||
| 7/10/24 | Fernando Sordo Madaleno and Rosalba Rojas on building a resilient Mexican architecture practice over generations | In this episode, Archello visits the newly-launched London office of Sordo Madaleno, a leading Mexican architecture firm based in Mexico City, and one of Mexico's largest practices with over 200 architects. The interview is with Fernando Sordo Madaleno de Haro and Rosalba Rojas, two leaders in the office of Sordo Madaleno, which was founded by Fernando’s grandfather in 1937. Fernando, who is a partner in the firm, moved to London last year to set up a new international office for the ... | 45m 12s | ||||||
| 6/18/24 | Mario Cucinella on designing for our time by learning from the past | In this episode Archello is in London with Mario Cucinella, who runs his own practice Mario Cucinella Architects which he first founded in Paris in 1992, and then moved to Italy, where it now has offices in Bologna and Milan. With over 20 years of experience, MCA excels in architecture that emphasizes sustainability and environmental impact. Its portfolio includes acclaimed projects in product design, buildings, and urban master plans. In 2015, Mario founded the School of Sustain... | 49m 12s | ||||||
| 5/20/24 | Alison Brooks on setting impossible design ambitions | In this episode Archello is in London with Alison Brooks, Principal and Creative Director of Alison Brooks Architects, the office she founded in 1996. The works produced by Alison’s practice are experimental and sophisticated. The projects exhibit forms and materials that are sensitive to their neighborhoods yet unique enough to make one pause and appreciate a building that is unexpected, well designed and invigorating. The practice’s work has garnered awards that range from the RIBA h... | 47m 59s | ||||||
| 4/23/24 | Simon Henley on how good architecture should respond to timeless questions | In this episode Archello is in Shoreditch, East London with Simon Henley who is Principal of Henley Halebrown, the office he co-founded in 1995. The buildings realized by Simon’s practice engage with their surroundings and prioritize environmental responsibility. There is clear a commitment both to craftsmanship and community engagement in the projects, which range from housing to offices but all which share a special focus on social spaces. Henley Halebrown’s projects are well recognized and... | 50m 00s | ||||||
| 4/15/24 | Patrik Schumacher on how he works on ever more 'tectonic' projects at Zaha Hadid Architects | In this episode we're in London with Patrik Schumacher, principal of Zaha Hadid Architects. Born in Bonn, Germany, Patrik studied philosophy, math and architecture in Germany and the UK before earning his PhD. In 1996 he co-founded the Design Research Laboratory at the Architectural Association in London, where he continues to teach today. Patrik first joined Zaha Hadid Architects in 1988 and collaborated closely with the late Zaha Hadid to define the design approach of the firm, which... | 54m 14s | ||||||
| 4/9/24 | Manuelle Gautrand on how she only works on projects she loves | In this episode Archello is in Paris with Manuelle Gautrand. Manuelle is Principal Architect and Director of Manuelle Gautrand Architecture, the agency she founded in 1991. Manuelle was born in Marseille and received her diploma in Architecture from l’Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Montpellier. She has led projects that range from housing to cultural centers and which experiment widely with form and material. In 2017 Manuelle was awarded the European Prize for Architectur... | 45m 22s | ||||||
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