Michael Ford - Brandnu Design Studio

About this episode

Michael Ford discusses his role as the 'Hip-Hop Architect' and the design of the Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx.

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 through music, and the design of the forthcoming Hip Hop Museum in the Bronx

People in this episode

Host: Architectural Record

Guest: Michael Ford

Topics covered

• Hip-Hop Architecture
• Mentoring
• Museum Design
• Cultural Influence
• Music in Design

Keywords

• Hip-Hop
• Architecture
• Design
• Mentoring
• Museum

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brandnu Design Studio, Architectural Record

Places: Bronx

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