176: Sculptural Stair | Stanford Computing and Data Science Center

About this episode

Cherise discusses the architectural significance of the Stanford Computing and Data Science Building with guests from LMN Architects.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Sam Miller, Partner, and Stephen DeMayo, Principal at LMN Architects in Seattle, Washington. They discuss the Stanford Computing and Data Science Building at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California. You can see the project here as you listen along. At the heart of Stanford University, where historic arcades meet the evolving ambitions of a research-driven campus, the Computing and Data Science (or CoDa) building emerges as both a physical landmark and an intellectual crossroads. The Hive stair, rendered in Stanford’s signature red, is more than circulation—it is a symbol. Its perforated guardrails subtly encode 8-bit binary patterns, transforming a foundational language of computing into a tactile architectural expression. As users move through the space, the stair animates the building, embodying the dynamic, interconnected nature of data science itself. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media . Mentioned in this episode: Social Channel Pre-roll Promotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

People in this episode

Host: Cherise

Guests: Sam Miller, Stephen DeMayo

Topics covered

• architecture
• data science
• design
• education
• technology
• innovation

Keywords

• Stanford University
• LMN Architects
• data science
• architecture
• Hive stair
• 8-bit binary patterns
• Palo Alto

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: LMN Architects, ARCAT, Gābl Media, ARACTemy

Books & works: Computing and Data Science Building, Hive stair

Places: Stanford University, Palo Alto, California, Seattle, Washington

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