About this episode
The episode discusses the contrast between soulless architecture and the quality of coffee served.
Soulless architecture with a decent cup of coffee.
Topics covered
- architecture
- coffee
Keywords
- McDonald's
- design
- urban planning
Mentioned in this episode
Products: coffee
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