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Architecture

MASS Design Group

In this episode, host Ana Miljački speaks with Christian Benimana, Patricia Gruits, and Alan Ricks, co-executive directors of MASS Design Group, about philanthropy in the design process, the political economy of building, and what is possible across different global contexts.

Audio May 29, 2025

Nader Tehrani

In this episode, host Ana Miljački speaks with Nader Tehrani, founding partner of the Boston-based firm NADAAA, about the development of construction details, political tensions in projects, and the importance of didacticism in designing architecture schools.

Audio April 24, 2025

Aziza Chaouni

In this episode, the Morocco- and Canada-based architect discusses her work on heritage projects, balancing small-scale volunteer work, and crowdsourcing resources to build project archives.

Audio March 18, 2025

LOT-EK

In this episode, host Ana Miljački speaks with Ada Tolla and Giuseppe Lignano, founders of the New York City-based practice LOT-EK, about ascribing value to waste, the vestiges of global circular economies, and the importance of love.

Audio February 27, 2025