Getting Back Into Place Podcast
1) Evelyn Lee - Leadership in Design, Humanizing Hybrid Work, and Learning From Others
In the latest episode of the Getting Back Into Place Podcast, I spoke with Evelyn Lee, FAIA. In our conversation, we talk about the nature of hard work and fulfillment in career development, architect...Show More
Evelyn Lee - Leadership in Design, Humanizing Hybrid Work, and Learning From Others
1:00:00 | May 29th, 2023
2) Mike Sonksen - Poetry, Place, and Learning How to Feel
In this episode, I spoke with poet, journalist, and educator Mike Sonksen a.k.a Mike the Poet. In our conversation, we talk about how Mike got into writing, the importance of poetry in self expression...Show More
3) Melvin Mitchell - An HBCU Perspective on Blackness in Architecture, Wealth Creation, and a Culture of Building
In this episode of the Getting Back Into Place podcast, I spoke with architect and writer Melvin Mitchell, FAIA, NCARB, NOMA. In our conversation, we talk about Melvin’s HBCU perspective on Black arch...Show More
4) Germane Barnes - Afrofuturism, the Architectural 'Canon', and Truly Authentic Social Impact
Germane Barnes is the Principle of Studio Barnes, and Associate Professor and the Director of the Community Housing & Identity Lab (CHIL) at the University of Miami School of Architecture. Barnes’ pra...Show More
5) Barbara Bestor - Architectural Photography, Holistic Practice, and Cultural Contribution
In this episode, I spoke with Los Angeles-based architect Barbara Bestor, FAIA. In our conversation, we talk about exhibition design, architectural photography, cultural contribution, and much more.Ba...Show More
6) Julia Gamolina - Architectural Media, Celebrating People, and Being a Force for Change
In this episode, I spoke with Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Madame Architect, Julia Gamolina. Julia is dedicated to the built environment and to the visibility and advancement of the women who shape ...Show More
7) Aaron Gensler - The Evolution of Architecture School, Productive Criticism, and the Importance of Mentorship
In this episode, I spoke with Los Angeles-based architect and educator Aaron Gensler. In our conversation, we talk about the evolution of architectural education, ways to be an educator, and several t...Show More
8) Kevin Sherrod - Mission-Driven Design, The Citizen Architect, and Living a Life of Service
In this episode, I spoke with designer and educator Kevin Sherrod. In our conversation, we talk about serving the community and society at large, what it means to be a citizen architect, different per...Show More
Kevin Sherrod - Mission-Driven Design, The Citizen Architect, and Living a Life of Service
1:35:42 | Dec 13th, 2022
9) Rossen Ventzislavov, Ph.D. — Philosophy of Architecture, Aesthetics, Phenomenology, and Place in Society
In this episode, I spoke with philosopher and cultural critic Rossen Ventzislavov, Ph.D. In our conversation, we talk about the philosophy of architecture, aesthetics, phenomenology, ethics, culture a...Show More
10) Alán Ramiro Manning — Sketching the World, Embracing Uncertainty, and Following Your Dreams
In this second episode, I spoke with artist and traveler Alán Ramiro Manning. Alán has been traveling the world and sketching for over ten years, visiting over 25 countries, and still going. He is an ...Show More