Talking Architecture

The Canada Pavilion at the Venice Biennale of Architecture 2023

In this week’s episode, Adrian Blackwell and David Fortin talk about Not for Sale!, the Canadian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale of Architecture 2023 transformed by the collective Architects Against Housing Alienation into a campaign headquarters for equitable housing. 

The Türkiye Pavilion at the Venice Biennale of Architecture 2023

In this week’s episode, Sevince Bayrak talks about Ghost Stories, the Turkish Pavilion at the 2023 Venice Biennale of Architecture exploring abandoned buildings and their transformation. 

Robin Hood Gardens

In this episode, Nick Thoburn and Kois Miah talk about Robin Hood Gardens and their exhibition "Brutalism as Found".

Rashid Karami International Fair

In this episode, Joyce Joumaa talks about the Rashid Karami International Fair and its relationship to state failure.

Holiday Inn Beirut

In this episode, Mayssa Jallad talks about the Holiday Inn Beirut and its relationship to urban warfare and post-war reconstruction.

Forma Toronto

In this episode, Kristen Harrison talks about Frank Gehry’s Forma Toronto, its issues and its relationship to architectural criticism.

The American Folk Art Museum

In this episode, playwright Oren Safdie talks about the American Folk Art Museum, the interpersonal relationships of architects and the emphasis placed on facades in contemporary heritage practices.  

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This is Talking Architecture, a weekly podcast on architectural narrative, buildings and the stories they tell. I’m your host Anthony Youssef. Join me for weekly episodes to hear from experts on buildings with some of the most intriguing stories.