In this episode, we are having a discussion with SSoA lecturer dr. Luis Hernán about consumerism and its impact on architectural reality.

The built environment has been drastically changing within the political consumerism agenda; entire cities are constructed on this principle, echoing the reorientation of architectural design towards a more commercialized concept. 

Press play to listen as we dig into the deeper roots of this phenomenon, the manner architecture is affected and the implications on the architect's and design's role!

Dr. Luis Hernán is a researcher and designer based at Sheffield School of Architecture, interested in the philosophical perception of architecture. He is also a lecturer at the SSoA, and enjoys literature and writing.

As much as it may be enjoyable, architecture school is also known to be demanding. The intensity of the course and mounting assignments often lead to architecture students neglecting their physical and mental health. 

Tune in to our discussion about the primary issues concerning our well-being and our degree, how they might be affecting students and what is the best solution to balance daily life and architecture, making the best out of both!

In this episode we chat with Italian architect Franco Audrito to share his knowledge on practicing aboard and gain an insight into his wealth of professional experience. Franco’s practice Studio 65 was formed in 1965 in Turin by architecture and art students disillusioned by the stagnation of post war society urging for radical political and social reform that was expressed in their evocative artworks, manifestos and buildings. Today Studio 65 has offices in Turin, Riyadh and Jeddah with work spanning from Bali to the Middle East. The practice is globally recognised for provoking salient issues and raising important debates through designing playful furniture in close collaboration to their architecture.