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In this episode Archello is in London with Alison Brooks, Principal and Creative Director of Alison Brooks Architects, the office she founded in 1996. The works produced by Alison’s practice are experimental and sophisticated. The projects exhibit forms and materials that are sensitive to their neighborhoods yet unique enough to make one pause and appreciate a building that is unexpected, well designed and invigorating. The practice’s work has garnered awards that range from the RIBA ho...

In this episode Archello is in Shoreditch, East London with Simon Henley who is Principal of Henley Halebrown, the office he co-founded in 1995. The buildings realized by Simon’s practice engage with their surroundings and prioritize environmental responsibility.There is clear a commitment both to craftsmanship and community engagement in the projects, which range from housing to offices but all which share a special focus on social spaces. Henley Halebrown’s projects are well recognized and ...

In this episode we're in London with Patrik Schumacher, principal of Zaha Hadid Architects. Born in Bonn, Germany, Patrik studied philosophy, math and architecture in Germany and the UK before earning his PhD. In 1996 he co-founded the Design Research Laboratory at the Architectural Association in London, where he continues to teach today. Patrik first joined Zaha Hadid Architects in 1988 and collaborated closely with the late Zaha Hadid to define the design approach of the firm, which p...

In this episode Archello is in Paris with Manuelle Gautrand. Manuelle is Principal Architect and Director of Manuelle Gautrand Architecture, the agency she founded in 1991. Manuelle was born in Marseille and received her diploma in Architecture from l’Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Architecture de Montpellier. She has led projects that range from housing to cultural centers and which experiment widely with form and material. In 2017 Manuelle was awarded the European Prize for Architecture,...