Starchitects

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Starchitects

There are architects and then there are starchitects–the rock stars of the architecture world. They are architects whose ambitious vision and unyeilding determination drove them to rise above the rest to become that of legend. They're innovative, inspiring, brash and sometimes notorious. While their designs and personalities are something controversial, you can't deny their impact to redefining architecture. New episodes come out every Monday starting October 23.

Episodes

  1. 04/11/2024

    The Battle to Build Disney Hall | The Outsider

    Frank Gehry has always been an outsider both personally and professionally. With the opportunity to build Disney Hall, though, it would seem that he would finally be welcomed into the mainstream. However, his final design for the project is seen as too radical and costly. He will have to fight for his design as the project trudges through bureaucracy of Los Angeles. For more from the world of architecture visit archbydesign.com Written & Narrated by Steve Park Produced by Sean Uminski at Amberwood Studios

    19 min

  2. 10/23/2023

    The Battle to Build Disney Hall | The Competition

    Following Lillian Disney's $50 million gift to construct a new concert hall in Los Angeles, a competition is set up to find its architect. The process will pit world renowned architects against outsider, Frank Gehry. But through a vision to create a "living room for the city," Gehry will rise above the rest, defying the odds and getting the commission of a lifetime. For more from the world of architecture visit archbydesign.com.

    22 min

  3. TRAILER

    Introducing Starchitects Season 1 - The Battle to Build Disney Hall

    There are architects and then there are starchitects–the rock stars of the architecture world. They are architects whose ambitious vision and unyeilding determination drove them to rise above the rest to become that of legend. They're innovative, inspiring, brash and sometimes notorious. While their designs and personalities are some times controversial, you can't deny their impact in redefining architecture. From All Things Architecture, join Steve Park for a podcast series that explores the personal struggles and the triumphant of the world's most incredible architects. The special four-part series begins October 23, 2023 exploring the incredible story of Frank Gehry’s struggle to get the Walt Disney Concert Hall built.

    2 min

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There are architects and then there are starchitects–the rock stars of the architecture world. They are architects whose ambitious vision and unyeilding determination drove them to rise above the rest to become that of legend. They're innovative, inspiring, brash and sometimes notorious. While their designs and personalities are something controversial, you can't deny their impact to redefining architecture. New episodes come out every Monday starting October 23.

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  • Creator
    All Things Architecture
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2024
  • Episodes
    3
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All Things Architecture
  • Show Website
    Starchitects

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