What Builds Us

Coalesce Design
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What Builds Us

What Builds Us is a show that uncovers the ways our built environment effects our experiences, emotions and day-to-day lives. Every week, aspiring architects Seantel Trombly and Brian Sandford will have engaging and inviting conversations about a variety of topics revolving around architecture and design, with a mix of interesting guests. Visit our website https://www.coalescedesign.org/what-builds-us for more info!

  1. Sound

    06/01/2021

    Sound

    In this third episode of Season Three, we are talking all about sound! Sean and Brian talk through how important sound is in understanding space, and how we all take cues about spaces from the sounds we hear. Then we have three great interviews with a series of musicians! We talk to Boston bands Bat House and Hawthorn, as well as recording engineer Colin Fleming. All three share great insights about the power of sound and music to shape space and experience.  For more info on all of our guests this episode, head to our website https://www.coalescedesign.org/what-builds-us and our Instagram @coalesce.design.

    39 min
  2. Smell

    04/05/2021

    Smell

    In our second episode of Season Two, we are sniffing around all about smell! Brian and Sean work through the unsung but important role of smell in understanding space and the city, and then chat with Dr. Kate McLean. Kate has developed a process of "smellmapping" urban environments, and we talk through this approachable and insightful practice and the amazing maps that result. Thanks again to Kate for talking with us! For more info on Kate's work, head to her website https://sensorymaps.com/. Head to www.coalescedesign.org/what-builds-us and our Instagram @coalesce.design for related readings, articles, and videos for this week's episode.

    34 min
  3. Sight

    03/01/2021

    Sight

    For the first episode of Season Two, we talk all about sight! Sean and Brian introduce the theme of the season, and then talk through how sight is regarded by so many people as the primary sense for understanding space and the built environment. To gain a different perspective, we are joined by architect Chris Downey, who lost his sight during his career. Huge thanks to Chris for talking with us! Head to www.coalescedesign.org/what-builds-us and our Instagram @coalesce.design for related readings, articles, and videos for this week's episode.

    28 min

  4. 04/29/2019

    100,000,000.... Square Feet

    It's the last episode of season 1! Seantel and Brian close out with an excellent conversation with Rob Trumbour, our good friend, professor, and fine artist. We leave the constraints of scale behind to discuss the impact of with time and memory in our understanding of spaces and places. Thanks to everyone who helped us make season 1! Every single person who talked to us, listened to the show, or spread the word around means a lot to us. Keep an eye out for news about season 2! Head to www.coalescedesign.org/what-builds-us for related readings, articles, and pictures for this week's episode

    46 min

  5. 04/22/2019

    10,000,000 Square Feet

    In this penultimate episode of Season 1, we discuss the way that gender and race play into our experience of space, at a variety of scales. Our conversation is helped greatly by Caroline Light, the Director of Undergraduate Studies at Harvard University's Studies of Women, Gender, and Sexuality, who was so kind to share some time with us. Thanks to Caroline for bringing an expert voice to this complex topic! Head to www.coalescedesign.org/what-builds-us for related readings, articles, and pictures for this week's episode

    45 min

  6. 04/15/2019

    1,000,000 Square Feet

    This week we sit down with our friend and professor John Ellis. We focus on his work in the city of Cotonou, Benin, collaborating with a former student and the local community to build a design studio that " utilizes citizen participation to empower local communities through the regeneration of public spaces". Thanks again to John for talking with us! Head to www.coalescedesign.org/what-builds-us for related readings, articles, and pictures for this week's episode

    38 min

  7. 04/08/2019

    100,000 Square Feet

    This week we reconnect with Katrina Johnston-Zimmerman, an urban anthropologist currently working in Philadelphia. She calls herself a "professional people-watcher", and our conversation revolves around the vibrant spaces in cities between buildings. Let us know which spaces in your neighborhood you love! Head to www.coalescedesign.org/what-builds-us for related readings, articles, and pictures for this week's episode

    28 min

  8. 04/01/2019

    10,000 Square Feet - Part 2

    Interior public space is so interesting, we wanted to talk about it twice! We talk about some great spaces we have been too or are familiar with, from the Netherlands to Seattle to Germany and more. Send us examples of interior public spaces you really love!  Head to www.coalescedesign.org/what-builds-us for related readings, articles, and pictures for this week's episode.

    35 min
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About

What Builds Us is a show that uncovers the ways our built environment effects our experiences, emotions and day-to-day lives. Every week, aspiring architects Seantel Trombly and Brian Sandford will have engaging and inviting conversations about a variety of topics revolving around architecture and design, with a mix of interesting guests. Visit our website https://www.coalescedesign.org/what-builds-us for more info!

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  • Creator
    Coalesce Design
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2021
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Coalesce Design

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