For past decades, I have explored architectural ideas through drawing: from tentative doodles to scratchy sketches, from colored diagrams to illustrative depictions. Though a variety of technological tools are at my fingertips—CAD, 3DS, Photoshop, even AI—I still prefer the simplest of tools at my desk, a pencil and my hand.
On August 28, 2024, I participated in a podcast entitled, “The Rhythm of Architecture,” from the series, Doctoring Up Design. With host Josh Cooperman, here are edited excerpts, to be presented over three segments. Please enjoy part one about books, ego and concrete.
All great businesses evolve. This cliché we know. But how does a celebrated name-brand architecture firm evolve beyond the celebrated founder? Some companies have lost their cache with the exit of its founder. What will become of Gehry Partners when Frank Gehry retires? On the other hand, Zaha Hadid Architects continues to flourish beyond the 2016 passing of its name founder. Legacies can progress with thoughtful planning or sink under its own weight of arrogance.
“Do you golf?” This is a common even trite question within business relations. But for serious golfers, the inquiry is not just a part of transactional dealings. No, golf is a religion for some. Since my answer was, “Uh, no. Sorry, I don’t golf,” I was certain we failed at the job interview. To our surprise, we won the project: Poon Design was commissioned to design a ground breaking golf facility, where tradition meets technology.
On July 25, 2024, I was interviewed for Josh Cooperman’s podcast, Convo by Design. About his forum, Josh explains, “A podcast dedicated to promoting the ideas of architects, artists, designers, tastemakers and those making a difference in the way we live. Design is personal as is a good conversation.” Here are excerpts.
Last year, I tried to answer the common question, “Hey Anthony, who is your favorite architect?” To provide some parameters, I responded with my favorite living architects. Today, I respond with my favorite architects from the recent past and centuries ago. There are many greats from history, from Ustad Ahmad Lahori (1580- 1649), the Taj Mahal … Continue reading #191: MY TOP TEN FROM HISTORY
