Architecture and photography have a symbiotic relationship with one another and every architect knows that a picture is worth a 1,000 words. For today's episode, Andrew and I sit down with photographer Poul Ober to discuss the role photography plays in telling an architectural story, as well as the evolving impact photography is having on popular culture.
Jul 26
Ep 206: Work to Your Own Standard
What started as a simple commitment to sketch more became an unexpected lesson in accountability, criticism, and staying true to the reasons we begin creative work in the first place. Bob shares how a personal sketching exercise evolved into a broader reflection on discipline, pu ... Show More
1h 1m
Jul 12
Ep 205: How to Start Designing Your House
Designing a house does not begin with floor plans, exterior styles, or deciding where the kitchen island should go. It begins with understanding the people who will live there and translating their habits, priorities, routines, and expectations into a useful design framework. In ... Show More
59m 20s
Jun 28
Ep 204: Character Development Revisited
In episode 204, “Character Development - Revisited,” we go back to the beginning and revisit the very first Life of an Architect podcast episode. Episode 001 was mostly an introduction: who we were, why the podcast existed, and what we thought it might become. At the time, the we ... Show More
1 h
Feb 2023
How To Take the Perfect Shot with Rob Irving (14.02.23)
Mikail Atiyeh and Hanny Balkis speak with Rob Irving – a self-taught photographer with 25 years of commercial experience who specializes in people, products, events, and architecture. He believes that the camera is a tool that allows photographers to perceive spaces at a deeper l ... Show More
9m 34s