episode-header-image

Mar 2025

1h 11m

122 — Rem Koolhaas's SMLXL — 3/4

Luke Jones & George Gingell Discuss Architecture, History And Culture

About this episode

In Part 3 of our series on SMLXL we talked through 'L', including the essay on BIGNESS, including unbuilt schemes for the Très Grande Bibliothèquethe in Paris, the Karlsruhe Zentrum fur Kunst und Medientechnologie and the Zeebrugge Sea Terminal.

To follow along with the images, check out this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/cuzdCPh-iIs

We previously discussed some of these projects in episode 48 and bonus episode 48.5 (unlocked!), albeit less in the context of SMLXL as a publication.

Edited by Matthew Lloyd Roberts.

Support the show on Patreon to receive bonus content for every show.

Please rate and review the show on your podcast store to help other people find us!

Follow us on twitter // instagram // facebook

We’re on the web at aboutbuildingsandcities.org

Up next

*Preview* — 129.5 Plečnik Finale Bonus Episode

This is a clip from our latest Patreon bonus episode, if you'd like to hear our final thoughts on Plečnik in full, please consider subscribing at https://www.patreon.com/about_buildings — the show relies on listener support, and you'll get access to our full back catalogue of bon ... Show More

129 — Jože Plečnik 6 — Slovene Acropolis

In the grand finale of our Plečnik series, we discussed the last of his projects for Ljubljana both realised and unrealised. In this episode we covered his Peglezen or Flat Iron Building, the National and University Library, his alteration of a former monastic complex called the ... Show More

128 — Jože Plečnik 5 — The River & the City

More Plečnik in Ljubljana! Here we talked about his approach to the Ljubljanica, the river that runs through the middle of the city, including the weirs, bridges and sluices which control its flow, the iconic triple bridge, and the various market buildings which face onto the riv ... Show More

Recommended Episodes

Episode 7: An Ending

Things end, for a while. Please consider rating and reviewing this show on iTunes. Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedeepvault Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deepvault/ Website: http://www.deepvaultpodcast.com/ Email: deepvaultpodcast@gmail.com Tumblr: http://deepvaultpodcast.t ... Show More

Flea markets, football, and the Louvre: The Earful interns are back!

This week on the podcast, it's The Earful's two interns Thomas Farnham and Genevieve Victoria Gorain. And it's time to hear how they went with their bucket lists after their two-month internship is over. Here's the post with all ten ideas they mentioned in the episode. Also menti ... Show More

13 - The Sandman & the Art Addict - Alexander Calder, “Silver Bedhead”, 1946 for Peggy Guggenheim

This week, Stephanie Dueñas and Russell Shoemaker tread through the fascinating history behind the sculpture work “Silver Bedhead” from 1946 by Alexander “Sandy'“ Calder, mobile master, commissioned by Peggy Guggenheim, a woman whose art addiction influenced Modern Art Histor ... Show More

Episode 6: The Nursery

Episode 6 - The Nursery A plan is formulated. Memories are called up. And the endgame is revealed. Please consider rating and reviewing this show on iTunes. Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedeepvault Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deepvault/ Website: http://www.deepvaultpodcas ... Show More

Only Way is Through | Episode 9

As the doubts about Alice’s existence are seemingly answered, one final question remains; what now? As Alice and Rob head deeper into uncharted territory, Rob’s history with The Road is revealed. The pair are forced to consider their place within the Left/Right Game, as they enco ... Show More

Jodi Picoult on the theory behind Shakespeare’s plays

In our final bonus episode from The Penguin Podcast, bestselling author Jodi Picoult shares her theory on the true author behind Shakespeare's plays that inspired her new novel, By Any Other Name.Explore the full list of the books discussed in this bonus episode and read the tran ... Show More

'Foundation' Season 2, Episode 6 Deep Dive

On this week’s Deep Dive episode of Foundation, by Story Archives, hosts Mario Busto and Zachary Newton break down episode six of season two, titled ‘Why the Gods Made Wine’. We break down what’s going down on the planet of Ignis with Tellem, Gaal, Salvor, and Hari. Namely, Telle ... Show More

🎙️Episode 10 - Interior Design Meets Architecture.🎙️

🎙️Episode 10 - Interior Design Meets Architecture🎙️In this lively episode, Hayley and Cheryl are joined by architect Pippa Jacobs to explore the intersection of architecture and interior design. Cheryl, with her background as a Part 1 architect turned interior designer, bridges ... Show More

Mini-Episode: Inside the Minds of World Class Competitors

Learn More: https://www.diageobaracademy.com/en-us/home This episode is brought to you in partnership with Diageo Bar Academy ____________________________________ Join us every Monday as acclaimed bartender, Erick Castro, interviews some of the bar industry's top talents from aro ... Show More

*PATREON PREVIEW* Confess Your Mess #2

This is a preview of our new Patreon Exclusive episode. Subscribe to our Patreon to check out the full episode :www.patreon.com/whatsthejuice WTJ Merch : https://whatsthejuice.shop SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE:https://youtube.com/@whatsthejuicepod/ FOLLOW US: WTJinstagram : https://www.i ... Show More

Listen to millions of songs and podcasts on Anghami