In this episode, we discuss pen refills and alignment OCD, the significance of what makes some architecture lovable (e.g. the Farnsworth House), a review of the book '100 Buildings' by Thom Mayne, exploring its relevance and the impact of past architectural precedents on modern practices, a deep dive into why certain buildings are preserved with immense dedication (e.g. Fallingwater), while others are overlooked, and more.

Episode Links:

• Louis Sullivan’s Wainright Building is for sale (Archpaper)
• Wainright Building (ArchDaily)
• Book: 100 Buildings 1900-2000 by Thom Mayne and Eui-Sung Yi (Amazon)
• Marilyn Moedinger’s tweet

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In this episode, we talk about our experiences with punch lists. What are they? Who should be creating them? Why do they exist? We also talk about the practice of architecture being an adhocracy, what that means, and wonder if there’s any way our profession can change.

Episode Links

• TRXL podcast 158: ‘AEC is an Adhocracy’, with Andy Robert and Mercedes Carriquiry

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Evan is jealous. Cormac recently went on a road trip with special guest Angelo Pirali to explore many (yes many!) remarkable architectural landmarks, and they’re here today to share about it.

Key highlights include visits to Cranbrook, the Farnsworth House, Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic homes and buildings (including Taliesn and Johnson Wax), Millennium Park, and much more. The discussion revolves around Angelo and Cormac’s intention of studying these places “from idea to execution”.

From historic masterpieces to contemporary projects, this journey provides deep insights into the essence of experiencing architecture.

Links and Trip Itinerary (no, we didn’t talk about all of these):

Day 1:

• Ford House Visitor Center (SmithGroup)
• Edith and Edsel Ford House (Albert Kahn)
• Smith House (FLW)
• Cranbrook (the Saarinen boys)
• Affleck House (FLW)
• Tour of downtown Detroit / Grosse Pointes

Day 2:

• The Rookery (Burnham and Root / FLW)
• The Monadnock Building
• Chicago Institute of Art (Renzo Addition)
• Pritzker Pavilion (Gehry)
• Apple Store (Foster)
• Chicago Tribune Bldg (Howell’s & Hood)
• Glessner House (HH Richardson)
• Stroll down Prairie Ave.
• Robie House (FLW)

Day 3:

• Fabyan Windmill (?)
• Farnsworth House (Mies)
• Unity Temple (FLW)
• FLW House and Studio
• Oak Park Tour