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An inside look into the field of architecture told from the perspective of individuals that are leading the industry. This motivational series grants unique insight into the making of a successful design career, from humble beginnings to national recognition. Every week, featured guests share their personal highs and lows on their journey to success, that is sure to inspire audiences at all levels of the industry. Listening to their stories will provide a rare blueprint for anyone seeking to advance their career, and elevate their work to the next level.

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Bjarke Ingels & Liz Lambert - Re-release

2026/02/02

In this classic DESIGN:ED episode architect Bjarke Ingels and Texas hotelier Liz Lambert join Architectural Record's podcast to discuss the redevelopment of El Cosmico in Marfa, how their partnership with ICON is redefining construction and design through 3D printing, and Ingels's hopes for designing on the moon.

Carole Wedge - AIA National CEO/EVP

2026/01/19

Carole Wedge, CEO/EVP of the American Institute of Architects, joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss her vision for the AIA, the process of founding the AIA Women's Leadership Summit, and the impact of community on the profession.

Ryan Culligan - SOM

2026/01/05

SOM partner Ryan Culligan joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the firm's newest addition to the Chicago skyline, developing as a young architect, and the influence of SOM throughout its 90-year history

Mark Cavagnero - Mark Cavagnero Associates

2025/12/22

Mark Cavagnero returns to Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss the renovation of Temple Emanu-El in San Francisco, the pressures of a building opening, and the role that cultural heritage plays in architecture

Thomas Phifer - Thomas Phifer and Partners

2025/12/08

Thomas Phifer returns to the DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the opening of the Museum of Modern Art Warsaw, the reverence for light in architecture, and his response to being the inaugural recipient of Architectural Record's Architect of RECORD award.

Scott Specht - Specht Novak Architects

2025/11/24

Scott Specht, founder of Specht Novak Architects, joins the podcast to discuss the design of Austin's Stealth House, an accessory dwelling unit with no exterior windows, and how this project can serve as a prototype for housing on non-traditional site

Tod Williams & Billie Tsien - Rerelease

2025/11/17

In this classic DESIGN:ED Podcast, originally released September 2021, Tod Williams & Billie Tsien join the podcast to discuss the Barack Obama Presidential Library commission, the David Geffen Hall renovation at Lincoln Center, and reflect on their careers and what it means to be a mentor to other architects

Bob Weis - Author and Speaker

2025/11/10

Bob Weis, former president of Walt Disney Imagineering, joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED Podcast to discuss how design influences human experience, storytelling through design, and how Disney shaped his view of architecture from his 40-year career with the company.

Michael Leckie - Leckie Studio

2025/10/20

Michael Leckie, founder of Vancouver, B.C.-based Leckie Studio, joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the design of Lantern House, a 2025 Record House; form and materiality; and how design can be influenced and informed by geographical context.

Louis T. Lemay & Dan Kaplan — Lemay & FXCollaborative

2025/10/06

Architects Louis T. Lemay and Dan Kaplan join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED to discuss the recent partnership of Canada's Lemay and New York–based FXCollaborative, the two firms' unified approach to urban development, and their view of the future of design and architecture

Alexei Tajzler & Christie Johnson - HLZAE

2025/09/22

HLZAE's Alexei Tajzler and Christie Johnson join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the renovation of Manhattan's iconic Flatiron Building, the impact of historic preservation on modern architecture, and lessons learned through the firm's work on thousands of restoration projects across New York City

Grafton Architects - Yvonne Farrell & Shelley McNamara

2025/09/08

Pritzker Architecture Prize–winning architects Yvonne Farrell and Shelley McNamara join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the new Anthony Timberlands Center at the University of Arkansas and the importance of architecture in contemporary society, while reflecting on the past 47 years of their Dublin-based firm, Grafton Architects.

Jeff Kovel and John Hoke - Skylab Architecture & Nike

2025/08/18

Skylab Archicture founder Jeff Kovel and Nike chief creative officer John Hoke join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the design of the Serena Williams Building at Nike World Headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon; the impact of personal relationships within the profession; and how architecture is contributing to the future success of the Nike design team.

Beka Sturges and Eric Kramer - Reed Hilderbrand

2025/08/04

Reed Hilderbrand principals Beka Sturges and Eric Kramer join Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss designing across different climate regions, environmental changes impacting landscape architecture, and the firm's recent work at Storm King Art Center in New York's Hudson Valley

Andrea Steele - Andrea Steele Architecture

2025/07/21

New York–based architect Andrea Steele joins Architectural Record's DESIGN:ED podcast to discuss the design of the L10 Arts and Cultural Center in Brooklyn, the benefits of combining typologies, and successful strategies in implementing human centered design

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4.7 out of 5

141 reviews

★★★★★

Duckworth also 2023/10/16

Transit

Thanks Aaron! Waiting around in the Toronto airport I thoroughly enjoyed the Ingerhoven podcast! Smart and funny

★★★★☆

fingAtlnickname 2025/05/31

Design:ED needs a new host!

Learning from the variety of architects interviewed on the Design:ED podcast takes requires extra effort to overlook the annoying, self-centered host....

★★★★★

StudioRack 2022/10/21

Excellent show

Excellent interviews. I enjoy listening to my favorite architects get real. I have learned so much already listening to this podcast, and I discovered...

★☆☆☆☆

Rohan2015 2023/02/06

A podcast for architectural elitists, or whiny millennials/gen z

I can count on my hand, the number of episodes that truly provided any value to the listener. These were mostly episodes interviewing architects or s...

★★★★★

Iggy $malls 2021/04/22

Great podcast, audio needs work

Great podcast that I frequently listen to! Please bump up that audio of your guests tho, it’s tough to hear them on the road.

★★★☆☆

Jason Shannon 2022/01/10

Host needs to develop more

First, I will applaud Aaron for starting this podcast. I do enjoy hearing from the guests and learning about their history. My hope is Aaron will co...

★★★★★

Raymoondoo 2021/02/05

Can’t wait to see how this grows

I was surprised to find out that, design: ED this architectural topical podcast was not only thought provoking but also personal. It’s a bit of an ins...

★★★★★

chalecoes123 2020/04/08

Binge worthy!

Great podcast surrounding design and more specifically the profession of architecture

★★★★★

naghme kh 2020/02/13

Great

This podcast is one of the best podcast about design and building. I love and enjoy listening to it. Thanks

★★★★★

Iversonstar 2020/01/23

Can you interview Virgil Abloh?

I like how this podcast always talking about how’s the economics of household. It’s somewhat related to everyone. Most interviews were taking about wh...

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