Chana Haouzi is an architect, educator, and founder of Architecture for Public Benefit. Listen to this interview for conversations about the value of architecture and design for the public, and how mission driven work takes skills beyond traditional practice.
Katherine Darnstadt is the founder of Latent, a Chicago based design practice. Listen in to the interview for a conversation about the changing architectural profession as the next generation of designers mix architecture with other interests to influence design.
Ann Lui is an architect and founding principal of Future Firm, a Chicago based architecture and design research practice. Listen to this interview that includes conversation about architecture shaping life in the city and experiences in the built environment.
Alicia Ponce is the founder and principal of APMonarch, a Chicago based architecture firm. Alicia is also the founder of Arquitina, a national 501(c)3 organization with a mission to increase the number of licensed Latina architects in the U.S. Listen in to hear about Alicia’s inspirations and the work she does to support women in architecture with Arquitina.
This episode also marks one year of the Beyond the Surface podcast. We want to thank everyone who has listened over this past year, and we hope to continue bringing great stories.
Bryan Hudson, NOMAC, AIA is a former NOMA National President. Listen in to hear about the path he took through architecture and NOMA. Bryan talks about the mentors and influences in his life, and how he now gives back to the next generation, especially with his firms and his continued NOMA involvement.
Ernie Wong fASLA is the founding principal and president of Site Design Group, an award winning landscape architecture firm. Listen in to hear his story, and discussion about the relationship between politics and design.
Listen to this episode to discover the remarkable life and accomplishments of Jen Park. From being an award-winning architect and co-founder of Park Fowler Plus, to receiving prestigious honors like the AIA Chicago 2019 Dubin Family Young Architect Award, Jen’s journey is truly inspiring. Additionally, we delve into her vital roles as a professor and studio coordinator at Illinois Tech, as well as her influential contributions to promoting equity, diversity, and inclusion within the field of architecture.
