Vishaan Chakrabarti, founder of PAU (Practice for Architecture and Urbanism) joins host and the AIA Colorado Architect of the Year, Adam Wagoner on the show to discuss his journey from Calcutta to becoming a prominent figure in architecture and urbanism. Vishaan reflects on his diverse education, spanning engineering, art history, and architecture, and shares insights from working at SOM and teaching at Columbia. He elaborates on his philosophy of critical regionalism and his firm's mission-driven projects like The Refinery at Domino. With a focus on the relevance of architecture in tackling global issues, he also highlights the challenges and rewards of navigating this complex profession.
Vishaan Chakarabarti's New Book, The Architecture of Urbanity: Designing for Nature, Culture, and Joy
This episode is sponsored by Modern in Denver Magazine and Daniel Jenkins Photography
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