On this episode, we talk about the oldest National Park in the World, Bogd Khan Uul National Park, located just outside of Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. We start this episode off with discussing the difference between forest reserves and national parks, then dive into the heavy details of the park and Manzushire Monastery. Including how it was affected during the Stalin purges or Great Purges of the 1930s. All this and more on this weeks episode. Also coming out is a second second, so make sure to check out both. The blog is located at architecturecoffeeandink.com which also has the complete lin ..read more

This exciting episode is with Kasper Sierslev, author of Win Win House, Moving in House, CCO at Zite, and an overall guru of marketing. He walks us through his design process and introduces and explains his latest books. He also explains why those of us in design should think more about marketing. This is an episode you truly won't want to miss, as he speaks with us from Denmark. His company can be found at: https://zite.agency/ and a free copy of his book for my listeners can be found at: https://static1.squarespace.com/static/619bf5ea5e193231cfbe1922/t/655892dfc827fe0ff10bd561/1700303585882 ..read more

It's Black History Month! We are going to start celebrating Heritage Months on the show, and what better way then to have a year of designers who positively contributed to design. And we are going to get started with Paul Revere Williams, who was not just an amazing architect, but also a philanthropist, trailblazing, and incredible businessman. He has been nicknamed "the Architect to the Stars" for his incredible work for famous Hollywood stars, but really did so much more for design. If you are interested in learning more about St. Jude, or him, pleased check out the following websites I men ..read more

On this episode, we discuss the Haunted Sagamore Hotel. A hotel that has topped the charts as both one of the Most haunted hotel in America, and most beautiful. We cover its long history, including the variations to the buildings, after the hotel burned down twice. We cover the various key figures in history, the local land, and some of the ghosts that call the property home. If you are interested in visiting, check out: www.TheSagamore.com The architecture is just to die for! The blog is located at architecturecoffeeandink.com which also has the complete link of all my sources, previous ..read more

We are finishing up the New York City Arc with this final episode! In this episode, we go light on the history, and talk about the High Line and Little Island Park in Manhattan. The High Line was developed from an pre-existing railroad, while Little Island had its humble origins from Pier 54, the remains of which can still be seen to this day. If you want to check out either website, the High Line can be found at: https://www.thehighline.org/, Little island: https://littleisland.org/ This is episode 1 in a 2 episode release week, with an Eerie Arch Episode coming out on Friday. The blog is loc ..read more

This episode is the conclusion of Central Park, where we go through the entire history, construction, and design of the park. We start off discussing the acquisition of land, and dislocation of 1,600 residents from the area now home to the park, talk about Seneca Village, and then go into the design of the park itself. All this and more, on this week's episode. If you want to learn more about the park, visit the Central Park Conservancy's website at https://www.centralparknyc.org, and if you want to learn more about their efforts to study Seneca Village check out: https://www.centralparknyc.or ..read more

On this mini-episode, we are focused on introducing some of the key figures behind Central Park, Andrew Jackson Downing, Calvert Vaux, and Frederick Law Olmstead. This episode goes solely into their histories and providing a brief understanding on how they all relate, and came together. This is episode provides the foundation that we are going to be using to when we take a deep into the history on Monday. Andrew Jackson Downing was one of the most pivotal Landscape Architects in America, Calvert Vaux is the relatively unknown partner and Architect, and Frederick Law Olmstead is the Father of A ..read more

We are kicking off this week with a new episode on Stonehenge! As a break from the New York Arc we have been covering, we take some time to cover this historic monument that has been captivating countless generations. In this episode, we cover the 1500 years of construction, connections between King Arthur, and talk about what is coming next for the monument. We also discuss several of the possible whys. If you want to learn more about the site, please visit: https://www.english-heritage.org.uk/visit/places/stonehenge/ If you want to learn more about The Stonehenge Alliance, and their petition ..read more

On this episode we are traveling to Cambodia as I finally find my way back home. We will be discuss the Khmer Empire, Angkor, and Angkor War of what is one of the most beauty sites, covering a 400 sq. km area, and covered with sandstone and laterite. With breathtaking reliefs, and endless corridors, what's not to love? The blog is located at architectureink.design.blog, which also has the complete link of all my sources, previous episodes, and old blog posts posted a few hours after each episode comes out. You can email me at architecturecoffeeandink@gmail.com, or head over to the Insta ..read more

Happy Winter Holidays! In this episode, we are going to be talking Tulum and Chichén Itzá, Mexico, as we discuss about two designs that had the Solstice and other celestial events in mind while designing. We are also going to be briefly talking about the Maya Culture and the importance of the Cenotes, and how they are formed. Check out the blog, which includes a transcript and reference lists for great photography, and a few images of both locations.  The blog is located at architectureink.design.blog, which also has the complete link of all my sources, previous episodes, and old blo ..read more