Architecture and the Protopian Future In this episode of the podcast, the hosts, Jamie and Kurt, engage in a wide-ranging discussion that kicks off with humorous banter about the challenges of referencing older movies like 'The Matrix' with students born after their release. The conversation then shifts to a somber note with mentions of 9/11 and transitions into insights from an acoustics in architecture class, highlighting a guest lecturer's work on a sound sculpture for the Pennsylvania Memorial. The hosts muse on the passage of time and the challenge of teaching historical events that occu ..read more

Episode 150: Celebrating Milestones with Coffee, Architecture, and Frank Lloyd Wright In this episode, hosts Jamie and Kurt celebrate their 150th episode, reflecting on their journey and the unlikely chance of becoming influencers due to their speech patterns rooted in a different generation. They reminisce about their time at an AI conference in Las Vegas and transition into a conversation about teaching, student creativity, and the use of entourage in architecture. The discussion shifts to their usual topics of sketches and coffee, touching on the importance of entourage elements in archite ..read more

The Intersection of Architecture, History, and Coffee In this episode, Jamie and Kurt discuss a wide array of topics, from architectural history and historic preservation to their love for coffee, intertwined with playful banter about merchandise and roles like the cruise director. Jamie shares insights from his recent attendance at the 25th annual historic preservation symposium, shedding light on the importance of storytelling in architecture, the role of statues in narrating history, and the collaborative essence of preservation efforts. They delve into the histories and contributions of s ..read more

In this podcast transcript, hosts Jamie and Kurt start with casual banter about daily life and pet ownership. They share exciting news about their guest appearance on another podcast called 'Practice Practice', featured on Evelyn Lee's platform The Practice of Architecture. They further discuss how their recording timetable has been accelerated. Jamie praises Kurt's recent architectural sketch. They explain the intention and process behind sketching and executing their designs. They also discuss their admiration for Richard Serra's architectural sculptures, while also expressing their gratitud ..read more

In this episode, the hosts engage in a nostalgic conversation about their experiences working at stores during their youth and how it eventually led them into architecture. They talk about the weather, and a humorous debate about sport ensues. Proceeding to a more serious topic, they bring up Martin Luther King Jr. Day and discuss Jamie's sketch of the MLK Memorial in DC, exploring its architectural and symbolic aspects. The episode reveals the significance of context, design, and thought in every sketch and how each version varies with a different approach and style. They wind down the episod ..read more

Exploration of Creativity: Sketching, Sports, and Coffee Conversations The hosts discuss several subjects beginning with their reactions to recent sports events including college football bowl season and the uniqueness of the Stanley Cup as a sports trophy. They then reflect on a new creative approach one of the hosts, Kurt, employed in his lecture-style architecture class - encouraging students to sketch their favorite buildings or architectural details. This ties into the examination of a series of daily sketches by the other host, Jamie, highlighting their distinct styles and techniques. L ..read more

Exploring the Joys of Creativity and Process: Experimenting with Literary Analyses and Artistic Endeavors In this episode, the hosts celebrate the beginning of the new year and the launch of their show's 6th season. One exciting topic discussed is Christopher Alexander’s 'pattern language.' The concept focuses on the relationship between elements at varying scales, whether from macro to micro, to design cities or building elements. The host shares his experiment with software called 'Obsidian' to create a network of patterns analogous to the pattern language. Meanwhile, the other host demonst ..read more

Wrapping up Season 5 and Welcoming Season 6: New AI Tools, Mind Mapping, and Resolutions Jamie and Kurt reflect on the completion of the 5th season of their podcast and the launch of season 6. They discuss their use of novel AI tools to generate intriguing results based on their handcrafted sketches, comparing them to typical text-based prompts. They also explore ideas in their creative process, especially the exercise of re-listening to prior episodes and looking back at those creative moments for inspiration. They talk about the benefits of being patient versus the resilience and breakthrou ..read more

Finishing the Year Strong with Completed Projects The episode celebrates recent achievements by the hosts, Jamie and Kurt, involving their architectural and urban design projects. They discuss their experience dealing with clients, and historic preservation practices, and share tips on design processes. An emphasis is placed on preserving buildings' unique characteristics while making conscious, suitable renovations. The episode also features photographs of Jamie and Kurt's finished projects, and they discuss the journey from concept to reality, often portrayed through before-and-after sketch ..read more

Coffee and Sketches: A Laid-Back Artistic Discussion and a Visit to the Eternal City In this relaxed conversation, Jamie and Kurt discuss their day-to-day happenings and their favorite coffee of the day. Jamie describes his Birds of Paradise coffee from a local grocer, while Kurt shares his experience with Little City Folk's Brasil Sitio. The talk then transitions to their shared love for sketching and art, particularly focusing on Jamie's remarkable sketch of the Pantheon in Rome during a rain shower. They discuss the brilliance of ancient Roman architecture and how the dome's design command ..read more