For the first episode of A is for Architecture’s 2025 offer, I was very lucky to be joined by the great architect, writer, theorist and educator, Bernard Tschumi. We discuss, among other things, his most recent book, Event-Cities 5: Poetics (@TheMITPress 2024).
Globally celebrated for his innovative contributions to contemporary architecture and urbanism, Professor Tschumi has gained international acclaim through both his theoretical works, like The Manhattan Transcripts (1976-1981) and Architecture and Disjunction (1994), as well as iconic projects like the Parc de la Villette in Paris (1982-1998). Tschumi’s designs challenge traditional notions of form and function, emphasizing the dynamic interplay between space, movement, and event. A former Dean of the @columbiagsapp, Columbia University, he has authored several influential books, including the Event-Cities series (1994-2024), cementing his status as a leading voice in architectural thought.
This was a really special recording for me, and a bit of a dream really. Bernard Tschumi! Unreal.
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Music credits: Bruno Gillick - https://www.instagram.com/bruno.gillick/