Discover how Seattle built one of the most radical libraries of the 21st century. Designed by Rem Koolhaas and OMA, the Seattle Central Library redefined what a public building could be. A twelve-story machine for learning, wrapped in glass and steel. From its book spiral to its bold design logic, this episode unpacks the architecture, ambition, and controversy behind a true civic icon.

In this episode of Architecture Topics we'll explore the full story behind the Golden Gate Bridge. From the geographic and economic factors that made it make sense, to the ambitious engineer who dared to imagine the impossible but didn't actually know how to build it, to the team behind the scenes that did...

Discover how Joseph Strauss rallied public support, how Charles Ellis quietly designed one of the world’s most daring suspension bridges, and how politics, weather, and war shaped its creation. We’ll walk through the challenges of construction, the innovations that saved lives, and the moment it opened to the world.

Whether you’re into architecture, history, or just love a good story about bold ideas, this episode will change the way you see one of America’s most photographed landmarks.

Explore the story behind the Centre Pompidou in Paris, one of the most radical and controversial buildings in modern architecture.

Designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers in the 1970s, this iconic "inside-out" museum challenged everything Paris thought it knew about culture, design, and public space.

In this episode we will talk about the political vision behind its creation, the backlash it faced, and the lasting impact it had on architecture around the world.

Perfect for architecture lovers, design students, and anyone curious about how one building can transform a city.

Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera, is one of the most iconic buildings in Barcelona and a landmark of Antoni Gaudí's architecture. Discover how this bold and controversial building was mocked when it was built in the early 20th century, and how it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of modernist innovation.

Perfect for fans of Barcelona architecture, Gaudí tours, and anyone interested in how revolutionary buildings are born, and how they survive public opinion.

The NYC Guggenheim Museum is a building that broke every rule of museum design, defied the city's building codes. It became Frank Lloyd Wright’s final, and most controversial masterpiece.

Wright was in his late seventies when he took on the commission. He hated New York. He didn’t like museums. And yet, over sixteen turbulent years, he fought to bring his spiral vision to life, a building that would stand in open rebellion against the rigid skyline of Manhattan.

This is the story of ego, obsession, and architectural idealism, and how one building refused to fit in, and became a legend because of it.

The Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, but few know the dramatic story behind its creation. In this episode, we explore how Danish architect Jørn Utzon won an international design competition, solved an impossible engineering challenge, and then was forced to abandon the project before it was finished. Discover how vision, politics, and perseverance shaped this modern architectural icon.

Welcome to Architecture Topics, the podcast where we delve into the stories, ideas, and designs that shape the world around us.

My name is Liam Caron, and in each episode, I’ll take you on a journey through the ideas, designs, and people that have shaped architectural history.

From ancient monuments to modern skyscrapers, I’ll explore how architecture reflects culture, context, and ambitions of its time.

Each episode is a carefully crafted narrative, designed to be as engaging as it is informative.

Whether you’re an architect, a student, or simply fascinated by the spaces we live in, this podcast is for you.

Subscribe now and join me as we uncover the history of architecture—one story at a time.