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This original podcast recorded by the Paul Rudolph Heritage Foundation, is about the background, design parallels, and precedents that ultimately let to the creation of the Modulightor Building. The original 4-storey Modulightor Building was designed by Paul Rudolph as a residential and commercial structure to house Rudolph’s practice and Modulightor, the lighting company he founded with Ernst Wagner.  The north façade of the later 2-story addition was built to Rudolph’s original drawings.

Beth Franz, a New York based landscape architect, discusses the renovation and restoration of Battery Park, from a decrepit green space, to a world-class riverfront promenade.

The artist Ming Fay talks about the Staten Island Ferry Terminal and the process behind his contest-winning public art piece, a set of benches. They recall the historic benches in the old ferry terminal, which was destroyed in a fire.

Andrew Ginzel and Kristin Jones on "Oculus," their Arts for Transit murals in the Church St. subway station, which stretches from the World Trade Center to Park Pl. to Chambers St. Ginzel and Jones created the project by photographing New Yorkers' eyes and translating the images into glass and stone for the subway walls.

Warrie Price discusses the new landscape of Battery Park, including the Gardens of Remembrance, a new fountain, and a food kiosk. 

Warrie Price discusses the future projects planned for Battery Park, including architect Frank Gehry's plans to build a play area and the ongoing project to wind the Hudson River bike path through the park.

Landscape Architect, Mia Lehrer, talks about the future of Hollywood Park and her design to revamp the area.

Mia Lehrer discusses the new development for Hollywood Park. 

One of the Barnesdale Foundation's programs is the Cotsen Artist Residencies, which is an extended working creative experience with artists of great stature to inspire talented young students. These Master residencies have been hosted at Lehrer Architects LA Studio.  Artists such as Tim Hawkinson, Alexis Smith, and Lita Albequerque have worked there.  Michael Lehrer describes the program and what it's like to work with the artists in the same space.

Michael Lehrer talks about the James M. Wood Community Center, an acclaimed community building that his practice designed in downtown LA to serve the community of Skid Row.