Güvenç Özel discusses his trajectory, from working in the architecture office of Frank Gehry to founding his own firm. Throughout his career, the cyber-physical architect has investigated the intersection of digital and physical worlds through an exploration of culture, material, and quantum physics. In this podcast, Özel explains the ideas behind his latest project, Holoflux,” an immersive installation on the festival grounds at Coachella music festival and describes how he says the role of architecture in a world that is being depleted of its resources. 

Learning objectives:  

·     Describe what Güvenç Özel sees as the direction new generations of architects are taking. 

·     Discuss Özel’s philosophy on the interplay between technology, storytelling, and the built environment. 

·     List some of the features of Holoflux that contribute to the concepts behind its name. 

·     Explain Özel’s viewpoint on how cyber-physical approaches address sustainability issues. 

Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW  

Speaker: Aaron Prinz