Alan Maskin, Principal/Owner at Olson Kundig, joins us to discuss the first facility, located in Seattle, WA, for Recompose, a company that will offer a “natural organic reduction” alternative to cremation and conventional burial methods. Keith Eggener, Professor of Architectural History at the University of Oregon, provides insight into the history and evolution of cemeteries and death care.

Show Music:

Intro - "Keep Calm and Chill" by Soundroll

History - "Ancient Discoveries" by Gavin Luke, "Live for the Moment" by Gavin Luke, and "Mirror" by Ciaran Delany

Outro - "How Did We" by Toby Tranter

Album artwork:

Rendering from Olson Kundig

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