Rost Architects

Architect Mitchell Rocheleau travels to the Roman Baths in Bath, England, to uncover the stories about the people who engineered, built, and used this stunning Roman bathing complex. High-quality on-site footage and detailed expert interviews reveal captivating insights into this ancient site. This in-depth documentary will give viewers a genuine appreciation and understanding of this architectural marvel.

Watch the Documentary:

https://youtu.be/vZWORVBaHfI

Learn more about the Roman Baths:

The Story of the Roman Baths

https://www.rostarchitects.com/articles/2025/2/6/the-story-of-the-roman-baths-in-bath-england

Interview with Peter Davenport - Archeologist of the Roman Baths

https://www.rostarchitects.com/articles/2025/5/12/interview-with-peter-davenport-on-architecture-of-roman-baths

https://youtu.be/4rE7gD7i9CA

The Roman Baths:

https://www.romanbaths.co.uk/

Special Thanks to The Roman Baths & Historian Allan Crossley

Principal and Architect of ROST Architects, Mitchell Rocheleau, meets with Peter Davenport, professional archeologist for 46 years including 25 years as a senior archeologist at Bath Archeological Trust. Peter's been involved in all of the excavations carried out in the Roman Baths and a large majority of excavations in the City of Bath. Peter is also trustee on the Roman Baths Foundation and the author of "Roman Bath: A New History and Archeology of Aquae Sulis."

Watch the Episode Here:

https://youtu.be/4rE7gD7i9CA

Read the article that inspired the conversation:

https://www.rostarchitects.com/articles/2025/2/6/the-story-of-the-roman-baths-in-bath-england

Peter Davenport:

https://g.co/kgs/oB7z7hR

Principal and Architect of ROST Architects, Mitchell Rocheleau, meets with Thomas Barrie, architect and professor of architecture at North Carolina State University, whose scholarship focuses on architecture's symbolism, ritual use, and cultural significance

Watch the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/CvaX7XzdwdQ

More articles on the architecture of sacred space:

The Sacred Life of Home & City

https://www.rostarchitects.com/articles/2024/11/8/the-sacred-life-of-home-and-city

Building for our Higher Level Needs

https://www.rostarchitects.com/articles/2024/10/31/building-for-our-higher-level-needs

Thomas Barrie

https://www.thomasbarriearchitect.com/

Principal and Architect of ROST Architects, Mitchell Rocheleau, discusses the history, architecture, and the architectural power of Notre Dame Cathedral.

Read more about the architecture and history of Notre Dame Cathedral:

https://www.rostarchitects.com/articles/2024/5/14/notre-dame-cathedral

Watch the Full Episode Here: https://youtu.be/mbcJzyYiVJs

Principal and Architect of ROST Architects, Mitchell Rocheleau, meets with Jonathan Foyle, lecturer, historian, and broadcaster. Author of "Lincoln Cathedral: The Biography of a Great Building."

Watch the Full Interview:

https://youtu.be/Q--rEsmkKNg

Watch our Behind the Scenes Tour of Lincoln Cathedral:

https://youtu.be/RQ_9i4FRzN8

"Lincoln Cathedral: The Biography of a Great Building" Book Link:

https://www.foyles.co.uk/book/lincoln-cathedral/jonathan-foyle/9781857599282

Jonathan Foyle:

http://www.jonathanfoyle.com/

Principal and Architect of ROST Architects, Mitchell Rocheleau, discusses the significance of The Grand Louvre designed by Architect, I.M. Pei, the history of the Louvre, design process, design theory and ideas behind the project.

Watch the Full Episode Here: https://www.rostarchitects.com/articles/2025/contemplations-of-the-built-world-the-louvre

Read more about The Grand Louvre: https://www.rostarchitects.com/articles/2023/1/6/the-louvre

Throughout its existence, Venice and its people have had a unifying narrative: the struggle against water. Although the rising sea levels have resulted in death, destruction, and flooding, it has also served a valuable role as the collective antagonist of the Venetian people. It is human nature to band together when faced with a common challenge or adversary. Through necessity and under the constant threat of rising tides, Venetians developed ingenuity, a work ethic, and a common purpose. The bond created by this struggle has been one of the key ingredients to the progress and prosperity of Venice.

Read the Full Article Here: https://www.rostarchitects.com/articles/2024/9/13/urban-and-architectural-history-of-venice-italy

Principal and Architect of ROST Architects, Mitchell Rocheleau, meets with Keiran Murphy, the principal historic researcher of Frank Lloyd Wright’s home in Spring Green, Wisconsin, and home of the Taliesin Fellowship.

Read the article that inspired the conversation here:

https://www.rostarchitects.com/articles/2024/12/31/taliesin-west

Principal and Architect of ROST Architects, Mitchell Rocheleau, meets with John Lobell, a professor at Pratt Institute and expert on Louis Kahn, to discuss the architecture and philosophy of Louis Kahn.

Read the article that sparked the conversation here:

https://www.rostarchitects.com/articles/2024/11/21/the-architecture-and-philosophy-of-louis-kahn

Watch the Interview:

https://www.rostarchitects.com/articles/2024/10/8/interview-with-john-lobell-on-louis-kahn

John Lobell:

www.youtube.com/@johnlobell526

Books:

Louis Kahn: Architecture as Philosophy

http://bit.ly/2020LouisKahn_ArchitectureAsPhilosophy

Between Silence and Light: Spirit in the Architecture of Louis I. Kahn

https://www.amazon.com/Between-Silence-Light-Spirit-Architecture/dp/159030604X/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1338515835&sr=8-1

I want to take you on a journey back in time in the southwest of present-day Britain, near a bend in the river Avon. Here, a natural geological process dispelled warm, mineral-rich water from deep within the earth. The ancient people who inhabited this area believed these healing and mystical waters were a gift from the gods and were presided over by an ancient goddess named Sulis.

Read the Article Here: https://www.rostarchitects.com/articles/2025/2/6/the-story-of-the-roman-baths-in-bath-england