Principal architect Steven Brody from Davis Brody Bond and Thomas McCarthy, CEO of Page, discuss their collaboration on projects, including embassy design. The episode focuses on the spirit of collaboration and high-pressure projects, such as the 9/11 Memorial Museum, that come under a lot of scrutiny but can ultimately serve as impactful impressions in a firm’s portfolio.

Learning objectives  

-       Discuss how the Pablo Picasso quote “Good artists borrow, great artists steal” fits into these firms’ philosophy on collaboration.

-       Describe the historical context that led to Davis Brody Bond’s involvement in the design of the 9/11 Memorial Museum.

-       List some of the key stakeholders and requirements the firm had to satisfy for the 9/11 Memorial Museum project.

-       Explain what makes for a good embassy design, according to these architects.

Credits: 0.5 AIA LU/HSW

Speaker: Aaron Prinz