#226 Duccio Cardelli: Designing with Culture | AND STUDIO Architects & Global Perspectives

This episode is brought to you by HalloCasa, the SEO-ranked digital business card for real estate agents. Looking to find the right agent, no matter where you are?Visit https://home.hallocasa.com to discover and connect with top real estate agents globally.In this episode, we speak with Duccio Cardelli, founding partner of AND STUDIO architects in Paris and Shanghai. Duccio shares his philosophy of architecture, the importance of cultural context, and how he approaches projects across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.From starting each project with a "blank mind," to reflections on sustainability, mega-projects, and urban planning in Saudi Arabia, this conversation dives deep into the intersection of design, culture, and innovation.Timestamps00:01:00 Introduction00:02:50 About Duccio’s Philosophy and AND STUDIO00:09:30 Embracing Local Culture in Architecture00:16:00 The Blank Mind Approach to New Projects00:22:00 Mega Projects: Asia & Middle East vs. Europe00:28:50 Saudi Arabia vs. China – Development Blueprints00:36:50 Urban Planning in Saudi Arabia: Water & Vertical Farming00:41:40 Duccio’s Entrepreneurial Journey00:47:40 Advice for Recent Architecture Graduates00:57:00 Conclusion & Contact InformationIf you’re passionate about architecture, urban design, and sustainable development, this is an episode you don’t want to miss.Connect with Duccio Cardelli and AND STUDIO:Website: https://www.andstudio.net/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/duccio-cardelli-1501012b/