Annabelle Selldorf on why buildings have to live longer than we do

Archello speaks with Annabelle Selldorf, founding principal of Selldorf Architects, whose practice is based in New York and is known for its work on museums, cultural institutions, and carefully considered residential projects.Selldorf’s work is guided by questions of judgment, proportion, and longevity, examining how architecture can operate with restraint while remaining responsive to context, use, and public life.Listen as Selldorf reflects on her early years in New York, the formation of her practice, and projects including the Frick Collection and the National Gallery in London, offering insight into an approach to architecture grounded in clarity, responsibility, and long-term thinking.