Guest Interview | Marco Polo

In this episode, we get a chance to chat with Marco Polo, Graduate Program Director for Architecture in Ryerson University, distinguished academic and author, and past-editor of Canadian Architect magazine. We discuss everything from the value of history and theory in architectural education and teaching studio through to pursuing graduate degrees and thesis. We also chat about getting banned from doing studio reviews and the drama that arises in final presentations and deadlines. Faculty Profile https://www.ryerson.ca/architectural-science/people/faculty/marco-polo/ Architecture and National Identity: The Centennial Projects 50 Years On https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/centennial-buildings-50th-anniversary-1.3654283 Marco Polo and Colin Ripley (Presentation at University of Calgary) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsfog7sJJCI