On Center with Kurt Green - Classical Mandates, Brutalism, and Middle Earth

Architect Kurt Green joins the On Center Podcast for an honest dive into classical architecture, public taste, and the balance of tradition and innovation. Host Matt Crowder leads a fast-paced conversation on design, history, and the future of the built environment.How growing up in Indianapolis and early influences shaped Kurt Green’s architectural pathInsights from Kurt’s France research trip, including the Maison Carrée and Parisian heritage buildingsThe impact of diverse project experience, from fire stations to office renovations, on architectural identityWhy tradition and innovation aren’t mutually exclusive in classical and federal architectureA candid critique of mandates like the federal classical style order, plus thoughts on public taste, iteration, and the evolution of designThanks for listening to The On Center Podcast where we explore the craft, technology, and people shaping the built environment. A special thanks to our sponsor, MAPP3D Solutions, providing high-accuracy LiDAR scanning and reality capture services that help architects and builders bring their vision on center. To learn more, visit mapp3dsolutions.com. Thanks for listening, and until next time, stay on center.”