Detailed: An original podcast by ARCAT

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Paul Murdoch, Founder and President of Paul Murdoch Architects in Los Angeles, California. They discuss the Flight 93 National Memorial in Shanksville, Pennsylvania. This episode is particularly meaningful as this year marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Flight 93 National Memorial transforms a former reclaimed strip mine in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, into a 2,200-acre landscape of remembrance, reflection, and environmental healing. Rather than imposing a singular monument on the site, the design unfolds as a carefully choreographed memorial landscape, including the 93-foot-tall Tower of Voices, which holds 40 wind chimes representing the 40 individuals aboard Flight 93. As wind passes through the tower, aluminum chimes of varying lengths respond with different tones, creating an ever-changing acoustic presence.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA.Cherise is joined by Heshan Rankothgedera of Sales and Project Management at Jakob Rope Systems. Heshan demonstrates how Jakob Rope Systems’ 100+ years of technical expertise is present in every product they offer, whether in safety solutions, green wall systems, or custom structural elements.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Patricia Rhee, FAIA, DBIA, LEED AP – Partner/Partner-in-Charge at EYRC Architects in Los Angeles, California. Patricia is also joined by Chad-Jamie Rigaud, LEED Green Associate, Designer, and Project Manager, also at EYRC. They discuss the Institute for Quantum Studies at Chapman University in Orange, California.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Institute for Quantum Studies at Chapman University transforms a historically and culturally significant site into a new center for quantum research, collaboration, and public engagement. Bringing the Institute’s previously dispersed programs together, the project pairs the adaptive reuse of the historic Lydia D. Killefer School with a new Experimental Lab Building, creating a cohesive research environment that balances advanced science with a distinctly human-centered character.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA.Cherise is joined by Tenzin Youdon, Architectural Project Manager at Sugatsune America. Tenzin illustrates the importance of communication from design through construction between all parties, and shines a light on some of Sugatsune’s design-focused products in premium hardware.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Anthony Markese, FAIA, RIBA, LEED AP. Anthony is a Principal at Pickard Chilton in New Haven, Connecticut. They discuss the Reenvisioning of Kendall Square in Cambridge, Massachusetts.You can see the project here as you listen along.The reenvisioned Kendall Square Master Plan represents a long-term collaboration between Pickard Chilton and Boston Properties to transform one of Cambridge's most prominent innovation districts. Rather than approaching the project as a series of isolated developments, the team envisioned a comprehensive master plan that would reshape the district through architecture, infrastructure, and public space. At the heart of the plan is the replacement of an obsolete parking garage with a transformative civic intervention, utilizing deep foundation piles during massive excavation. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA.Cherise is joined by Mike Goodman, Director of Single-Family New Construction Segment at James Hardie Building Products. Mike highlights the wide range of high-performance fiber cement and fiber gypsum building solutions for both internal and external building construction applications.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by John Anthal, Principal and Aviation Director at Mancini Duffy in New York City, and Joshua Mandel, Vice President and Head of Development at ASUR Airports with headquarters located in Mexico City, Mexico. They discuss the John F. Kennedy International Airport Terminal 8 project.You can see the project here as you listen along.The redevelopment of JFK Airport's Terminal 8 represents the first completed project within the airport's sweeping $19 billion transformation, establishing a new benchmark for the passenger experience through architecture, commerce, and a strong sense of place. Anchored by a new great hall and more than 60 dining, retail, duty-free, and experiential concepts, the renovation reimagines the terminal as more than a point of departure—it becomes an introduction to New York City itself.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA.Cherise is joined by Oliver Kwon, Marketing Manager, and CJ Kwon, Strategy Manager at ARCAT. Oliver and CJ discuss what sets ARCAT apart as the largest building product research and specification platform in North America and what’s in store for the future of ARCAT. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Mariam Issoufou, Founder and Principal at Mariam Issoufou Architects with offices in New York, Niamey, Niger, and Zurich. They discuss Gourmega – a socially minded supper club in Manhattan’s South Village Historic District in New York.You can see the project here as you listen along.Located on the ground floor of a landmarked 1883 building in Manhattan’s South Village Historic District, Gourmega reimagines a compact historic space as a flexible restaurant rooted in food, culture, and community. The site and overall design of Gourmega are directly informed by the historical and cultural significance locally in SOHO, as well as abroad in Africa.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA.Cherise is joined by Christopher Titone, Architectural Promotions Specialist at Modernfold. Christopher explains the vast product line Modernfold offers from operable single-panel and double-paneled partitions to automated glass wall systems with exceptional acoustic capabilities.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Justin Tollefson, AIA, Principal Architect at Pearson Design Group in Bozeman, Montana. They discuss the Cottage Modern in Bigfork, Montana.You can see the project here as you listen along.Cottage Modern is a multigenerational lakeside retreat that reflects more than two decades of family traditions on Flathead Lake. After years of returning to Bigfork, Montana, each summer and winter, the homeowners transformed a property that once held a modest cottage into a permanent family compound designed to accommodate generations of gathering, recreation, and seasonal living. Adorning the exterior and interior are reclaimed and recycled wood species native to the area. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA.Cherise is joined by Lukas DeWitt, Director of Business and Marketing at Mbrico Tile Decks. Lukas highlights Mbrico’s signature and comprehensive porcelain deck systems, rooftop and pedestal systems, durable porcelain pavers, and outdoor flooring solutions. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA.Cherise is joined by Katie Ragle, Director of Strategy and Marketing at Sherwin-Williams. Katie discusses the expansive variety of industries Sherwin-Williams operates in, the importance of prepping field-applied products during the construction phase, and best guides and practices in communicating with specifiers. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA.Cherise is joined by Brian Hanson, Marketing Director at Quikserv and United States Bulletproofing Brands. Brian discusses the specialized solutions Quikserv offers in steel and aluminum fabrication for air curtains, drive-thru windows, bullet-resistant products, and their new FEMA-tested window system.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA.Cherise is joined by Katie McCarthy, Marketing Manager at EcoStar LLC. Katie illustrates the advantages of EcoStar’s time-tested roofing products including sustainable composites and best practices for optimal installation. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA.Cherise is joined by Ryan Holt, Senior Vice President of Accessibility Professionals. Ryan demonstrates how Accessibility Professionals prioritizes freedom and comfort, with customer feedback at the forefront of designing new, industry-leading products, including barrier-free or walk-in bathing solutions, and lift systems.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA.Cherise is joined by Tim Nass, Vice President of National Sales at SAFTI-First. Tim showcases SAFTI-First’s capabilities as the only vertically integrated manufacturer of fire-rated glass based in the United States, and the facilities dedicated to the mixing and pouring of components that make up their fire-rated products.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2026 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in San Diego, CA.Cherise is joined by Steve Slack, Vice President of Sales at KEIM Mineral Coatings of America. Steve highlights KEIM’s broad range of sustainable mineral paints, stains, and finishes, emphasizing the innovation that has defined the company for more than a century.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Yugene Cha, AIA, Partner, and Luke Haas, Senior Associate/Principal at Krueck Sexton Partners in Chicago, Illinois. They discuss the Chicago Mercantile Exchange Center Lobby (or CME Center), also in Chicago. Pedestrian circulation became the primary design generator. You can see the project here as you listen along.The CME Center renovation transforms an aging commercial lobby into a vibrant, public-facing environment, repositioning one of Chicago’s largest office complexes for a new generation of tenants and visitors. By studying how people naturally moved through the complex, the new glass envelope traces these movement patterns, its curved geometry guiding visitors through the space while softening the building's scale. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Jon Williams, Associate at R3A Architecture in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They discuss the University of Pittsburgh Crawford Hall Renovation, also in Pittsburgh.You can see the project here as you listen along.The renovation of Crawford Hall at the University of Pittsburgh reimagines a mid-century academic building for the next generation of life sciences research. As part of the interconnected Clapp/Langley/Crawford complex, the project seeks to transform an aging facility into a contemporary research environment while preserving its role within the broader campus fabric. Central to the intervention is a five-foot building addition that accommodates new MEP risers, creating the capacity necessary to support sophisticated laboratory systems without compromising the building's functionality or spatial organization.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by David Bagnoli, Principal at StudioMB Architects in Washington DC. They discuss the 13th Street Sanctuary, also in Washington, D.C. You can see the project here as you listen along.Originally constructed in 1917, the 13th Street Sanctuary stands as a compelling example of how adaptive reuse can breathe new life into forgotten structures while addressing urgent urban needs. Once a neglected church severely damaged during the 2011 Mid-Atlantic earthquake, the building was ultimately deemed unsafe and faced an uncertain future. Through an ambitious transformation, the former place of worship has been reimagined into eight co-living residential units, creating a bold new model for affordable housing in Washington, D.C. The design embraces a deliberate contrast between historic and contemporary elements. New slotted window openings punctuate the heavy masonry exterior, bringing natural light into the units while creating a distinct visual dialogue between old and new.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Leann Crist, AIA, formerly with Graham Baba Architects, while this project was designed and completed, and now with her own firm, Leann Crist Design Studio. Cherise is also joined by Anjali Grant, Principal at Anjali Grant Design. They discuss the Giddens School & Lake Washington Girls Middle School in Seattle, Washington.You can see the project here as you listen along.Situated between Seattle’s Beacon Hill and Central District neighborhoods, the Giddens School & Lake Washington Girls Middle School campus reimagines what an urban educational environment can be when collaboration, flexibility, and community are placed at the center of the design process. The tightly integrated campus balances individuality with shared purpose. Each school maintains its own dedicated entrance and organizational structure, reinforcing a sense of identity for students and faculty.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Sam Miller, Partner, and Stephen DeMayo, Principal at LMN Architects in Seattle, Washington. They discuss the Stanford Computing and Data Science Building at Stanford University in Palo Alto, California.You can see the project here as you listen along.At the heart of Stanford University, where historic arcades meet the evolving ambitions of a research-driven campus, the Computing and Data Science (or CoDa) building emerges as both a physical landmark and an intellectual crossroads. The Hive stair, rendered in Stanford’s signature red, is more than circulation—it is a symbol. Its perforated guardrails subtly encode 8-bit binary patterns, transforming a foundational language of computing into a tactile architectural expression. As users move through the space, the stair animates the building, embodying the dynamic, interconnected nature of data science itself.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Justin Crane, FAIA, Principal, and Stefanie Greenfield, AIA, Principal at CambridgeSeven in Cambridge, Massachusetts. They discuss The Foundry, also in Cambridge, MA.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Foundry exemplifies a thoughtful approach to adaptive reuse, where the legacy of a 132-year-old industrial structure is carried forward through a renewed civic purpose. Once home to the Blake and Knowles Steam Pump Company and later a succession of utilitarian uses, the building has been transformed into a dynamic hub for arts, education, and entrepreneurship. The design resists the urge to overwrite history, instead preserving nearly 70 percent of the original fabric and allowing the building’s industrial identity to remain present and legible. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Ryan Jang, AIA, Principal, and Cecily Ng, Associate at Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects in San Francisco, California. They discuss the UC Berkeley Creekside Center Renovation for the Disabled Students Program at the University of California, Berkeley, or UC Berkeley.You can see the project here as you listen along.Set within the core of the University of California, Berkeley, the Creekside Center renovation reimagines a modest, well-loved building as a forward-looking home for the Disabled Students’ Program. What was once a fragmented network of dispersed offices is now consolidated into a cohesive, welcoming environment—one that reflects both the scale of the program, serving more than 4,000 students, and the evolving understanding of accessibility as a fundamental design driver rather than a regulatory obligation.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Kent Suhrbier, FAIA, LEED AP, Principal at Bohlin Cywinski Jackson with offices in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, San Francisco, Seattle, and Wilkes-Barre. They discuss the Carnegie Mellon University Highmark Center for Health, Wellness, and Athletics in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Highmark Center for Health, Wellness, and Athletics at Carnegie Mellon University brings together many aspects of student life into one place, supporting physical health, mental well-being, and personal growth. Light-toned brick and a terracotta rainscreen create a modern interpretation of traditional forms, with subtle patterning in the façade that references the rhythm of a heartbeat, reinforcing the building’s connection to health and human experience.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more.If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media.Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.