Round the Studios

In this episode Karen and Niall Murphy discuss Scotland's architects and architecture focusing on Kathryn Findlay and Zara Hadid. They talk about the blue plaque scheme, how architects should be commemorated, and smashing the patriarchy. Also, there is mention of a 'soft and hairy' house. Intrigued?Niall is an architect with 25 years of experience, specialising in heritage, conservation, and community issues in Glasgow. He is currently the Co-Chair of the Glasgow Built Heritage Commission, is a Trustee of the Built Environment Forum Scotland, has been the Chair of the Govanhill Baths Building Preservation Trust and served on the Glasgow Urban Design Panel for a decade. He has received several awards, including the Glasgow Doors Open Day Outstanding Talk Award (2025), and frequently lectures on architecture and urban design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to discover the real Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh? Let us delve further into the woman who not only married Charles Rennie Mackintosh but who was an artist and designer in her own right. Listen to Dr Karen Mailley chat to Mackintosh expert, and all round excellent human being, Dr Robyne Calvert talk about all things Margaret Macdonald Mackintosh related, from the occult to complicated relationships and friendships to working collaboratively with her husband. Karen and Robyne chat about it all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.