Pencils Down

In this episode of the Pencils Down podcast, we're honored to have Chris Reinhart, a licensed architect, researcher, and educator, join us. From implementing sustainability initiatives on multi-billion-dollar healthcare campuses to leading hands-on workshops in natural building techniques, Chris has been at the forefront of sustainable architecture practice and education. His research delves into unconventional materials like earth and straw, as well as the profound relationship between architecture and living organisms. https://eskenazi.indiana.edu/faculty/directory/reinhart-chris.html

In this episode of Pencils Down, we welcome Sara Zewde from Studio Zewde, a firm practicing landscape design, urban design, and public art. Sara's designs weave narratives, culture, and ecology into vibrant spaces that tell powerful stories. Sara is visiting Columbus to discuss her studio's project, Echoes of the Hill completed for this year's Exhibit Columbus. Studio Zewde's installation at Mill Race Park celebrates its 30th anniversary by weaving local history and community favorites into a new public gathering space. Highlighting connections to past indigenous cultures and offering a platform for future events, the installation echoes the park's iconic hill and frames perspectives on the land's history and potential. We're excited for you join us as we discuss Landscape Architecture and it's roll in the remembering the past and embracing our future. ⁠ www.instagram.com/zewdiac https://www.studio-zewde.com/

In this episode of Pencils Down, we welcome Joseph Altshuler from Could Be Architecture, renowned for integrating art and architecture. Joseph shares his journey and the philosophy behind his innovative design practice, emphasizing interactive and engaging spaces. He discusses unique project approaches, future trends in architecture, and the importance of pushing conventional boundaries. instagram.com/couldbearchitecture couldbe.design/

Welcome to this episode of Pencil's Down where we dive deep into the world of Mexican architect, Tatiana Bilbao. Renowned for her groundbreaking designs that beautifully blend geometry with the rhythms of nature, Bilbao has always championed collaboration as a cornerstone of her projects. Join us as she reminisces about her childhood, revealing how a passion for architecture seems to be a family trait. Stay tuned for an intimate look into the roots of her architectural journey. https://tatianabilbao.com/

Lisa Taliano, an artist + philosopher + poet + activist hailing from New York City, is currently showcasing her exhibition titled "Material Entanglements: Bodies and Borders" at The Miller Gallery, housed within The Republic Building. Through her artwork, Taliano delves into an exploration of the interconnectedness between bodies and places within the ecological context. Her paintings embody a profound understanding of the fluid boundaries that exist between bodies and the broader environment, skillfully navigating the delicate balance between abstraction and representation. Within her exhibition, "Material Entanglements: Bodies and Borders," Taliano employs her paintings as a tangible means to grapple with a transformative shift in the conceptualization of materiality. This shift prompts us to reconsider our conventional understanding of corporeality and challenges us to rethink what it truly means to possess a body. https://taliano.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ltaliano/

In the first episode of our fall season, we engage in a conversation with Vinc Math, a bamboo expert from Germany, based in New York. He has extensive experience working with bamboo. He has built numerous bamboo structures all over the world and enjoys sharing his knowledge with others conducting workshops and lectures.  This summer he worked on a project in our community, Columbus, Indiana; in collaboration with Studio Zewde from New York for Exhibit Columbus.  Join us to hear more about his story. If you are interested in seeing his work, you can check out his website and social media.  Website: https://www.vincmath.com/ IG: @vinc_math

In this pilot episode, we'll be talking to a group of architecture students about their final presentations. We'll get their thoughts on the process of creating their projects, as well as their hopes and dreams for the future. We hope you enjoy this pilot episode of Pencils Down! Hit the FOLLOW button to be alerted for more interviews with architecture students and professionals in future episodes!