Building with Writing
Building with Writing
Podcast Description
Building with Writing is hosted by Michael Meredith, featuring conversations with and about Stan Allen’s work, and a general discussion about the relationship between architecture and writing. It accompanies an exhibition, also called Building with Writing, at Princeton University School of Architecture that runs from March 6th - May 2nd 2025.
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The podcast explores themes such as the relationship between architectural education and writing, typology, and architectural pragmatism. Specific episodes delve into subjects like the pedagogical role of architects, cross-examinations of influential texts in architecture, and personal narratives of Stan Allen's impact through interviews with his students and colleagues, illustrating the depth and evolution of architectural thought.
Building with Writing is hosted by Michael Meredith, featuring conversations with and about Stan Allen’s work, and a general discussion about the relationship between architecture and writing. It accompanies an exhibition, also called Building with Writing, at Princeton University School of Architecture that runs from March 6th – May 2nd 2025.
Stan Allen and Michael Meredith talk about the formation of Building with Writing and the role of architecture exhibitions in the discipline.
Stan Allen is an architect, writer, educator, and former dean of Princeton University School of Architecture.
Michael Meredith teaches and runs a small practice with Hilary Sample.
Guest: Stan Allen
Host: Michael Meredith
Editor: Michael Meredith, Bruce Hongming Liang
These conversations were recorded in parallel to the exhibition Building with Writing at Princeton University School of Architecture in Spring 2025, on the work of Stan Allen.
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