Episodes
In conversations with local industry experts and thought leaders, each episode of Building LA explores a specific project in Los Angeles, providing you with insights into how it progressed, challenges that were overcome, and what makes the project successful.
EP.30 / Alan Pullman
Alan Pullman founded Studio One Eleven 25 years ago with a theory that ran against how most architecture firms operated: that the most important work in urban environments was not designing the next signature building, but the space in-between. His firm embraces the messiness of cities and finds opportunities in spaces large and small.
EP.29 / Leon Rost
Leon Rost, Partner at Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), reflects on the firm's decision to plant roots in Los Angeles, the projects they've built here, and what it will take for the city to realize its architectural potential.
EP.23 / Vishaan Chakrabarti
Architect and urban planner Vishaan Chakrabarti draws on lessons from international cities and his time in Bloomberg's administration to explain how LA can rebuild after the fires with smart, gentle density.