On the happy and historic occasion of Denise Scott Brown and Robert Venturi being jointly awarded the 2016 AIA Gold Medal, we speak with Brown about whether this could be a watershed moment for architecture, and the long road that she and Robert took to arriving here. We last spoke with Brown on episode #39, when the Vanna Venturi house hit the market.
If we accept that accolades like the Gold Medal have the influence to (potentially) nudge the profession in certain directions, then this time – the first the award has been given jointly, and to a living woman – could signal a movement towards increased inclusivity, and a reevaluation of collaborative agency.
Listen to episode 45 of Archinect Sessions, "Golden Years":
Shownotes:
National council member accuses RIBA of "institutional racism", prompting investigation
More notions of joint creativity: Assemble wins Turner Prize, becoming first architects to win "UK's most prestigious art prize"
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Speaking with Denise, via landline, was a remarkable experience. The richness of the experience was only enhanced by the quality of the sound.
I loved both of these conversations with Denise Scott Brown. I hope archinect has more such conversations with her! I'll listen to however many you put up.
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