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New Books in Architecture

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Living In Houses: A Personal History Of English Domestic Architecture
Shakespeare's Birthplace
Cultural Heritage
English Literature
Architecture
Sustainable Building Materials
William Shakespeare
Transparency
Glass Architecture
Urban Planning
The Great Rebuilding
Vernacular Architecture
Victorian Era
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Covid-19 Lockdown
Land In Libraries
Stratford-Upon-Avon
Roman Architecture
Interior Design

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Recent Guests

Joanna Merwood-Salisbury
Architectural historian and author
MIT Press, 2024
Episode: Joanna Merwood-Salisbury, "Barbarian Architecture: Thorstein Veblen’s Chicago" (MIT Press, 2024)
Dr. John Goodall
Architectural editor of Country Life and historian
Country Life
Episode: John Goodall, "The Castle: A History" (Yale UP, 2022)
Pablo Meninato
An architect, architectural critic, educator, and native of Argentina
Temple University
Episode: Pablo Meninato and Gregory Marinic, "Urban Labyrinths: Informal Settlements, Architecture, and Social Change in Latin America" (Routledge, 2025)
Claudia Gastrow
Author of The Aesthetics of Belonging, exploring urbanism in Luanda amidst its historical context.
University of North Carolina Press
Episode: Claudia Gastrow, "The Aesthetics of Belonging: Indigenous Urbanism and City Building in Oil-Boom Luanda" (UNC Press Books, 2024)
Dr. Claudia Gastrow
Assistant Professor of Anthropology at North Carolina State University and author of The Aesthetics of Belonging.
North Carolina State University
Episode: Claudia Gastrow, "The Aesthetics of Belonging: Indigenous Urbanism and City Building in Oil-Boom Luanda" (UNC Press Books, 2024)
Cosima Clara Gillhammer
Career development fellow in English at Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford
Lady Margaret Hall, University of Oxford
Episode: Cosima Clara Gillhammer, "Light on Darkness: The Untold Story of the Liturgy" (Reaktion Books, 2025)
Robert Jan van Pelt
Architectural historian, author of The Barrack, 1572-1914
Park Books
Episode: Robert Jan van Pelt, "The Barrack, 1572-1914: Chapters in the History of Emergency Architecture" (Park Books, 2024)
Emily Gee
Author focused on historic building conservation and public histories
Liverpool University Press
Episode: Emily Gee, "Hostel, House and Chambers: Accommodating the Victorian and Edwardian Working Woman" (Liverpool UP, 2025)
Carlotta Daro
Author of The Architecture of the Wire: Infrastructures of Telecommunication
MIT Press
Episode: Carlotta Daro, "The Architecture of the Wire: Infrastructures of Telecommunication" (MIT Press, 2025)

Hosts

Dr. Miranda Melcher
One of the hosts, known for engaging discussions on architectural topics and recent publications in the field.
Matthew Wells
Co-host associated with discussions surrounding architectural books and their implications.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • Great books

    I really enjoy listening to the interviews. I have found many new books to buy. Its much more interesting to hear the author talk about the book then reading a review.

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Listeners appreciate the insightful discussions and the breadth of topics covered, often finding motivation to explore new architectural literature.
The interviews with authors and experts provide a level of depth that enhances understanding of complex architectural concepts.

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Joanna Merwood-Salisbury, "Barbarian Architecture: Thorstein Veblen’s Chicago" (MIT Press, 2024)
Q: What are you working on at the moment?
I have published an article relating Veblen's theory to a Frank Lloyd Wright house, narrowing my focus from urban architecture to specific design elements.
Joanna Merwood-Salisbury, "Barbarian Architecture: Thorstein Veblen’s Chicago" (MIT Press, 2024)
Q: What sorts of buildings were involved in that?
I was interested in finding Veblen's connections to design reformers and their societal implications, focusing on Hull House as a hub for progressive social change.
Joanna Merwood-Salisbury, "Barbarian Architecture: Thorstein Veblen’s Chicago" (MIT Press, 2024)
Q: How did you structure the book?
I began by examining the modern American university as a key architectural typology that Veblen addressed more than others, particularly exploring how it reflects his theories.
Joanna Merwood-Salisbury, "Barbarian Architecture: Thorstein Veblen’s Chicago" (MIT Press, 2024)
Q: Could you start off perhaps by telling us how you came to write this book?
I am an architectural historian focusing on the Chicago School of Architecture and wanted to explore Veblen's influence on architectural discourse and history.
Tom White, "Bad Dust: A History of the Asbestos Disaster" (Repeater, 2025)
Q: To what extent was the 1999 ban on asbestos a victory?
Tom acknowledges the ban as a significant triumph for campaigners but expresses concern that it led to complacency regarding ongoing asbestos issues.

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Focused on the intersection of architecture and scholarly discourse, this channel features a series of engaging discussions between authors and experts in the field. It explores a wide range of topics, often centering on recently published books that address architectural history, theory, and practice, as well as the social, political, and cultural implications of architecture. Noteworthy themes include historical architecture, urbanism, and contemporary architectural criticism, touching on issues such as the impact of colonialism, social justice in urban planning, and the significance of built environments in the context of societal change. The channel serves as a valuable resource for those interested in architecture and its broader impli... more

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