American Building by Michael Graves Architecture and Design

A Design podcast by Michael Graves

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American Building, hosted by Atif Z. Qadir, Sponsored by Michael Graves & REDIST, shares how iconic buildings came to be from the perspective of their developers, investors, and designers. These innovators discuss on a deeply personal level what they faced over the course of the entire building process. They connect that to specific challenges for cities today, showing that they go far beyond vocation to improve the places and people around them. Whether you are a student, a company executive or just curious about great buildings, tune in to gain a deeper understanding of real estate and be inspired to take your own work to the next level.

Recent Episodes

Inside Amy Gutmann Hall: Philadelphia's First Urban Mass Timber Building
Published: December 3, 2025
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GAIA’s Multifamily Strategy in America’s Sun Belt
Published: November 26, 2025
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The Making of Disney's Sustainable, All-Electric NYC Headquarters
Published: November 19, 2025
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Adaptive Reuse and Placemaking at Camp North End
Published: November 5, 2025
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Green-Wood Cemetery’s Next Act
Published: October 30, 2025
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A New Take on Disaster Housing in Hawaiʻi (Part 2)
Published: October 15, 2025
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A New Take on Disaster Housing in Hawaiʻi (Part 1)
Published: October 9, 2025
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How Small-Scale Homes and Cottage Communities Address Middle-Income Housing Needs
Published: October 1, 2025
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Met Tower: Creating Five-Star Hotel Experiences in Office Buildings
Published: September 24, 2025
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Adaptive Reuse and Community Revitalization in Oklahoma City
Published: September 17, 2025
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