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

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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How a Legendary Architecture Firm Transitions, Grows, and Looks Forward
Published: September 10, 2025
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How Aker’s Core Values Drive Redevelopment and Community at Kinwood
Published: September 3, 2025
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Transforming the Transamerica Pyramid and Reshaping Downtown San Francisco | Part 2
Published: August 27, 2025
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Transforming the Transamerica Pyramid and Reshaping Downtown San Francisco | Part 1
Published: August 20, 2025
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Studio Barn and Principles for Successful Adaptive Reuse
Published: August 13, 2025
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