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

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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Building Aboard the World's Largest Residential Yacht
Published: August 6, 2025
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Bonus Replay: Improving the Work of a Legend | Part 2
Published: July 30, 2025
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Bonus Replay: Improving the Work of a Legend | Part 1
Published: July 23, 2025
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Adaptive Reuse and The Future of Retail
Published: July 9, 2025
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The Ponce City Market Approach to Sustainable Construction
Published: July 2, 2025
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Mass Timber and the Future of Sustainable Housing Development
Published: June 25, 2025
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The Housing Solution Hidden in Plain Sight
Published: June 18, 2025
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Why Trailborn is Betting On America’s Drive-To Destinations
Published: June 11, 2025
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