#106
In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Nathan Bishop, Principal at Koning Eizebnerg Architecture.
Nathan shares his motivation for working on socially impactful projects, focusing on affordable housing and community spaces that enhance neighborhood well-being. He emphasizes the need for housing that offers dignity and excitement, rather than just success. He also discusses the challenges of getting such projects approved and the necessity for policy changes. Along with Trent, Nathan highlights the role of empathy in architectural design, the importance of light, views, and air in housing, and how materials can convey different meanings in various contexts.
Bio:
As Design Principal-in-Charge, Nathan Bishop AIA, LEED AP oversees the firm’s major projects with a focus on social inclusivity, climate change, and resetting relationships between buildings and shared public space. Across a variety of project types, from multi-family housing to community placemaking, Nathan has expanded the firm’s design capacity and integrated new technologies into design and practice. He teaches and lectures in design, architectural history and theory, and cultural studies, and has served on the Board of Directors for the LA Forum for Art and Architecture. Nathan currently serves as a Director on the AIA Los Angeles Board where he is actively engaged in outreach to bring more diversity into the profession.
00:00 Introduction and Background
08:20 Getting into Architecture and Teaching
14:18 Preference for Projects with Social Impact
18:58 The Importance of Affordable Housing
25:20 Challenges in Affordable Housing Projects
32:28 Designing Housing for the Neighborhood
35:39 The Role of Empathy in Design
37:30 Creating Inclusive and Affordable Housing
40:13 The Impact of Design Choices on Communities
41:39 The Cultural Dimensions of Materiality
48:55 Thoughtful and Empathetic Design
01:06:14 Improving Communities through Architecture
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