Architecture of Purpose with James Law | AG 54

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Architecture of Purpose

In this episode we have with us the founder of Cybertecture, James Law. Cybertecture is the design of all things for a more intelligent world through new pieces of architecture, interior space, artwork, technology, and strategy. He established James Law Cybertecture in 2001 and they’ve gone on to complete projects of various scales, some of them being OPod Housing No. 1 which is an experimental, low cost, micro living housing unit to ease Hong Kong’s affordable housing problems. The Capital in Mumbai, Cybertecture egg, Technosphere, Tower of India and many more awesome projects. The firm specializes in architecture, interior design, master planning, consulting, technology & industrial design.  They believe their work can alleviate the suffering for all segments of society. He has also launched the Cybertecture Academy that nurtures a new generation of designers from a young age. James is a graduate from Bartlett School of Architecture, London, where he did his B.Arch . He has 19+ years of professional experience in the field of Architecture and Design. James was recognized by the World Economic Forum as a Young Global Leader, and by the Hong Kong SAR Government as a Justice of Peace for his efforts to improve the world through design. In this episode, he takes us on his journey in Architecture right from his time at Bartlett, to being mentored by Peter Cook & later Itsuko Hasegawa in Tokyo, how he started his own firm James Law Cybertecture, how he landed big projects in India, solving Hong kong’s housing problem through design, his design philosophy & approach to design, leveraging technology, smart city planning, the architecture of purpose & a whole lot more! This podcast is sponsored by Archgyan Courses, head to courses.archgyan.com to check out some of our new courses on Sketchup & Vray.

Podcast Shownotes

00:00 - Introduction  03:38 - How he got into Architecture  04:34 - Studying at Bartlett  10:03 - Transition from University to starting his own firm  18:00 - Transition of Technology  21:31 - What is Cybertecture  24:29 - Architecture of Purpose  29:34 - Remote working, influencing the future of Architecture  39:35 - Architecture as an entire Product  49:25 - How he landed big projects in India 56:10 - Projects that were unbuilt  01:01:44 - His take on Architectural Education 01:05:35 - Influence of Online Education on Architecture  01:07:14 - Future Goals  01:10:05 - Mentor in your life  01:10:53 - Favorite Cities  01:11:19 - Daily routine in James Life  01:12:22 - Favorite Movies  01:13:35 - Recommended Books  01:15:23 - How he gets Inspired 01:16:51 - Advice for young architects 01:18:32 - Thank you

Notable Mentions

Peter Cook and Itsuko Hasegawa

Recommended Books

Fountainhead by Ayn Rand  Dreams from my Father by Barack Obama Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela

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