Architecture of Purpose with James Law | AG 54
https://youtu.be/iwHenSkW29g Architecture of Purpose In this episode we have with us the founder of Cybertecture, James Law. Cybertecture is the design of all t
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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!
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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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