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8 February 2022

Episode 539

30 minutes


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We explore a title on Swiss-influenced architecture in the US and reflect on the illustrious career of furniture designer Jens Risom. Plus: Jan Gehl’s seminal book ‘Life Between Buildings: Using Public Space’.

8 February 2022

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Chapter 1

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Chapter 1

Swissness Applied

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It’s off to Wisconsin via Zürich to hear about ‘Swissness Applied: Learning from New Glarus’, a beautiful publication on the Swiss architectural influences on a small town in the American midwest.

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Chapter 2

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Jens Risom

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We explore a monograph on legendary Danish furniture designer Jens Risom, the man credited with bringing Scandinavian design to the American masses.

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Jens Risom

Chapter 3

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‘Life Between Buildings: Using Public Space’

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Monocle’s Carlota Rebelo joins Nic Monisse to discuss Jan Gehl’s seminal text, ‘Life Between Buildings: Using Public Space’.

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