Tod Williams and Billie Tsien are the architects responsible for designing what was formerly the Neurosciences Institute (NSI); the buildings now make up the Hazen Campus and serve as the focal point of The Scripps Research Institute. Listen as we talk about the history of the build, common motifs for all science buildings and the importance of afternoon tea.

Show notes:

Tod Williams and Billie Tsien bios
http://www.twbta.com/studio/people/tod-williams-billie-tsien

Project Images of the building complex
http://www.twbta.com/6675

2017 LongHouse Award
https://www.archdaily.com/805628/tod-williams-plus-billie-tsien-win-2017-longhouse-award-discuss-design-ideas-for-obama-presidential-library

2013 National Medal of Arts Award
https://www.arts.gov/honors/medals/billie-tsien-and-tod-williams

In memoriam: Gerald Edelman
https://www.scripps.edu/newsandviews/e_20140602/edelman.html

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