Unfrozen interviews Stefan Al, author, Supertall, founder, Stefan Al Architects, designer of Canton Tower, Guangzhou with Information Based Architecture (IBA).
Intro/Outro: “History Rhymes,” by Empty City Squares
Discussed:
Technology: The role of technologies: concrete, elevators, air conditioning and dampers
Society: Culture, social preferences, zoning, aesthetics
The succession of events that led to today’s skyscrapers
New York – zoning
London – view corridors
Hong Kong – transit-oriented development
Singapore – vertical greenery
“History rhymes”
“Progress traps”
Easter Island, Prometheus, and Pandora’s Box
Irregular paths to inventions
Carrier inventing air conditioning when trying to solve printing issues
Using an Oregon optometrist’s office to test potential swaying of the World Trade Center, New York City, in 1965
Rafael Vinoly – 432 Park and the boat-pilot sway / chandelier test
Icebergs, Zombies and the Ultra-Thin by Matthew Soules
Digital Monuments by Simone Brott
Reflexive practitioners

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