Mat Cash - Heatherwick Studio  

Join the conversation with Mat Cash as he explores the innovative design philosophy of Heatherwick Studio, emphasizing creativity, attention to detail, and a commitment to improving the built environment. Mat highlights key projects, including Little Island in New York, Zeitz MOCAA in Cape Town, and The Vessel, focusing on their unique design approaches and challenges. The studio prioritizes human-centered experiences, ensuring structures engage people emotionally and functionally. Additionally, the conversation touches on Heatherwick Studio's mentorship programs and the Humanise campaign, advocating for more thoughtful and character-rich urban spaces. The discussion underscores the studio’s dedication to creating lasting, meaningful architecture that enhances public interaction.

Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa. This stunning new museum is the first-ever major institution dedicated exclusively to artists from across the African continent and diaspora.

Wianelle Briers/Courtesy Zeitz MOCAA

Aaron Prinz is the host of the Design:ED Podcast and holds a Masters of Architecture degree from the University of Texas at Austin. He was born and raised in the rural Northern California town of Red Bluff, just two hours south of the Oregon border. After one year of college, Prinz relocated to San Francisco to pursue a career in stand-up comedy. At age 26, he began studying architecture at Portland State University while interning at Studio Petretti Architecture led by Amanda Petretti. His professional contributions while at Studio Petretti were focused on a portion of the new Multnomah County Courthouse which is a prominent addition to the Portland skyline. He currently resides in Austin, Texas with his wife Roxanne where he continues to work as a designer.