Emily Abruzzo & Gerald Bodziak - Abruzzo Bodziak Architects
Abruzzo Bodziak Architects
Sponsored by Architectural Record | Presented by Emily Abruzzo and Gerald Bodziak
This time on the Design ED podcast Aaron sits down with Emily Abruzzo and Gerald Bodziak from Abruzzo Bodziak Architecture (ABA). ABA is an award-winning New York-based architectural practice founded known for its thoughtful and innovative approach to design, often characterized by a focus on simplicity, form, and the engaging use of materials. Their work spans a wide range of scales and typologies, including residential, commercial, cultural, and public projects. The firm has received several accolades, including being named to Architectural Record’s Design Vanguard. They are also recognized for their contributions to architectural education, with Emily Abruzzo teaching at Yale University.
Photo courtesy of Abruzzo Bodziak Architecture
Stick House, Brick Garden, Brooklyn, New York
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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. |
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Originally published in Architectural Record
Originally published in August 2024
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- Discuss the importance of shifting the focus modern architecture to encourage firms to engage their local community and serve them.
- Explain how the 'Stick House Brick Gardens' project grew from a very small project to an expansive design piece.
- Describe the importance of creating a shared vision between the architect and the client.
- List how the nature of architectural education is changing to better support student needs.
