ArchiTravel interviews the Director of Grant Associates, Andrew Grant, on architecture and its relation to social media. He talks about Gardens by the Bay and how social media influence architecture projects. Interview by : Maria Anagnostou (video shooting and editing) and Christianna Tsigkou Christianna Tsigkou: Could you make some […]
INTERVIEWS
Interviews on global affairs and their relationship to architecture wirh architects, artists, journalists, critics, historians, photographers and politicians.
ArchiTravel Interviews Richard Bryant
ArchiTravel interviews the architectural photographer Richard Bryant. Interview by : Alexios Vandoros Alexios Vandoros: What is the importance of architectural tourism? Richard Bryant: Architectural tourism is one of the big growth areas in the travel business. Of course this has existed since the wealthy of Europe began their “Grand Tours” in […]
ArchiTravel Interviews the Russian Artist Yuri Avvakumov
ArchiTravel interviews the architect, curator and artist Yuri Avvakumov from Russia. Interview by : Maria Anagnostou Maria Anagnostou: You seem to be a world traveller. What is the importance of architectural tourism? Yuri Avvakumov: I was born in the Soviet Union, behind the Iron Curtain, in a country where people were deprived of freedom of […]
ArchiTravel Interviews Marilena Skavara
ArchiTravel interviews the architect and interaction designer Marilena Skavara. Interview by : Maria Anagnostou Maria Anagnostou: What is the importance of architectural tourism? Marilena Skavara: Architectural tourism is definitely one of the driving forces of global tourism. Ranging from the popular landmarks visited by most tourists […]
ArchiTravel Interviews Antony Wood – Executive Director of the CTBUH
ArchiTravel interviews the Executive Director of the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat, Antony Wood, on architecture, travel and the importance of highrise buildings. Interview by : Alexios Vandoros Alexios Vandoros: What is the importance of architectural tourism? Antony Wood: Interestingly, the architecture critic of the Chicago […]
A Point of View on Architectural Tourism by Alexandros Tombazis
ArchiTravel interviews the architect Alexandros Tombazis. Interview by : Alexios Vandoros Alexios Vandoros: What is the importance of architectural tourism? Alexandros Tombazis: To learn one has to compare. To learn about architecture one has to experience space. It is as simple as that. There is no other way in architecture. There is no comparison to […]
ArchiTravel Interviews Maria Aslam-Hyder
ArchiTravel interviews the architect, writer and publisher Maria Aslam-Hyder. Interview by : Maria Anagnostou Maria Anagnostou: What is the importance of Architectural Tourism? Maria Aslam-Hyder: I think it’s the key importance of any country because you are showcasing your heritage, your culture, your buildings, your dynamics through […]
ArchiTravel Interviews Thomas Holtkötter
ArchiTravel interviews the architectural photographer Thomas Holtkötter. Interview by : Maria Anagnostou Maria Anagnostou: What is the importance of architectural tourism? Thomas Holtkötter: In my opinion it’s very important. If people are talking about their holidays they are always mentioning buildings – the roman cathedral […]
ArchiTravel Interviews John Clemow – RMJM Lab Principal
ArchiTravel interviews John Clemow, RMJM Lab Principal. RMJM is known as one of the largest and most geographically diverse architecture firms in the world. John Clemow talks about the character of today’s cities and the concept of affordable housing while planning in the UK. He also shares his thoughts for security in the urban environment […]
ArchiTravel Interviews Eleni Bastéa
ArchiTravel interviews the architectural historian Eleni Bastéa. Interview by : Stamatia Koloniari Stamatia Koloniari: What is the importance of architectural tourism? Eleni Bastéa: I think it allows us to dream and imagine having different lives and it transports us not only to different places but to a different society as well; I can say from […]