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Another Brick In The Wall
Hosted by Rádio Antecâmara / Pedro Clarke · EN
Thoughts and ideas, as well as interviews, focusing on materials and their performance, use and potential to build more sustainable buildings. Pedro Clarke is a registered Architect in both Portugal and the UK. He graduated from FAUP (Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade do Porto) in 2007 and also holds a Master Degree in Development and Emergency Practice from Oxford Brookes University. In 2014 he was selected for the Official Portuguese representation to the 14th International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia. After 7 years working for both NGOs in Southern Africa and with Award Winning firms in Oslo and London, Pedro started his own firm in 2014, and continues to research the Architect's role as a builder.
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The Architecture of Scarcity
Mar 1200:41:40Tap to summarizeThe Architecture of ScarcityTo wrap-up the mini-series, Pedro sits down with Daniela Gusman and Luca Astorri, co-founders of Rise International, to reflect on their work with rural African communities. They discuss how RISE uses architecture and development initiatives to create sustainable opportunities in education, infrastructure, and economic empowerment, sharing insights into designing in resource-scarce and challenging environments.https://riseint.org/
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The Jungle
Mar 400:32:36Tap to summarizeThe JungleAntarctica is perhaps the most remote and challenging place on Earth to build. For this episode, Pedro had the privilege of interviewing Falcon Scott about the restoration of the historic hut originally constructed by his grandfather, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, during the 1910–1913 Terra Nova Expedition. They discuss the logistics, preservation challenges, and the extraordinary effort required to conserve this iconic structure.https://www.slic.ph/
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Antartica
Feb 2300:35:34Tap to summarizeAntarticaAntarctica is perhaps the most remote and challenging place on Earth to build. For this episode, Pedro had the privilege of interviewing Falcon Scott about the restoration of the historic hut originally constructed by his grandfather, Captain Robert Falcon Scott, during the 1910–1913 Terra Nova Expedition. They discuss the logistics, preservation challenges, and the extraordinary effort required to conserve this iconic structure.https://nzaht.org/conserve/explorer-bases/scotts-hut-cape-evans/scotts-terra-nova-hut/
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The Great Karoo
Feb 1000:31:19Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Pedro speaks with Jennifer Beningfield about the challenges she faced designing and building her own house in the stunning and remote landscape of the Great Karoo. Together, they explore how context, climate, and material choices shaped the project.https://www.openstudioarchitects.com/
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Another Brick In The Wall TEASER S2
Feb 900:01:23Tap to summarizeSeason 02. Building on the ethos and themes explored in Season 1 of “Another Brick in the Wall”, Radio Antecamara’s podcast on architecture, construction, and materials, Season 2 turns its focus to the unique challenges architects face when working in remote and demanding locations.This season is structured as a mini-series, exploring four compelling projects: the construction of a home in the vast expanse of the Great Karoo; the restoration of Scott’s historic cabin in Antarctica; the development of a housing complex deep within the Philippine jungle; and the design and construction challenges posed by working in resource-scarce environments in Lesotho. Each episode delves into the practical, technical, and creative solutions required to bring architectural visions to life in extraordinary contexts.
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Another Brick In The Wall #9
Jan 2700:50:11Tap to summarizeConcrete – For the ninth episode of Another Brick in the Wall, Pedro speaks with guest Andrea Deplazes, architect, professor at ETH Zürich, and co-founder of Bearth & Deplazes Architects.With a long-standing academic and professional career focused on the relationship between design and construction, Andrea Deplazes brings a deep understanding of concrete as a material — from its structural and expressive potential to its role in contemporary architecture and teaching.This interview reflects on concrete not only as a construction material, but as a design tool, exploring its performance, longevity, and capacity to shape more thoughtful and sustainable buildings.“Another Brick In The Wall” Thoughts and ideas, as well as interviews, focusing on materials and their performance, use, and potential to build more sustainable buildings.
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Another Brick In The Wall #8
Sep 2500:30:28Tap to summarizeSteel - For the eighth episode of Another Brick in the Wall, Pedro speaks with guest Suzi Winstanley, the director at Turner Works in London. Turner Works creates spaces for communities and has experience with steel in both renovation and building from scratch. This interview was originally conducted in 2022, yet it is being released now in anticipation of Another Brick in the Wall´s upcoming second season, and it is surprising how much of the information is still relevant today. https://turner.works/ “Another Brick In The Wall” Thoughts and ideas, as well as interviews, focusing on materials and their performance, use and potential to build more sustainable buildings.Apoio de Hanna Zemke
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Jun 14, 202200:26:08Tap to summarizeBrick: For the seventh episode of Another Brick in the Wall Pedro interviews Ajay Sonar, co-founder of A for Architecture, who brings us his view of the use of brick as building material, and one which his firm used for their first private house commission.-Brick: No Sétimo Episódio de Another Brick in the Wall, o convidado para uma conversa sobre o uso de tijolo enquanto material de construção é Ajay Sonar, co-fundador do atelier A for Architecture, que usou este mesmo material na primeira casa que desenharam.Pedro Clarke is a registered Architect in both Portugal and the UK. He graduated from FAUP (Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade do Porto) in 2007 and also holds a Master Degree in Development and Emergency Practice from Oxford Brookes University. In 2014 he was selected for the Official Portuguese representation to the 14th International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia. After 7 years working for both NGOs in Southern Africa and with Award Winning firms in Oslo and London, Pedro started his own firm in 2014, and continues to research the Architect's role as a builder.This Podcast has sound and edition by Diogo Nabais.
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Feb 13, 202200:31:34Tap to summarizeTimber Part 2: Growing our Building. The Sixth installment of Another Brick in the Wall, brings Sandra Frank, co-founder and Marketing Director at Arvet, the Swedish trailblazing developers who are leading the way in how we can actually fight climate and grow our own cities. Timber Part 2: Growing or Cities. No Sexto Episódio de Another Brick in the Wall, a convidada é Sandra Frank, co-fundadora e Directora de Marketing na Arvet, uma empresa Sueca de empreendedores imobiliários que estão a abrir novos caminhos para uma construção de cidades mais sustentáveis.Pedro Clarke is a registered Architect in both Portugal and the UK. He graduated from FAUP (Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade do Porto) in 2007 and also holds a Master Degree in Development and Emergency Practice from Oxford Brookes University. In 2014 he was selected for the Official Portuguese representation to the 14th International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia. After 7 years working for both NGOs in Southern Africa and with Award Winning firms in Oslo and London, Pedro started his own firm in 2014, and continues to research the Architect's role as a builder.This Podcast has sound and edition by Diogo Nabais.
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Dec 24, 202100:30:16Tap to summarizeBuilding with Taipa. The Fifth episode of Another Brick in the Wall, has a very special guest Alastair Leithead, ex-BBC Correspondent, globetrotter, and the co-founder of an exciting off-the-grid tourism lodge, Vale das Estrelas, in Odemira. Speaking to Alastair, Pedro brings us the client's perspective of what it is like to embark on such a project, with all the different planning, construction and material challenges which one faces when trying to build with a vernacular material such as Taipa.Pedro Clarke is a registered Architect in both Portugal and the UK. He graduated from FAUP (Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade do Porto) in 2007 and also holds a Master Degree in Development and Emergency Practice from Oxford Brookes University. In 2014 he was selected for the Official Portuguese representation to the 14th International Architecture Exhibition - La Biennale di Venezia. After 7 years working for both NGOs in Southern Africa and with Award Winning firms in Oslo and London, Pedro started his own firm in 2014, and continues to research the Architect's role as a builder.This Podcast has sound and edition by Diogo Nabais.
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