#5 • Andrey Hodkevich • Approaches to Reconceptualizing Architecture, Buildings & Design

In this episode, Andrey Hodkevich, an architect from Sofia, Bulgaria, shares insights into his upbringing, the values instilled in him, and how they shaped his approach to architecture. He emphasizes the importance of honesty, curiosity, and the balance between creativity and constraints in architectural design. Andrey discusses the evolution of architecture in the context of the information revolution and the potential of AI to transform the field. He also explores the concept of immaterial architecture and the role of museums as cultural symbols. Throughout the discussion, he highlights the need for architects to remain adaptable and open-minded in a rapidly changing world.

Chapters

00:00 Foundations of Honesty: Early Values

03:38 The path to Architecture

07:52 Balancing Constraints: The Architect's Challenge

10:05 Ideation

14:52 Conceptualization

17:54 Architectural form or form of architecture? Immateriality

19:15 Museums as a Conceptual Device for Immaterial Buildings (shape vs state)

23:30 Functional Layers of Architecture - Considered Independently

28:45 Recomposing Layers

31:28 Balancing Client Needs and Creative Vision

31:55 A building as a character

37:21 Information Pollution and Its Impact on Architecture

40:04 The Future of Architecture in the Age of AI

52:33 Honesty in Architecture: Materiality and Function

56:04 Close

Links to Andrey's Firm Studio HORA

https://www.studio-hora.com/

https://www.instagram.com/studio_ho_ra/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/ho-ra/

Special Thanks

Shout out to Pia Schuschies, Leadership Coach at (https://pia-schuschies.com/) for the introduction to this episode's guest Andrey Hodkevich. Thanks for connecting us Pia!

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