Architecture

Artistic vision. Materials science. Engineering. Mathematics. Technological innovation. A myriad of other disciplines and skills. All are required in the practice of architecture, the perfect synthesis of art, science, technology and creativity. Our Confluence storytellers show us how it all happens.

My favorite concert halls

 Joshua Bell, violinist

Playing in a concert hall

 Joshua Bell, violinist

Science is magical

 Joshua Bell, violinist

Architecture requires engineers

 Paul Goldberger, architecture critic & author

Architecture is about everything

 Paul Goldberger, architecture critic & author

Buildings are creative & practical

 Paul Goldberger, architecture critic & author

Every art has constraints

 Paul Goldberger, architecture critic & author

Great buildings look simple

 Paul Goldberger, architecture critic & author

Architects love materials

 Paul Goldberger, architecture critic & author

The paradox of architecture

 Paul Goldberger, architecture critic & author

What makes a great building

 Paul Goldberger, architecture critic & author

Tools are not inspiring

 Iris van Herpen, fashion designer

What is fashion?

 Iris van Herpen, fashion designer

I am always considering acoustics

 Nathalie Joachim, composer

Boston Symphony Hall and me

 Elita Kang, violinist

Architects are jacks-of-all-trades

 Jamie von Klemperer, architect

Architecture is a public art

 Jamie von Klemperer, architect

Architecture is for everybody

 Jamie von Klemperer, architect

Architecture is almost permanent

 Jamie von Klemperer, architect

Architecture, mother of all arts

 Jamie von Klemperer, architect