Each episode is a bite-sized piece of narrated architectural history
Sydney Opera House - Building the impossible
The Sydney Opera House is one of the most recognizable buildings in the world, but few know the dramatic story behind its creation. In this episode, we explore how Danish architect Jørn Utzon won an international design competition, solved an impossible engineering challenge, and then was forced to abandon the project before it was finished. Discover how vision, politics, and perseverance shaped this modern architectural icon.
NYC Guggenheim Museum - The building that refused to fit in
The NYC Guggenheim Museum was Frank Lloyd Wright’s final, most controversial work: a spiral of concrete rising defiantly on Manhattan’s Upper East Side. Wright was in his late seventies when he took the commission. He hated New York. He didn’t like museums. And yet, over sixteen years, he fought to make this building a reality, resisting critics, bureaucracy, and even gravity. This is the story of a building that refused to fit in, and became iconic because of it.
Casa Milà (La Pedrera) - Gaudís most controversial building
In this episode of Architecture Topics, we explore the full story of Casa Milà, also known as La Pedrera, one of the most iconic buildings in Barcelona and a landmark of Antoni Gaudí's architecture. Discover how this bold and controversial building—featuring a stone curtain wall, free floor plan, and surreal rooftop chimneys—was mocked when it was built in the early 20th century, and how it became a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a symbol of modernist innovation. Join host Liam Caron as we dive into the design, history, backlash, and legacy of one of Gaudí’s most daring creations. Perfect for fans of Barcelona architecture, Gaudí tours, and anyone interested in how revolutionary buildings are born—and how they survive public opinion.
Centre Pompidou Paris – The inside-out revolution in architecture
Explore the story behind the Centre Pompidou in Paris—one of the most radical and controversial buildings in modern architecture. Designed by Renzo Piano and Richard Rogers in the 1970s, this iconic "inside-out" museum challenged everything Paris thought it knew about culture, design, and public space. In this episode of Architecture Topics, host Liam Caron dives into the political vision behind its creation, the backlash it faced, and the lasting impact it had on architecture around the world. Perfect for architecture lovers, design students, and anyone curious about how one building can transform a city.