Best Museu Podcasts (2024)

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Tall Stories 424: Museu do Amanhã, Rio de Janeiro 6:35

29d ago6:35

6:35

Liv Kessler explores the story behind a marvel of neofuturistic architecture stretching out across the water in Rio de Janeiro. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Tall Stories 428: Havis Amanda, Helsinki 5:57

13h ago5:57

5:57

Petri Burtsoff tells the story of Havis Amanda, a beloved fountain and statue in Helsinki, which has recently been restored. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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America’s downtowns 30:37

5d ago30:37

30:37

At a tough time for downtown districts, we visit San Francisco and Seattle to find out how the urban centres are trying to encourage more footfall and appeal to the public during work and leisure hours. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Tall Stories 427: Room 1742, Queen Elizabeth Fairmont Hotel, Montréal 7:49

8d ago7:49

7:49

Paul Logothetis visits the site of John Lennon and Yoko Ono’s famous bed-in protest, where one of the most well-known protest songs was recorded. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Old and young, plus the ‘sponge city’ concept 27:38

11d ago27:38

27:38

We look out for the oldest – and youngest – residents of our cities as we explore how design can combat loneliness among the elderly, and how children in Helsinki can learn while enjoying public playgrounds. We also check in with the originator of the ‘sponge city’ concept. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tall Stories 426: Michigan Central Station, Detroit 10:51

15d ago10:51

10:51

Mandy Sinclair explores the story of a disused rail station in the car capital of the US, which has been given a new lease of life by the automobile giant that calls Detroit home. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Muscat’s transformation & how design can save our cities 27:32

19d ago27:32

27:32

As the capital of Oman begins an era of urban expansion, we speak with the firm tasked with forming a plan for the region’s future growth. Then: we tackle some of the existential challenges facing our urban environments through a new book which places design and architecture in the driver’s seat for saving our cities. See omnystudio.com/listener fo…

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Tall Stories 425: Embassy of Russia, Havana 4:48

22d ago4:48

4:48

Tomos Lewis investigates how Russia’s embassy in Cuba has come to represent renewed ties between the two countries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Crystal Palace Park, ice-cream urbanism & revamping India’s train stations 33:15

26d ago33:15

33:15

We explore some summery stories as the season comes to a close in the Northern Hemisphere, including how ice-cream-shop owners and urbanists think alike, plans for regenerating London’s Crystal Palace Park and revitalisation efforts for India’s railway stations. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Adaptive reuse in Nigeria & safer streets in London 29:38

1M ago29:38

29:38

How does adaptive reuse differ around the globe? We speak to an expert to uncover how Africa does things differently when it comes to giving a building a second life. We also discuss the feeling of safety for women in cities by way of a recent study into our physical and emotional responses to urban environments. See omnystudio.com/listener for pri…

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Tall Stories 423: Rothko Chapel, Houston 5:20

1M ago5:20

5:20

Gregory Scruggs takes us to a non-denominational chapel that has been a spiritual sanctuary and design lover’s dream for decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Liveable Manila, Wilmington Waterfront Park and Monocle’s mobility special 28:02

1M ago28:02

28:02

Good journalism can have an effect on our cities’ quality of life. In this episode, we speak to a media company in the Philippines aiming to make Manila livable. We also visit a new waterfront park near the Port of Los Angeles and flick through the pages of Monocle’s mobility special issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tall Stories 422: The Vjesnik building, Zagreb 7:38

1M ago7:38

7:38

Guy De Launey tells us about a largely overlooked piece of Zagreb’s urban environment that was once home to an iconic Yugoslav newspaper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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How monarchs shape our cities 27:45

2M ago27:45

27:45

Throughout history, kings and queens have commissioned buildings all around the world but just how much has their vision shaped the cities of today? We explore the new book, ‘Royalty and Architecture’, with its editor Clive Aslet. Plus: we visit a place that saw everything from coronations to royal funerals and check on the rebuilding efforts of No…

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Tall Stories 421: Le Carreau du Temple, Paris 3:35

2M ago3:35

3:35

David Stevens visits a historic part of Paris that has been a celebrated example of a mixed-use space for centuries. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Paris: the Olympics and the city 30:12

2M ago30:12

30:12

Hosting the Olympic and Paralympic Games can be a great catalyst for urban transformation. This week we report from the French capital as it plays host to the world to find out more about its green initiatives, housing policies and sustainable architecture. Plus: what sort of city will be left for Parisians once the Games leave town? See omnystudio…

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Tall Stories 420: Montreal Olympic Stadium 7:36

2M ago7:36

7:36

Paul Logothetis takes us to the Montreal Olympic Stadium to explore the mixed impression that it has left on residents of the city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Brooklyn Bridge Park and lifelong neighbourhoods 30:09

2M ago30:09

30:09

We speak with the landscape architect behind Brooklyn Bridge Park, one of New York’s most exciting public spaces. Plus: we see what makes a location liveable, from youth through to adulthood, by way of a recent survey on lifelong neighbourhoods in London. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tall Stories 419: La Grande Arche de la Défense, Paris 5:01

2M ago5:01

5:01

Emma Nelson takes us to one of the most intriguing monuments in the French capital, which puts into frame the beauty of Parisian architecture. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Live from Saint-Gobain Tower 30:24

2M ago30:24

30:24

‘The Urbanist’ hosts three expert speakers at Saint-Gobain’s Paris headquarters – Pascal Eveillard, Petra Marko and Kelsea Crawford – to discuss the future of our built environment and how innovation can help us live more sustainably. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Tall Stories 418: Johns Family Nature Conservancy Regional Park, Kelowna 7:59

2M ago7:59

7:59

Mandy Sinclair takes us to a nocturnal preserve not far from the city centre of Kelowna, British Columbia, to find out why protecting the dark sky is so important. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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‘The Urbanist’ book club 29:45

2M ago29:45

29:45

We assemble ‘The Urbanist’ book club for another meeting as we browse books from the worlds of cycling, shopkeeping and the 15-minute city. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Tall Stories 417: Parque Central, Caracas 5:48

3M ago5:48

5:48

Camille Rodríguez Montilla tells the story of a grand development in Caracas that is emblematic of Venezuela’s decades-long tale of boom and bust. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Fostering culture and creativity 27:25

3M ago27:25

27:25

We look at some research and developments that underline the need to support creative and cultural communities in urban areas. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Tall Stories 416: Postos, Rio de Janeiro 7:56

3M ago7:56

7:56

Tomás Pinheiro looks at Rio de Janeiro’s iconic numbered lifeguard stations and meets the communities surrounding them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Rebuilding Antakya 30:01

3M ago30:01

30:01

We assess the future of the Turkish city of Antakya and delve into the proposed master plan that aims to rebuild the city following the catastrophic earthquakes that struck in February 2023. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Tall Stories 415: The Tempodrom, Berlin 7:21

3M ago7:21

7:21

George Ruskin takes us to a postmodern, circus-tent-like event space that has been entertaining Berliners for decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Floating buildings and maritime architecture 30:16

3M ago30:16

30:16

Can floating cities be the solution to rising sea levels? Can architecture prepare in advance for coastal changes? We explore a few ways that our cities are, or should be, interacting with water. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Tall Stories 414: Former headquarters of Deutsche Bahn AG, Frankfurt 4:58

3M ago4:58

4:58

Florian Siebeck visits a late-brutalist building that looms over the Frankfurt skyline to assess what’s next for this cultural monument. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Biophilic design, London’s Olympia and transit innovation 29:58

3M ago29:58

29:58

This week we visit one of the jewels in west London’s cultural crown: Olympia. Then: we head to Dublin for a look at the latest in transport technology and we browse two projects in the US that are bringing biophilic design to residents and businesses alike. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tall Stories 413: Astana, Kazakhstan 5:47

4M ago5:47

5:47

Carla Hyenne explores Astana, the recently minted capital of Kazakhstan, to see how the move has affected the city and the country as a whole. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Urban Land Institute Europe Conference 36:39

4M ago36:39

36:39

As the world continues to change at a rapid pace, what is the real-estate industry doing to address the challenges posed to cities by climate change, market fluctuations and geopolitical risks? This week we’re in Milan to discover how big players in the real-estate and architecture world are adapting to the demands for a more sustainable tomorrow. …

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Tall Stories 412: The Yugoslav Ministry of Defence building, Belgrade 6:52

4M ago6:52

6:52

Guy de Launey looks at what the future holds for the largely dilapidated remains of the former Yugoslav Ministry of Defence building in Serbia’s capital. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Start with Children summit 30:48

4M ago30:48

30:48

How can we build better cities for future generations? This week we bring you a report from Bratislava, which recently played host to a two-day event bringing together mayors, policymakers, architects and business leaders to discuss how to create safer and greener cities, with children’s health in mind. A place that is designed with children at its…

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Tall Stories 411: AlUla Public Library 4:52

4M ago4:52

4:52

Mandy Sinclair gets a read of the ancient Saudi Arabian city of AlUla by visiting its public library. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Urban predictability 30:21

4M ago30:21

30:21

How can urban predictability help us design, plan and build better cities? We examine the real-world lessons that can be taken from digital environments, visit an urban environment simulator and explore how predictive artificial intelligence can be a beneficial tool for municipalities. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tall Stories 410: The Algonquin Hotel, New York 7:06

4M ago7:06

7:06

Paul Logothetis visits one of New York’s oldest working hotels, which spawned the famous Algonquin Round Table, a who’s who of US literary elites. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Conflict and the city: spaces of peace 34:09

4M ago34:09

34:09

In the final part of our series looking at conflict and the city, we discuss how design and soft power can influence peace negotiations and better bring about constructive conversation between opposing parties. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Saadiyat Cultural District, Abu Dhabi 28:06

4M ago28:06

28:06

A special edition of the show marking its partnership with Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism. Robert Bound is joined by the chairman of the department, who discusses the latest developments at Saadiyat Cultural District in Abu Dhabi and delves deeper into the fascinating world of this unique cultural hub. He also explains why it remains…

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Tall Stories 409: The Giant Dipper, Santa Cruz 6:50

4M ago6:50

6:50

Tom Webb assesses the appeal of a historic wooden roller coaster that has just celebrated its 100th birthday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Conflict and the city: rebuilding 34:40

5M ago34:40

34:40

In part two of our series looking at conflict and the city, we examine the concept of rebuilding, as well as how the character of the city plays a role in the process. Plus: how to create a new metropolis while showing compassion for the past. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Tall Stories 408: Seun Sangga, Seoul 9:44

5M ago9:44

9:44

Tomás Pinheiro tells us how Seoul’s first mixed-use development came about and the challenges that it will face in the future. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Conflict and the city: protest 29:45

5M ago29:45

29:45

In part one of our series looking at conflict and the city, we explore protests, their effect on the built environment and how activism is shaped by the public realm. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Urban transformation in the US 35:10

5M ago35:10

35:10

This week, we take the temperature of urban development in the US and check in with a few projects currently under way. We explore The Underline in Miami, Hazelwood Green in Pittsburgh, Detroit’s tallest skyscraper in 50 years and the transformation taking place in Queens. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tall Stories 406: Terminal 2, Kempegowda International Airport 6:08

5M ago6:08

6:08

Geetanjali Krishna touches down in Bengaluru’s Kempegowda International Airport to experience the wonders of its verdant, new 255,000 sq m terminal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Who holds the power in our cities? 29:24

5M ago29:24

29:24

We look at democracy in urban areas and examine city planning and the impact of voter choice. How can decision making in cities become more open and inclusive? Plus: we go back to the beginning to discover how candidates secure a spot on the ballot paper. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tall Stories 405: River Shannon 8:09

5M ago8:09

8:09

Sarah Grice recalls a fishy tale about the longest river in the British Isles, the Shannon in Ireland. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Sustainable building materials and circular construction 31:38

6M ago31:38

31:38

As global urban development continues at pace, the need to use sustainable materials and building techniques in our cities increases. How is innovation helping the construction industry to reduce its impact on the environment? We explore some of the ideas that are hoped to make a difference. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tall Stories 404: San Siro, Milan 5:15

6M ago5:15

5:15

Ivan Carvalho visits San Siro Stadium to see what is next for this storied piece of sporting infrastructure in Milan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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Transforming Heal’s, Dutch high-rise housing and innovation hubs 31:02

6M ago31:02

31:02

We explore the newly transformed spaces in the historic Heal’s department store in London, investigate the new building frontiers required to tackle the Netherlands’ housing needs and find out what makes an effective innovation hub. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Monocle

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