Deem Audio | Future Feelings with Radha Mistry 01_Introduction to Future Feelings with Radha Mistry + Nu Goteh
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Oct 21, 2024 Nu Goteh, co-founder and creative director at Deem Audio, shares insights on the intersection of design and social issues. They discuss their unique career journey and how Hurricane Katrina reshaped their understanding of community and architecture. Emphasizing the importance of narrative, Goteh explores how foresight can inform inclusive design practices. The conversation also touches on optimism in design, encouraging listeners to embrace uncertainties and believe in their potential as agents of change.
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Katrina's Impact
- Radha Mistry's interest in future studies sparked after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans during her master's degree.
- Witnessing the city's transformation, she questioned the long-term vision of past architects and planners.
Buildings as Future Artifacts
- Radha Mistry views buildings as "future artifacts" because their design must consider evolving contexts and time constraints.
- Her role shifted from simply making buildings to mediating future environments and shaping preferable futures.
Beyond Built Form
- Inspired by groups like Archigram and Superstudio, Radha Mistry explored "paper architecture" and speculative design.
- Her thesis challenged conventional architectural education by proposing that architecture can be more than just built form.