The Symbolic World 408 - Andrew Gould & Michael Diamant - Architecture: The Most Important Art
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Aug 30, 2025 In this engaging discussion, Michael Diamant, founder of the Architecture Uprising movement, and Andrew Gould, an architect devoted to merging tradition with contemporary needs, dive into the significance of classical architecture. They explore how modernism has led to alienating environments and the essential role beauty plays in our lives. Michael shares insights on the architectural landscape in Europe, while Andrew emphasizes the need for community-oriented design. Together, they advocate for a revival of craftsmanship and personal expression in architecture.
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Architecture Shapes Human Orientation
- City planning and architecture pre-model how people orient themselves socially and spatially.
- Jonathan Pageau argues this art shapes identity, community, and basic human orientation.
The European Architecture Uprising
- Michael Diamant recounts founding a social-media advocacy movement for new traditional architecture across Europe.
- He says citizens learned ugliness is ideological, not inevitable, prompting broad public discussion.
Classical Styles Aren't Politically Monolithic
- Andrew Gould rejects the idea that classical forms map to one political system.
- He explains classical architecture historically appears across diverse governments, so style does not equal ideology.
