99% Invisible

99% Vernacular: Volume 2

Jul 26, 2022

Emmett Fitzgerald, a producer at 99% Invisible, explores the quirky charm of Vermont farmhouses, showcasing unique features like 'witch windows' and their local lore. Katie Thornton, a longtime contributor, dives into the impressive grain silos of Minneapolis, detailing their architectural evolution from wooden structures to concrete giants. Both guests highlight how these vernacular designs reflect the heartbeat of their communities, celebrating the beauty of functional architecture that often goes unnoticed.

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Katie Thornton

Emmett Fitzgerald

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Episode notes

Intro

3min

Quirks of Vermont Farmhouses

8min

The Legacy of Grain Silos in Minneapolis

9min

Exploring Grain Silos and Essential Services

6min

The Lanai: Florida's Outdoor Oasis

9min

Celebrating Milestones and Engagement with Listeners

2min

Only a small percentage of architecture is actually designed by architects. And while a famous architect-designed tower in a skyline might be the best way to identify a city at a distance, up close it’s the subtle cues and vernacular design that make the city what it is. This week, 99pi producers and friends of the show share more stories about architecture we love from our hometowns and other places we've lived, but with an emphasis on examples that may be a bit shaggier, and have somewhat more functional origins. These may not be the first things people call beautiful, but they’re beautiful to us, and they are essential parts of the places they’re built.

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