The Grand Tourist with Dan Rubinstein Bjarke Ingels: The Power of Architecture
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Feb 23, 2022 
Bjarke Ingels, a visionary Danish architect and founder of Bjarke Ingels Group, shares insights on his creative journey and the impact of design. He reveals how his 'archicomic' transformed architectural discourse and discusses the tension between vision and compromise in projects like the Harbor Bath in Copenhagen. Ingels also delves into the fusion of architecture and watchmaking with Audemars Piguet, emphasizing design's role in nature. He advocates for a strategic approach to climate change through the concept of Master Planet, calling for collective action.
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Bold Start at OMA
- Bjarke Ingels boldly barged into OMA to get his internship, impressing with his portfolio makeover.
- He faced tough critique but was hired immediately, marking a pivotal career moment.
Politics Behind Architecture
- Architecture involves continuous politics and strategic negotiations beyond design work.
- These efforts create space for creative work, blending tactical and architectural skills.
Harbor Bath Lessons
- The Harbor Bath project taught Ingels the power of compromise and executing work despite constraints.
- It revealed that sustainable design can enhance urban enjoyment beyond environmental benefits.