Sam Jacob

In this conversation, Sam Jacob, an architect, writer, and educator with a rich background in architecture and design, delves into the interplay between writing and architectural practice. He discusses how his journey into writing began through design critiques and explores how video games can serve as architectural narratives. Sam shares his approach to teaching writing in design, the influence of literary figures on his work, and how writing informs his architectural sensibilities and projects. His hybrid, politically aware stance on design blurs the lines between aesthetics and contextual critique.