In this episode of Architecturally Speaking, host Ryan Schwartz welcomes listeners our three-part series on the Ontario Association of Architects’ SHIFT Challenge, a biennial competition inviting architects to explore bold ideas for the future of design. This year’s theme, Reshaping Communities, focuses on rethinking how neighbourhoods are built to better respond to modern urban challenges. Ryan is joined by two winners of the 2025 SHIFT Challenge: Naama Blonder of Smart Density, whose projec...
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In this episode of Architecturally Speaking, host Ryan Schwartz welcomes listeners our three-part series on the Ontario Association of Architects’ SHIFT Challenge, a biennial competition inviting architects to explore bold ideas for the future of design. This year’s theme, Reshaping Communities, focuses on rethinking how neighbourhoods are built to better respond to modern urban challenges. Ryan is joined by two winners of the 2025 SHIFT Challenge: Naama Blonder of Smart Density, whose projec...
From Accessibility to Affordability: The Role of Inclusive Design in Modern Architecture
Architecturally Speaking
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1 month ago
From Accessibility to Affordability: The Role of Inclusive Design in Modern Architecture
In this episode of Architecturally Speaking, host Ryan Schwartz welcomes Ossie Airewele, Senior Associate at BDP Quadrangle, to explore the vital role of socially responsible and inclusive design. Did you know these two concepts, while closely connected, serve distinct purposes? Ossie explains how socially responsible design emphasizes well-being and quality of life, while inclusive design extends this vision by ensuring spaces reflect and respect the needs of people from diverse cultural and...
Architecturally Speaking
In this episode of Architecturally Speaking, host Ryan Schwartz welcomes listeners our three-part series on the Ontario Association of Architects’ SHIFT Challenge, a biennial competition inviting architects to explore bold ideas for the future of design. This year’s theme, Reshaping Communities, focuses on rethinking how neighbourhoods are built to better respond to modern urban challenges. Ryan is joined by two winners of the 2025 SHIFT Challenge: Naama Blonder of Smart Density, whose projec...
