Mitchell Rocheleau of ROST Architects explores the History behind The Stahl House: A Mid-Century Modern Icon of Los Angeles, also known as Case Study House #22. Intended to be a home for the Stahl Family, Architect Pierre Koenig was tasked with designing a house that could capture the views of the city and was a vision for what a post-war modern home could look like through the Case Study House Program. It is important to know that the Case Study House program was not the beginning of the mid century modern movement in Los Angeles nor did the program represent all of the key players in the architecture scene. The Stahl House was built during a period of promise, hope, and innovation. It was the perfect representation of the zeitgeist and energy in Los Angeles at the time and continues to be a testament to the lasting allure of Mid-Century Modern Architecture. Read Along on our Website | www.rostarchitects.com/articles/2025/7/30/c Watch the Episode | https://youtu.be/J4GR6G1AWjQ

In the 1960s, Copenhagen began prioritizing cars — but a bold shift toward people-first design changed everything. This video explores how the city transformed its streets into walkable, bike-friendly spaces, revitalized public life, and became a global model for sustainable urban living. Learn how fewer cars led to a stronger economy, better health, and vibrant public spaces. Watch the Episode Here: https://youtu.be/gEs4hFRxYPY Read Along on Our Website: https://www.rostarchitects.com/articles/2025/7/30/the-urban-transformation-of-copenhagen

Join Principal Architect, Mitchell Rocheleau in this interview with Dr. Moudhy Al-Rashid, author of "Between Two Rivers: Ancient Mesopotamia and The Birth of History", Historian and honorary fellow at Wolfson College, University of Oxford. We discuss the importance of the creation of cities, early beginnings of Mesopotamia as a place and the incredible technologies from irrigation and writing systems that were essential to the environment. Watch to understand why studying ancient Mesopotamia is vital for our understanding of our present societies and how evolution of these creations has affected our current life and the ways in which we access basic needs. Watch the Full Episode & Read Along on Our Website | https://www.rostarchitects.com/articles/2025/7/25/dr-moudhy-al-rashid-on-understanding-ancient-mesopotamia