Bjarke Ingels: Hedonistic Sustainability and the Power of Play

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Spirit of Paimio Conversations

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Alvar and Aino Aalto's Paimio Sanatorium is a radical synthesis of architecture, nature and research and it is as relevant today as it was when it was born. Our podcast origins from the Spirit of Paimio manifesto and conference. It brings together thinkers and doers, makers, and visionaries from the field of architecture, art, design and media to collaboratively build unexpected ways to view new perspectives through radical, practice-based solutions. The hosts are Hanna Harris and Petri Burtsoff.

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Bjarke Ingels: Hedonistic Sustainability and the Power of Play

Spirit of Paimio Conversations

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Bjarke Ingels: Hedonistic Sustainability and the Power of Play

Bjarke Ingels joins Petri Burtsoff to talk about Alvar Aalto’s legacy, the interplay between buildings and nature, and the role of play in creativity. He reflects on his idea of “hedonistic sustainability” — showing how environmentally responsible design can also be joyful, attractive, and desirable. The conversation moves from the colorful details of Paimio Sanatorium to lessons from LEGO building and the social power of architecture in shaping communities.

Bjarke Ingels is a renowned Danish architect and the founder of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), known for his innovative and sustainable designs. His projects, such as the 8 House in Copenhagen and VIA 57 West in New York, combine playful forms with practical functionality, addressing contemporary urban challenges through imaginative solutions. Ingels has received numerous accolades, including the Wall Street Journal’s Innovator of the Year Award and the European Prize for Architecture.

This conversation was recorded at the 2024 Spirit of Paimio Conference, hosted in the iconic Paimio Sanatorium — Alvar and Aino Aalto’s modernist masterpiece from the 1930s. Discover more at www.paimiosanatorium.com