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A Practical Guide to Style for Architects | AB Ep. 31
From Homes to Civic Designs— How to Communicate Style with Clarity and Confidence
Episode Overview:
In this episode of Architecture Beyond, we unpack what style really means in architectural practice. Too often treated as a superficial label or academic category, style in the real world is a tool—one that can align clients, consultants, and contractors when used well, or derail a project when misunderstood.
🎧 Hosted by Brandon Gibbs, this episode explores:
- How to define and use style across residential, hospitality, and civic architecture
- Practical strategies for talking about style with clients, teams, and contractors
- A field guide to the most commonly referenced styles (Modern, Colonial Revival, Mediterranean, Industrial Chic, and more)
- Why architects like Frank Lloyd Wright, Louis Kahn, and Tadao Ando created timeless works without being boxed in by stylistic labels
- How to leverage AI tools to explore and visualize architectural style
🧰 Resources Mentioned:
- Style vocabulary checklists for project teams
- Books: What Style Is It?, The Architecture of Happiness, Modern Architecture Since 1900
- Visual boards: Pinterest, Morpholio, ArchDaily, Dezeen
- AI Tools for Architects course — details below 👇
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https://www.iamthestudio.com/architecturalstyle/
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