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Blending Architecture, Design and Education for MAXIMUM IMPACT, ft. Kevin Haley
Description
Step inside the studio and classroom with Kevin Haley, a designer and educator who bridges practical architecture with academic inquiry.
At Kevin Haley Studio and Aberrant Architecture, he designs spaces that resonate deeply with community values and cultural narratives, while his role at the Royal College of Art involves mentoring emerging talents, pushing the boundaries between practical design work and theoretical frameworks.
Tune in to learn how Kevin's dual passions influence his approach to creating meaningful and functional spaces.
00:00 Introduction and Casual Friday Vibes
01:11 Meet Kevin Haley: Educator and Innovator
01:56 Kevin's Journey from Music to Design
03:58 Early Career Challenges and Discoveries
08:45 Founding Aberrant Architecture
13:18 Winning the V&A Residency
17:09 Balancing Academia and Practice
20:51 First Major Project: El Paso Pub
25:15 The Swansea Pound and Community Workshops
26:30 Creating Public Art with Community Input
27:36 Reflections on the Swansea Project
28:11 Engaging with the Audience
29:21 Emerging Technologies in Design Education
30:51 Post-Pandemic Architecture Education
32:50 Advice for Current Students
35:25 Supporting Student Ambitions
38:31 Bridging Academia and Industry
43:42 The Architecture Social Experiment
46:07 Future Plans and Live Events
47:44 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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