In this next episode of ON CITIES, host Carie Penabad discusses the evolving concept of domesticity with architect and educator Tatiana Bilbao. Bilbao scrutinizes the traditional norms surrounding our living spaces, reshaping housing into a vibrant canvas that celebrates cultural diversity and drives societal progress. From crafting individual houses to tackling complex social housing projects, Bilbao advocates for dignified and beautiful living environments accessible to all. Join us on Friday, May 10th at 11:00 AM EST, 8:00 AM PST on the Voice America Network as we reimagine the composition of our homes and the future of our cities. Connect to all previous episodes of ON CITIES on your favorite podcast platform. https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/4119/on-cities
Tatiana Bilbao began her eponymous studio in 2004 with the aim of integrating social values, collaboration and sensitive design approaches to architectural work. The work of the office intersects with research allowing design for diverse circumstances and in reconstruction or crisis scenarios. Prior to founding her firm, Bilbao was an Advisor in the Ministry of Development and Housing of the Government of the Federal District of Mexico City. During this period she was part of the General Development Directorate of the Advisory Council for Urban Development in the City. Bilbao holds a recurring teaching position at Yale University School of Architecture and has taught at Harvard University GSD, AA Association in London, Columbia University GSAPP, Rice University, University of Andrés Bello in Chile, and Peter Behrens School of Arts at HS Dusseldorf in Germany. Her work has been published in The New York Times, A + U, Domus, among others. Also, Bilbao has been recognized with the Kunstpreis Berlin in 2012, was named in 2010 as an Emerging Voice by the Architecture League of New York, the Global Award for Sustainable Architecture Prize by the LOCUS Foundation in 2014, as well as the Impact Award 2017 Honorees for ArchitzierA + Awards, the Marcus Prize Award 2019, Tau Sigma Delta Gold Medal of 2020, and the Honorary Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC) in 2021, in 2022 she was the recipient of the Neutra Award for her career achievements.
