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The Aesthetic City#48: Sabin Howard: Classical Sculpture & The Quest for BeautySabin Howard is a renowned sculptor and author, born in New York, who has emerged as a leading voice in modern classical sculpture. Trained in traditional techniques, he mastered the human form with the precision of the old masters, dedicating his career to large-scale public art. A co-author of The Art of Life, Howard now shares his expertise and critiques of contemporary art through various platforms. His most notable work, A Soldier’s Journey—a 60-foot-long, 25-ton bronze relief—anchors the National World War I Memorial in Washington, D.C., honoring soldiers’ experiences while championing timeless artistry and forgotten history...2025-04-1858 minThe Aesthetic City#47 - Guy Courtois: Towards an Urban RenaissanceGuy Courtois is a strategist-turned-visionary who is leading a true urban renaissance in France and worldwide, promoting more beautiful, livable cities. He worked with fashion consortium LVMH and later founded his own consultancy firm. Based in Meudon, France, he’s also a passionate art collector, tied to the impressive Collection Courtois. Today, he’s channeling his energy into making our cities more beautiful and livable. Recently he organized a successful congress in Le Plessis-Robinson, bringing together a large number of mayors, developers, and architects to guide France into a new urban renaissance. Find more info about his art...2025-04-0454 minThe Aesthetic City#46 - Coby Lefkowitz, part III: Building OptimismCoby Lefkowitz returns for his third appearance on The Aesthetic City Podcast. An urbanist, real estate developer, and writer based in New York, Coby is dedicated to crafting beautiful, walkable urban spaces. With his new book, Building Optimism: Why Our World Looks the Way it Does, and How to Make it Better, he explores the history of urban development and offers solutions for more humane cities. Coby continues to inspire with his vision for vibrant, timeless communities.Buy his book: Amazon (Physical and Kindle Editions): Amazon2025-03-2158 minThe Aesthetic City#45 - Eldin Smajlović, The Immortal Art Podcast: The First CitiesEldin Smajlović is an artist and author born in Pristina to parents from Srebrenica. He grew up in Sarajevo during Yugoslavia’s collapse where he witnessed the horrors of war. Later, he mastered geometry at art school and painting in the style of old masters. After he was expelled from the Academy of Sarajevo because of his outspoken views, including his defense of homosexuals, he moved to Sweden, learned the language, and studied at the Valand Academy. Now, through his YouTube channel The Immortal Art, he explores ancient art, history, and critiques postmodernism, advocating for timeless artistry. A p...2025-03-1457 minThe Aesthetic City#44 - Alicia Pederson, the Courtyard Urbanist: How Courtyard Urbanism Could Improve American CitiesAlicia Pederson, Ph.D., known as the Courtyard Urbanist is a passionate advocate for family-friendly cities. With a focus on traditional courtyard urbanism, she champions European-style courtyard blocks to keep young families thriving in urban centers like her home in Chicago’s Lincoln Square, where she lives with her husband and three children. Her insights have appeared in the Chicago Tribune and on YouTube, sparking conversations about sustainable, walkable communities.Follow Alicia on X: https://x.com/UrbanCourtyard ======== For more information on The Aesthetic City, find our web...2025-02-281h 08
Benicia VoiceEpisode 84: Discussion with City Council Member Trevor MacenskiIn this episode of The Benicia Voice, host Ruben sits down with Benicia City Councilmember Trevor Macenski, who is seeking re-election. Trevor, a long-time resident and dedicated public servant, brings a wealth of experience in environmental policy and urban planning. During the conversation, he reflects on his time in office, highlighting key accomplishments and challenges. He also outlines his vision for Benicia’s future, focusing on sustainability, community engagement, economic growth, and maintaining the city’s small-town charm while addressing the needs of a growing population.2024-10-2321 min
Tales From AztlantisThrowback Thursday: The Indians of God!listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!Christopher Columbus & The Indians of God!It has often been claimed that Christopher Columbus did not refer to the Indigenous people of the Americas as "Indians" because he thought he landed in India, but because he thought that they were "gente in Dios," or "people in God." But is this actually true? and what is the source of this controversial claim? Your hosts:Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the hist...2024-10-1054 minThe Aesthetic City#43 - Léon Krier (part 2): The Story of PoundburyLéon Krier is a renowned Luxembourgian architect and urban planner, often hailed as the godfather of the New Urbanism and Traditional Urbanism movement. He has been a vocal critic of modernist architecture, advocating instead for a return to traditional, human-scale urban design. Krier's philosophy emphasizes walkable neighborhoods, a mix of housing types, and a harmonious blend of architectural styles that prioritize human interaction over vehicular dominance.
One of Krier's most famous projects is Poundbury in England, a model town championed by King Charles, which embodies many of his urban principles. Additionally, Krier's influence can be seen i...2024-08-181h 23Benicia VoiceEpisode 67: California Forever - Opposing view point!
In today's episode, our esteemed host Ruben, along with producers Andy and Bart, speaks with Bob Berman, a representative of the coalition against the East Solano Plan, better known as "California Forever."
The coalition comprises various local community groups, environmental organizations, and concerned citizens who have united to voice their opposition to the project. The opposition argues that the plan poses significant environmental risks, threatens local wildlife habitats, and could lead to unsustainable urban development.
Bob and the crew delve into these and other issues, exploring the potential impacts on the community...2024-07-1031 minBenicia VoiceEpisode 62: My Urban Home Team!In today's episode, co-host and producer Andy, together with producer Bart, sit down with Andrew Urban from My Urban Home Team.
Andrew provides insightful expertise on the intricate art and science of home pricing—guiding listeners through how to set the perfect selling price and what to consider when buying a home!
https://www.myurbanhometeam.com/2024-06-1323 minThe Aesthetic City#42 - Steve Mouzon: True Sustainability & the Importance of Loveable CitiesSteve Mouzon is an architect, urbanist and author known for his work in the New Urbanism movement.
With several influential books and articles on the subject of sustainable and traditional architecture, including "The Original Green: Unlocking the Mystery of True Sustainability," today’s guest goes beyond the regular, technological solutions to fix our cities, and instead focuses on timeless, naturally sustainable ways of building and living.
In addition to his writing, Mouzon is a co-founder of the New Urban Guild, which is a group of architects, designers, and other professionals dedicated to the development of su...2024-03-291h 12
The Building Culture Podcast#12 Ruben Hanssen: Dutch City Building; Beauty & Culture; Everyday Experience; Tradition v ModernityToday I interview Ruben Hassan, a Dutch podcaster and founder of the Aesthetic City podcast. Ruben shares his journey from being an engineer to becoming a full-time podcaster and filmmaker. We discuss the state of construction and development in the Netherlands and the importance of creating beautiful and sustainable built environments. We also explore the day-to-day life in the Netherlands, including transportation, education, and the value of beauty in society.
The conversation covers various themes related to the built environment, society, and culture. Some of the key takeaways include the importance of prioritizing people and their well-being in urban...2024-03-211h 08
CREDIBLE DATA PODCAST"MARIN SEGUIRA CUIDANDO AL PERONISMO DE LA PAMPA"Guillermo Moreno evoco la figura del 4 veces gobernador de La Pampa, Rubén Marín y lo califico de líder para las nuevas generaciones.2024-02-0202 minThe Aesthetic City#40 - Jonathan Weatherill: Teaching in Rome, Drawing, Moving towards Traditional Architecture Without the MythsJonathan Weatherill is an architect based in Rome and professor at Notre Dame University. He graduated at the Architectural Association in London over 25 years ago and now runs his own practice. He has collaborated with the 2014 Driehaus laureate Pier Carlo Bontempi for a long time, leading to a shift in his practice from Modernism to Traditional and Classical architecture. His broad expertise spans from architecture to watercolouring and photography to urban planning.
More information about Jonathan Weatherill and Pier Carlo Bontempi's studio:
https://architecture.nd.edu/faculty/jonathan-weatherill/https://www.piercarlobontempi.it...2024-01-251h 12
Rubén Urbán_composerSERENDIPIAHacía prácticamente casi un año que no lanzábamos podcast y no queríamos despedir el año sin hacerlo. Además presentando un concepto que puede ser clave para nuestro inicio de año en 2024. LA SERENDIPIA.
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Enlace al libro YA TOCA, escrito por Rubén Urbán.2023-12-2906 minThe Aesthetic City#37 - Prof. Ettore Maria Mazzola, Notre Dame School of Architecture: Urban Regeneration, Traditional Urbanism & EducationEttore Mazzola is a professor at Notre Dame School of Architecture, based in Rome, where he teaches traditional urbanism, architecture and building techniques. Prof. Mazzola has extensive experience with multiple urban design projects and written countless publications, articles, essays and blog posts. His academic and professional career is centered on integrating traditional architectural principles with modern urban planning needs.
Prof. Mazzola’s Blog: https://www.picweb.it/emm/blog/
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2023-11-161h 08The Aesthetic City#36 - Pablo Funes, Classic Planning Institute: A Professional Journey, Classical Architecture Education and the Classic Planning AcademyJoin us as we delve into the rich world of classical architecture with our distinguished guest, Pablo Funes. A seasoned architect hailing from Spain, Pablo has laid his professional roots in London. With an impressive educational background that spans the University of Sevilla and the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid, his journey in architecture has been marked by a noteworthy tenure at Stanhope Gate Architecture, lasting 12 years, before his transition to his present position at Katharine Pooley Design Studio.
Apart from his architectural pursuits, Pablo is passionately imparting knowledge in his capacity as the Director of Education a...2023-11-021h 18
Tales From AztlantisEpisode 52: Christopher Columbus & The Indians of God!listener comments? Feedback? Shoot us a text!Christopher Columbus & The Indians of God!It has often been claimed that Christopher Columbus did not refer to the Indigenous people of the Americas as "Indians" because he thought he landed in India, but because he thought that they were "gente in Dios." or "people in God." But is this actually true? and what is the source of this controversial claim? Your hosts:Kurly Tlapoyawa is an archaeologist, ethnohistorian, and filmmaker. His research covers Mesoamerica, the American Southwest, and the hist...2023-09-1952 min