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Quietly nestled into a Pennsylvania hillside, Kentuck Knob by Frank Lloyd Wright is a masterclass in subtle, site-responsive architecture. Completed in 1956, the Usonian home rejects excess in favor of restraint, blending into its surroundings with a low profile, hexagonal layout, and materials sourced from the land itself. Every angle, room, and material choice reflects Wright’s belief that living well means living in tune with nature, not above it. Timeless and quietly radical, Kentuck Knob shows how true innovation can whisper instead of shout. Dive into The Panorama Kentuck Knob!
Project: Kentuck Knob
Architecture: Frank Lloyd Wright
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Quietly nestled into a Pennsylvania hillside, Kentuck Knob by Frank Lloyd Wright is a masterclass in subtle, site-responsive architecture. Completed in 1956, the Usonian home rejects excess in favor of restraint, blending into its surroundings with a low profile, hexagonal layout, and materials sourced from the land itself. Every angle, room, and material choice reflects Wright’s belief that living well means living in tune with nature, not above it. Timeless and quietly radical, Kentuck Knob shows how true innovation can whisper instead of shout. Dive into The Panorama Kentuck Knob!
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![Fields of Culture: Sports, Space & Identity | Architecture Hunter Webinar Jun/26
The latest edition of the Architecture Hunter Webinar Series brings together Rodrigo Vilas Boas, Partner at OODA Architecture, and Alex Thomas, Regional Design Director for Sports & Entertainment and Principal at HKS, for a conversation on sports architecture as a space of culture, performance, and identity. Titled Fields of Culture: Sports, Space & Identity, the session explores how sports venues can shape not only the way we experience games, but also how we gather, move through cities, and connect with places.
Through projects developed across different geographies and scales, Rodrigo Vilas Boas presents OODA’s approach to sports architecture, exploring how these buildings can respond to complex performance requirements while becoming active parts of urban and social life. From the Liga Portugal Headquarters in Porto to the Al Nassr training center in Riyadh and the stadium vision for Korçë, Albania, the discussion reveals how sports infrastructure can move beyond the idea of isolated monuments and become catalysts for community, landscape, and territorial transformation.
The conversation expands with Alex Thomas and HKS’s global experience in sports and entertainment, highlighting the intersection between architecture, athletes, fans, cities, and collective memory. Together, the speakers explore how the next generation of sports spaces can become more open, connected, and meaningful — places where performance meets culture and where architecture becomes part of the identity of a community.
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00:00 Introduction
01:53 Rodrigo Vilas Boas
39:25 Q&A Rodrigo Vilas Boas
48:16 Alex Thomas
01:15:33 Q&A Alex Thomas
01:24:48 Closing
Speakers:
Rodrigo Vilas Boas [Partner at OODA Architecture]
Rodrigo Vilas-Boas received his Master in Architecture from Faculdade de Arquitectura da Universidade Lusíada, Porto, in 2005, completing with an Academic Internship at Álvaro Leite Siza Vieira. Before founding OODA, Rodrigo worked as an architect at OMA / Rem Koolhaas office in Rotterdam and previously at MVentura & Associados Arquitectos, in Porto. Frequently invited to lecture in Portugal and abroad, in 2023 Rodrigo participated in the international ‘Symposium on Renewable Energies Sustainable Architecture’ that took place in Galiza, Spain.
Alex Thomas [Regional Design Director, Sports & Entertainment and a Principal at HKS]
Alex Thomas is an architect and sports venue specialist at HKS, where he leads the London sports studio and contributes to the direction of the firm’s global Sports & Entertainment portfolio. His work operates across design, strategy, and delivery, shaping complex venues worldwide. Since 2012, Alex has played a key role in expanding HKS’s sports and entertainment work beyond the United States, working across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Australia. Advising both public and private clients, he brings a perspective grounded in the interplay between global expertise and local cultural context. His portfolio includes Royal Arena Copenhagen, Optus Stadium Perth, and Cosm venues in Los Angeles and Dallas—projects that demonstrate a focus on experience, performance, and integration within the city. In parallel, he contributes to design thinking across HKS’s global practice, connecting teams and influencing projects through collaboration and review. He is currently leading the Arena at Diriyah in Riyadh, an iconic project that reflects the next generation of sports and entertainment venues. As part of the leadership of HKS’s Sports & Entertainment group, he also helps shape the practice’s direction and growth. For Alex, venues are no longer just places to watch events, but platforms for experience, identity, and long-term value—reflecting the evolving role of sports and entertainment in cities worldwide.
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![Women Shaping Spaces | Architecture Hunter Webinar Mar/26
The March edition of the Architecture Hunter Webinar Series, Women Shaping Spaces, brings together leading voices exploring the role of women in shaping contemporary architecture and the built environment. The session reflects on how diverse perspectives contribute to more inclusive, thoughtful and forward-looking design practices.
Through professional trajectories, built projects and leadership experiences, the conversation examines how architecture can engage with social, cultural and urban contexts in more meaningful ways. From large-scale developments to strategic roles within global practices, the discussion highlights how women are actively influencing the way spaces are conceived, designed and experienced today.
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00:00 Introduction
04:21 Dr. Marco Poletto
40:40 Q&A with Dr. Marco Poletto
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01:00:18 Michael Green
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01:33:33 Closing
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Linda Thiel [Partner and Architect at White Arkitekter]
Linda Thiel is a Partner and architect at White Arkitekter and the founder of their London studio. With her Swedish background, her work embodies a Scandinavian approach to designing homes and neighbourhoods to meet the growing challenge of urbanisation. Her experience range from urban development, residential and mixed-use projects. With emphasis on quality living, she pursues the values of high-quality public space to provide the foundation for long-term sustainable solutions and places. Linda is a Design Review Panel member for OPDC, Ealing and Watford. Projects in the UK include theGascoigne Estate in Barking London, Climate Innovation District inLeeds, as well as a Town Centre Vision for Slough.
Maria Loreto Flores [Associate Director at Zaha Hadid & Women In Architecture Strategic Board]
Maria Loreto Flores is an Associate Director at Zaha Hadid Architects, where she has worked since 2006, leading major projects across Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and Latin America. Her portfolio includes high-profile developments such as the Morpheus Hotel in Macau and the Seamless Bridge in Hangzhou. With expertise in complex geometry and innovative construction methodologies, she also contributes to ZHA’s People & Culture Committee and Low Carbon Initiative. A committed advocate for gender equity, she serves on the Strategic Board of Women in Architecture UK, leading its International Outreach efforts. Maria Loreto has taught and reviewed at leading institutions in the UK, the US, and Latin America, including the Architectural Association and the Bartlett UCL.
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