Nov. 29, 2024

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Bonus: A Conversation with Gruen Associates

In our latest Bonus BS (Brian and Sam), we are joined by Michael Enomoto and Nicole Lawson from Gruen Associates to follow up on our episode about Victor Gruen and shopping mall design. We discuss the impact of Victor’s legacy on the firm today, the future of shopping malls, urban design initiatives, and the many famous architects that passed through Gruen’s office.

Produced and hosted by Brian Moore and Sam Malott Brown.

Story Editing by Jeffrey Brown.

Audio engineering, and mixing by Julia Sikora.

Special Guests: Michael Enomoto and Nicole Lawson.

Image Credit: Gruen Associates. Edited by Brian Moore.

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Forming Function Season 2 is supported in part by grant funding from Michigan Architectural Foundation.

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