With the support of the Creative Europe programme of the European Union, the Architects’ Council of Europe is launching today a new podcast series Archi’Voices: European reflections on exporting services.
V tej seriji združujemo poglede petih arhitektov iz Nemčije, Grčije, Poljske, Francije in Malte, ki delijo svoja potovanja po arhitekturnih storitvah zunaj svojih meja.
“Archi’Voices – European Reflections on Exporting Services, a podcast series by the Architects’ Council of Europe, captures the journey of European architects as they exand their services internationally. This experience, which carries the challenge of taking architectural expertise beyond familiar borders, makes the architectural practice a different method that need to be analysed and balanced. In the different episodes, the architects cover several aspects of this process, such as navigating different regulations and codes, adapting to unfamiliar ways of living, or reconciling cultural differences. These obstacles require not only technical skills but also the ability to communicate effectively across language barriers and cultural divides. Every international project becomes a unique experience, demanding not just technical expertise but also diplomacy, cultural awareness, and adaptability.
Despite these challenges, working internationally presents immense opportunities for growth and professional enrichment. Collaborating with international teams fosters creativity and innovation, as diverse viewpoints come together to solve complex problems. Architects who take on this task become more than just designers—they become ambassadors of their craft, blending respect for local traditions with their own creative vision.
The stories shared in “Archi’Voices” highlight the experience of 5 European architectural practices, with diverse resources, sizes, and exporting destinations. However, all of them share common challenges that are reflected in the various episodes of the project. In this way, the podcasts become a useful tool for those who want to start this journey” highlighted Sergio García-Gasco, Chair of the ACE IBM task force.
Whether you’re an experienced architect looking to expand your practice globally or simply curious about practicing abroad, this podcast offers firsthand insights from real European professionals who’ve done it. Listen it on your favorite podcast platform: https://audmns.com/nIsXOkt
Meet our guests!
- Lina Lahiri: Swedish architect and partner at Sauerbruch Hutton, Germany
- Julia Knaak: German architect and partner at Sauerbruch Hutton, Germany
- Penny Valsamidis: Greek architect and senior partner at Elytron.eu, Greece
- Ray DeMicoli: Maltese architect and director of Ray DeMicoli and Associates, Malta
- Reda Amalou: French architect and founder and partner at AW² Architecture as well as President of AFEX, France
- Szymon Wojciechowski: Polish architect and CEO of APA Wojciechowski, Poland
O podjetju
Archi’Voices – European Reflections on Exporting Services is proudly brought to you by the Internationalisation and New Business models Task Force (IBM TF) from the Architects’ Council of Europe. Special thanks to: Joris Boutin (CNOA – France), Jacques Borg Barthet (KTP – Malta), Sergio Garcia-Gasco Lominchar (Chair of the IBM TF, CSCAE – Spain), Philip Steden (BAK – Germany), Olga Venetsianou (CTG – Greece), Krzysztof Frackowiak Frackowiak (IARP – Poland), Lukas Bollaert (ACE Policy & Administrative Assistant) and Julie Deutschmann (ACE Head of Communications).
This original series is co-funded by the European Union and produced by Calliopé agency.
Listen it on your favorite podcast platform: https://audmns.com/nIsXOkt
Archi’Voices je izvirni podkast KUV, ki ga podpira program Evropske unije Ustvarjalna Evropa, produciral pa ga je Calliopé.
Cover credits: POST Headquarters, Luxembourg- Architects: Metaform Architects – Photo ©Steve Troes
