SummaryIn this conversation, the founders of NoDo Collective discuss their journey from university friends to collaborators in architecture. They explore the challenges and rewards of starting a collective practice, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and cultural understanding in their work. The discussion highlights their creative backgrounds, the influence of Barcelona on their design philosophy, and the unique dynamics of working with friends in a business setting. In this conversation, the speakers discuss the importance of community engagement in architecture, emphasizing the need to listen to local voices and understand their stories. They explore issues related to immigration and housing, highlighting the challenges faced by marginalized groups. The discussion also touches on innovative storytelling methods, such as graphic novels, to convey experiences of belonging. The speakers advocate for a shift towards people-centered architecture, focusing on the process rather than just the final product. They express a desire to create positive social impacts through their work and offer advice for future architects to pursue their passions and engage with communities.

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KeywordsNoDo Collective, architecture, humanitarian design, community engagement, Barcelona, creative collaboration, sustainable architecture, collective practice, design philosophy, architecture education, community engagement, local knowledge, immigration, housing issues, graphic novels, people-centered architecture, architectural practices, sustainability, future of architecture, advice for architects