In this episode, Cherise is joined by Ken Faulkner, Associate Principal at Adjaye Associates in their Accra, Ghana office. Adjaye has offices in New York, London, and Accra. They discuss the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) in Nigeria.

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Tucked within the historic moats of Benin City, Nigeria, the Museum of West African Art (MOWAA) Institute emerges as a contemporary landmark deeply grounded in tradition. Built from rammed earth and other locally sourced materials, this low-lying, thoughtfully designed structure marks the first chapter of MOWAA’s ambitious Creative Campus. It stands as both a pioneering example of sustainable architecture and a tribute to the cultural legacy of the Benin Kingdom.

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by Robin Urquhart, Senior Consultant and Building Enclosure Engineer and Cameron Chorney, Senior Engineer at RDH Building Science. Due to recent events, they discuss a very real and critical subject - Wildfire Resistant Construction and Design.

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Wildfires pose a growing risk to buildings throughout North America, but wildfire resilience remains an overlooked aspect of building design. RDH is committed to strengthening wildfire-resistant construction through extensive testing, research, and partnerships with governments, industry leaders, and communities.

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In this episode, Cherise is joined by 2020 AIA Gold Medal recipient Marlon Blackwell, FAIA, Partner and Founder, and Meryati Blackwell, AIA, ASID, LEED AP, also a Partner at Marlon Blackwell Architects in Fayetteville, Arkansas. They discuss the Heartland Whole Health Institute in Bentonville, Arkansas.

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Located near the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art in Bentonville, Arkansas, the new Heartland Whole Health Institute offers a space where wellness, creativity, and community come together. Opening in May 2025, the structure is shaped by the natural beauty of the Ozarks, with its flowing curves, native stone, and dramatic brise soleil or vertical fins echoing the region’s forested terrain and karst landscapes.

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