{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Making the Museum","title":"Making the Medal of Honor Museum, with Bassam Komati","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/5d6d0e1f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3111,"description":"Is a museum where experiences happen — or is the museum the experience?\nCan a museum be designed to inspire? What is the Medal of Honor? What role does a bold design idea have in making a project happen? Does the mission of a museum inspire the people who make it? Can everyone have a mission?\nBassam Komati, AIA OEAB (Partner, Viñoly Architects) discusses “Making the Medal of Honor Museum” with host Jonathan Alger (Managing Partner, C&G Partners | The Exhibition and Experience Design Studio).\nAlong the way: floating blocks, extra helicopters, and going above and beyond the call of duty.\nTalking Points:\n1. What is the Medal of Honor?\n2. A Museum Meant to Inspire\n3. The Origin of a Design Idea\n4. A Tour of the Museum\n5. A Building Team Inspired by a Cause\n6. Everybody Can Have a Mission\nHow to Listen:\nListen on Apple Podcasts:\nhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/making-the-museum/id1674901311  \nListen on Spotify:\nhttps://open.spotify.com/show/6oP4QJR7yxv7Rs7VqIpI1G  \nListen at Making the Museum, the Website:\nhttps://www.makingthemuseum.com/podcast  \nLinks to Every Podcast Service, via Transistor:\nhttps://makingthemuseum.transistor.fm/\nGuest Bio:\nBassam Komati, AIA OEAB, joined Rafael Viñoly Architects in 2006 and became a partner in 2019, contributing to major projects on four continents. He collaborated closely with Rafael Viñoly on conceptual designs, leading design development and coordination through digital and BIM platforms. As Partner-in-Charge of the National Medal of Honor Museum in Texas, he has led all phases since the firm’s 2019 competition win. His portfolio includes London’s Battersea Power Station Master Plan, NYU Abu Dhabi, and projects in corporate, commercial, research, and healthcare sectors. He holds degrees from Harvard University and the American University of Beirut and speaks internationally on architecture.\nAbout Making the Museum:\nMaking the Museum is hosted (podcast) and written (newsletter) by Jonathan Alger. MtM is a project of C&G...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ooMbrPDmGLsE_qMwfGl5DFclFB99_k3beUa6dc2Z8Yw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzM5MzAzLzE2ODA1/NjI4NTktYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}