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Stephen Drew speaks with Matheus Stancati of Sunken Blimp about interdisciplinary design, computational design, digital fabrication, XR development, scientific research, technology and architecture-led creative exploration.
Show Notes
Sunken Blimp sits across architecture, technology, research and digital experimentation, which makes it a useful case study in how design work can stretch beyond traditional practice.
Stephen Drew speaks with Matheus Stancati of Sunken Blimp about interdisciplinary design, computational design, digital fabrication, XR development, scientific research, technology and architecture-led creative exploration.
The conversation covers:
- What Sunken Blimp is and how the studio works
- How computational design and digital fabrication connect
- Why XR development creates new design possibilities
- How scientific research and technology shape creative work
- What architects can learn from interdisciplinary experimentation
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Chapters
- 00:00 Introduction to Sunken Blimp
- 05:00 Matheus Stancati and interdisciplinary design
- 10:00 Computational design and digital fabrication
- 15:00 XR development and creative exploration
- 20:00 Scientific research, technology and architecture
- 25:00 How Sunken Blimp approaches creative problems
- 30:00 Digital tools and experimental design
- 35:00 What architects can learn from cross-disciplinary work
- 40:00 Future directions for Sunken Blimp
- 45:00 Final questions and reflections
Creators and Guests
Host
Stephen Drew
Hello! I’m Stephen Drew, Founder of the Architecture Social—an online community and resource hub dedicated to helping professionals in Architecture, Design, Development, and Real Estate advance their careers. I’m here to connect you with insights, tools, and opportunities that lead to meaningful growth, whether you’re just starting out or ready to take that next big step.
What is Architecture Social?
It is hard to get a job in architecture. We exist to help you get there. Hosted by Stephen Drew, Architecture Social is the unfiltered guide to the UK Built Environment. We decode the realities of the industry, provide actionable cheat codes for your career, and bridge the communication gap between the drafting board and the boardroom.
Whether you are a Part I assistant trying to survive your first role, a Part III architect managing complex procurement, or a Practice Director fighting tight margins and adapting to the Building Safety Act, this podcast is your central node of intelligence. We strip away the aesthetic gatekeeping and toxic positivity to talk about the actual mechanics of the business.
Expect honest conversations about salary realities, portfolio strategies, hiring economics, and the true experiences of the people actively shaping the profession.
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