A is for Architecture Podcast- The University of Kent's very own Ambrose Gillick PhD in conversation with internationally renowned Scholars in architecture and other disciplines to discuss our Architecture Realm.
99% invisible- is 'a narrative podcast hosted by Roman Mars about all the thought that goes into the things we don’t think about — the unnoticed architecture and design that shape our world.'
'The Little Prince' by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry- This is a children's book, with themes of childlike wonder vs. adult pragmatism, sums up how I feel about architecture, and the notion of "What is essential is invisible to the eye". The book is told from a child's point of view and for me reflects what it is like to be human and our emotion connection and meaning in design.
The Environmental Imagination: Technics and Poetics of the Architectural Environment by Dean Hawkes 'The Environmental Imagination explores the relationship between tectonics and poetics in environmental design in architecture. Working thematically and chronologically from the eighteenth century to the present day, this book redefines the historiography of environmental design by looking beyond conventional histories to argue that the environments within buildings are a collaboration between poetic intentions and technical means.'
The Dyslexic Advantage (Revised and Updated): Unlocking the Hidden Potential of the Dyslexic Brain by Brock L Eide MD, MA Fernette F Eide MD Like a lot of architects, I am dyslexic. I have read a lot of books on it, and this is the one that really helped me understand how my brain processes and how to 'unlock' other potentials.
Silo (2023 TV series) Is a dystopian science fiction series where small communities live underground in silos, it is a suspenseful and thought-provoking
Parasite (Available on Netflix)
Directed by Bong Joon Ho, Parasite is a gripping South Korean black comedy thriller with striking interiors that are key to the story.
The Grand Budapest Hotel
A four-time Oscar winning, visually stunning comedy-drama by Wes Anderson. Packed with quirky, meticulously designed interiors (currently available on Disney+).
Dune: Part Two
Currently available for purchase or rental on platforms like Amazon Prime Video, Dune: Part 2 is a breathtaking sci-fi epic with futuristic designs and incredible landscapes, even better than the first one!
These are some of films, shows and podcasts our students say help them switch off, escape the stress or just get through the day.
Game of Thrones follows the conflict between nine noble families as they battle for control of the Iron Throne in the lands of Westeros, while facing threats from within and beyond their borders. If you’re looking for something that will have your jaw on the floor for the duration of the series, this is the show for you!
Severance is a science fiction psychological thriller series that follows employees at the biotechnology corporation Lumon Industries who have undergone "severance" - a medical procedure that ensures they retain no memories of the outside world while at work, and have no recollection of their job once they leave. This results in two distinct personalities for each employee: the "innie", who exists solely within Lumon, and the "outie", who lives their personal life outside of work.
A comedy podcast, hosted by Ed Gamble and James Acaster, where celebrity guests reveal their dream meal in their ‘magical restaurant’, sparking amusing food-related chats.
Hard-hitting, immersive, and an impressive technical achievement, 1917 captures the trench warfare of World War I with raw, startling immediacy. - Rotten Tomatoes
A thought-provoking podcast that brings together practical experiences and theoretical insights to help you understand and strengthen the relationships that matter most - whether they’re personal, professional, or even the one you have with yourself.
