Blending Architecture, Design and Education for MAXIMUM IMPACT, ft. Kevin Haley

Step inside the studio and classroom with Kevin Haley, a designer and educator who bridges practical architecture with academic inquiry. 

At Kevin Haley Studio and Aberrant Architecture, he designs spaces that resonate deeply with community values and cultural narratives, while his role at the Royal College of Art involves mentoring emerging talents, pushing the boundaries between practical design work and theoretical frameworks. 

Tune in to learn how Kevin's dual passions influence his approach to creating meaningful and functional spaces. 

00:00 Introduction and Casual Friday Vibes

01:11 Meet Kevin Haley: Educator and Innovator

01:56 Kevin's Journey from Music to Design

03:58 Early Career Challenges and Discoveries

08:45 Founding Aberrant Architecture

13:18 Winning the V&A Residency

17:09 Balancing Academia and Practice

20:51 First Major Project: El Paso Pub

25:15 The Swansea Pound and Community Workshops

26:30 Creating Public Art with Community Input

27:36 Reflections on the Swansea Project

28:11 Engaging with the Audience

29:21 Emerging Technologies in Design Education

30:51 Post-Pandemic Architecture Education

32:50 Advice for Current Students

35:25 Supporting Student Ambitions

38:31 Bridging Academia and Industry

43:42 The Architecture Social Experiment

46:07 Future Plans and Live Events

47:44 Closing Remarks and Contact Information

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