Episode
Architect Norman Foster on Why the West Struggles to Build Big
Odd Lots · May 23, 2026 · 54 min
Not many people think of designing buildings as an exercise in economics, but the entire process is defined by constraints around resources (both physical and financial), and an iconic building can also have a huge impact on the wealth and development of the area around it. So how do you encourage private developers to consider the public good when designing new projects? And how are some…