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Amsterdam Noord | A Different Side of the City
Amsterdam Noord | A Different Side of the City

Join Mitchell Rocheleau, Principal Architect of ROST Architects, as he travels to Amsterdam Noord, Netherlands to explore the thriving community that has been created here, collective housing developments, and the emerging experimental architecture throughout the city. He discusses with Jelte Van Koperen, from CityLoop, the latest urban developments emerging, innovative experimental architecture and the community that has formed in Amsterdam Noord. They explore the area once known for its shipping industry, which now houses the NDSM Cultural Center and analyze the deep history that is present in the area. With the spirit of optimism, the willingness to experiment, to create something with the conditions that they had at hand - the Dutch were able to create environments that promote authentic expression.

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Architecture & Psychology, Architecture Today, HistoryMitchell Rocheleauwalkable cities, urban design, Urban Design Amsterdam, urban architectural design, city design, psychology and city design, psychology and cities, psychology behind cities, psychology and urban design
Interview with Charles Duff | Cities of Friendship & love
Interview with Charles Duff | Cities of Friendship & love

Mitchell Rocheleau, Principal Architect of ROST Architects, meets with Charlie Duff, author of "The North Atlantic Cities" and developer and planner in the city of Baltimore, Maryland. They discuss Dutch history, from the communal efforts of seafaring and building canals, to creating robust cities in the "Golden Age". Through historical influence, they analyze how the Row House became a footprint for a healthy city, as well as the similarities between cities like London and Amsterdam and such as Boston and New York, in the United States. By analyzing the reasons cities were first created, we can better understand how to create cities and places for our future generations.

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Architecture & Psychology, Architecture Today, HistoryMitchell Rocheleauurban design, psychology and urban design, capitalism urban design, city design, walkable cities
Natural Cities | Amsterdam, Netherlands
Natural Cities | Amsterdam, Netherlands

Join Mitchell Rocheleau, Principal Architect of ROST Architects, as he travels to Amsterdam, Netherlands to explore the city's urban environment and natural green spaces. He discusses with Esther Kreikamp, Architecture Historian from CityLoop, the way urban environments filled with more vegetation promote greater wellbeing and mental health in people. They tour the city, diving into the architectural details of the canals, as well as the new developments that are being implemented which help people thrive and live more authentic lives.

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Architecture Today, Architecture & PsychologyMitchell Rocheleaucity design, urban design, Urban Design Amsterdam, psychology and urban design
Restorative Urbanism | How Designing for Human Connection Can Improve Our Lives and Cities
Restorative Urbanism | How Designing for Human Connection Can Improve Our Lives and Cities

What if our cities were designed to heal? How can we design cities that offer places of wellness and connectivity?

Mitchell Rocheleau, Principal Architect of ROST Architects travels to Amsterdam to explore how Restorative Urbanism, an approach that analyzes how urban design can support mental health, has the power to foster change in our cities and our interconnected lives. He touches on psychosocial health, the importance of walkable cities, our sensory perceptions in urban environments, as well as his personal experiences in cities.

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Architecture & Psychology, Architecture Today, HistoryMitchell Rocheleaurestorativecities, Urban Design Amsterdam, urban design, urban architectural design, restorative cities
The Urban Transformation of Copenhagen
The Urban Transformation of Copenhagen

The city of Copenhagen embodies a distinct vision of urban life, and its inhabitants seem to thrive in this environment. It became clear after visiting the city that a high degree of thought and care had gone into its design, and there was a commitment to offer its people a high-quality lifestyle. I began searching for the formula for its success. Copenhagen seems to know something about how to live together and what life should look like in an urban environment that we may be overlooking in the U.S.

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Architecture, Architecture & Psychology, Architecture TodayMitchell Rocheleaucity design, designing cities, design of cities, urban design, urban architectural design, Urban Design Copenhagen
Central Park | Early History of New York
Central Park | Early History of New York

Mitchell Rocheleau of ROST Architects dives into the fascinating story of Central Park's creation, from its inception as a public space for all New Yorkers to its role as a restorative haven and symbol of democratic ideals. Why is Central Park important for our generation to understand? Through collective self-awareness and community intention Central Park's design created an enduring legacy as a place for recreation, social interaction, and civic engagement. Through reconnection with the natural world and exposure to nature in an individual's life, New York was able to make a cultural statement for restorative public space within a city.

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Architecture Today, History, Architecture & PsychologyMitchell RocheleauCentral Park History, Central Park Design, Central Park Architecture, New York Central Park
The High Line's Impact on New York City
The High Line's Impact on New York City

The High Line in New York City is an iconic example of urban revitalization, transforming an abandoned industrial rail line into a vibrant, landscaped public park. The High Line story is one of evolution, from its origins as a bustling freight rail line to its decline and eventual rebirth as a symbol of innovative landscape, urban design.

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Architecture Today, Architecture & PsychologyMitchell RocheleauHigh Line New York, New York High Line, High Line Architecture History
Reflection, Intention, and Resilience | The Deeper Meaning of the Built World on convo by design (ROST Architects Guest Feature)
Reflection, Intention, and Resilience | The Deeper Meaning of the Built World on convo by design (ROST Architects Guest Feature)

Architect Mitchell Rocheleau was invited by Josh Cooperman to speak on Convo by Design, a podcast that was created by Josh to “share stories behind design and amplify ideas that make better the way we live, work & play.” The conversation centered around ROST Architects intentions and approach to creating designs for the human experience. Listen to the episode or read the conversation to hear the ideas shared and explored during this thought-provoking conversation.

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Architecture & Psychology, Architecture Today, InterviewMitchell Rocheleau
Interview With John Lobell on The Architecture & Philosophy of Louis Kahn
Interview With John Lobell on The Architecture & Philosophy of Louis Kahn

Principal and Architect of ROST Architects, Mitchell Rocheleau, meets with John Lobell, a professor at Pratt Institute and expert on Louis Kahn, to discuss the architecture and philosophy of Louis Kahn.

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History, Architecture & Psychology, Notable Architects, Modern ArchitectureMitchell RocheleauGreek Architecture, Greek History, Ancient Greece, Ancient Greek Cities, Greek architecture history, Athens Greece History, History Ancient Greece, Ancient Greek Architecture, greek city planning, ancient greek architecture history
Contemplations of the Built World: The Farnsworth House
Contemplations of the Built World: The Farnsworth House

Principal and Architect of ROST Architects, Mitchell Rocheleau, discusses the importance of The Farnsworth House designed by Architect, Mies van der Rohe and its role in modern architecture, challenging the conventions of the time.

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Architecture & Psychology, Architecture TodayMitchell RocheleauFarnsworth House, mies van der rohe, Mies Farnsworth House, Edith Farnsworth, architect farnsworth house, Best modern architecture, Farnsworth House History, Architecture history, modern architecture history
Contemplations of the Built World: Our Architectural Philosophy
Contemplations of the Built World: Our Architectural Philosophy

Principal and Architect of ROST Architects, Mitchell Rocheleau, discusses how ROST Architects' design philosophy incorporates the existing landscape and environment of a property into its residential designs, allowing nature to lead the way and providing inhabitants the experience of a reconnection and grounding with the nature that surrounds them.

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Architecture & Psychology, Architecture TodayMitchell Rocheleau
Values of the City
Values of the City

Understanding a culture’s collective psychology/values and deciphering how those ideas manifest in their built environment can help inform how we build cities for the future. Despite the importance of such studies, it is rare to stumble upon someone who writes about the intersection of psychology and the built environment, especially one who expresses ideas clearly and accessibly.

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Architecture & Psychology, Architecture TodayMitchell Rocheleauurban design, city design, capitalism urban design, capitalist city, designing cities, beautiful cities, best cities, urban architectural design, design of cities, psychology and cities, psychology behind cities, values of cities, psychology and city design, psychology and urban design
History, Design and Philosophy Behind Central Park in New York City
History, Design and Philosophy Behind Central Park in New York City

Why is Central Park important for our generation to understand? Why would a park constructed in the late 1800’s be significant to our contemporary society? Central Park depicted a moment in our civilization when humans experienced a shift and moment of self-awareness regarding our nature as humans and the environment we were creating. In the late 1800s, New Yorkers stopped and questioned the growing and developing city around them.

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History, Architecture Today, Architecture & PsychologyMitchell RocheleauCentral Park History, New York Central Park, Central Park Design, Central Park Design Competition, Central Park Architecture, History of Central Park, New York History, History of Central Park New York, New York Central Park History, Fredrick Law Olmstead, Olmstead Central Park, Olmstead and Vaux, Olmstead Vaux Central Park, Olmstead New York, Frederick Law Olmstead New York Park