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The best architecture and design podcasts
Podcasts have been gaining popularity for a few years now. They are popular mainly because you can listen to them whenever you want - no matter when and where. Discover the best German and English-language architecture, interior design and best design podcasts.
Podcasts for architecture and design lovers
With podcasts, the listener has the option to download, pause or even cancel the content. This makes them the ideal way for listeners to listen to individual episodes as needed. Since each industry offers a variety of podcasts, interested parties can acquire new knowledge or deepen existing knowledge. These audio files reach their target audience in a personal way. Members of the architecture industry also publish podcasts for friends of the art of building.
Our Top 10 Architecture Podcasts - German
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NXT A Position & NXT A Dialog
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Architecture and the world
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Architecture, City, Planning
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DBZ - the architecture podcast
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Architecture as a second language
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10 minutes building culture
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JUNG Architecture Talks
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H1.12 Architecture Talks
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Formfunk
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InterACT Insights
1. NXT A Position & NXT A Dialogue
The two NXT A podcasts (NXT A Podcast (nxt-a.de)) provide a space for personalities from the architecture and culture industries to talk about perspectives, versions and ideas. For an especially educational listening experience, NXT A is divided into two distinct formats: NXT A Position: The Architecture Essay and NXT A Dialog: The Architecture Conversation. In NXT A Dialog, the hosts speak and discuss with representatives of architecture and culture. NXT A Position gives industry players the opportunity to comment on relevant topics themselves.
NXT A Dialog: the architecture talk | PODCAST on SPOTIFYNXT A Position: the architecture essay | PODCAST on SPOTIFY
2. architecture and the world
The podcast Architecture and the World takes its listeners into the depths of architecture.In in-depth conversations with guests, listeners gain insights into the working life of an architect and what topics they deal with.
3. architecture, city, planning
The Federal Chamber of Architects regularly publishes the interview podcast Architektur, Stadt, Planung. Listeners can expect an overview of the world "built by man" and its design. Together with her guests, Kerstin Kuhnekath takes up the exciting thesis that building quality goes hand in hand with the profession.
4. DBZ - the podcast
The podcast of the Deutsche BauZeitschrift deals with architectural questions of the future. For example, the participants ask themselves how people will live in the future and whether digital innovations are coming our way. The architecture podcast discusses relevant questions of the industry and encourages discussion.
5. the audio architects: "Architecture as a Second Language"
The podcast Architecture as a Second Language is aimed at anyone with an interest in the topics of architecture, urban planning and the built environment. Kerstin Kuhnekath interviews personalities from the industry. At the end, she discusses what has been discussed in the episodes once again with the media scientist Golo Föllmer, who acts as a representative of the public.
6. 10 minutes building culture
The podcast 10 Minuten Baukultur by the Bundesstiftung Baukultur (Federal Foundation for Building Culture) highlights the various areas of building culture in conversations with representatives of the industry. Above all, the series of talks deals with the built world and provides listeners with various insights into it.
7. JUNG Architecture Talks
The JUNG Architecture Talks podcast discusses current issues in architecture, construction technology and building practice. New episodes are uploaded weekly, featuring industry representatives in conversation with the JUNG Architecture team.
8. H1.12 Architecture Talks
The Department of Architecture at Mainz University of Applied Sciences produces the H1.12 Architecture Talks Podcast, in which the students discuss why the exchange with representatives of the craft is very important for architecture.
9. form radio
The design podcast Formfunk (formfunk Kommunikationsdesign Podcast (formfunk-podcast.de)) gives its listeners an insight into the thoughts of communication designers. Guests talk about their life, their work and their attitude in the architecture and design podcast. The guests of the podcast come from different sub-disciplines and represent different points of view. Especially exciting: Even non-designers who want to say something to designers have their say here.
10. InterACT Insights
InterACT Insights (InterACT Insights Design Orginals - The Podcast on Real Estate, Architecture and Technology) is the podcast for those interested in the topics of real estate, architecture and technology. The show invites you to exchange, discuss and contribute to the podcast. The podcast is presented by the Rotonda Business Club - a podcast by the industry, for the industry.
In one of the episodes, host Andrea Greuner talks to HEWI CEO Thorsten Stute about what really makes an original an original. What does it mean for companies and employees to sell a style icon with cult status. And how do designers and manufacturers succeed in living up to a reputation that precedes them internationally.
Apple: "InterACT Insights" on Apple PodcastsSpotify: INTERACT INSIGHTS | PODCAST ON SPOTIFY
The Best Architecture and Best Design Podcasts - English
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Archispeak
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Hyperallergic
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The Chaise Lounge
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NeoCon
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About Buildings and Cities
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The Design Files Task
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ArchitectureTalk
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Last Seen
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Clever
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Monocle On Design
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Theory of Architecture
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Nice To Meet You
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Another Architecture Podcast
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99% Invisible
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Design Matters
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Raw Materials Three Ways
1. Archispeak
The Archispeak-Podcast deals with all things architecture, highlighting both the positives and negatives of the profession and providing deeper insights into the study of built space.
2. Hyperallergic
The Heryperallergic Podcast (Podcast Archives - Hyperallergic (hyperallergic.com)) addresses art world news, developments, and excitements on a weekly basis. This show is hosted by Hrag Vartanian, who is the editor-in-chief at and co-founded Hyperallergic magazine (Hyperallergic: Sensitive to Art and Its Discontents (hyperallergic.com)). Listen in and immerse yourself in the exciting world of art.
3. The Chaise Lounge
This interior design podcast is aimed at interior designers and those who are interested and passionate about the industry.In The Chaise Lounge (Episodes - The Chaise Lounge: Interior Design Podcast (thechaiseloungepodcast.com)) podcast, Nick May, who is not an interior designer himself, talks to top designers from around the world. On the show, he clarifies questions with his interviewees about their design backgrounds and what kind of businesses they run.
4. NeoCon
The Best Design Podcast NeoCon (NeoCon | NeoConversations Podcast Episode 7: Designing Branded Spaces) covers topics in the commercial design industry. Hostess Amy Devers talks with her guests about industry innovations, ideas, and introductions that are impacting the built environment in the present and the future. For example, in addition to innovative space design, they discuss wellness in the workplace - it's worth listening in!
5. About Buildings and Cities
The podcast About Buildings and Cities deals with architecture, buildings and cities. And that with a considered spectrum that ranges from the past to the present. In addition, the architecture podcast offers additional topics such as films, technologies or comics.
6. The Design Files Talks
In the design podcast The Design Files Talks (TDF Talks - A Podcast from the Design Files (thedesignfiles.net)), well-known Australian people who work in various industries speak. Different representatives of the fields of architecture, business, art and design have their say in this podcast and talk about their personal area of expertise.
The Design Files Talks on Apple PodcastsTHE DESIGN FILES TALKS | PODCAST ON SPOTIFY
7. Architecture Talk
Architecture Talk seeks to present the subject of architecture in an undisciplined way, with the goal of helping listeners gain new ideas about how we humans live. Vikram Prakash, professor of architecture at the University of Washington, curates the podcast.
8. Last Seen
Unlike the others, this podcast doesn't deal directly with industries such as architecture or design - but that doesn't make it any less exciting! In this show, listeners will learn interesting details about the biggest art heist in our history. How a theft of 13 irreplaceable works of art from the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston was accomplished? Listen for yourself in the podcast Last Seen (Last Seen (wbur.org)).
Apple: Last Seen on Apple PodcastsSPOTIFY: LAST SEEN | PODCAST ON SPOTIFY
9. Monocle On Design
In Monocle On Design (Monocle on Design - Radio | Monokel) you will hear exciting and refreshing stories from the world of design to fashion, furniture, craft and architecture. Monocle On Design is therefore the design, architecture and interior design podcast for all those interested in the industries.
APPLE: „MONOCLE 24: MONOCLE ON DESIGN“ ON APPLE PODCASTSSPOTIFY: MONOCLE 24: MONOCLE ON DESIGN | PODCAST ON SPOTIFY
10. Clever
Each episode of Clever (Clever Podcast - Open, Creative, Human) invites listeners to listen in on conversations with cultural leaders, visionaries, and creative forces that are shaping our world and informing society.In the process, the hosts and their interviewees also delve into gritty, authentic and surprising details of their creative journeys.
Apple: Clever on Apple PodcastsSPOTIFY: CLEVER | PODCAST ON SPOTIFY
11. Theory of Architecture
12. Nice To Meet You
In the podcast Nice To Meet You (Nice to meet you! (ntmypodcast.com) hostess Simone talks to strangers and friends. Here they talk together about life and what lessons it has taught them. With her podcast, she offers her listeners the opportunity to learn something about themselves and to be inspired by other people.
Apple: Nice To Meet You on Apple PodcastsSPOTIFY: NICE TO MEET YOU | PODCAST ON SPOTIFYSoundcloud: Stream Nice To Meet You!
13. Another Architecture Podcast
In this architecture podcast, George Bradley interviews people who have designed inspiring homes around the world. The podcast aims to help those interested in learning the secrets of how to design spaces well. The history of the creation of these spaces and houses is also covered in Another Architecture Podcast.
14. 99% Invisible
The 99% Invisible Design Podcast explores thoughts on the unseen architecture and design that affects our world. This podcast is one of the most popular among listeners on various platforms. 99% Invisible's host is Roman Mars.
Apple: 99% Invisible on Apple PodcastsSPOTIFY: 99% INVISIBLE | PODCAST ON SPOTIFYStitcher: 99% Invisible on Stitcher
15. Design Matters
The Best Design Podcast Design Matters (Debbie Millman | Design Matters (designmattersmedia.com)) is hosted by Debbie Millman and is one of the world's premiere podcasts. For over 15 years, the show has been reporting on how creative minds take control of their lives and live out creativity.
Apple: Design Matters with Debbie Millman on Apple PodcastsSPOTIFY: DESIGN MATTERS WITH DEBBIE MILLMAN | PODCAST ON SPOTIFY
16. Raw Materials Three Ways
The home design podcast focuses on stories about different building materials that impact their lives in incredible ways. Host of the Raw Materials Three Ways podcast, RM-3 for short, is interior design magazine dwell (Modern living, home design ideas, inspiration and advice. - Living (dwell.com)).
Apple: RM-3: Raw Materials 3 Ways on Apple PodcastsSPOTIFY: RM-3: RAW MATERIALS 3 WAYS | PODCAST ON SPOTIFY
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