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ByDESIGN

America ByDESIGN™ is a celebration of creativity, diversity, and the endless possibilities of human ingenuity.

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EPISODE 1

Nov. 22
9:00 pm EDT

EPISODE 2

Dec. 13
9:00 pm EDT

EPISODE 3

Dec. 20
9:00 pm EDT

EPISODE 4

March 21
‍9:00 pm EDT

EPISODE 5

March 28
9:00 pm EDT

EPISODE 6

April 4
9:00 pm EDT

EPISODE 7

April 11
9:00 pm EDT

EPISODE 8

April 18
9:00 pm EDT

EPISODE 9

April 25
9:00 pm EDT

EPISODE 10

May 2
9:00 pm EDT

SERIES TRAILER

EPISODES

Episode 1 - Watch Now

The America ByDESIGN™ Series 5 premiere begins in Boston in Massachusetts with the transformation of Boqueria Restaurant. Then, we showcase Confluence Fort Collins in Colorado, a new pedestrian-oriented space enriching the rapidly developing River City. Next, LEAD Innovation Studio in Kansas City, a flexible, project-based learning environment redefining the traditional high school. Explore the stunning mixed-use hotel and residential tower Stella at Star Metals in Atlanta. And finally, RDC–Studio One Eleven Workplace and Urban Lab is a former department store in Long Beach California transformed into an office and community hub.

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America ByDESIGN™ episode 2 begins in Cambridge, Massachusetts, with Frost Terrace, a 100% affordable community that expertly merges historic preservation with new, contemporary architecture. Then, in Cleveland, Ohio, we showcase Ghost House & Fox Residence, an asymmetrical home with an innovative design for contemporary city living. Next, the 8VC Headquarters in Austin, Texas have transformed a 100-year-old bungalow into a luxurious office. We then feature the serene hilltop headquarters of The Herzog Foundation in Smithville, Missouri, defined by unique materials with a nod to its origins. Finally, The Seattle Academy of Arts & Sciences Middle School demonstrates how the design of an urban campus seeks to maximize a compact space and connect with the surrounding community.

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America ByDESIGN™ episode 3 explores the power of adaptive reuse, beginning in St. Louis, Missouri, where a derelict industrial foundry is transformed into a dynamic mixed-use destination. Then, a forward-thinking Student Center at The Perkiomen School by Flansburgh Architects - designed to be the physical heart of an independent school in Pennsburg, Pennsylvania. Next, discover The Rambler on the Kitsap Peninsula, Washington, a unique residence deeply connected to its forest landscape through craft and material. In Boulder Creek, California, a beloved community library undergoes a sensitive renovation. Finally, we showcase the conversion of a mid-century office block into affordable live-work housing for artists with the Santa Ana Arts Collective in California.

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America ByDESIGN™ episode 4 begins in Big Sky, Montana, with Cowboy Heaven, a luxury mountain retreat blending rugged Western materials with contemporary architecture. Then, we explore a purpose-built performance space in Memphis, Tennessee - Collage Dance. Next, innovative design creates a secluded sanctuary for literature and nature with the Writer's Studio in Connecticut. In Douglasville, Georgia, the Douglas County High School Sports Complex, known as “The Claw,” transforms a historic site with forward-thinking design. Finally, we showcase Mary’s Place Family Center in Seattle, an eight-story vertical community redefining how architecture can address homelessness with dignity and scale.

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America ByDESIGN™ Episode 5 begins with Charles River Speedway in Brighton, Massachusetts, an 1899 racing stable reborn as a vibrant community courtyard. Then, we explore how the Asteria Theater at Colorado Mesa University is setting a new regional standard for sustainability and technical excellence. In California, the Armstrong Residence pushes the boundaries of a 1940s ranch with bold, origami-inspired folded geometries. Next, the Tree Lofts in Tennessee showcase inspired design immersed in nature. Finally, in Berkeley, The Hope Center & Berkeley Way demonstrates architectural compassion through creating a dignified "Continuum of Housing" for its community.

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America ByDESIGN™ Episode 6 begins with Sedgwick Hall at Rockhurst University, a 1914 structure reborn. Then, the Pleasant Plains wareHOUSE + Studio in Washington D.C. showcases a fossil-fuel-free transformation of a vacant warehouse into a modern family home and studio. Next, The Wabi Sabi House: a Japanese-inspired residence that celebrates beauty in imperfection. In Ohio, we showcase a nautical-inspired floating clubhouse - the Perrysburg Boat Club. Finally, Seattle’s Heartwood demonstrates a carbon-negative future with an innovative eight-story mass timber building.

America ByDesign

America ByDESIGN™ is a celebration of creativity, diversity, and the endless possibilities of human ingenuity. Join us as we explore the architectural marvels that define who we are and inspire the future—one design at a time. Whether you’re a design enthusiast or simply curious about the spaces that shape our lives, this series will entertain and inspire.

America ByDESIGN™ will broadcast 9pm every Saturday night on CBS News (New York Livestream) - available to stream from anywhere in the US or across the world.

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AmBD S3 E1

America ByDesign 2025 opens with Edelman Fossil Park and Museum of Rowan University, New Jersey. Then, International Square, an ambitious project in Washington, DC that reimagines a disconnected atrium as a dynamic Civic Space. Next, we showcase the Winner of the 2024 AIA Florida Merit Award of Excellence for New Work, Parkway Residence in Golden Beach, Florida. Finally, discover how Ted Moudis Associates in New York, created an innovative workspace in The Chrysler Building.

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America ByDesign Episode 2 opens with Meow Wolf Convergence Station - an immersive art experience in Denver, Colorado. Then, perched atop the hills of West Los Angeles, discover the architectural brilliance of The Kingsland Residence. Next, located in the residential suburb of Sugarhouse, the multi-faceted Salt Lake City Fire Station No. 03 is setting a benchmark for sustainable fire station design. Finally, The Lawrenceville School Tsai Commons and Field House in New Jersey showcases how thoughtful architecture can reposition student life for the campus community.

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America ByDesign Episode 3 begins high above Seattle with an inside look at the iconic Space Needle. Then, experience the exquisite design of La Padrona Restaurant nestled within Raffles, Boston. Next, escape to the tranquility of House in a Garden, a stunning private residence in Miami, Florida. Finally, the episode shines a spotlight on the innovative and holistic design philosophy of Clodagh, a celebrated New York designer.

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Episode 4 opens with The Natural History Museum of Utah, an award-winning project inspired by Utah’s distinctive landscape. Then, we take you to Tacos & Tequila Lawrenceville - a new-build masterpiece blending authentic Latin warmth with modern simplicity. Next, we delve into the ‘Béton Brut’ aesthetic of The Dupont, Greenpoint Landing’s newest residential tower in Brooklyn, New York. Finally, discover how the renovation of Austin Sánchez Elementary utilized inclusive architecture and design to celebrate its bilingual culture.

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America ByDesign Episode 5 opens with The Palace Theatre in New York, a historic landmark revitalized for contemporary entertainment. Then, discover how the innovative design of the new AIA LA Centre for Communities in LA is expanding the impact of the built environment. Next, the Wicker Park Courtyard House in Chicago redefines urban residential living. Finally, take in the breathtaking design of the Rutgers University Camden Nursing and Science Building in Camden, New Jersey.

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America ByDesign Episode 6 opens with Florida’s The Naples Players Theatre, a vibrant space for performing arts. Then, discover the innovative and expansive campus design of Intuit Mountain View in San Francisco. Next, located in the heart of Manhattan New York, the Anagram Columbus Circle redefines urban living with its unique architectural approach. Finally, design informed by purpose. The Boys and Girls Clubs of Chicago Rusu-McCartin Club in Chicago engages youth through architecture.

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America ByDesign Episode 7 opens with Southwest Florida's Award-winning Rebecca's Wine Bar at The Maddox Naples, David Corban Architect’s Japanese inspired oasis. Then, discover Studio VARA's Fire Country Lookout in Healdsburg, California, a multi-generational retreat setting a new standard for sustainable and resilient living. Next, Nashville’s 225 Polk showcases a masterful revitalization that honors the original New-Formalist landmark. Finally, a Spotlight feature on New York designer Liz Diller, co-founder of Diller Scofidio + Renfro Studio. We explore Diller’s visionary impact on urban landscapes through iconic projects like The Shed and High Line.

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America ByDesign Episode 8 opens with a revolutionary net-zero Phius Zero Historic Retrofit in Oak Park, Illinois. Then, we showcase a beacon amidst Manhattan's skyscrapers and 2024 AIA New York Design Honor Award Winner, Trinity Church Wall Street New York. Next, a project that "stitches, weaves, and mends" two buildings together - the Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital expansion by HKS Architects. Finally, delve into the innovation and style of a dynamic mixed-use development in Austin, 1515 Cesar Chavez - awarded AIA Austin’s Design Award for Innovation of Typology.

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America ByDesign Episode 9 begins with the Fairplay Cabin, a mountain retreat in Alma, Colorado. Then, we visit a resilient and sustainable re-imagining of a fire station - the Sarasota County Fire Station #13. Next, discover the vibrant transformation of Under 30 Rock at Rockefeller Center in New York. Finally, we showcase Southwest Library in Washington D.C., an award-winning community-inspired design that achieved LEED Platinum Certification.

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America ByDesign Episode 10 begins in Englewood, Colorado with the Origami House, a modern, energy-efficient retreat inspired by Japanese heritage. Then, we showcase POST Houston and 713 Music Hall in Houston, Texas. A reimagined former USPS hub transformed into a vibrant center for culture, food, and entertainment. Next, discover the revitalization of the District Wharf in Washington D.C., an integrated waterfront destination. Finally, flexible design that fosters collaboration and cultural exchange - the American Australian Association Murdoch Center, in New York.

AmBD S4 E1

Season 4 of America ByDesign kicks off with five incredible projects. We begin in Seattle Washington with the expansion of the stunning Seattle Aquarium Ocean Pavilion. Next, we visit Ponce City Market in Atlanta, Georgia, a historic building transformed into a bustling hub of culture, food, and retail. Then, Colorado's The Great Dharma Chan Monastery making a statement about sustainable design. In New York, we showcase The Treadwell, a residential tower that blends the classic Art Deco style of Manhattan with contemporary design. Finally, we head to Orange County, California to the Sandi Simon Center for Dance at Chapman University. A former orange packing house that has been beautifully reimagined for the next generation of artists.

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This episode begins in Atlanta, Georgia, with Ten 5 Summerhill, a new townhome development designed to reflect contemporary urban living. Then, we showcase a unique hotel combining creative energy and playful design—The Shay at Ivy Station in Culver City, California. Next, discover Oasis at 767 Third Avenue in New York, a project that's transformed a circa-1980s building into a modern hub for office occupants. Then, there's the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building, a project helping to redefine the city's urban core. Finally, we spotlight visionary designer Sarah Kay, CEO of Woods Bagot, featuring award-winning designs such as The StandardX, 80 Collins, and Woods Bagot Melbourne Studio.

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Episode 3 begins the Mingei International Museum in San Diego is a project of restoring and re-energizing a historic Balboa Park landmark. Then, we showcase The Playground, a whimsical underground amenity space beneath a historic New York skyscraper. Next in Atlanta, Georgia the new Trees Atlanta Headquarters is a once-forgotten industrial site revitalized into a stunning campus that reflects the organization's ecological mission. Finally, discover Blue Oak Landing in Vallejo, California, a zero-energy supportive housing project that sets a new bar for sustainable and resilient design.

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America ByDesign Episode 4 begins in Denver, Colorado, with the Courtyard House, a home designed to maximize light and privacy in a dense urban neighborhood. Then a Designer Spotlight featuring Thomas Heatherwick, highlighting his transformative public space, Little Island, in New York. Next, explore the innovative One Line Studio in Greenwood Village, Colorado. Then we showcase the adaptable and cutting-edge Harvard University Science & Engineering Complex in Boston, Massachusetts. Finally, BARDAVID in Chicago, Illinois; a flexible wine bar and restaurant utilizing lighting design to create an unforgettable atmosphere.

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This episode begins in San Francisco, California, with Emergence Capital Pier 5, transforming a historic waterfront pier into a modern, residential-feeling hub. Then, we showcase a new permanent home for a beloved mascot—the Ramblin' Reck Garage in Atlanta, Georgia. Next, discover Smith & Mills Restaurant in New York City, a softly lit sanctuary within the bustling Rockefeller Center concourse. Wolf Ranch River Camp in Georgetown, Texas is a master-planned community by Michael Hsu that seamlessly blends modern architecture with the natural beauty of the Texas Hill Country. Finally, discover how the award-winning Evelyn ADU in Albany, California is redefining urban infill with dignity and elegance.

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America ByDesign Episode 6 begins in Cascade, Colorado with the award-winning Pikes Peak Summit Visitors Center. Then, we showcase Mini Tower One in Brooklyn, New York, a residential addition that maximizes space flexibility through creative design. Next, discover the carefully composed Stone Family Picnic Glade at the Chicago Botanic Garden in Glencoe, Illinois. We showcase Uchiko Restaurant in Houston, Texas - a refined dining experience with Japanese inspiration. Finally, we explore Chroma Modern in Fort Worth, Texas, an award-winning retail space whose glass-box design radically transforms the eyewear shopping experience.

AmBD S4 E7

America ByDesign Episode 7 begins in Manhattan Beach with Zen House, an innovative minimalist solution to family living in a busy street location. Then, a special designer spotlight with an industry icon, “The People’s Architect", Carol Ross Barney. Next discover the new multi-functional campus for Furkids Cat Shelter in Atlanta, Georgia seamlessly integrated with nature. We head to Colorado Springs to showcase the US Olympic and Paralympic Museum and Park Union Bridge, design inspired by accessibility and movement. Finally, a special design feature on The Ringo Chair by Umbra Design, a practical and eco-friendly stackable seat crafted from a mixed wood fiber composite.

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America ByDesign Episode 8 begins in Boulder, Colorado with the Vergence House, a luxurious highly sustainable family home, where design fosters connection with nature. Then, a revitalized modern sanctuary combining luxury travel and holistic wellness - it's the Murrieta Hot Springs Resort in California. Next, discover La Nube in El Paso, Texas, a playful, cloud-like STEAM Discovery Center designed by Snøhetta. Then, in the heart of Chicago's Fulton Market, we showcase 345 N Morgan, an award-winning LEED Silver office building. Finally, we head to Fort Worth, Texas to see the Horse and Mule Barns, a major adaptive reuse project that transformed the historic, dilapidated stockyards into a vibrant, mixed-use development.

AmBD S4 E9

America ByDesign Episode 9 begins in West Paso Robles, California at Saxum Vineyard, highlighting an entirely self-sufficient contemporary pole barn. Then, we showcase the Lofts at Centennial Yards South in Atlanta, Georgia, an immense and meticulous adaptive reuse of the historic 1912 Southern Railway Freight Depot. Next, discover the new Kansas City International Airport terminal in Missouri, a new 1.1-million-square-foot travel hub designed with accessibility and sustainability at the fore. We head to Denver, Colorado to the Foothills Golf Course Clubhouse - a mass timber construction with striking elevation. Finally, explore Northlake Commons in Seattle, Washington, an ambitious, lab-ready office building.

AmBD S4 E10

The America ByDesign Series 4 Finale begins in Kansas City, Missouri with the Electric Park Garden Bar, an indoor/outdoor venue utilizing sophisticated pre-fabricated construction. Then, we explore Wild Rose in Avon, Colorado, a "Home of the Year" that balances luxury, comfort, and dramatic mountain views. Next, The Prow in Seattle, Washington, a unique biophilic retreat. We then highlight the multi-award-winning Kendeda Building at Georgia Tech in Atlanta, Georgia. Finally, we showcase the community-driven and sustainably-powered Gunnison County Library in Gunnison, Colorado.

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AmBDA S2 E1

Episode 1 showcases four varied examples of spectacular architecture. We go from a celebration of California in a unique home in Manhattan Beach ... to the artful utilization of hand-made in a Little Italy penthouse, to a one of a kind modern Lake House and an innovative learning community designed with the curiosity and creativity of children in mind.

AmBDA S2 E2

We showcase Rainier Square and an amazing new engineering technology making a big splash in the architectural world. Then Moynihan Train Hall - a spectacular train hall merging the old and the new, the aesthetic and functional. We go to Nashville International Airport to look at the “Garden on the Wall” and finally take a trip to Budapest and gaze upon the magnificent design of the Hungarian State Opera.

AmBDA S2 E3

Prepare to be wowed by The Liljestrand House, the only intact example of renowned architect Vladimir Ossipoff’s residential work open to the public. Next up is 350 California Street, a collaborative effort to create a building that through its design and architecture facilitates innovation. Finally, we tour the Garde Gallery in New York City and discover how the “non-decorated” look can be both simple and precious.

AmBDA S2 E4

We open with a showcase of 96+Broadway - a luxury Upper West Side condominium, designed by NYC-based Danish designer Thomas Juul-Hansen. Then we discover an adaptive reuse project in L.A. that has become a cultural and entrepreneurial hub: The Beehive by SoLa Impact. Next, it’s time to delve into how The School of the Art Institute of Chicago has reconceived the library as a central hub and point of connection. Finally, join us at the opulent Ferguson New York City Showroom, designed to take clients through an architectural journey reflective of the history and style of the city!

AmBDA S2 E5

We open on the South Coast of Oregon at the Port Orford Seafood Hub and explore an ambitious redevelopment. Next, The Greenwich, one of the tallest residential buildings in New York and an architectural collaboration between the design powerhouses Rafael Viñoly Studio and March and White Design. We then showcase Twisted Ridge Mountain Retreat where poetic architecture sits atop the hills just outside of Hudson, New York. We close in Budapest for an International Spotlight: The Palace of Arts - MÜPA - one of Hungary’s most significant cultural and architectural developments of the last 100 years.

AmBDA S2 E6

Episode 6 opens with Sutton Tower. Quintessentially New York, this residential high-rise offers never before experienced vistas spanning from the East River to the Atlantic Ocean, the New York City skyline and beyond. Then, Thomas Wong leads a story about an iconic civic space that tells the story of veterans from Ohio and across the nation - the National Veterans Memorial & Museum. Next the show takes us to Washington DC and The Duke Ellington School of Arts - designed and developed to “house the creative soul of the District”. We end this episode with architecture focused on drawing people together and providing transcendent group experiences - the TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

AmBDA S2 E7

We open in Washington DC, with Benjamin Banneker Academic High School - exploring how the design has enhanced student wellbeing and learning. Then, the Stanley Center for Peace and Security on the banks of the Mississippi River, dedicated to making a positive impact for peace on a local and global scale. Next, an international spotlight on Paris designer, Sophie Mallebranche - creating unique, luxury woven metal materials for high-end interior architecture and design. Finally, a teaser for an upcoming architecture story - One High Line Residences - bordering the famous High Line in New York City.

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AmBDI S4 E1

Mike visits Roblox in Silicon Valley to see designing in the Metaverse, Will heads to Portland, Oregon, to visit Trudent who are using 3D Printing for smarter delivery of dentures to patients. Mike dives into the amazing archives in Atlanta at Coca-Cola HQ, we see what’s new and going on at Timberland, and Mike meets up with Italian designer Elena Salmistraro at Ambiente’ in trade show Germany.

AmBDI S4 E2

Mike’s back at Coco-Cola in Atlanta to talk about the benefits to the planet of delivering drinks without any packaging, we explore the new Atellica CI Analyzer from Seimens in New Jersey, we learn about Reseat, a game changing way to stop second hand office furniture ending up in landfill, we cover a story on a new service design to manage power outage response in Maine, and a new smart innovation for delivering intravenous fluids called Ivenix Infusion System.

AmBDI S4 E3

We explore the Quito Climber, reimagining the world of outdoor play and we stop and "smell the roses" with Memory Air - an innovation helping to improve memory through smell. Mike travels to Seattle to discover an improved "garden tap" design from Aquor Water Systems. Scott discovers CastleFlexx, an innovation revolutionizing injury prevention and rehab, and, ByDesign goes behind the curtain at Grohe design headquarters in Germany to get a sneak peek at their latest innovation.

AmBDI S4 E4

We head to Hawaii to meet Manaola, who is working with Ancestral design in Hawaii, Mike discovers the latest in Diabetes management with the Dexcom G7 in San Diego, Scott visits the Cool Hunting studios to find out how to design the ultimate Ferrari, we head to Chicago for the latest innovations coming out of Radio Flyer, and Mike visits Columbia where a company called Konkretus is designing beautiful bathroom sinks inspired by nature.

AmBDI S4 E5

Porsche and Airstream take us behind the scenes on their collaboration to address the changing world of RV adventure and environmental sustainability. We learn about a cutting-edge approach to brain health and neuroplasticity from the B+Hari team in Hawaii. We feature a Picket Wall Hook from Umbra that will have you questioning whether it’s art or a utility. Then Sara Duffy learns about the simple but important innovation keeping kids from imbibing lead via drinking fountains and Will Hall get to have a play with the game changing new innovation for creatives, media producers and podcasters - the just released RØDEcaster Video.

AmBDI S4 E6

In the finale episode Will Hall visits the team at Toyota to look at how Stratasys 3D printing is becoming an integral part of mainstream industrial design and manufacturing - even helping to make race car parts with reduced development times, reduced costs and agile flexibility! Then we meet the team behind a project seeking to co-create, and curate shared community resources to address food inequities in the Chicago region - ChiByDesign. Finally, lovers of sleek, modern design will enjoy our story with Ma Ry Kim on the NidoTM Bath - a “made to order” personalised cocoon, transforming bathrooms into a private retreat.