Debbie Millman
Karim Rashid
Mauro Porcini
Karim Rashid
Debbie Millman
Mauro Porcini
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28 October
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17 November
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24 November
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15 December
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EPISODES

Season 2

AmBD 2025 S4 E1

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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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AmBD 2025 S4 E2

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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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AmBD 2025 S3 E2

AmBD 2025 S3 E2

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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AmBD 2025 S3 E7

AmBD 2025 S3 E7

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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AmBD 2025 S3 E8

AmBD 2025 S3 E8

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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AmBD 2025 S3 E10

AmBD 2025 S3 E10

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.
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Ben Watson
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Ben Watson
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Phil Gilbert, General Manager, Design, IBM
Phil Gilbert, General Manager, Design, IBM

Phil Gilbert
General Manager, Design, IBM

Nigel Prentice
Nigel Prentice

Nigel Prentice
Design Director, Digital Growth & Commerce, IBM

Justin Maguire
Justin Maguire

Justin Maguire III
Chief Design officer, salesforce

David Simons, Co-creator of Adobe After Effects
David Simons, Co-creator of Adobe After Effects

David Simons
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Design Executive, IBM

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Monica Perez Ku

Monica Perez Ku
Parsons School Of Design Student

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AmBDA S2 E4

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!
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AmBDA S2 E5

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.
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AmBDA S2 E6

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.
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AmBDA S2 E7

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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Get to Know Karim Rashid

Karim Rashid
Founder, karim rashid Inc

Ben Watson
Ben Watson

Ben Watson
Executive Creative Director, Herman Miller

Phil Gilbert, General Manager, Design, IBM
Phil Gilbert, General Manager, Design, IBM

Phil Gilbert
General Manager, Design, IBM

Nigel Prentice
Nigel Prentice

Nigel Prentice
Design Director, Digital Growth & Commerce, IBM

Justin Maguire
Justin Maguire

Justin Maguire III
Chief Design officer, salesforce

David Simons, Co-creator of Adobe After Effects
David Simons, Co-creator of Adobe After Effects

David Simons
Co-creator of Adobe After Effects

Get to Know Shani Sandi
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Shani Sandy
Design Executive, IBM

Fail Hard podcast
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Monica Perez Ku
Monica Perez Ku

Monica Perez Ku
Parsons School Of Design Student

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AmBDI S4 E5

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.
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AmBDI S4 E6

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.
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Planet Innovation Bright Award
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Lego House

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Get to Know Karim Rashid

Karim Rashid
Founder, karim rashid Inc

Ben Watson
Ben Watson

Ben Watson
Executive Creative Director, Herman Miller

Phil Gilbert, General Manager, Design, IBM
Phil Gilbert, General Manager, Design, IBM

Phil Gilbert
General Manager, Design, IBM

Nigel Prentice
Nigel Prentice

Nigel Prentice
Design Director, Digital Growth & Commerce, IBM

Justin Maguire
Justin Maguire

Justin Maguire III
Chief Design officer, salesforce

David Simons, Co-creator of Adobe After Effects
David Simons, Co-creator of Adobe After Effects

David Simons
Co-creator of Adobe After Effects

Get to Know Shani Sandi
Get to Know Shani Sandi

Shani Sandy
Design Executive, IBM

Fail Hard podcast
Fail Hard podcast

Fail Hard Podcast trailer

Monica Perez Ku
Monica Perez Ku

Monica Perez Ku
Parsons School Of Design Student

special extended episodes

ByD+

VIDEOS

Our cast, presenters, judges & collaborators. Want more? Visit ByD+
Airguard - Planet Innovation Bright Award WinnerLego House

Planet Innovation Bright Award
Winner - AirGuard

Lego House
Lego House

Lego House
extended story

Get to Know Karim Rashid
Get to Know Karim Rashid

Karim Rashid
Founder, karim rashid Inc

Ben Watson
Ben Watson

Ben Watson
Executive Creative Director, Herman Miller

Phil Gilbert, General Manager, Design, IBM
Phil Gilbert, General Manager, Design, IBM

Phil Gilbert
General Manager, Design, IBM

Nigel Prentice
Nigel Prentice

Nigel Prentice
Design Director, Digital Growth & Commerce, IBM

Justin Maguire
Justin Maguire

Justin Maguire III
Chief Design officer, salesforce

David Simons, Co-creator of Adobe After Effects
David Simons, Co-creator of Adobe After Effects

David Simons
Co-creator of Adobe After Effects

Get to Know Shani Sandi
Get to Know Shani Sandi

Shani Sandy
Design Executive, IBM

Fail Hard podcast
Fail Hard podcast

Fail Hard Podcast trailer

Monica Perez Ku
Monica Perez Ku

Monica Perez Ku
Parsons School Of Design Student

special extended episodes

ByD+

VIDEOS

Our cast, presenters, judges & collaborators. Want more? Visit ByD+
Airguard - Planet Innovation Bright Award WinnerLego House

Planet Innovation Bright Award
Winner - AirGuard

Lego House
Lego House

Lego House
extended story

Get to Know Karim Rashid
Get to Know Karim Rashid

Karim Rashid
Founder, karim rashid Inc

Ben Watson
Ben Watson

Ben Watson
Executive Creative Director, Herman Miller

Phil Gilbert, General Manager, Design, IBM
Phil Gilbert, General Manager, Design, IBM

Phil Gilbert
General Manager, Design, IBM

Nigel Prentice
Nigel Prentice

Nigel Prentice
Design Director, Digital Growth & Commerce, IBM

Justin Maguire
Justin Maguire

Justin Maguire III
Chief Design officer, salesforce

David Simons, Co-creator of Adobe After Effects
David Simons, Co-creator of Adobe After Effects

David Simons
Co-creator of Adobe After Effects

Get to Know Shani Sandi
Get to Know Shani Sandi

Shani Sandy
Design Executive, IBM

Fail Hard podcast
Fail Hard podcast

Fail Hard Podcast trailer

Monica Perez Ku
Monica Perez Ku

Monica Perez Ku
Parsons School Of Design Student

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