EPISODES
Season 2

Episode 1 - Watch Now
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.


Episode 2 - Watch Now
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.


Episode 3 - Watch Now
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.


Episode 4 - Watch Now
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.


Episode 5 - Watch Now
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.


Episode 6 - Watch Now
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.


Episode 7 - Watch Now
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.

America ByDesign
America ByDesign 2025 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.
