Architecture can be pretty stuffy. The field is filled with pomposity, big egos, and thin-skinned wunderkinds—qualities ripe for lampooning. It’s also a rather solipsistic one, where designers often struggle to communicate architecture’s value to society at large thanks to verbose archispeak, which rightfully leaves many bewildered.
AN editors took a particular interest this year in architecture criticism on television, in film, and on stage. We were also captivated by TikTokkers, reel producers, and meme lords. This 2024 media roundup gives kudos to the critics and commentators who did things a little differently this year.
Lee Bey (right) with ABC7 Chicago anchors Rob Elgas and Liz Nagy
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