It's fortunate that in the autumn of 2020, amid the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, I had the privilege of conversing with Essy Baniassad. Over four sessions, we explored his biography and formative experiences; his approach to building a distinctive school of thought as dean and program directors; balancing between cultivating a worldly perspective and nurturing personal identity; and the essential role of project thinking in architectural practice and education that are, at the same time, rooted in fundamentals.
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Photo by Essy Baniassad (Thanks to Maggie Ma)
