The Story of Architecture

In the first ON CITIES episode of the new year, host Carie Penabad speaks with renowned author Witold Rybczynski about his latest book, "The Story of Architecture." Rybczynski expertly navigates the vast history of architecture from the Stone Age to the present, showcasing how societal shifts, technological advancements and artistic expression have shaped the world’s greatest buildings. Tune in Friday, January 5th at 11:00 am EST, 8:00 am PST on the Voice America Variety Channel, as Rybczynski sheds light on how architecture shapes our cities and reflects our collective societal aspirations. https://www.voiceamerica.com/show/4119/on-cities Connect to all previous episodes of ON CITIES on Apple iTunes, Spotify or your favorite podcast platform.

Witold Rybczynski is an acclaimed writer, critic, professor and architect. He is the author of more than 20 award winning books ranging in subjects from: The History of the Chair, to an account of the Life and Work of Frederick Law Olmstead andwitold numerous books on Architecture. He has served as an architectural critic for Saturday Night, Wigwag and Slate. Rybczynski also practiced as a registered architect and is the Emeritus Professor of Urbanism at the University of Pennsylvania. He served on the US Commission of Fine Arts from 2004 to 2012. His latest book, The Story of Architecture takes us on a journey from the Stone Age to the present, guiding us through the timeless practice of Architecture in the description of a little over 100 of the world's greatest buildings.