Transforming communities through architecture

Rico Quirindongo knows one thing: you feel differently based on the space you’re in. 

Born in the heart of Seattle’s central district, Quirindongo has felt the impact of his surroundings his entire life. In this 2020 TEDxSeattle talk, he fosters connection by creating intentional spaces through his work as an architect. Quirindongo shares several examples of successful local projects that were designed with people in mind–and the negative consequences of ignoring the needs of the community.

More to explore: 

• Learn more about Quirindongo’s work: https://www.dlrgroup.com/people/rico-quirindongo/ 
• Hear how Rachel Armstrong believes we need to make architecture that grows itself in her talk, “Architecture that repairs itself?”: https://www.ted.com/talks/rachel_armstrong_architecture_that_repairs_itself 
• Hear an enlightening discussion of today’s architecture in Reed Kroloff’s talk, “A tour of modern architecture”: https://www.ted.com/talks/reed_kroloff_a_tour_of_modern_architecture 
• See how Michael Murphy takes a holistic approach to building the world around us in his talk, “Architecture that’s built to heal”: https://www.ted.com/talks/michael_murphy_architecture_that_s_built_to_heal