{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/601c017e27090c4964164c7c/67b60b4fef66dc14d1329b61?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Dozens of new towns planned across England and the contentious dismantling of Grenfell Tower","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/601c017e27090c4964164c7c/1744288319577-b5485d05-6a87-4394-9182-82492bb051b2.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>In this episode, host Merlin Fulcher is joined by the CEO of Open City, Manijeh Verghese to discuss:</p><p><br></p><p><em>UK government unveils plans for dozens of new towns across England // The proposed dismantling of Grenfell Tower is met with strong opposition // Japanese architecture duo SANAA win the 2025 RIBA Royal Gold Medal // And the spiritual leader and champion of Islamic architecture, the Aga Khan, has died at the age of 88</em></p><p><br></p><p>To help support excellent and accessible, independent journalism about the buildings and the urban environment, please become an Open City friend by clicking&nbsp;<a href=\"https://open-city.org.uk/friends\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">here</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>The Brief is recorded and produced at the Open City offices located in Bureau. Bureau is a co-working space for creatives offering a new approach to membership workspace. Bureau prioritises not just room to think and do, but also shared resources and space to collaborate. To book a free day pass follow this&nbsp;link.</p><p><br></p><p>The Brief is produced in association with the Architects’ Journal, and the C20 Society.</p><p><br></p><p>The Brief is also supported by <a href=\"https://www.bloombergconnects.org/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Bloomberg Connects</a>, the free arts and culture app.</p>","author_name":"Open City"}