Getting People Interested in Classical Architecture | Ruben Hanssen, Hoff-Andersen & Michael Diamant

Three architecture enthusiasts sit down to discuss how to get people involved and interested in classical architecture. From left to right: Ruben Hanssen from @the_aesthetic_city , the Norwegian architect Kristian Hoff Andersen, and Michael Diamant (founder of https://newtrad.org/) 👍✨ Support our show and get access to more than 200 exclusive posts: https://patreon.com/caveofapelles/ Chapter markers: 00:00 Getting people interested in classical architecture 07:05 The framework of classical architecture 10:52 A viable alternative 14:49 Learning online and questioning established truths 19:26 Activists and slacktivists 23:03 Developers are not ideologically motivated 25:28 Modernist dogma & cheap fossil fuels 27:32 Developers and architects follow the culture 28:36 More expensive to build classical? 35:33 The case for hand-made architectural details 38:05 Classical architecture can be profitable 43:34 The economy of natural materials and proper roofs 47:23 Natural stone, cement core and added "skin" 51:18 "Honest" and "sustainable" virtue signaling 53:05 Eco friendly: mill buildings reused as luxury hotels 55:47 Can you reform modernist architects? 1:00:28 Changing the moralistic perception of time 1:10:05 Pimping up modernist buildings 1:16:11 Embracing the toolbox of history 1:18:45 An exit strategy for modernists 1:22:30 Myth busting and bipartisanship This episode featured Ruben Hanssen, Kristian Hoff-Andersen & Michael Diamant and was filmed and edited by Bork Nerdrum. The centerpiece was a 19th century reproduction of G. F. Watts' Hope. SHOUTOUT to our TOP SPONSORS! Fergus Ryan Matthias Proy Børge Moe Diego Subscribe to our newsletter. It is the only way to make sure that you receive content from us on a regular basis: https://bit.ly/2L8qCNn Check out our other channels: https://www.youtube.com/c/SchoolofApelles https://www.youtube.com/c/CultureWarsNow Podcast available on SoundCloud, iTunes, and Spotify: https://soundcloud.com/caveofapelles https://spoti.fi/2AVDkcT https://apple.co/2QAcXD6 Website: https://caveofapelles.com Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/caveofapelles TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@caveofapelles Instagram: instagram.com/caveofapelles/ For inquiries — talk@caveofapelles.com