Social Spaces for Collective Wellbeing w/ Architects SALWA & SELMA MIKOU - Highlights

Social Spaces for Collective Wellbeing w/ Architects SALWA & SELMA MIKOU - Highlights

Author: Creative Process Original Series April 8, 2026 Duration: 22:13
Founders of Mikou Architecture, Salwa & Selma Mikou bring a deeply human-centric approach to modern design. Drawing from their childhood in the vibrant, labyrinthine medinas of Fez, Morocco, they view architecture as a powerful social infrastructure that shapes relationships and evokes memory. In this episode of The Creative Process, they discuss how they transform sites into living ecosystems, weaving local narratives and historical traces into their projects. The sisters reflect on their formative years working alongside architectural legends Jean Nouvel and Renzo Piano, and how their complementary visions fuel their collaborative practice. From designing serene mosques in England and holistic "water temples" in France to crafting intricate spaces for Hermès and Yves Saint Laurent, they reveal how buildings can truly sing. Join us to explore how art, intuition, and structural necessity converge to create spaces of profound wellbeing.

Within the broader collection of The Creative Process, this curated series focuses specifically on the vital intersection of creativity and social change. Social Justice & Activism brings forward voices often working at the grassroots: organizers from environmental movements, representatives of Indigenous groups, and artists and writers whose work is inseparable from advocacy. These conversations, part of the Creative Process Original Series, move beyond abstract theory to explore the lived experiences of people who have devoted their lives to making a tangible difference. We hear directly about their motivations, their artistic or strategic practices, and how they navigate challenges related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. The discussions delve into personal history and professional work, revealing how creative thinking fuels activism and how the drive for justice shapes art and literature. Guests include acclaimed figures from various fields-winners of honors like the Oscar, Emmy, Tony, and Pulitzer-who use their platform for impact, alongside frontline activists whose stories are equally compelling. This podcast provides a space for deep, thoughtful dialogue that connects the personal with the political, the artistic with the actionable. It’s for anyone interested in how change is imagined, built, and sustained through a blend of conviction and creativity. Each episode offers a unique perspective on the ongoing struggle for a more equitable world, highlighting the human stories behind the headlines.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 50

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