Tangible Remnants

Tangible Remnants

A podcast for lovers of existing buildings who want to learn from the past to shape a better future.

Join sustainable preservation architect, Nakita Reed, as she explores the interconnectedness of architecture, preservation, sustainability, race and gender. You’ll learn about people, buildings, and policies that made a historical impact and hear from women and BIPOC practitioners who are impacting the built environment today.

This podcast is part of the // Gābl Media Network.

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Refresh | Episode 13: Heritage for the Next Generation with  Monica Rhodes
April 26, 2023

Refresh | Episode 13: Heritage for the Next Generation with Monica R…

This week's episode is a refresh of Episode 13 with Monica Rhodes from 2021. We talk about her journey to the profession and all of the amazing work she's done in the profession. Links: Monica Rhodes website Shownotes from o...

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Around the World w/ Indu Chakravarthy
April 14, 2023

Around the World w/ Indu Chakravarthy

This week's episode features a conversation with the super insightful Indu Chakravarthy. We go around the world in this episode as she discusses her upbringing, education, and work experiences. It's a fun conversation that mi...

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Refresh | Episode 6: Taking Up Space w/ Rasheda Tripp & Morgan C.B. Miles
April 7, 2023

Refresh | Episode 6: Taking Up Space w/ Rasheda Tripp & Morgan C.B. M…

This week's episode is a refreshed replay of Episode 6 with Architect, Rasheda Tripp & Developer, Morgan C.B. Miles. They were the only other two black women in my graduating architecture class at UVA and have been dear frie...

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Revealing Parallel Histories Hidden in Plain Sight: feat. Tangible Remnants w/ Sarah Shoenfeld & G. Derek Musgrove
March 31, 2023

Revealing Parallel Histories Hidden in Plain Sight: feat. Tangible Re…

This episode is an edited recording from the February 2023 Live Show at the Octagon Museum featuring a conversation with Sarah Shoenfeld and Derek Musgrove. The focus of the discussion was on the work we've been doing to elev...

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Sliding into 2023
Feb. 9, 2023

Sliding into 2023

This is a shorter episode than usual and features 2023 upcoming events and happenings Links: Tickets for 2/15/23 live show Derek's book - Chocolate City: A history of Race and Democracy Andrew's book - A Better Life for Their...

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She Builds Podcast w/ Norgerie, Jessica & Elizabeth
Dec. 21, 2022

She Builds Podcast w/ Norgerie, Jessica & Elizabeth

This week's episode features a conversation with Jessica, Elizabeth (Lizi), and Norgerie of She Builds Podcast. Their podcast features the seldom-told stories of women who build; women whose worth is not taught in schools, b...

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The Clifton House w/ Sidney Clifton
Dec. 3, 2022

The Clifton House w/ Sidney Clifton

This week's episode features a conversation with Emmy-nominated producer, Sidney Clifton. She is the daughter of Maryland laureate, Lucille Clifton, and launched the Clifton House Project: a writer’s and artist’s workshop an...

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Our Genetic Legacy w/ Shellie Baxter
Oct. 10, 2022

Our Genetic Legacy w/ Shellie Baxter

This episode features a conversation with visionary Shellie Baxter, a genetic genealogist and Founder of Our Genetic Legacy (OGL). OGL is a non-profit that is undertaking a number of projects across a number of professions. W...

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The People's Architect w/ Marques Moore
Sept. 18, 2022

The People's Architect w/ Marques Moore

**EPISODE CONTAINS EXPLICIT LANGUAGE** This episode features a candid conversation with Marques Moore of Moore Architecture. We reminiscence about our time at UVA in the Architecture program, talk about career paths, and the...

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The Black Butterfly w/ Dr. Lawrence T. Brown (audio updated)
Aug. 28, 2022

The Black Butterfly w/ Dr. Lawrence T. Brown (audio updated)

This week's episode explores the connection between housing and health with Dr. Lawrence T. Brown. We cover his journey into Public Health research and dig into more of the topics covered in his book, Black Butterfly: The Ha...

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Conference Chat w/ Pascale Sablan
July 23, 2022

Conference Chat w/ Pascale Sablan

This week's episode features a conversation from the AIA Conference on Architecture 2022. I joined the Architecture is Political Podcast host Melissa Daniel to chat all things NOMA (National Organization of Minority Architec...

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Preservation as Perpetuation w/ Ira Matt
July 19, 2022

Preservation as Perpetuation w/ Ira Matt

This week's episode features an interview with Ira Matt. Ira is the Director of the Office of Native American Affairs at the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation. We cover a lot of cultural nuances in the conversation. A...

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