Beautiful Architecture - an interview with Tom Podhrazsky

Tom's site: https://www.tomhenrydesign.com/about
My sites: https://matthewwilkinson.net/
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In this rich and wide-ranging conversation, architectural designer and Eastern Orthodox convert Tom Podhrazsky explores the spiritual and aesthetic foundations of classical architecture, sharing insights from his training under Andrew Gould and his work on projects like a Georgian-inspired home in Wyoming. Podhrazsky discusses the importance of craftsmanship, architectural storytelling, and artistic restraint, recounting how he transformed a plain office into an 18th-century-inspired masterpiece and designed monumental staircases and coffered ceilings using historic methods.

Matthew and Tom also explore deeper themes: the role of narrative in design, the theological and aesthetic implications of beauty, and the tension between authenticity and innovation. From mannerist architecture and Japanese joinery to color theory and liturgical design, this conversation is a treasure for anyone interested in sacred architecture, Eastern Orthodoxy, traditional craftsmanship, and the philosophy of art.