S7 E23: Our guest this week is Martha Tsigkari, a Senior Partner at Foster + Partners, among the world’s most acclaimed architectural firms founded by Lord Norman Foster. For over 20 years, Martha is also the Head of their Applied R+D group. Developing machine learning, optimization and simulation tools, integrated processes and physical interfaces - the group pursues state-of-the-art research that blends architecture, engineering, and computer science to support the firm’s globally recognized projects that push the limits on what we thought was possible. In the ‘Future of Applied R&D’, Martha talks about facilitating cross-team collaboration, enabling emotionality, and being “dreamers of the impossible”. Don’t miss!
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