The Right Angle: A Design Podcast

Author: Elle Liu

A designer-run podcast that explores the work, philosophical underpinnings, methodologies, and perspectives of creatives within the realm of spatial design. Spatial design has often been depicted through the narratives of established publications: meticulously curated images, clickbait articles, and celebrity or influencer endorsements. Venturing beyond interior design and architecture, The Right Angle features voices from textile designers to real estate developers and just about everything in between.
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Genres: Arts, Design

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E27: ECKSTRØM - A Brooklyn-Based Townhouse Development Atelier
Friday, 12 June, 2026

In a fast-paced city like New York, where architectural trends shift by the season, what does it mean to build something that truly lasts?In this episode, we sit down with Carlos Saavedra, Co-Founder and Principal of ECKSTRØM, a Brooklyn-based townhouse development atelier dedicated to the restoration and reinvention of historic properties. Carlos and his team operate on a powerful, defiant premise: Crafted, Not Replicated. Architecture with permanence, not momentum.Tune in as we unpack ECKSTRØM’s unique methodology, exploring how they seamlessly integrate deep architectural rigor with behavioral intelligence. We dive into the philosophy of developing physical structure and human experience as a single discipline, the art of honoring historic New York craftsmanship, and how bringing a design-led perspective to real estate development allows them to execute projects with uncompromised quality from acquisition to final detail.