Building a bridge.

Building a bridge.

Today is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day - And we want to bring you a conversation that honors the values and legacy that Dr. King left behind for this world…. and Mike Johnson II, well, he wants to bring you a whole building full of it.

Mike Johnson is a senior associate at the architecture and design firm, Perkins&Will. He’s actively engaged in advancing the profession of design at both the community and global level. Today’s episode centers on a project that Mike is right in the middle of – The brand new Martin Luther King Communication Arts & Humanities building at Bowie State University.

Topics discussed in this episode:

  • Empathy in the design process
  • Design equity and inclusivity
  • The power of place and the critical role of design

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Contributors

  • Doug Shapiro
  • Mike Johnson II
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