Confluence podcast S2E10
Join John Cerone of SHoP Architects as we explore how technology and innovation shape modern architectural practice. From digital twins to data-driven design, discover how one of architecture's most forward-thinking firms is revolutionizing the way buildings are designed, built, and operated.
An Aspiration and Appetite to Innovate:
John discusses his journey with SHoP Architects, emphasizing the integration of technology and design in architecture. He shares insights into SHoP’s use of 3D modeling, digital twins, and collaborative processes to streamline construction, reduce costs, and deliver better-built environments. Highlights include the Barclays Center project, automation in construction, empathy in design, and the future of data-driven architecture.
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Episode Links
- John Cerone on LinkedIn
- SHoP Architects website
- SHoP Architects on Instagram
- Confluence S1E5 - “Looking Forward with AI in AEC”, with Adam Chernick
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About John Cerone
John is a principal at SHoP Architects, where he directs dedicated initiatives for model-based delivery and offsite manufacturing. He is internationally recognized as an innovator in the exploration of future technologies for design and construction, and his work in CAD/CAM integration and automation and Design for Manufacturing & Assembly processes has defined the success of many SHoP projects, including the Barclays Center, Nassau Coliseum, and the Botswana Innovation Hub. John was instrumental in the creation and launch of Assembly OSM, applying automotive and aerospace manufacturing processes to transform capabilities in the practice of architecture, engineering and construction, and he leads both SHoP and Assembly OSM, in collaboration with Dassault Systèmes, in transdisciplinary groups that include key companies from the automotive, aerospace and marine industries. John received a Master of Architecture from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Architecture from Miami University.
