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In this episode of Archispeak, we sit down with architect Anthony Laney to explore the ideas behind his new book, Poetics of Home. We talk about what it really takes to design spaces that feel deeply human and how his team at Laney LA has built a practice around clarity, rigor, and emotional resonance.
We dig into the invisible forces that shape a great project: the trust between architects and builders, the discipline required to strip a design down to its essentials, and the humility it takes to let a home reveal what it wants to become. Anthony shares stories from the field, from working with an extraordinary build team to navigating the inevitable surprises that show up during construction, and how those moments often lead to the most beautiful outcomes.
Across generations in our profession, there’s a hunger for meaning in the work. This conversation gets right to the heart of that. Whether you’re just entering architecture or you’ve been at it for decades, Anthony’s perspective is a powerful reminder of why we do this in the first place: to create places where people can live well.
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POETICS of HOME by Laney LA
About Anthony Laney
Anthony Laney is the founding partner of Laney LA, a Los Angeles-based architecture studio known for crafting timeless, contemporary residences across California. His work investigates the emotional and experiential dimensions of home, earning recognition from the AIA|LA and publications such as Architectural Digest, Dwell, and Dezeen. A dedicated advocate for creative collaboration, Anthony frequently speaks on architecture and entrepreneurship, and has taught design communication and drawing at the USC School of Architecture. The Poetics of Home is his debut book—a visual meditation on nine residences that explore how architecture can shape identity, memory, and belonging.
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