# Chad Oppenheim - Rethinking Architecture > In a world where cities grow denser and landscapes face unprecedented pressures, the role of architecture has never been more critical. Architecture today is not only about creating buildings, it is about designing with empathy, responding to climate, culture, and community whil… ## At a glance - Format: On-demand course - Price: Free - Difficulty: Beginner - Duration: 1 hour - Schedule: Oct 10, 2025 - Instructors: Chad Oppenheim, Hamid Hassanzadeh - Categories: Lectures - Students: 692 - Rating: 4.8 / 5 - Canonical: https://paacademy.com/course/chad-oppenheim-rethinking-architecture - Enroll: https://paacademy.com/course/chad-oppenheim-rethinking-architecture --- ## About this course Chad Oppenheim - Rethinking Architecture is a free lecture in which Chad Oppenheim, founding principal of Oppenheim Architecture, shares his design philosophy and project inspirations. The one-hour session includes a 45-minute talk followed by a 15-minute live Q&A, covering how empathy, climate response, and a deep connection to place shape his firm's hospitality, residential, and cultural projects worldwide. The lecture is free to attend and open to all levels. ## Methodology Chad Oppenheim, founder of Oppenheim Architecture, is one of the most influential voices at the intersection of design and ecology. Known for projects that celebrate the poetry of place, his work embraces simplicity, authenticity, and the timeless relationship between human beings and nature. Whether it’s a resort carved into the cliffs of the Middle East or a home seamlessly merging into the Florida landscape, Oppenheim’s architecture tells stories that transcend function. Join us on October 10th at 13:00 GMT as PAACADEMY hosts Chad Oppenheim for an exclusive 45-minute open talk, followed by a 15-minute live Q&A. During the session, he will walk us through some of his most iconic projects, sharing the inspirations, ideas, and processes that guide his practice. ## Curriculum ### Content - Introduction + PAACADEMY Updates (04:18) - Presentation (42:59) - Q&A Open Discussion (32:14) ## FAQ ### What is this lecture about? The lecture explores Chad Oppenheim's design philosophy, covering how empathy, climate response, and cultural context shape architecture that blurs the boundary between the natural and the built environment. ### Who is speaking? Chad Oppenheim, founding principal of Oppenheim Architecture, a Miami- and Basel-based practice recognized with over 90 industry awards, including the AIA Silver Medal. The session is hosted by Hamid Hassanzadeh. ### Is this lecture free, and do I need prior architecture knowledge? Yes, the lecture is free to attend and set at Beginner level, so no prior architecture background is required.