In his fascinating and humorous TED Talk titled “An architect’s subversive reimagining of the US-Mexico border wall”, Ronald Rael challenges the idea of a border as just a line on a map. Ronald invites us to see it as a rich landscape where cultures meet, blend, and sometimes clash. Rael’s creative exploration emphasizes that the border isn’t just about walls; it’s an interconnected space, both divided and inherently linked.

If you’re curious to learn more, you can watch his talk below. It is good to know too that Rael experiments with mud-based construction and 3D printing, as detailed in his books “Borderwall as Architecture” and “Earth Architecture” (co-authored with architect Virginia San Fratello).

We’re big fans of Ronald Rael, and we recommend following his inspiring journey on Instagram.