Max Fordham: Videos

Max talking to Prince Philip at an event, both wearing suits and discussing an Architect's model in front of them.

Max Fordham, the acclaimed engineer, pioneer of sustainable building design, and much-loved and admired founder of our practice, passed away in early 2022.

Max was an inspiring and captivating public speaker. Many who saw him speak, or were taught by him, remembered his obscure anecdotes and infectious laugh long after he had finished speaking.

Max’s creativity and passion will be sorely missed. The legacy of his vision will continue to inspire.

Here's a few clips of Max in action...

"Meet Max" (2011)

Max poses in his house in front of a bookshelf. He's wearing a grey jumper and dark trousers. He stands with his hands in his pockets looking out of the window.

"Grand Designs, House of the Year" (2019)

Max's House was shortlisted for "RIBA House of the Year 2019", which meant it was featured on Grand Designs that same year.

The feature on Max's House was part of Season 5 Episode 3 and starts at 29:12.

Still of Max being interviewed in his new house by Kevin McCloud on Grand Designs, with Justin Bere.

Max's Home on Grand Designs

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"Max Fordham: The Next 50 Years" in discussion with Julie Godefroy for The Engineering Club (2016)

The Max Fordham logo, showing a white broken circle on a black background

"Camden Lives" at Camden Create Festival with Helen Vassilakas (2014)

"The STIR lecture CROSSOVER" at Design LDN (2009)

"AA School of Architecture: New Directions in Environmental Design", alongside Patrick Bellew (2000)

"The Entrepreneurs" Monocle Podcast (2016)

This last one isn't a video, but instead a podcast. Max was interviewed for Chapter 2. Click on the image below to listen, the feature on Max starts at 9:30.

The cover image of the Monocle podcast