The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Morgan Sykes Jaybush, Director of Hospitality Projects in Omgivning. The three discussed Morgan’s early childhood, education, and career; his interest in adaptive reuse; the market for adaptive reuse; types of projects; financial viability; the importance of adaptive reuse; interesting discoveries; challenges of working with historic buildings; employee alignment with firm’s mission statement; and more. 

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee’s guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the view, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the different types of architecture fee structures including the percentage of construction cost model; the fixed fee model; the hourly fee structure; and hybrid fee structures. The two also cover the benefits and challenges of each fee structure; interior design fees; why architect’s fees vary greatly; the amount of work involved in each project phase; and more. Enjoy!

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee’s guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the view, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Adam Brawer, Founder of Adam Brawer Estates. The three discussed Adam’s childhood home; his early career and education; previous career as a music, film, and TV producer; transitioning from the entertainment industry to real estate agent; communicating and managing expectations with clients; gamifying real estate and bringing good energy; spiritual cleansing in real estate; and more. 

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee’s guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the view, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss Art vs Architecture. They covered the similarities and differences between artists and architects; creative freedom; mediums and materials; provocative vs practicality; public perception; time pressure; pay and value; control over outcomes; the life cycle of art and architecture; is architecture art; the definition of success; and more.

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee’s guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the view, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Ellis Herman and Ian Molloy from AutoDesk. The four discussed Autodesk Forma; how Forma works; Carbon analysis in Forma; Autodesk Insight; workflow and dashboard for Insight; adjusting parameters in Insight; challenges of incorporating analysis in design; accuracy of analytical tools; future of architecture software; and more.  If you have questions about Forma or Insight, contact Ian and Ellis: [email protected]  [email protected]

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee’s guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the view, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the responsibilities and roles of the Design Architect and the Architect of Record (AOR) also known as the Executive Architect when working together during each project phase from pre-design to concept design; schematic design; design development; construction documentation; bidding; and construction. They also discuss legal liabilities; fee differences; knowledge overlap; and more.  

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee’s guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the view, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Jonathan Segal, FAIA architect and developer. The three discussed Jonathan’s early career; his car business; his career as a developer; his thoughts on being a developer; architect-developers; the challenges of being a developer; his future plans; and more.

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee’s guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the view, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.

This week David and Marina have a casual conversation about random things.

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee’s guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the view, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Kevin Hui, Founder and Director of Archimarathon. The three discussed Kevin’s childhood and influences; his architecture education and his early career; teaching architecture; issues with architecture schools; how Archimaration started; Archimarathon studio and tours; social media evolution of Archimarathon; Kevin’s favorite countries and buildings; and more. 

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee’s guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the view, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design share their advice for clients working with architects. They discussed finding the right architect; effective communication with architects; respecting the process; remaining open-minded; bringing good energy and professionalism to the project; ego and creativity; and more.

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee’s guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the view, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Muyiwa Oki, President of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) from 2023-25 and a senior Architect at Mace. The three discussed Muyiwa’s background and influence; his education in Architecture; his early career; his responsibility as the president of RIBA; architects in public policy and non-traditional practice; major issues in architecture and potential solutions; and more. 

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee’s guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the view, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss communication in architecture. The two covered architects’ process for onboarding clients; discussing contracts; communicating design options; following up with clients; reminding clients to take time in decision making; architecture as a service industry; issues stemming from poor communication; and more.

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee’s guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the view, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Ted Hall, Founder and Creative Director of Spearhead. They discussed Ted’s early careers and influences; maintaining craftsmanship with technology; engaging fabricators early in design; collaborative fabrication process; typical fabrication workflow; Spearhead’s service and operations; and more.

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss common issues with Design-Build model in home construction. They cover the definition of the Design-Build model; lack of licensed architects in Design-Build companies; false efficiency and economy; accountability issues; quality of construction; how budget reduction is achieved; lack of transparency; who should / shouldn’t engage with Design-Build companies; and more.

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by David Lake & Ted Flato, Co-Founders of Lake | Flato Architects to discuss their early career and influences; establishing Lake Flato Architects; maintaining the firm’s founding philosophy and principles; authenticity in design process; designing to heal the environment; and more. 

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design share their favorite aspects of being an architect. They discussed ongoing learning opportunities; building something from nothing; architecture camaraderie; construction; appreciation for man-made and natural objects; technical drawings; when architecture projects are finished; and more. 

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Michael Tyre, President-Elect and Design Director of Amenta Emma Architects to discuss his childhood interests; education and early career; neurodiversity in design; the Smith College Young Classroom project; fixed variation vs segregation design model; the shift from ego-driven design to co-creation; reframing social discourse to create inclusive spaces; and more.

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss their pet peeves in architecture design. The two cover poorly adapted historical elements; inconsistent use of materiality and detail in a project; dead-end hallways; poor construction execution and more.

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his childhood influences; passion for hand sketching and architecture; his educational background; the business operation of Jones Studio; the Land Ports of Entry project; architects in politics and public sector projects and more.

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina f have a casual conversation about their recent trip to Switzerland. The two cover their tour of Sky-Frame's headquarters and factory; Zurich, Lucerne, Bern, and Domodossola; architecture by Le Corbusier, David Chipperfield, Jean Nouvel, and Renzo Piano; food; and more.

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Robert Gilligan, Senior Technology Advisor at Amplified Lifestyles to discuss his background in audio-visual technology; advancements in smart home technology; home audio-visual system management; the role of audio-visual engineers in architecture projects; home security systems; the future of audio-visual technology; and more. 

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina have a casual chat while charging their EV. 

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by James Corner, Founding Partner of Field Operations to discuss his background; early interests; education in landscape architecture and urban design; the value of urban design; the difference between architecture and landscape architecture; design competitions; Field Operations' practice structure; the Highline Project; and more.

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss architecture concepts in the office. The two cover the importance of conceptual thinking, the lack of concepts in architecture offices, projects in architecture school vs in practice, the challenges of merging conceptual thinking and technical aspects in practice, and more. 

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Erin Stetzer, Founder and Director of Erin Stetzer Homes to discuss her background; transition from athlete to construction; starting her own business; what she learned through her business; convincing clients to hire contractors without previous experience; Erin’s business operations; social media presence; and more.

https://www.erinstetzerhomes.com

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about apple bananas, design presentations and critiques, and the architecture education system.

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design  are joined by Deborah Riley, Production Designer of Game of Thrones and Three Body Problem to discuss her background; why she studied architecture; career transition into set design; progressing from set designer to production designer; becoming a production designer on Game of Thrones; her responsibilities as a production designer; navigating physical sets versus digital or CGI sets; the challenge of working on different projects; and more. 

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about sausages, vegan meals, making pizza, burgers, and the Magic Castle.

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Real Estate Agent Paul Salazar, Founder of Paul Salazar Group and Estates Director at Hilton & Hyland to discuss his background; traveling the world by sea; working with his mother in real estate; starting his own business; working with high-tier clients; the benefits of business coaching; leaning into content creation; and more.

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss things home buyers should consider before making their purchase. The two cover projected property values, design considerations, construction costs and timelines, legal limitations, which professionals to engage with and more.

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EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Architect Barbara Bestor, principal and founder of Bestor Architecture to discuss her background; early introduction to the field; education and transition into professional practice; a pivotal moment solidified her design approach; the importance of layering, design concept and conceptual thinking; and more. https://bestorarchitecture.com/

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss getting into the ‘flow state’ while designing. The two cover strategies for focusing, learning architecture, music, the working environment, architecture school, and more.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Landscape Designer Lupe Monroe, Principal of Gozo Spaces to discuss her background; the landscape architecture profession; starting her practice; design-build landscape architecture companies; client collaboration; working with other professionals; different project types; and more. 

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This week David and Marina have a casual conversation about David Brodie, questioning architecture, and what it's like to own an electric vehicle.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Architect and Scholar Alejandro Zaera-Polo, Founder of Alejandro Zaera-Polo & Maider Llaguno Architecture to discuss his background; studying architecture; working at OMA; starting his own practice; winning the Yokohama Terminal Project; teaching; his time at Princeton University; contemporary academia; and more.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the benefits and negatives of working for small and large architecture offices as a young professional. The two share their own experiences and cover why working at different-sized offices can be beneficial.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by CEO & Founder of Peak Projects, Grant Bowen, to discuss how clients can have a successful project, Grant’s background; the role of an owner’s representative throughout design and construction; working with clients and different professionals; construction costs; fees; different project types; and more.

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This week David and Marina have a casual conversation about the the architecture of Las Vegas, facsimiles, branded architecture, fantasy architecture, the International Builders’ Show in Las Vegas, and the challenges of working with vendors.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Jason Somers, Founder of Discovolante Development and President and Founder of Crest Real Estate to discuss the story behind the Californication house and its features; process of developing houses; working with architects; the Los Angeles architecture and development world; finding the right clients for projects; breaking down documentation and contractor fees; and more.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss architecture program. The two cover what program in architecture means, why it is important, how it is developed and implemented, and examples of leveraging program for creative design.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Roderick Bates, Director of Corporate Development at Chaos Group to discuss his background working in the architecture industry; different use cases for visualization software; A.I., and upcoming features; “The Future of Architectural Visualization” report; and more.

Future of Architectural Visualization Report

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Aidan Anderson, Founder and Director of The Local Project to discuss how The Local Project started, growing the company, video and print publications, architecture in the media, Aidan’s background, and more.

Follow The Local Project and Aidan on Instagram

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss whether or not architects are optimists. Many claim to be, but are they? The two cover in what ways architects are optimists, when architects are pessimists, how to be an optimist and how it impacts one’s work, being a realist, and more.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss one of their approaches to designing homes which is creating a narrative. The two cover why they work this way, the parallels between film scenes and sets and architectural spaces, sequences and processions, creating key moments in a home, establishing coherency, dynamism, and emotion.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Tami Pardee, Founder and CEO of Pardee Properties to share her story about becoming a real estate agent, starting her own brokerage, selling and buying homes, common living patterns, her Life Change Warriors Program, and more.

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This week David and Marina have a casual chat about computer malfunctions, customer service, the myth of local professionals, and being introverted.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by architecture critic of The New York Times, Michael Kimmelman, to discuss his background; the role of a critic; New York City; the evolution of the profession; the housing crisis; social housing; the value of architecture; and more!

Check out Michael's latest book: The Intimate City: Walking New York

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design share advice and tips for clients with a project that is small and/or has a tight budget. The two discuss the things to look out for when hiring an architect/designer, a contractor, and engineer; material and design constraints; client involvement; workflows; and more.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Robert Yuen, Co-founder and CEO of Monograph to discuss Monograph; the business of architecture; billing cycles; talking about money in the profession; his perspective on the industry; and more!

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss common mistakes students make when giving architecture presentations. The two cover graphics, documenting ideas, physical models, overselling, inviting collaboration, site analysis, receiving feedback, ending a presentation, and more.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Simon James, Partner at Wylan James Development to discuss his background; interning at Smashbox; becoming a creative director; building their cosmetics line; leading a large team; transitioning into architecture, design and development; first projects; the importance of budget;  reflecting on his career; and more.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss 5 things clients should know before starting a new home or remodel project: 

1. Start by starting
2. Determine why you are doing the project
3. Do not rely on luck for success
4. Be efficient without shortcutting the process
5. Communicate with your partner.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss their stay at the Lighthus, a vacation rental home designed by Peripherie Design Studio's William Liow, AIA. The two cover the design of the home, the value of architecture, communicating to clients, what architects do, and more.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Architect Jai Kumaran, founding partner of West of West to discuss his background; the influence his father’s work had on his career; attending architecture school; why he pursued a master’s degree; starting and growing an office; exploring project types; branding in architecture; and more!

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by founder and principal designer of HSH Interiors, Holly Hollenbeck, to discuss her story of becoming a designer, starting an office, her design process, interior design, working with clients; collaborating with architects, and more.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design have a casual conversation about their roadtrip through the southwest of the United States. Yes, we already did a recording about the architecture. This is one is the b-side. We cover the other things that happened. The trip lasted two weeks with each night spent in a different hotel. Destinations included New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Taos Pueblo in New Mexico, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, and Joshua Tree and Palm Springs in California.

Photos here: www.famearchitects.com/blog

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Ashwinn Krishnaswamy, Partner at Forge, A NYC based agency that works with growing e-commerce businesses to craft their brand, design, and user experience. Ashwinn talks about his background; studying finance at university; pivoting to design; the processes behind creating a successful brand; working with clients; the story behind starting his own social media content; one of his favorite brands; and more.

IG @shwinnabegobrandTikTok @shwinnabegohttps://www.forge.coop/

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss four different ways and times clients can hire a contractor: Negotiated Agreement, Competitive Bidding, Design Build, and Pre-Construction.  The two cover the benefits and negatives of each, their preferred method, the processes involved, the role of the architect throughout, controlling project costs, and more.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Architect Mark Bullivant, Principal of SAOTA to discuss his background; attending architecture school in South Africa; working on projects across continents; the differing roles of contractors in different areas of the work; their collaborative approach; leadership and management of a large office; the various types of projects they work on; and more!

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design talk about their recent road trip through the southwest region of the United States. The two cover the value of local architecture, adobe buildings, the role nature has in cities, designing experiences, how architecture can co-exist with the natural landscape, craftsmanship, and more. The trip lasted two weeks with each night spent in a different hotel. Destinations included New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Taos Pueblo in New Mexico, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, and Joshua Tree and Palm Springs in California.

Photos here: www.famearchitects.com/blog

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This week Architects Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu, founding partners of Neri&Hu Design and Research Office join David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss their upbringing; moving to the United States in their youth; meeting at Berkeley; studying and teaching Architecture; moving to China; starting their office together; running a multi-disciplinary office; their philosophy; and more.

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This week David and Marina have a casual conversation about aliens, almost getting into a car crash, and the Monterrey Car Week.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Greg Cook, CEO of Cook Construction, to discuss his background; majoring in Visual Effects at College; moving into carpentry and construction; his first projects as a contractor; starting the company in 2007;  working with clients and clients; project sizes; and more.

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This week David and Marina have a casual conversation about starting a cult, how we value space and land, creating architecture in other places, ranking architecture and housing, and more.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Sky-Frame’s Chief Sales Officer, Angelo Razzino and Manager Director, Richard Rivera joined by to discuss the history of the company; breaking into the US market; their philosophy and quality control; the best ways to use their products; their installation process and maintenance; upcoming products; and more!

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss how they use 3D images and renderings in their process. The two discuss the value of 3D images as a design tool and communication tool, the limitations and downsides of 3D images, and how these visuals are used during the different project phases.

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This week Architect Joe Dangaran, Founding Partner of Los Angeles-based Architecture and Interior Design Office, Woods + Dangaran joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background; how his childhood environment influenced his interest in architecture; his relationship with Woods + Dangaran founding partner Brett Woods; their process of getting to know clients in order to deliver personalized homes; and more.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss whether or not architects should sell their floor plans online. The two cover the financial benefits of selling plans, making good floor plans accessible to more people, the downsides of selling partial services, quality concerns, the future of the profession, prioritizing speed and efficiency in design, why architects are often not used on projects, and more.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Dave Charne, CEO and Co-Founder of Fyrn, a furniture company to discuss his background, the history of Fyrn, their design philosophy, the challenges of the furniture industry., designing for the long-term, high quality mass production, and more.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss one of the ways they begin projects with new clients with their Project Starter Service. Embarking on a project can be daunting for those unfamiliar with the architecture, design, and construction industry. The initial onboarding phase—prior to the contract being awarded—poses challenges for architects and professionals as well. The Project Starter Service and its Vision Package address the key issues, provide a smoother beginning for everyone, and establish a strong foundation for the project to build on.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design provide advice for architecture graduates entering the profession. The two cover the differences between school and practice, what students can expect, lacking technical knowledge as a graduate, what students can do to prepare for working in an office, what offices look for in recent graduates, and more.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by designer and educator Andrew Kudless, Founder of Matsys, to discuss the fundamentals of generative Artificial Intelligence (A.I.); how he teaches Midjourney; it’s potential role in the architecture profession; the evolving role of an architect; how students can make the most of the tools; and more.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss tips and challenges with home remodel projects. The two cover project scope and vision, design analysis, three different types of remodel projects and how they should be approached, predicting and planning for construction surprises, having an adaptable mindset, the most common challenge clients face (scope creep), and more.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Roman Alonso, Principal of Commune Design, to discuss his background; moving from Venezuela to the US; living in New York; working in publishing; moving to Los Angeles and co-founding Commune; transitioning to design from a career in PR; leading their design studio; and more!

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This week David and Marina have a casual chat about content creators, reality tv shows, visiting Michigan, graduations, learning Spanish, cafeteria food, and more.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Denise Scott Brown, architect, planner and urban designer, theorist, writer, educator to discuss her background and upbringing in South Africa; her beginnings in architecture; traveling the world; how teaching impacted her life and career; the National Gallery and other of her projects being remodeled; and much more!

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design have a conversation about bathroom designs, covering the key elements one should consider when doing a remodel or new bathroom including, budget, schedule, professionals to hire, feeling, layout, lighting, tubs, showers, fixtures, future-proofing, and other features.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Lou Maxon, Founder of Maxon House to discuss his story as a client of Olson Kundig. They cover the process of building a house; hiring Olson Kundig as the architect; working with contractors; building a studio on railroad tracks; tips for being a client; and more.

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This week Marina of FAME Architecture & Design shares her story flying to Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta to be a guest panelist at EQiA’s (Equity in Architecture) 2023 Forum panel. The EQiA is a student organization at the Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Design. Marina talks about the flight, hotel, Georgia Tech’s buildings, being a panelist, and more.

Georgia Tech buildings:

https://design.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/2019-10/feature.west_.architecture_0.jpg

https://wdanielanderson.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/hinman2.jpg

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This week Architect Thomas Robinson, AIA, Founder and Principal of LEVER Architecture joins avid and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background; moving to California and attending Berkeley; being taught by Peter Zumthor’s; starting LEVER Architecture; mass timber construction; and more!

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design have a discussion about how schools can better prepare students for their careers and to tackle issues of equity, social justice, and climate change. The questions are from EQiA’s (Equity in Architecture) 2023 Forum panel which took place Georgia Institute of Technology. The EQiA is a student organization at the Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Design. It is dedicated to unity and equity in architecture.

Panel Recording: https://youtu.be/JiOBav_fBHM

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This week Architect Paul McClean, founder of McClean Design joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his Irish roots and early love for residential architecture; his experiences in architecture school; his travels across the globe and work in various countries; relocating to California; their approach to residential design; working on a 100,000 square foot house; and more! 

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design clarify the distinctions between architecture, interior architecture, interior design, and decor. They also explain the variations between the responsibilities of an architect, an interior designer, an interior architect, a designer, and a decorator.

(00:00) Introduction.

(03:17) Defining the scopes of architecture, interior architecture, interior design, and decorating.

• (03:17) - Architecture
• (05:24) - Interior architecture
• (15:14) - Interior design
• (16:58) - Decorating

(17:55) - The responsibilities of the different professionals.

• (17:55) - Architect
• (24:22) - Structural Engineer
• (25:40) - Interior Architect
• (27:02) - Interior Designer
• (30:34) - Designer

(33:17) The professionals’ responsibilities for each part of a fictional project including site planning structure, facade, doors, windows, floor plans, mechanical systems, walls, interior wall finishes, millwork and built-ins, architectural lighting, decorative lighting, lighting plans, plumbing fixture locations and selection, equipment, furniture, and decor

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This week Real Estate Broker Glenn Shelhamer, Founder of the Shelhamer Group joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design  to discuss starting his career in real estate; insight into the profession; his dynamic approach to leadership, team management, and mentorship; expanding the business with unique ventures and innovative strategies; and more!

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design answer questions from listeners about internship applications, job applications, education, and the differences between a Bachelor of Architecture and a Master of Architecture I and II. If you have your own questions, text them to 213-222-6950 or email [email protected]

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This week Robert Yuen, CEO and Co-Founder of Monograph and Bolanle Williams-Olley, CFO & Co-Owner of Mancini Duffy join David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss strategies for architects to overcome economic uncertainty. Robert and Bolanle discuss Monograph’s 2023 Strategic Risk Report which offers metrics, risks, and advice on this topic.

Get Monograph's report here. Bolanle's book, Build Boldy

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the scenarios when two architects are needed for one project: The Design Architect and the Architect of Record. They cover the differences between the two architects, what projects require both, the pros and cons of having two architects, best practices and workflow when there are two architects, why having two architects is becoming more common, and more.

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This week Anthony Laney, Founder of Laney LA joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture and Design to discuss the iterative design process, leadership and teamwork, how Laney LA has evolved, designing different kinds of buildings, refining their design sensibilities, and more!

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This week David Whiteside, founder and partner of Whiteside Management joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background as a general contractor; transitioning into an owner’s representative; the value of an owner’s representative and their role in a project; the working relationship between his team and other stakeholders; tips for clients; and more.

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This week David and Marina have a casual chat about poor living conditions; sponge etiquette; how words and pictures influence one's view of a building, product, or design; David forgetting people's names; feeling comfortable around different kinds of people; networking; and more!

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This week Matt Bucholz, Chief Executive Officer at Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background; the process of running an effective project as a general contractor; site culture and organization; choosing the right contractor; the architect contractor relationship; and more.

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This week David and Marina have a casual chat about working and communicating with team members, having kids (and not having kids), what it's like starting a business, artificial intelligence in design and art, capturing the moment in design, getting philosophical while watching Slow Horses, not comparing your work to others, and more!

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This week Architect Rick Joy, Founder and Principal of Studio Rick Joy joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background; transitioning from his career as a percussionist to architecture; his philosophy and practice; the pros and cons of design build; his process and thoughts on architectural style; and more.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the livability of designer homes. The two cover designing for function and aesthetics, material resilience, lifestyle changes, space efficiency, designing based on reference images, and the benefits of adapting to design-forward living environments. 

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This week Industrial Designer Robert Brunner, Founder & Partner at Ammunition joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background; studying design at university; working as director of industrial design at Apple and partner at Pentagram; founding the Ammunition group; designing the Beats headphones with Dr. Dre; the processes behind industrial design; and more.

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This week Cavin Costello, Principal Architect of The Ranch Mine joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background; architecture school; starting an architecture practice with his wife, Claire Costello and their working relationship; their approach to finding clients; and more! 

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This week Grant Kirkpatrick, Founding Partner of KAA Design joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background and growing up in California; becoming licensed early in his career; creating a multi-disciplinary practice before specializing in custom homes; embracing technology; the evolution of residential architecture; and more!

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This week David and Marina, Partners at FAME Architecture and Design discuss the 5 questions clients should ask their architects before hiring them. Not all architects work the same way and it’s important that you know what you are getting.

1. Experience: Ask what their profession-specific experience is.
   • Project-specific experience is not necessarily as important as profession-specific experience (e.g. architecture vs construction vs interior design).
2. Scope: Ask what physical parts of the project they will design, plan, and specify and not.
   • Some architects will only design certain parts of a building.
3. Process: Ask for a description of the overall project process phases and what the architect will do during each of the phases.
   • Not all architects provide the same level of services throughout a project.
4. Deliverables: Ask what drawings, materials, and documentation the architect will provide.
   • There are basic deliverables that architects should provide, make sure you will get them.
5. Contract: Ask for an explanation of their contract. Do not assume short contracts are better than long ones.

FAME is a residential architecture and interior design office founded by French Architect and Interior Designer Marina Bourderonnet and American Architect David Bruce Lee. The office is distinguished by its unique designs, diverse experience, and comprehensive services.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Architect Brett Woods, Founding Partner of Los Angeles-based Architecture and Interior Design Office, Woods + Dangaran to discuss his background; studying architecture; working on large-scale projects; starting Woods + Dangaran with Joseph Dangaran; his design process; the challenges of renovating iconic buildings; and more.

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This week David and Marina have a casual chat about clothes shopping for weddings, making resolutions for the New Year, staying motivated, finding happiness, balancing running a podcast and having a practice, and more!

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design talk with Homan Rajai, Co-founder and Co-creative director of Studio AHEAD about his story of self-discovery through travel; studying landscape architecture; establishing a furniture rental company; finding mentorship in Mexico; co-founding Studio Ahead; collaborating with architects; and more.

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This week David and Marina have a casual chat about old clothing; the value (and limitations) of open floor plans in homes (11:00); the idea of thresholds in space making; the downsides to designing houses for resale value (30:40); designing great housing that is expensive and affordable (43:03); and Emily in Paris and Harry & Meghan (01:07:110).

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This week David and Marina are joined by Architect Dorte Mandrup, founder and creative director of Dorte Mandrup Architecture to discuss her background in sculpture and medical school before transitioning into architecture; starting an office and the challenges of doing so today; winning projects through architecture competitions; design process; the architecture and design scene in Copenhagen; the influence architects have on cities; and more. 

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This week David and Marina have a casual chat about Google's Headquarters designed by BIG and Heatherwick, gingerbread house ideas, weddings, over-documenting life, and more! Enjoy

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This week Architect Joshua Aidlin, Founding Partner of Aidlin Darling Design joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by to discuss his background in the arts; his design approach and philosophy; camping on project sites; creating good office culture; his partnership with David Darling; and more.

https://aidlindarlingdesign.com/projects/windhover-contemplative-center/

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This week David and Marina are joined by Alison Brooks, RIBA, FRSA, RDI - Founder and Creative Director of Alison Brooks Architects to discuss starting her career in London during a recession, starting her own practice, architecture competitions, the challenges and rewards of multifamily housing projects, why beauty should be talked about more in architecture, and more. Enjoy!

This recording was done during the 2022 Monterrey Design Conference in Monterrey, California. The conference is put on every two years and is worth attending if you've never been!

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This week David and Marina talk about the power of not checking emails; architects claiming to have no design process; architectural agendas; architects whose projects all look the same (but claim otherwise); branding and niching; designing different kinds of projects; and conveying design to clients.

At 01:10:00 we chat about Netflix's The Crown and social media.

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This week David and Marina are joined by design historian and media strategist Eva Hagberg to discuss the importance of publicists in the architecture industry; her transition into journalism after architecture school; the role of media and its relationship with architecture; her new book When Eero Met His Match; and more. 

Buy Eva's book

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This week David and Marina respond to a listener who feels that BIM has its benefits for complex work but might also be ruining the industry. The two provide an introduction to BIM, the limitations of its benefits, understanding BIM as a tool, designing in a BIM software, and BIM’s impact on an office and the profession as a whole.

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This week David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, Founders of FAME Architecture & Design discuss 7 tips for selecting the right contractor and the qualities to look for in a good one:

1. Willing to innovate 2. Trustworthy 3. Knowledgeable 4. Keeps their cool 5. Values design 6. Works well with the architect 7. Organized

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This week Victor Mezhvinsky, President and Founder of FORMA Construction joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his story of working for his father’s company; the impact his father had on his career; developing projects; the risks and struggles of starting a construction company; the importance of working with architects as a contractor; and more.

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This week David and Marina partners at FAME Architecture and Interior Design discuss 5 things clients should know before starting a new home or remodel project: 1. Understanding the process of a project 2. Hiring the right team 3. Expecting the unexpected 4. Asking questions along the way 5. Not aligning construction completion with life events. 

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This week David and Marina are joined by Tommy Zung, Principal of Studio Zung to discuss collaborating with Brizo; Brizo’s Modern Goddess campaign; the importance of self-expression in projects; his approach to working with clients; his journey from fashion, hospitality management to architecture and interior design; his relationship with Buckminster Fuller; and more.

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This week David and Marina have a casual chat about Marina's dental braces and the best pastry shop in San Francisco. The two also answer a listener's question about how designers should deal with their ego (42:20). Is it good to be an egoless designer?

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This week Architect Greg Faulkner, founder & director of Faulkner Architects joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background as a design engineer in the aircraft industry; his tools and process; working with the site; his design philosophies and architectural truths; running and maintaining a small-sized practice; collaborating with Tom Kundig to design his house; and more.

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This week David and Marina answer two questions from listeners: How to cope with the feeling of failure in architecture school and whether or not architecture is hard and stressful. The two cover why freshmen often have false expectations of success, embracing failure, not seeking approval from teachers or clients, dealing with ‘dumb’ design assignments, overcoming paralysis, the main reasons why being an architect is challenging, and more!

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This week David and Marina are joined by Architect Michael Bohn, Senior Principal for Studio One Eleven to discuss his background; befriending case study architect Edward Killingsworth; moving to India; the mission of Studio One Eleven; their approach to community-oriented projects; integrating urban research, analysis and studies to projects; the impact of public policy on architecture and urban projects; and more. 

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This week David and Marina share their thoughts on Renzo Piano's Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles and Pompidou Center, the relationship between beauty and structure, and architecture books that are important to them.

• Francoise Choay's Urbanism, Utopias, and Realities
• Gombrich's The Story of Art
• Francis Ching
• Gaston Bachelard's Poetry of Space
• Gaston Bachelard's Highrise
• Michael Sorkin's 20 minutes in Manhattan
• Kevin Lynch's Image of the City
• Christopher Alexander's Pattern Language
• Robert Venturi's Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture,
• Adrian Forty's Words and Buildings
• Jane Jacobs' Death and Life of Great American Cities
• Nick Crosley's Key Concepts in Critical Social Theory
• Henri Lefebvre's Everyday Life
• Homi K. Bhabha

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This week David and Marina are joined by Robert Yuen, Co-founder and CEO of Monograph to discuss his long term vision to help the industry; the growth of the company over the last year; the importance of tracking data in an architecture office; new key features; the similarities and differences between running a tech company and architecture practice; the success of Monograph’s Section Cut seminars; and more. 

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This week David and Marina have a casual chat about their recent trip to the big island of Hawaii! The two discuss the 'local' architecture, food, landscapes, beaches, the pace of Hawaii, hiking down into a volcano, snorkeling with manta rays, and more!

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This week Architect Scott Utterstrom, Principal at XTEN Architecture joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his journey into Architecture; studying abroad in Copenhagen; why he chose to pursue a Masters degree in architecture; leading an office; XTEN’s design process and principles; and more.

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This week David and Marina have a casual chat about Scrabble, employees versus employers, the value of experience, becoming less critical of architecture and others, when Marina met David, why David took an extra year in architecture school, design independence, and toxic learning environments.

The two also answer listener questions: What should I do if my high school grades are low, but I want to study/practice architecture? (01:00:00) How do I become a more valuable professional? (01:07:09)

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This week David and Marina are joined by theatre designer, planner and lighting designer Michael Ferguson, Founding Principal, TheatreDNA to discuss his background and expertise; the magic of theatres; the various types of theatres; his experience working with famous architecture practices and architects; the coordination, professional relationships and processes required to design and construct theatres; and more.

https://www.mytheatredna.com/

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This week David and Marina discuss The Line. The Line is a city proposal by Neom development and the Saudi Arabian Government. The two cover the video presentation of the project, its sustainability claims, its impact on the natural environment, its livability, utopian projects, branding, and more.

https://www.dezeen.com/2022/07/26/neon-170-kilometre-long-skyscraper-city-saudi-arabia/

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This week David and Marina are joined by Architect Andrés Duany, FAIA, one of the founders of the Congress for New Urbanism, and Co-Founder of DPZ CoDesign to discuss new urbanism; his appearance on the Tucker Carlson Fox show; the importance of understanding an audience; Seaside, Florida and how it embodies principles of new urbanism; the current state of architecture; and more. 

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This week David and Marina have a casual chat about Bastille Day, national anthems, Nutella (and why it's pretentious), chocolate in France and the United States, cupcakes, San Francisco's Ferry Building, creating nice spaces, listener questions, and more.

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This week David and Marina are joined by Architecture Workers United (AWU) Members Andrew Daley, Associate Organizer at IAMAW and Jennifer Siqueira, Project Architect at Bernheimer Architecture to discuss their involvement with the AWU; the fundamentals of unions and how to start one; the state of unionization in the profession; the pros and cons of forming a union; and more.

https://www.architecturalworkersunited.org/ Andrew: [email protected] Jennifer: [email protected]

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This week David and Marina have a casual chat about silly dream house requests, communicating with concerned clients, losing interest in the current architecture, defining one's own style, complacency caused by design blogs what it's like starting one own's office, David and Marina's work process, losing hand-drawing skills, and more.

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This week Architect Greg Warner, Principal and Founder of Walker Warner Architects joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss growing up in Hawaii and its influence on his professional career; co-founding his office and its growth; working in Hawaii; the responsibilities of a principal and the importance of leadership; his philosophy and approach to projects; and more. Enjoy!

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This week David and Marina discuss how to prepare for undergraduate architecture school. The two cover learning different skills and tools such as software programs, sculpture, drawing, and painting; learning about construction; common challenges students face; architectural education in general; dealing with negativity in the profession of architecture; and more. Enjoy!

• (03:44) Learning computer programs such as CAD, Rhino, SketchUp, or Revit.
• (27:50) Sculpture, drawing, and painting classes
• (34:01) Architecture school is not only about creating “hirable” graduates
• (43:22) Learning about construction
• (51:09) The mindset of a designer: Embracing failure and the process of redesigning.
• (59:55) Buildings are more complicated today than ever before. Should architecture education evolve?
• (01:05:00) Learning about financial management
• (01:08:10) Dealing with negativity: Should architecture students be optimistic about their future careers in architecture?

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This week David and Marina are joined by Pulitzer Prize-winning Architectural Critic and Author Paul Goldberger to discuss his journey to becoming an architectural critic; the importance of critics, their role in society and the challenges of being one; adapting to the digital age; his critiquing process; the state of architecture today; and more.

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This week David and Marina have a casual chat about car designs, the bottleneck for designers, communication skills, David's idea for an email plugin, misinformation surrounding architecture, learning to market your work (01:18:27), and more.

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This week architect Tom Kundig, owner and design principal of Olson Kundig joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his childhood amongst artists and architects; mountain climbing, skiing and a near-death experience; his philosophy and positive outlook on life; the practice and his partnership with Jim Olson; architectural processes, tools and his experience with materiality; opening a New York Office; and more. 

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This week David and Marina are joined by Mitchell Joachim, PhD, Associate Professor, NYU and Co-Founder, Terreform ONE to discuss the complexities of urban design; the role of the urban designer; the real-life applications of his research; financing projects; cricket farms; and more!

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This week David and Marina have a casual talk about their recent trip to France; the architecture of Paris; local and global design aesthetics; homogeneity and diversity of different cities; the 'traveling abroad mindset'; the urbanism of small towns; David's strange infatuation with the Eiffel Tower; cars in France; 'local' cuisine (1:48:50); and more!

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This week David and Marina are joined by architect and entrepreneur Matthias Hollwich, Founding Principal of HWKN and Co-founder of Architizer, to discuss his upbringing in Germany; working for high-profile offices such as DS+R, OMA, and Eisenman Architects; taking a break from architecture; co-founding Architizer during the 2008 recession; HWKN’s beginnings, ups and downs, and milestone events; and more!

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This week David and Marina have a casual chat about perceptions of European countries; 'planning' a trip to France and Marina's 'French' comfort foods(26:30); why architecture projects are stressful and personal (01:01:10); and more!

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This episode was recorded in two sessions (in case you notice an abrupt change in the conversation towards the end).

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This week Jonathan Feldman, Architect, and Founding Partner and CEO of Feldman Architecture joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss studying astronomy and English prior to architecture; taking on new clients; his office’s beginnings and evolution; key ideas for implementing sustainable design; and more.

https://feldmanarchitecture.com/

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This week David and Marina break down SCI-Arc's controversial panel "Basecamp: How to be in an office" and share their own advice on "how to be in an office”. The two discuss choosing the right office to work at; why the idea of committing to an office is right, but also wrong; why side hustles are not the solution to low fees and/or low pay; why just ‘getting shit done’ is not enough; why being underpaid is not just a ‘personal choice’; why the profession is struggling with low pay and long hours; and the nuances of SCI-Arc’s panel discussion.

The original panel video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iszdoZCdWZE&t=7s

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This week Stuart Graff, President and CEO of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss the foundation’s mission; the role cultural institutions play in supporting creative professions; preserving and furthering Wright’s legacy through programs and collaborations; intellectual property; Stewart becoming CEO of the foundation; running a successful non-profit; Frank Lloyd Wright’s principles; and more.

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This week David and Marina answer the question, “Should I go to architecture school?” 

• (00:00) - Is college/university needed in general?
• (13:40) - The architecture school experience: Typical courses, challenges, community, misconceptions about architecture education.
• (23:56) - The most important things learned in architecture school.
• (35:40) - Preparing for architecture school
• (42:32) - Is architecture school different architecture practice?
• (49:04) - The financial cost of architecture school.
• (49:00) - Does having a degree help with getting a job?
• (01:01:50) - Is there an ideal age to attend architecture school?
• (01:04:22) - Is architectural education beneficial if one doesn’t practice architecture?
• (01:08:13) - Is architecture school needed to become a licensed architect?

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This week David and Marina have a casual chat about airports; design constraints and creativity in different buildings like hospitals and airports; pitching concepts to clients; tv shows; and more!

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This week David and Marina are joined by Joe Fletcher, Architectural Photographer to discuss his transition from painting to photography; his experience with a formalized education in photography; how an architectural photographer can influence architects and architecture; his process; the distillation of architecture through photography; why photogenic buildings are not always comfortable to be in; and more. This episode is supported by Brizo • Monograph • Miele • Graphisoft

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This week architect David Thompson, Founder and Principal Designer of Assembledge+ joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss what it was like coming from a family of Architecture; exploring furniture design in the early stages of his career and how it fed his entrepreneurial spirit; starting Assembledge+ while practicing at LOHA; his thoughts on the design-build approach; what is next for the practice; flipping houses; and more. Enjoy!

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