Olson Kundig Owner and Principal, Kevin Kudo-King, sits down to discuss expressing personal perspective through design, his architectural education at the University of Arizona, and reflects back on lessons he has learned through twenty-two years with one of the nation's top architecture firms
Oct 25, 2019•35 min•Ep. 42
Lise Newman, Vice President, Workplace Practice Director at SmithGroup, sits down to discuss founding her own design firm, developing client relationships, and advancing her career within one of the country's largest architecture firms, SmithGroup
Oct 16, 2019•26 min•Ep. 41
Studio Libeskind Partner, Carla Swickerath, sits down to discuss the development of the World Trade Center Master Plan, her time at the University of Michigan, and how she became Partner at Studio Libeskind
Oct 11, 2019•28 min•Ep. 40
MASS Design Group's Founding Principal, Michael Murphy, sits down to discuss architecture as a non-profit, social driven causes within the profession, and how they founded MASS Design Group
Sep 19, 2019•21 min•Ep. 39
Vivian Lee, Principal of Richard Meier & Partners, sits down to discuss her international career trajectory, design, mentorship, and equity within architecture
Sep 11, 2019•39 min•Ep. 38
SHoP Architects Co-Founder, Chris Sharples, discusses direct-to-design fabrication, the future of technology within architecture, and how the team developed SHoP into one of the country's leading architecture firms
Aug 29, 2019•51 min•Ep. 37
Kengo Kuma sits down to discuss what influenced him to pursue a career in architecture, his unique approach to design, and how he founded Kengo Kuma & Associates
Aug 22, 2019•22 min•Ep. 36
Gensler founder Art Gensler sits down to discuss gentrification and architecture, the importance of developing talent from within, and how he grew a three person design studio into the world's largest architecture firm
Aug 08, 2019•39 min•Ep. 35
Co-Hosts of the popular Second Studio Podcast, David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, sit down to discuss the impact of marketing themselves outside of their firms, working in New York, and their process for establishing their own firm.
Jul 18, 2019•52 min•Ep. 34
Brian MacKay-Lyons sits down to discuss the importance of, and how to, keep your integrity within architecture, what he learned from working with Charles Moore, and how he founded his firm MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects in Nova Scotia
Jul 05, 2019•39 min•Ep. 33
Patrik Schumacher, Principal of Zaha Hadid Architects, sits down to discuss the impact of digital automation in architecture, the early days of ZHA, the passing of Zaha Hadid and how the firm is continuing her legacy
Jun 17, 2019•51 min•Ep. 32
Studio Gang Design Principal, Juliane Wolf, sits down to discuss contributing to the Chicago skyline with the new Vista Tower, creating equality in architecture, and how she became a principal at Studio Gang
May 22, 2019•32 min•Ep. 31
Michael Hsu sits down to discuss sneaking into OMA to try and land an internship, the importance of a firm's culture, and how he started his firm the Michael Hsu Office of Architecture
May 15, 2019•35 min•Ep. 30
Hacker Architects Principal, Corey Martin sits down to discuss his unique career of leaving architecture to become an artist, returning to found PATH Architecture, and ultimately becoming a principal at Hacker Architects
May 06, 2019•47 min•Ep. 29
MF Architecture Principal, Sarah Johnson, sits down to discuss the benefits of working for a growing firm, the importance of understanding the business of architecture, and the early days of MF Architecture
Apr 25, 2019•39 min•Ep. 28
OMA Partner, Chris Van Duijn, sits down to discuss working side by side with Rem Koolhaas, the intern experience, and what is next for OMA as he leads the team on upcoming work in Asia
Apr 04, 2019•41 min•Ep. 27
Re-release of Wendy Dunnam Tita, FAIA, sits down to discuss the interior design vs architecture, starting her own firm, and becoming a principal of Page Southerland Page
Mar 22, 2019•35 min•Ep. 26
2018 AIA Young Architects Award recipient, Pascale Sablan, sits down to discuss issues of diversity within the field of architecture, selecting the right firm culture, and the importance collaboration in design
Mar 15, 2019•47 min•Ep. 25
Olson Kundig Owner and Principal, Kevin Kudo-King sits down to discuss expressing personal perspective through design, his architectural education at the University of Arizona, and reflects back on lessons he has learned through twenty-two years with one of the nation's top architecture firms
Mar 06, 2019•37 min•Ep. 24
Synthesis Design and Architecture founder Alvin Huang sits down to discuss his time working for Zaha Hadid and Future Systems, Starting his own firm, and becoming a professor at the University of Southern California
Feb 25, 2019•46 min•Ep. 23
Set designer Yvonne Boudreaux sits down to discuss designing for television and film, the importance of developing relationships, and establishing your personal brand within the world of set design
Feb 08, 2019•41 min•Ep. 22
Landscape architect Phoebe Lickwar sits down to discuss finding her path within landscape design, working for with PWP on the 9/11 Memorial, and establishing her practice while teaching the The University of Arkansas
Jan 31, 2019•38 min•Ep. 21
Branding expert Herman Dyal of Page/Dyal sits down to discuss the importance of branding within the architecture profession, working for Philip Johnson, and the early stages of starting his own practice
Jan 23, 2019•41 min•Ep. 20
Bob Borson sits down to discuss starting the Life of an Architect blog and podcast, getting through school, and becoming an AIA Fellow
Jan 17, 2019•46 min•Ep. 19
Design Director and Principal of Gensler's Dallas office Ross Conway sits down to discuss starting out at a small firm, how collaboration contributes to great design, the art of presenting your design to a client.
Jan 04, 2019•35 min•Ep. 18
Dr. Gary Prinz of the University of Arkansas College of Engineering sits down to discuss 3D printed steel, being awarded a Nation Science Foundation Faculty Early Career Development award, as well as, the 2018 AISC Milek Fellowship, and how he began his career as a professor at the University of Arkansas
Dec 26, 2018•41 min•Ep. 17
Charles di Piazza sits down to discuss working for Norman Foster as well as David Chipperfield, starting his own practice, and the benefits of having a diverse upbringing
Dec 19, 2018•39 min•Ep. 16
Sherri Privitera of Populous Architecture sits down to discuss the process of stadium design, building relationships with clients, and becoming a Senior Principal at the World's leading firm for stadium design
Dec 14, 2018•44 min•Ep. 15
Juan Miro or Miro Rivera Architects sits down to discuss being named one the the world's top architecture firms by ArchDaily, choosing a business partner, and his mentorship by Charles Gwathmey
Dec 06, 2018•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 14
Chris Ferguson, AIA, of Clickspring Design sits down to discuss how an architectural education can lead to a variety of opportunities outside of architecture, the struggles of architecture school, and designing sets for the country's top ranked television
Nov 28, 2018•40 min•Ep. 13