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Design:ED

An inside look into the field of architecture told from the perspective of individuals that are leading the industry. This motivational series grants unique insight into the making of a successful design career, from humble beginnings to national recognition. Every week, featured guests share their personal highs and lows on their journey to success, that is sure to inspire audiences at all levels of the industry. Listening to their stories will provide a rare blueprint for anyone seeking to advance their career, and elevate their work to the next level.
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Episodes

Kevin Kudo-King - Olson Kundig (Re-Release)

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, 201935 minEp. 42

Lise Newman - SmithGroup

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, 201926 minEp. 41

Carla Swickerath - Studio Libeskind

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, 201928 minEp. 40

Michael Murphy - MASS Design Group

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, 201921 minEp. 39

Vivian Lee - Richard Meier & Partners

Vivian Lee, Principal of Richard Meier & Partners, sits down to discuss her international career trajectory, design, mentorship, and equity within architecture

Sep 11, 201939 minEp. 38

Chris Sharples - SHoP Architects

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, 201951 minEp. 37

Kengo Kuma - Kengo Kuma & Associates

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, 201922 minEp. 36

M. Arthur Gensler - Gensler

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, 201939 minEp. 35

David Lee & Marina Bourderonnet - The Second Studio Podcast

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, 201952 minEp. 34

Brian MacKay-Lyons - MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects

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, 201939 minEp. 33

Patrik Schumacher - Zaha Hadid Architects

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, 201951 minEp. 32

Juliane Wolf - Studio Gang

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, 201932 minEp. 31

Michael Hsu - Michael Hsu Office of Architecture

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, 201935 minEp. 30

Corey Martin - Hacker Architects

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, 201947 minEp. 29

Sarah Johnson - MF Architecture

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, 201939 minEp. 28

Chris Van Duijn - OMA

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, 201941 minEp. 27

Wendy Dunnam Tita (Re-Release) - Page

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, 201935 minEp. 26

Pascale Sablan - S9 Architecture

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, 201947 minEp. 25

Kevin Kudo-King - Olson Kundig

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, 201937 minEp. 24

Alvin Huang - Synthesis DNA

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, 201946 minEp. 23

Yvonne Boudreaux - Production Design

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, 201941 minEp. 22

Phoebe Lickwar - Forge Landscape Architecture

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, 201938 minEp. 21

Herman Dyal - Page/Dyal

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, 201941 minEp. 20

Bob Borson - Life of an Architect

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, 201946 minEp. 19

Ross Conway - Gensler

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, 201935 minEp. 18

Gary Prinz - University of Arkansas

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, 201841 minEp. 17

Charles di Piazza

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, 201839 minEp. 16

Sherri Privitera - Populous

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, 201844 minEp. 15

Juan Miro - Miro Rivera Architecture

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, 20181 hr 1 minEp. 14

Chris Ferguson - Clickspring Design

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, 201840 minEp. 13
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