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! This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa ...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 51 min
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, Monumen...
Oct 10, 2023•1 hr 12 min
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. This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphi...
Oct 03, 2023•1 hr 27 min
This week David and Marina have a casual conversation about aliens, almost getting into a car crash, and the Monterrey Car Week. This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office • Instagram • Facebook • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review EPISODE CATEGORIES • Interviews : Interviews with industry leaders. • Project Companion :...
Sep 26, 2023•48 min
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. This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Web...
Sep 19, 2023•1 hr 54 min
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. This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram • Facebook • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review EPISODE CATEGORIES • Interviews : Inte...
Sep 12, 2023•1 hr 20 min
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! This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple...
Sep 05, 2023•1 hr 31 min
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. This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office...
Aug 29, 2023•42 min
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. This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Prog...
Aug 22, 2023•1 hr 54 min
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. This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Programa • Sky-Fr...
Aug 15, 2023•1 hr 10 min
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. This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • I...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 56 min
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 beginn...
Aug 01, 2023•53 min
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. This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify C...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 11 min
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. This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • ...
Jul 18, 2023•1 hr 56 min
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. This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple P...
Jul 11, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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! This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Websi...
Jul 05, 2023•1 hr 58 min
This week David and Marina have a casual chat about content creators, reality tv shows, visiting Michigan, graduations, learning Spanish, cafeteria food, and more. This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram • Facebook • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review EPISODE CATEGORIES • Interviews : Interviews with industry leaders. • Proj...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 30 min
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! This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Pod...
Jun 20, 2023•2 hr 29 min
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. This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod....
Jun 13, 2023•53 min
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. This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.sec...
Jun 06, 2023•2 hr 21 min
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:...
May 30, 2023•1 hr 24 min
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! This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram •...
May 23, 2023•1 hr 50 min
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: ht...
May 16, 2023•1 hr 24 min
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! This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podca...
May 09, 2023•1 hr 50 min
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) -...
May 02, 2023•1 hr 5 min
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! This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: ...
Apr 25, 2023•1 hr 55 min
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 hello@secondstudiopod.com This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft • Brizo SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondst...
Apr 20, 2023•46 min
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 This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft • ...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 6 min
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. This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Sky-Frame • Graphisof...
Apr 11, 2023•43 min
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! This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft • Brizo SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram • Facebook • Call or text questions t...
Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 6 min
