The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Adam Yarinsky, FAIA and Principal of Architecture Research Office (ARO). They discussed Adam's architecture childhood dream; education and master's research; urban design vs Architecture; starting the ARO office; evolution of ARO's design approach; office structure & value of consultants; mentorship; ARO office monograph; chal...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design Zach Forrest, Executive Vice President of Goodman Gable Gould Adjusters International . The three discussed the roles of a public adjuster; why hire a public adjuster; process of engaging a public adjuster; documenting lost estimates; insurance claim timeline; insurance claims discrepancy; insurance coverage; relocating & insurance claim; c...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the behind the scenes of running the Second Studio Podcast. The two discussed the Second Studio Podcast dynamic; behind the scenes of the guest episodes; work life balance of architecture and podcast; authenticity in podcast; enjoyment as podcast host; dealing with social media audience; the architecture discourse; creating systems;...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Morris Adjmi, founder and principal of Morris Adjmi Architects . The three discussed Morris's childhood, architecture education and experiences; modern & historical architecture expressions; early career and working with Aldo Rossi; the Scholastic Building; Morris Adjmi office founding & operations; analog vs digital in archit...

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about aging, architecture influencers, tv shows, and more. This episode is supporte d by  Integrated Projects   •   Programa  • Learn more about BQE CORE 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  EPISO...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Jason Somers and Steven Somers, President and CEO of Crest Real Estate . They discussed the process of wildfire home rebuild; qualifying rebuild regulations in LA; the site clearing process; building like for like; recreating neighborhood with unique character; fire resistant home design; the Case Study 2.0 program; and more....

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design discuss working with sales reps of material and product suppliers. The two cover common challenges, communication, and how suppliers make their products and companies more appealing to architects and designers.  This episode is supporte d by  Integrated Projects   • Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa  • Learn more about BQE CORE S...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Christine Williamson , AIA, Assistant Professor of Architecture, Virginia Tech. The three discussed Christine's career in building science; what building science is; architecture consultant cases; identifying issues in buildings; fire-resilient roof design strategies; building code and fire-resistant design; retrofit fire prev...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design   discuss rebuilding houses in the Pacific Palisades. The two cover site cleanup, reusing existing foundations, different permitting methods (i.e. Eligible/Qualifying Rebuilds and Non-Eligible/Non-Qualifying Rebuilds), debunking misconceptions about permitting, obtaining plans of the previous home, site-planning, and utilizing an architect...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Harry Statter, founder of Frontline Wildfire Defense . He offers his perspectives on landscape ecology; the natural fire regime; issues caused by overcontrolling fires; how and why Frontline was founded; Frontline software services and process; water management system; retrofit solutions and preparing for the next fire; rebuil...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design discuss David's 3 favorite buildings. The two touched on the Ronchamp Chapel; the emotional impact of architecture; Le Corbusier's architecture; The Eiffel Tower; the difference between a building, sculpture, and monument; the Taliesin West Building; the Bird Nest; craftsmanship and experimentation in architecture; and more. This episode is...

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Walter Hood, Creative Director & Founder of HOOD Design Studio . The three discussed Walter's childhood and education; architecture and landscape architecture differences; experimenting with different career paths & evolution; Hood Design Studio practice; the influence of art education on landscape design career; embracing chan...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design  discuss strategies for creating a fire-resistant home. The two cover what causes wildfires to spread, the 3-layer approach to fire-resistant design, materials, roof design, deck design, window types, framing, insulation, the Pacific Palisades, active fire-suppressant systems, landscaping, and site-planning. FAME is offering complimentary P...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design  are joined by Matt Risinger, Founder of the Build Show , and CEO & Chief Builder at Risinger Build . The three discussed the LA Wildfires; disaster prevention strategies ; new construction materials; how mat became a builder; hiring good builders; the importance of a stable home; convincing clients to try new products; getting better at sa...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design answer a question from a listener with regards to feeling behind peers as a student. The two discussed imposter syndrome and feeling behind; collective learning; time management methods; success, consistency and proactiveness; challenges of teaching and learning architecture; software learning tips; choosing areas to focus and prioritize; h...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by John Marx, AIA, founding design principal and Chief Artistic Officer of Form4 Architecture . The three discussed John's childhood and early career; architect's relevance in society; gender in architecture; logical thinking, empathy & humanity; loveable architecture; teaching & learning beautiful architecture; AI and architectu...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design have a casual conversation about the recent Los Angeeles fires, covering city infrastructure, the challenges of rebuilding, and neighborhood demographics. Future episodes discussing specific fire-related topics in greater detail will be released over the next few months.  Our office is offering Design Starter Services free of charge for any...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Sara Bronin, Professor of Cornell University; Founder of National Zoning Atlas ; and Author of Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World ; the three discussed Sara's childhood & education; her early career; Key to the City book; legalities and authorities of zoning codes; negative effects of zoning codes; National Zoning At...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design discuss Marina's 3 favorite buildings. They touched on Farnsworth House's radical design; building code and modern architecture; Frank Lloyd Wright's work; the Pompidou Centre; beauty in architecture; architecture juxtaposition; buildings in winter; and more. This episode is supporte d by  Integrated Projects • Learn more about BQE CORE • A...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Georgina Wilson, Founder and Principal of Georgina Wilson Associates . The three discussed Georgina's childhood and education; her early career and the start of the architecture firm; why she started her own office; the 'Ask an Architect' social media; reoccurring issues in floor plan design; educating the public about good de...

This week David and Marin a have a casual chat about kid's glue, Lunchables, and visiting the Griffith Observatory and the Peterson Automotive Museum. This episode is supporte d by  Integrated Projects • Learn more about BQE CORE   • Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa  • Enscape SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com  • Office  • Ins...

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Noah Walker, President & Owner of Walker Workshop . The three discussed Noah's childhood and education; his early career; the Oak Pass project; Walker Workshop timeline; maintaining design integrity in design-build; benefits of design-build projects as an architecture-focused firm; mixing architects with construction specialist...

This week David and Marina of  FAME Architecture & Design discuss beauty in architecture. The two cover formulas for beauty in architecture; symmetry vs beauty; teaching beauty; style vs beauty; music and architecture; lighting; materials and textures; project context; movement; what makes a building beautiful; favorite beautiful buildings; and more. This episode is supporte d by  Integrated Proje...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design  are joined by Drew Lang, founding principal of  Lang Studio and Founder of Brick & Wonder . The three discussed Drew's early childhood and education; architects losing passion; alignment and communicating with clients; the architecture community & exchanging with peers; Brick & Wonder philosophy and operations; networking; and more. This e...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design  discuss their failures in architecture and advice for aspiring architects. The two touched on design exploration during university; completing assignments on time; having too many ideas; not asking enough questions; external distractions; advocating for yourself as a young professional; not committing to an office; dealing with perfectioni...