The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show

This week David and Marin a 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 epis...

This week David and Marin a 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 supporte d by  Monograph • Enscape •  Programa • Sky-Frame...

This week David and Marin a 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 supporte d by  Monograph • Enscape •  Program...

This week Marin a 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 buildin...

This week Architect Thomas Robinson, AIA, Founder and Principal of LEVER Architecture joins avid and Marin a 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 supporte d by  Monograph • Enscape •  Programa • Sky-Frame  • Graphisoft SU...

This week David and Marin a 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 Techno...

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 week David and Marin a 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, i...

This week Real Estate Broker Glenn Shelhamer, Founder of the Shelhamer Group joins David and Marin a 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 supporte d by  Monograph...

This week David and Marin a 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 supporte d by  Monograph • Enscape  • Sky-Frame...

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...

This week David and Marin a 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 becomin...

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 supporte d by  Monograph • Enscape  • Sky-Frame  • Graphisoft • Brizo   SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • Yo...

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. This episode is s...

This week David and Marin a 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! This episode is supporte d by  Monograph • Enscape  • Sky-Frame  • Graphisoft • Brizo   SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  ...

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. This episode is supporte d by  Monograph • Enscape  • Sky-...

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! This episode is supporte d by  Monograph • Enscape  • Sky-Fram...

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 phil osophy and practice; the pros and cons of design build; his process and thoughts on architectural style; and more. This episode is supporte d by Monograph • Enscape • Sky-F...

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.  This episode is supporte d by  Monograph • Enscape  • Sky-Frame  • Graphisoft • Briz...

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. This epis...

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!   This episode is supporte d by  Brizo  • Monograph • Sky-Frame  • Miele  • Graphisoft SUBSCR...

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! This episode is supporte d by  Brizo  • M...

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. Experience: Ask what their profession -specific experience is. Project-specific experience is not necessarily as important as profession-specific experience (e...

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. T...

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! This episode is supporte d by  Brizo  • Monograph • Sky-Frame  • Miele  • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com  •...