ARCHITECT-ING

Damon Leverett , AIA Arizona President, joins the show to talk about the intersection of AI in architecture. Damon is an AI enthusiast with a master's degree in web design and new media, He has over 30 years of experience in the field and has worked as a design principal in several firms. Damon shares his own experiences with AI and how it will impact the design process. He highlights the importan...

Katie Barnes, Managing Principal at Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture , joins the show to talk about her winding path through architecture. Introduced to the profession at an early age by her architect father, Katie talks about typical family vacations, navigating her various interests in college, moving to Colorado and joining at the early stages of BRS Architecture where she moved through the ra...

In this episode of Architect-ing, we're joined by Scott Lindenau, an architect known for his innovative designs that prioritize the integration of light and minimalist principles. Scott shares insights into his creative process, showcasing standout projects like his own Aspen trailer park residence and a transformative 1968 house. He opens up about the dynamic partnership with his wife, who leads...

In this conversation, Adrian Sopher and Erin Bagnall, principals of Sopher Sparn Architects, reflect on their professional journeys in the ever-evolving realm of architecture and urban planning. Adrian's career was significantly shaped by a pivotal moment in architecture school that sparked his deeper exploration of the field, while Erin's path was marked by adaptability and resilience, navigating...

In this week’s episode of Architect-ing, we talk with Ron Abo, FAIA, an architect with a rich history of community-focused work. Ron Abo recounts his experiences and insights, and how he discovered architecture as an outlet for his creative passions and a way to combat loneliness as a Japanese American in a predominantly white neighborhood. Ron's journey through architecture school in the 1960s le...

Zac Rockett and Jason Ro, of Ro | Rockett Design, join the show to talk about their inspiring journey of collaborative creativity. They recount the pivotal moment when they transitioned from established firms to launching their practice, emphasizing the importance of meaningful projects that fueled their growth. They also touch on design-centered approach, collaboration with clients to achieve sha...

Louise Bordelon, Chair of the Landscape Architecture Department at the University of Colorado Denver, joins the show to talk about her diverse background and experiences, from growing up in Cape Town, South Africa, to her journey through architecture school and beyond. Louise explores the unique architectural landscape of South Africa, the challenges of designing for low-cost housing in shanty tow...

Bill Allen, founder of Evolve Lab, joins the show to talk about the importance of technology and networking and the personal insights that shaped his unique journey. Bill shares his story from studying computer-aided drafting to working at HDR Architecture and eventually becoming a conference speaker, focusing on topics like computational design and interoperability using tools like Grasshopper an...

Today's episode features three exceptional guests, each a talented and accomplished young architect. Join Li Leyuan, José Ibarra and Assia Crawford in a panel discussion moderated by Adam Wagoner at the University of Colorado Denver's College of Architecture and Planning as they discuss their student projects and share insights into their successful careers. They provide valuable advice and highli...

Alan Golin GaSS a living legend of Colorado architecture with a body of work spanning nearly 70 years, joins the show to talk about his varied experiences during a live audience recording at DoCoMoMo Colorado’s March Chapter Meeting with a special introduction from Kephart's Josh Robinson. Alan talks about his illustrious career in urban design in Denver, from his early days as a student at Harvar...

Jorgen Jensen, Co-Founder of Fantastic Frank Colorado and the previous founder of Slate Real Estate Advisors, joins the show to share about his journey moving out of studying architecture school into business school and building his own brokerage company. He speaks about his passion for capturing moments and curating memories through imagery. He describes the influence of his Iowa upbringing and t...

Jennifer Olson and Ryan Walterscheid, Partners at Forum Phi, join the show to talk about directing their firm “without a name on the door”. This duo, with varying background and complimenting skill sets, leads the Aspen/Denver-based architecture, interiors and planning firm in a way that prioritizes high quality work environments while also maintaining profitability and design integrity. We talk a...

Greg Kingsley and Brant Lahnert, co-founders of KL&A Engineers and Builders, join the show to talk about their long careers working alongside architects. From their varied backgrounds, to what drove them towards structural engineering, to starting a small firm with lofty ideas that quickly landed large projects with architects and clients like John Carney, Harry Teague, CCY, Shigeru Ban and Mi...

For the 50th episode, the tables are turned and Adam Wagoner, Co-Founder of Vessel Office of Architecture, Adjunct Instructor at CU Denver CAP and host of Architect-ing, is interviewed by previous guest and friend of the show, Katie Donahue (episode #19). In this long episode, after popping confetti, the two talk about who Adam is not, his background growing up in the middle of Kansas, and his var...

Mike Piché, Rebekah Wagoner, Tana Anderson, and Michael M. Moore join the show for a live panel discussion at the University of Colorado Boulder’s School of Environmental Design. Each panelist was tasked with presenting two projects, one from their own academic past, and the other from their more recent professional practice. They describe these projects and their own unique journeys in between.  ...

Laura Marion, founder of Flight Architecture, joins the show to talk about how architects should respond to their natural environment and the responsibilities they have to the needs of the people who inhabit their designs. She talks about the lineage of architects in her family, how they influenced her design philosophy, and how she plans to practice architecture moving forward. She also explores...

Josh Oqueli, founder of Bonsai Design Build, joins the show to talk about growing up in LA, his time in the Marine Corp, his career switch from engineering to architecture, his pursuit of becoming an architect as developer, the challenges of starting a new firm, and his passion for delivering good, affordable architecture to more people. After the credits they talk about how Architect-ing started,...

Dana Crawford, the powerful development force behind Union Station, Larimer Square and many other Colorado landmarks, joins the show to talk about her childhood growing up on Kanopolis Lake in the middle of Kansas to gaining a full ride scholarship to Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She talks about her early days in the oil-booming-times of Denver and the drive that pushed her to purchase a “...

Christian Butler, founder of Studio Limited, joins the show to talk about his exposure to building and architecture through Habitat For Humanity, his graduate school experience at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin, and his entrepreneurial journey as an architect/developer/builder in Denver. Christian is a wealth of knowledge and an inspiration to those of us curious about practicing architecture outsi...

Kevin Hirth, director of KEVIN HIRTH Co. & Assistant Professor at UC Denver CAP, joins this live show recorded at CU Denver College of Architecture and Planning to talk about his architectural education at University of Virginia and Harvard Graduate School of Design, a few of his foundational mentors, and his appreciation and embrace of drawing as a representational form. In our live Q&A K...

Michael M. Moore, Founder of Tres Birds, joins the show to talk about his unique design-build model and creative interests. We cover topics that include his path to Denver and architecture via Crested Butte and UC Berkley, in addition to enlightening conversations on energy flow in cities, mass timber, creativity driven by moon cycles, and his incredibly interesting thesis centered on Peter Zumtho...

Mike Blea and Breton Lujan, co-founders of Raw Creative, join the show to talk about their shared Colorado upbringings and their initial disinterest in architecture before finally “drinking the Kool-Aid” and diving in to found their design and fabrication firm. They talk about the early days of Raw, which started at CU Denver and the Colorado Building Workshop, and the moments they have since lear...

Stacy Passmore and Diane Lipovsky, co-founders of Superbloom, join the show to talk about their relatively new Landscape Architecture firm. We dive into their varied backgrounds living and working in locations such as Washington DC, Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Vancouver, Telluride, Ghana and Nigeria before both attending Harvard (a decade apart). Stacy and Diane met at Civitas and after a fortu...

Bob Binder, Principal and Denver Studio Director at DLR Group, joins the show to talk about growing up in Colorado, encountering architecture at an early age, studying at Montana State University and working summers in the oil fields. Bob has sat at every seat in DLR, starting as an intern and progressing to Studio Director. We talk about the benefits (and shortcomings) of a large firm, and his go...

Adam Harding, @rothsheppardarchitects, Joseph Montalbano, @studiotrope, Nicole Nathan, @jnsarchitecture, and Rebecca Stone, @ozarchitecture, join the show for a live interview at the School of Environmental Design at University of Colorado Boulder. Each panelist presents a project from their academic past, a few recent professional projects, and discuss the journey in between. See all the slides f...