The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design  are joined by Simon James, Partner at Wylan James Development   to discuss his background; interning at Smashbox; becoming a creative director; building their cosmetics line; leading a large team; transitioning into architecture, design and development; first projects; the importance of budget;   reflecting on his career; and more. This ep...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design discuss 5 things clients should know before starting a new home or remodel project:  Start by starting Determine why you are doing the project Do not rely on luck for success Be efficient without shortcutting the process Communicate with your partner. This episode is supporte d by  Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk  • Programa • Sky-Frame  • G...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design discuss their stay at the Lighthus, a vacation rental home designed by Peripherie Design Studio 's William Liow, AIA. The two cover the design of the home, the value of architecture, communicating to clients, what architects do, and more. Book the Lighthus here: http://lighthus-tahoe.com/ This episode is supporte d by  Monograph • Enscape •...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Architect Jai Kumaran, founding partner of West of West to discuss his background; the influence his father's work had on his career; attending architecture school; why he pursued a master's degree; starting and growing an office; exploring project types; branding in architecture; and more! This episode is supporte d by  Monog...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by founder and principal designer of HSH Interiors , Holly Hollenbeck, to discuss her story of becoming a designer, starting an office, her design process, interior design, working with clients; collaborating with architects, and more. This episode is supporte d by  Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk  • Programa • Sky-Frame  • Graphi...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design have a casual conversation about their roadtrip through the southwest of the United States. Yes, we already did a recording about the architecture. This is one is the b-side. We cover the other things that happened. The trip lasted two weeks with each night spent in a different hotel. Destinations included New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Taos Pu...

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Ashwinn Krishnaswamy, Partner at Forge , A NYC based agency that works with growing e-commerce businesses to craft their brand, design, and user experience. Ashwinn talks about his background; studying finance at university; pivoting to design; the processes behind creating a successful brand; working with clients; the story be...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design discuss four different ways and times clients can hire a contractor: Negotiated Agreement, Competitive Bidding, Design Build, and Pre-Construction.  The two cover the benefits and negatives of each, their preferred method, the processes involved, the role of the architect throughout, controlling project costs, and more.   This episode is su...

This week David and Marin a 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 project...

This week David and Marin a 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 dif...

This week Architects Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu, founding partners of Neri&Hu Design and Research Office  join David and Marin a 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 mor...

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 supporte d 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...

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

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 supporte d by  Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk  • Programa • Sky-Frame  • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com  • Instagram  • F...

This week David and Marin a 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...

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

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...

This week David and Marin a 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...

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

This week David and Marin a 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...

This week David and Marin a 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 supporte d by  Monog...

This week David and Marin a 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 supporte d...

This week David and Marin a 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 ep...

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

This week David and Marin a have a casual chat about content creators, reality tv shows, visiting Michigan, graduations, learning Spanish, cafeteria food, and more. This episode is supporte d by  Monograph • Enscape •  Programa • Sky-Frame  • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com  • Instagram  • Facebook  • Call or text questions t...