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Ridgeview House Bio This 2500s house is nestled within a grove of heritage live oak trees on a 3/4 acre lot in the Barton Hills neighborhood of Austin, TX. Our clients wanted to build a house that respected the mid-century character of the neighborhood, while pursuing a bold and contemporary approach to design. The outcome is a project which creates strong, unexpected connections between...

Tim Cuppett Architects is a full service Architecture and Interior Design practice, with a residential portfolio spanning two decades. Our work is rooted in traditional forms of hearth and home interpreted in a quiet modernism. Homes are sensitive to site and climate, expressing a respect for and drawing inspiration from context. "Consult the genius of the place..." by Alexander Pope is the benchm...

At Baldridge Architects, our practice is predicated on the basic belief that well-designed space can aspire to loftier goals than the mere provision of shelter and amenities; and it can do more than facilitate commercial or institutional goals. For us, these are our baselines—our starting points. As a firm, we are striving for more than prominence in a shelter magazine or a spot on a hom...

JOBE CORRAL ARCHITECTS specializes in the design of well detailed and highly crafted structures using authentic materials. We work with the knowledge that a great project springs from a deep understanding of the site, a respectful and transparent relationship with our clients, and a full comprehension of the program. Paying close attention to these factors, and to how our clients actually live and...

AIA Austin homes tour: Every year for 33 years, AIA Austin has produced what has become a nationally-recognized tour of new and newly-renovated homes designed by architects for specific clients. Diversity and design excellence are showcased in the AIA Austin Homes Tour held every October. In 2020, it's a new world—we know that architecture is best experienced in person, but the current situat...

Today on TALKdesign I'm joined by Hugh Jefferson Randolph from Austin, Texas. Hugh has been a guest on TALKdesign earlier this year where he discussed his background, his love of architecture and his design philosophy. Today Hugh takes us through his AIA Austin tour house which happens to be his own home, where as a family they grow and play together. There is so much you take for granted when you...

Today on TALKdesign I'm joined by Nicole Blair from Austin, Texas. In 2004, she founded Studio 512, an award-winning architecture and construction firm in Austin. Blair's work has been published extensively, notably her 2015 project The Hive, which was featured in Architectural Record and her 2018 project Lincoln Chapel, which was featured on the cover of Texas Architect. Studio 512 has won AIA aw...

In this episode of TALKdesign I chat with Mark Odom of Mark Odom Studios. Mark's studio is award-winning, revolving around like-minded individuals producing both residential, commercial, and public art projects throughout Texas. Prior to Mark Odom Studios, Mark worked in Dallas, San Diego, and Hawaii on various urban infill, adaptive reuse, and mixed-use high-rise developments with a primary focus...

This week I'm joined by Ernesto Cragnolino, a partner of at local firm, Alterstudio and his wife, Krista Whitson an architect at Mell Lawrence Architects. In 2004 the couple saved what's known to be the best work of architect Harwell Hamilton Harris, who built the apartments in the 1950s, from unsympathetic developers. Krista and Ernesto restored the building and in 2013 they strived for it to be...

This week we’re joined by Charles Di Piazza of Austin Texas. Prior to founding CHARLES DI PIAZZA ARCHITECTURE in Austin, Charles worked for two internationally recognized offices on projects ranging in size from a carbon-neutral city of 90,000 inhabitants and a skyscraper, to a retail bank branch prototype and an intimate gallery of photographic arts. He has been responsible for all phases of desi...

Wenna Prive is a world class illustrator. Working with broad clientele from the hotel world to renowned interior designers.  Wenna breaks down her favourite industries, challenges and processes that have made her so successful.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Travis Bell might be a new name for you, but Trav is a man that has had incredible and resounding influence over a huge number of peoples lives.  Trav’s Bucket List organisation re-designs lives so that people live the life they’ve dreamed of.  Trav joins Adrian for a totally different style of design chat, for the first time, we break down life design.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...

Originally from New Orleans, now based in Austin Texas, Hugh is an incredibly intriguing figure in architecture, who plays in multiple genres, without a specific signature style. Hugh Randolph is one of the most interesting architects we’ve had on the show.   We talk about Hugh’s life, from growing up with astronauts, to road tripping America. Then we break down taking clients beyond the...

My guest this episode is former professional New Zealander Cricketer Richard Petrie. After a successful career in sports, Richard has since positioned himself as the world’s leading marketer for architects. We sat down to discuss how to communicate value to clients, how to get the clients you want, how to market as a generalist and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week we’re joined by Kevin Alter, from Alter Studio - Texas.  Kevin is multi award winning architect, professor and an author.  We discuss Kevin’s creative journey into architecture, the importance of Hubris and the impact that Covid has had on the architecture world. Plus, How re-joining his 80’s rock band has made Kevin re-evaluate where architects sit in the world and the importa...

Today we catch up with Danielle Power-Silk, a fashion designer from NZ, with a specialty in bespoke fashion.  We get sexy, with a focus on designing flattering, sexy pieces for the modern woman.  We pull apart what makes a design embody sexiness and empowerment and how that translates through culture, time and style.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today in Talk Design we catch up with a legend of the retail and hospitality design world Callie Van Der Merwe. As a founder of Design Partnership, Callie’s spaces have a magical elegance that tie every minute detail together, creating an effortless masterclass in social experiences.  Today on the show we chat about Callie’s process from top to bottom, and what advice Callie has that you can...