David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet
The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show
The Second Studio is an explicit podcast about design, architecture, and the everyday. Hosted by Architects David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, the show covers a wide array of subjects with humor and honesty and features a variety of creative professionals in unscripted and more personal conversations.
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David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet
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Jul 7, 2026
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Episodes
#283 - After Hours: The Practice of Architecture 26.04.2022 1:28:25
This week David and Marina have a casual conversation about the practice of architecture, SCI-Arc's Basecamp panel, architectural education, libraries, favorite teen bands, how architecture is understood by the general public, and going dairy free. This episode is supporte d by Brizo • Monograph • Miele • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.seco...
#282 - Jonathan Feldman, Founder of Feldman Architecture 19.04.2022 1:56:52
This week Jonathan Feldman, Architect, and Founding Partner and CEO of Feldman Architecture joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss studying astronomy and English prior to architecture; taking on new clients; his office's beginnings and evolution; key ideas for implementing sustainable design; and more. https://feldmanarchitecture.com/ This episode is supporte d by Brizo...
#281 - "How to be in an office" Advice and Analysis of SCI-Arc's Controversial Panel 12.04.2022 2:09:07
This week David and Marina break down SCI-Arc's controversial panel "Basecamp: How to be in an office" and share their own advice on "how to be in an office". The two discuss choosing the right office to work at; why the idea of committing to an office is right, but also wrong; why side hustles are not the solution to low fees and/or low pay; why just 'getting shit done' is not enough; why being u...
#280 - Stuart Graff, President and CEO of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation 05.04.2022 1:49:29
This week Stuart Graff, President and CEO of the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss the foundation's mission; the role cultural institutions play in supporting creative professions; preserving and furthering Wright's legacy through programs and collaborations; intellectual property; Stewart becoming CEO of the foundation; running a success...
#279 - Should I Go To Architecture School? 29.03.2022 1:19:47
This week David and Marina answer the question, "Should I go to architecture school?" (00:00) - Is college/university needed in general? (13:40) - The architecture school experience: Typical courses, challenges, community, misconceptions about architecture education. (23:56) - The most important things learned in architecture school. (35:40) - Preparing for architecture school (42:32) - Is archit...
#278 - After Hours: Airports, Design Constraints, and Concepts 22.03.2022 1:38:35
This week David and Marina have a casual chat about airports; design constraints and creativity in different buildings like hospitals and airports; pitching concepts to clients; tv shows; and more! This episode is supporte d by Brizo • Monograph • Miele • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter...
#277 - Joe Fletcher, Architectural Photographer 15.03.2022 1:51:33
This week David and Marina are joined by Joe Fletcher, Architectural Photographer to discuss his transition from painting to photography; his experience with a formalized education in photography; how an architectural photographer can influence architects and architecture; his process; the distillation of architecture through photography; why photogenic buildings are not always comfortable to be i...
#276 - David Thompson, Founder of Assembledge+ 08.03.2022 1:51:31
This week architect David Thompson, Founder and Principal Designer of Assembledge+ joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss what it was like coming from a family of Architecture; exploring furniture design in the early stages of his career and how it fed his entrepreneurial spirit; starting Assembledge+ while practicing at LOHA; his thoughts on the design-build approach; wha...
#275 - After Hours: Architecture Fee Structures 01.03.2022 1:24:13
This week David and Marina have a conversation about different fee structures architects and designers can use. The two cover the pros and cons of each, different types of clients, the psychological impact they have on the architect and client relationship, and why fee structures are different between architecture and interior design. 06:00 - Hourly fee structure 37:56 - Percentage of construction...
#274 - Seth Fritz, Design Futures Manager at Brizo Kitchen & Bath Company 22.02.2022 1:42:58
This week David and Marina are joined by Seth Fritz, Design Futures Manager at Brizo Kitchen & Bath Company, to discuss the beginnings of the brand, Brizo's design and engineering process, traveling for inspiration, trends in design, innovative technologies in faucets, researching what users need, and much more. Enjoy! BRIZO Litze Line Rook Line Odin Line This episode is supporte d by Brizo •...
#273 - After Hours: Haircuts, Perfectionism, Teamwork 15.02.2022 1:20:59
This week David and Marina have a casual chat about bad haircuts, being a perfectionist, collaborating, Boba Fett, and more. Enjoy! This episode is supporte d by Brizo • Monograph • Miele • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review...
#272 - Scott Mitchell, Founder & CEO of Scott Mitchell Studio 08.02.2022 1:36:52
This week Scott Mitchell, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Scott Mitchell Studio joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design , to discuss his designs, his early interests in architecture, his office, influential people in his life, the power of thoughtful architecture, and much more. Enjoy! Scott Mitchell is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Scott Mitchell Studio. Over more...
#271 - Mental Health & Burnout in Architecture 01.02.2022 1:56:15
This week David and Marina discuss mental health and burnout in architecture, covering how the issue is perceived by different generations, why looking to other colleagues and professions can be helpful but also not helpful, passion as a solution and problem, the inherent complexity of architecture, architects being undervalued, whether or not architecture school should change, the instability of...
#270 - After Hours: Extending Manhattan, Property Values, Interior Design MasterClass 25.01.2022 1:29:59
This week David and Marina discuss Jason Barr's proposal to extend Manhattan, property values, home buyers doing proper research, a shocking interior design MasterClass, and more. Enjoy! This episode is supporte d by Brizo • Monograph • Miele • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Call or...
#269 - Iwan Baan, Photographer 18.01.2022 1:49:44
Dutch photographer Iwan Baan is known primarily for images that narrate the life and interactions that occur within architecture. Born in 1975, Iwan grew up outside Amsterdam, studied at the Royal Academy of Art in The Hague and worked in publishing and documentary photography in New York and Europe. With no formal training in architecture, his perspective mirrors the questions and perspectives of...
#268 - After Hours: Let's Go 2022! 11.01.2022 1:29:55
This episode is supporte d by Brizo • Monograph • Miele • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review :) EPISODE CATEGORIES • Interviews : Interviews with industry leaders. • Design Companion : Informative talks for clients. • ...
#267 - The Future of Kitchen Appliances & Miele's Generation 7000 04.01.2022 1:39:24
Generation 7000: https://www.mieleusa.com/c/generation-7000-1192.htm This episode is supporte d by Brizo • Monograph • Miele • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review :) EPISODE CATEGORIES • Interviews : Interviews with industry...
#266 - After Hours: Year in Review, TV shows, Movies, Etc. 28.12.2021 1:38:15
This episode is supporte d by Brizo • Monograph • Miele • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review :) EPISODE CATEGORIES • Interviews : Interviews with industry leaders. • Design Companion : Informative talks for clients. • ...
#265 - Get a Building Permit Faster with an Expeditor, Feat. Jason Somers, President & Founder of Crest Real Estate 21.12.2021 1:49:21
This week David and Marina are joined by Jason Somers, President and Founder of Crest Real Estate to discuss the role of the building Expeditor, when an Expeditor should be used and why, how an Expeditor can help with attaining building permits, the benefits of creating property development analyses at the start of a project, what makes Crest Real Estate special, and more. Enjoy! This episode is i...
#264 - After Hours: Booster Shots, Getting Sick, Playing Tourist 14.12.2021 1:40:48
This episode is supporte d by Brizo • Monograph • Miele • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review :) EPISODE CATEGORIES • Interviews : Interviews with industry leaders. • Design Companion : Informative talks for clients. • ...
#263 - Charles Renfro, Partner at Diller Scofidio + Renfro 07.12.2021 1:42:09
This episode is supporte d by Brizo • Monograph • Miele • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review :) EPISODE CATEGORIES • Interviews : Interviews with industry leaders. • Design Companion : Informative talks for clients. • ...
#262 - Sarah Whiting, Dean at the Harvard University Graduate School of Design and Co-Founder of WW Architecture 30.11.2021 1:46:31
This episode is supporte d by Brizo • Monograph • Miele • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review :) EPISODE CATEGORIES • Interviews : Interviews with industry leaders. • Design Companion : Informative talks for clients. • ...
#261 - After Hours: Buildings Sizes, The Metaverse, 'In The Moment' Architecture 23.11.2021 1:26:37
This episode is supporte d by Brizo • Monograph • Miele • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review :) EPISODE CATEGORIES • Interviews : Interviews with industry leaders. • Design Companion : Informative talks for clients. • ...
#260 - Eric Johnson, Founder and Principal of EJA Lighting Design 16.11.2021 1:43:56
This week David and Marina are joined by Eric Johnson, Founder and Principal of EJA Lighting Design , to discuss the role and value of the lighting designer, common lighting flaws, working with architects, lighting different types and styles of architecture, lighting technologies, key qualities of a good lighting designer, and more. Enjoy! This episode is in conjunction with FAME Architecture and...
#259 - After Hours: Charlie Munger's Dormitory Building 09.11.2021 1:39:13
VTBS Architects Email VTBS: info-sm@vtbs.com info-sj@vtbs.com Henry Yang, Chancellor at UCSB Email Henry: henry.yang@ucsb.edu Email AIA Santa Barbara: info@aiasb.com Sign the petition: https://www.change.org/p/ucsb-should-reject-the-proposed-munger-residence-hall?signed=true Architectural Record Article This episode is supporte d by Brizo • Monograph • Miele • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE • Apple Pod...
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