The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Bryan Zabonick, Vice President of Delivery at BQE. The three discussed Bryan's professional background, tips to improve architecture business practice, fee structures, communicating with clients, contracts, invoices, budgets, managing overhead costs, architects undervaluing their service, and more  This episode is supporte d b...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design  discuss The Shift House, their pre-designed model home for the Pacific Palisades. They cover the purpose of The Shift House, conceptual thinking, site planning, form and massing, indoor/outdoor connections, procession & privacy, optionality, material palettes, fire resiliency, and more. Visit: https://www.famearchitects.com/shift-house-cas...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Ana Maria Duran Calisto, Co-Principal of Estudio A0 and Daniel Rose Visiting Assistant Professor at the Yale School of Architecture. The three discussed the shift in relationship between technology, culture and nature in architecture; the cultural background of South America; architecture and the Amazonia; the colonial and mon...

This week David and Marin a have a casual chat about their recent trip to New York. The two cover reuniting with the city, food, urbanism, traveling with a baby, the MoMA, food poisoning, and much more. This episode is supporte d by Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa  • Learn more about BQE CORE SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Thomas L. Woltz, Senior Principal of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects (NBW). The three discussed Thomas's childhood influences; architecture & arts education; why he studied Master of Architecture; how landscape architects think differently; creating impact beyond your lifetime; landscape maintenance; pros & cons of priv...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design discuss importance of having hobbies outside of architecture; making time for activities beyond architecture school; making passion into career; influence of external hobbies on architecture career; transitioning from school to work; nightmare stories; and more.  This episode is supporte d by Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa  •...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Jess Field, Principal and Co-Founder of Field Architecture . The three discussed Jess's architecture influence and education; the founding of Field architecture; evolution of technology in architecture; limitations of computer software in design; Jess's early career; managing & scaling architecture office; communicating experi...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the value of having different project experiences. They touched on working in different offices; project types in architecture school; how long to stay at an office; office fit & alignment; diverse project experiences; large vs small offices; the ideal first 10 years of an architecture career; changing office & pay raise; and more....

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Dan Rubinstein, Host and creator of The Grand Tourist podcast. The three discussed Dan's career in journalism; change in media production; design field crossovers in media; shift to personality economy; future of journalism & media; hosting The Grand Tourist; common traits of successful people; career exploration freedom const...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the importance of Construction Administration to achieve a successful project. They touched on what construction administration is, the role of an architect during CA; why CA matters for clients; how CA saves time and money; real world scenarios during CA; what construction administration is not; questions to ask an architect about...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by David Weeks, founder of David Weeks Studio . The three discussed David's artistic childhood and education; studying sculpture and painting; influence of art education on design career; working with Ted Muehling; starting a studio as a lighting designer; artists and creators priced out; progression of lighting career and studio...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Adam Yarinsky, FAIA and Principal of Architecture Research Office (ARO). They discussed Adam's architecture childhood dream; education and master's research; urban design vs Architecture; starting the ARO office; evolution of ARO's design approach; office structure & value of consultants; mentorship; ARO office monograph; chal...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design Zach Forrest, Executive Vice President of Goodman Gable Gould Adjusters International . The three discussed the roles of a public adjuster; why hire a public adjuster; process of engaging a public adjuster; documenting lost estimates; insurance claim timeline; insurance claims discrepancy; insurance coverage; relocating & insurance claim; c...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the behind the scenes of running the Second Studio Podcast. The two discussed the Second Studio Podcast dynamic; behind the scenes of the guest episodes; work life balance of architecture and podcast; authenticity in podcast; enjoyment as podcast host; dealing with social media audience; the architecture discourse; creating systems;...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Morris Adjmi, founder and principal of Morris Adjmi Architects . The three discussed Morris's childhood, architecture education and experiences; modern & historical architecture expressions; early career and working with Aldo Rossi; the Scholastic Building; Morris Adjmi office founding & operations; analog vs digital in archit...

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about aging, architecture influencers, tv shows, and more. This episode is supporte d by  Integrated Projects   •   Programa  • Learn more about BQE CORE SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com  • Office  • Instagram  • Facebook  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review  EPISO...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Jason Somers and Steven Somers, President and CEO of Crest Real Estate . They discussed the process of wildfire home rebuild; qualifying rebuild regulations in LA; the site clearing process; building like for like; recreating neighborhood with unique character; fire resistant home design; the Case Study 2.0 program; and more....

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design discuss working with sales reps of material and product suppliers. The two cover common challenges, communication, and how suppliers make their products and companies more appealing to architects and designers.  This episode is supporte d by  Integrated Projects   • Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa  • Learn more about BQE CORE S...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Christine Williamson , AIA, Assistant Professor of Architecture, Virginia Tech. The three discussed Christine's career in building science; what building science is; architecture consultant cases; identifying issues in buildings; fire-resilient roof design strategies; building code and fire-resistant design; retrofit fire prev...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design   discuss rebuilding houses in the Pacific Palisades. The two cover site cleanup, reusing existing foundations, different permitting methods (i.e. Eligible/Qualifying Rebuilds and Non-Eligible/Non-Qualifying Rebuilds), debunking misconceptions about permitting, obtaining plans of the previous home, site-planning, and utilizing an architect...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Harry Statter, founder of Frontline Wildfire Defense . He offers his perspectives on landscape ecology; the natural fire regime; issues caused by overcontrolling fires; how and why Frontline was founded; Frontline software services and process; water management system; retrofit solutions and preparing for the next fire; rebuil...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design discuss David's 3 favorite buildings. The two touched on the Ronchamp Chapel; the emotional impact of architecture; Le Corbusier's architecture; The Eiffel Tower; the difference between a building, sculpture, and monument; the Taliesin West Building; the Bird Nest; craftsmanship and experimentation in architecture; and more. This episode is...

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Walter Hood, Creative Director & Founder of HOOD Design Studio . The three discussed Walter's childhood and education; architecture and landscape architecture differences; experimenting with different career paths & evolution; Hood Design Studio practice; the influence of art education on landscape design career; embracing chan...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design  discuss strategies for creating a fire-resistant home. The two cover what causes wildfires to spread, the 3-layer approach to fire-resistant design, materials, roof design, deck design, window types, framing, insulation, the Pacific Palisades, active fire-suppressant systems, landscaping, and site-planning. FAME is offering complimentary P...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design  are joined by Matt Risinger, Founder of the Build Show , and CEO & Chief Builder at Risinger Build . The three discussed the LA Wildfires; disaster prevention strategies ; new construction materials; how mat became a builder; hiring good builders; the importance of a stable home; convincing clients to try new products; getting better at sa...