The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by David Lake & Ted Flato, Co-Founders of Lake | Flato Architects to discuss their early career and influences; establishing Lake Flato Architects; maintaining the firm's founding philosophy and principles; authenticity in design process; designing to heal the environment; and more.  This episode is supporte d by  Integrated Proje...

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design share their favorite aspects of being an architect. They discussed ongoing learning opportunities; building something from nothing; architecture camaraderie; construction; appreciation for man-made and natural objects; technical drawings; when architecture projects are finished; and more.  This episode is supporte d by  Integrated Projects  ...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Michael Tyre, President-Elect and Design Director of Amenta Emma Architects to discuss his childhood interests; education and early career; neurodiversity in design; the Smith College Young Classroom project; fixed variation vs segregation design model; the shift from ego-driven design to co-creation; reframing social discours...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design discuss their pet peeves in architecture design. The two cover poorly adapted historical elements; inconsistent use of materiality and detail in a project; dead-end hallways; poor construction execution and more. This episode is supporte d by  Integrated Projects  • Canvas • Enscape • Autodesk  • Programa  • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Po...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design   to discuss his childhood influences; passion for hand sketching and architecture; his educational background; the business operation of Jones Studio; the Land Ports of Entry project; architects in politics and public sector projects and more. This episode is supporte d by  Integrated Projects  • Canvas • Enscape • Autodesk  • Programa  •...

This week David and Marin a f have a casual conversation about their recent trip to Switzerland. The two cover their tour of Sky-Frame 's headquarters and factory; Zurich, Lucerne, Bern, and Domodossola; architecture by Le Corbusier, David Chipperfield, Jean Nouvel, and Renzo Piano; food; and more. This episode is supporte d by  Integrated Projects  • Canvas • Enscape • Autodesk  • Programa  • Gra...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Robert Gilligan, Senior Technology Advisor at Amplified Lifestyles to discuss his background in audio-visual technology; advancements in smart home technology; home audio-visual system management; the role of audio-visual engineers in architecture projects; home security systems; the future of audio-visual technology; and more...

This week David and Marin a have a casual chat while charging their EV.  This episode is supporte d by  Integrated Projects  • Canvas • Enscape • Autodesk  • Programa  • Graphisoft 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  EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  I...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by James Corner, Founding Partner of Field Operations to discuss his background; early interests; education in landscape architecture and urban design; the value of urban design; the difference between architecture and landscape architecture; design competitions; Field Operations' practice structure; the Highline Project; and mor...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design discuss architecture concepts in the office. The two cover the importance of conceptual thinking, the lack of concepts in architecture offices, projects in architecture school vs in practice, the challenges of merging conceptual thinking and technical aspects in practice, and more.  This episode is supporte d by  Integrated Projects  • Canv...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Erin Stetzer, Founder and Director of Erin Stetzer Homes to discuss her background; transition from athlete to construction; starting her own business; what she learned through her business; convincing clients to hire contractors without previous experience; Erin's business operations; social media presence; and more. https://...

This week David and Marin a  have a casual chat about apple bananas, design presentations and critiques, and the architecture education system.   This episode is supporte d by  Integrated Projects  • Canvas • Enscape • Autodesk  • Programa  • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com  • Office  • Instagram  • Facebook  • Call or text q...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design   are joined by Deborah Riley, Production Designer of Game of Thrones and Three Body Problem to discuss her background; why she studied architecture; career transition into set design; progressing from set designer to production designer; becoming a production designer on Game of Thrones; her responsibilities as a production designer; navig...

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about sausages, vegan meals, making pizza, burgers, and the Magic Castle. This episode is supporte d by  Integrated Projects  • Canvas • Enscape • Autodesk  • Programa  • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com  • Office  • Instagram  • Facebook  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 S...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design  are joined by Real Estate Agent Paul Salazar, Founder of Paul Salazar Group and Estates Director at Hilton & Hyland to discuss his background; traveling the world by sea; working with his mother in real estate; starting his own business; working with high-tier clients; the benefits of business coaching; leaning into content creation; and m...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design discuss things home buyers should consider before making their purchase. The two cover projected property values, design considerations, construction costs and timelines, legal limitations, which professionals to engage with and more. This episode is supporte d by  Integrated Projects  • Canvas • Enscape • Autodesk  • Programa  • Graphisoft...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Architect Barbara Bestor, principal and founder of Bestor Architecture to discuss her background; early introduction to the field; education and transition into professional practice; a pivotal moment solidified her design approach; the importance of layering, design concept and conceptual thinking; and more. https://bestorarc...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design discuss getting into the 'flow state' while designing. The two cover strategies for focusing, learning architecture, music, the working environment, architecture school, and more.   This episode is supporte d by  Integrated Projects  • Canvas • Enscape • Autodesk  • Programa  • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CO...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Landscape Designer Lupe Monroe, Principal of Gozo Spaces to discuss her background; the landscape architecture profession; starting her practice; design-build landscape architecture companies; client collaboration; working with other professionals; different project types; and more.     This episode is supporte d by  Canvas •...

This week David and Marin a have a casual conversation about David Brodie, questioning architecture, and what it's like to own an electric vehicle. This episode is supporte d by  Canvas • Enscape • Autodesk  • Programa  • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com  • Office  • Instagram  • Facebook  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Architect and Scholar Alejandro Zaera-Polo, Founder of Alejandro Zaera-Polo & Maider Llaguno Architecture to discuss his background; studying architecture; working at OMA; starting his own practice; winning the Yokohama Terminal Project; teaching; his time at Princeton University; contemporary academia; and more.   This episod...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the benefits and negatives of working for small and large architecture offices as a young professional. The two share their own experiences and cover why working at different-sized offices can be beneficial. This episode is supporte d by  Enscape • Autodesk  • Programa  • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design  are joined by CEO & Founder of Peak Projects , Grant Bowen, to discuss how clients can have a successful project, Grant's background; the role of an owner's representative throughout design and construction; working with clients and different professionals; construction costs; fees; different project types; and more. This episode is suppor...

This week David and Marina have a casual conversation about the the architecture of Las Vegas, facsimiles, branded architecture, fantasy architecture, the International Builders' Show in Las Vegas, and the challenges of working with vendors. This episode is supporte d by  Enscape • Autodesk  • Programa  • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondst...

This week David and Marin a of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Jason Somers, Founder of Discovolante Development and President and Founder of Crest Real Estate to discuss the story behind the Californication house and its features; process of developing houses; working with architects; the Los Angeles architecture and development world; finding the right clients for projects; breaking dow...