The Anti-Architect
Episodes
EP 85: Eric Edelson of Fireclay Tile
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Eric Edelson, CEO of Fireclay Tile, to explore how a small artisan studio transformed into one of the most i...
EP 84: John Anthal of Mancini
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian is joined by John Anthal, Principal and Aviation Practice Director at Mancini. Over the past 12 years, John has built Manci...
Christian Welcomes Season 5
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Listen as Christian reflects on starting Season 5 of The Anti-Architect Podcast - listeners can expect the same honesty, same curiosity, and conversat...
EP 84: John Anthal of Mancini
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian is joined by John Anthal, Principal and Aviation Practice Director at Mancini. Over 12 years, John has built the firm’s a...
EP 83: Francesca Bucci of BG Studio
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Francesca Bucci, President and Founder of BG Studio, the architecture and design firm redefining hospitality...
EP 82: Peter Bronsnick of Cushman & Wakefield
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian is joined by Peter Bronsnick, Executive Regional Director at Cushman & Wakefield, overseeing operations across New Jers...
Episode 81: Antonio Scalise of Parallel Architectural Group
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Antonio Scalise, Principal Architect and Founder of Parallel Architectural Group. Growing up in a multi-gene...
EP 80: Eric Gatti of G William Group
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Eric Gatti, President and Managing Partner of G William Group, shares how he rose from college intern to leading a full buyout of the...
Episode 79: Sarah Vaccaro, Leah Alissa Bayer & Kate Conley of Architects FORA
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Leah, Kate, and Sarah - the team behind Architects FORA, a 100% women-owned, fully virtual practice redefini...
EP 78: Jay Stasi of The Hampshire Companies
04 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Jay Stasi, Vice President of Development at The Hampshire Companies, to unpack what really matters when he’...
Episode 77: David Hart of Steinberg Hart
14 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian is joined by David Hart, President & CEO of Steinberg Hart to discuss how architecture is evolving: from work culture t...
Episode 76: Christina Magrans of Studio Lourdes
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Christina Magrans, Founder and Managing Director of Studio Lourdes. With her firm, Christina set out to buil...
Episode 75: Robin Reigi of Robin Reigi Inc
02 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian is joined by materials expert, educator, and design changemaker Robin Reigi. As the founder of Robin Reigi Inc., Robin has ...
Episode 74: Louis Koehl of Handel Architects
24 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Louis Koehl, AIA, CPHD, Director of Sustainable Design at Handel Architects, for a deep dive into what susta...
Episode 73: Sean DeDeyn of The Axel Group
13 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Sean DeDeyn, co-founder of The Axel Group, a full-service staffing and recruiting firm for the AEC industry....
Episode 72: Jonathan Schultz of Onyx Equities
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Jonathan Schultz, Co-founder and Managing Principal of Onyx Equities and Host of The Jon Schultz Podcast: Th...
Episode 71: Denise Young of Turner Construction Company & Young BD Group
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Denise Young, a 22-year veteran in strategic partnerships and business development. As Business Development ...
Episode 70: Michael Fox of Fox Building Group
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Michael Fox, President of Fox Building Group. Michael began his career at The Whiting-Turner Contracting Com...
Episode 69: Brian Tolman of Origin
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Brian Tolman, Co-founder of Origin. Brian is an award-winning architect and designer of industry-defining pl...
Episode 68: Kristina Reynolds of Fly-CSI
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Kristina Reynolds, Co-founder and Principal Consultant & Facilitator of Collective Social Intelligence (...
Episode 67: Ryan Anderson of MillerKnoll
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Ryan Anderson, Vice President of Global Research and Planning at MillerKnoll. His team leads MillerKnoll’s...
Episode 66: Michael Leondi of Rockefeller Group
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Michael Leondi, Vice President of Design & Construction at Rockefeller Group. With more than 25 years of...
Episode 65: Tom Shen of Shen Milsom & Wilke
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Tom Shen, President and CEO of Shen Milsom & Wilke (SM&W), a leading global consulting firm speciali...
Episode 64: Mark Benhar of Benhar Office Interiors
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Mark Benhar, Founder and President of Benhar Office Interiors, one of New York's largest dealerships for fur...
Episode 63: David Brown of DIRTT
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with David Brown, Head of Brand Experience at DIRTT, a global leader in industrialized construction. After decade...
Episode 62: Robert Otani of Thornton Tomasetti
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Robert Otani, CTO of Thornton Tomasetti, a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm. Robert has ext...
Episode 61: Cyrus Izzo of Syska Hennessy Group
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Cyrus Izzo, President and CEO of Syska Hennessy Group, a leading global engineering firm specializing in ful...
Episode 60: Julie Engh of Watershed Partners
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Julie Engh, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, Project Manager at Watershed Partners, an employee-owned and managed projec...
Episode 59: Joseph Dennis of Arup Americas
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Joseph Dennis, Principal/General Counsel and Ethics Officer of Arup Americas. Arup Americas is part of Arup ...
Episode 58: Michael Abboud of TetherView
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Michael Abboud, CEO of TetherView. With over 20 years of experience in the field of IT, Michael has built a ...
Episode 57: Lise Bornstein of KFA Architecture
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Lise Bornstein, AIA, Partner at KFA Architecture. Lise has devoted her architectural design career to creati...
Episode 56: Robert Adler of Robert W. Adler & Associates
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Rob Adler, President of Robert W. Adler & Associates. Rob is an architect and design professional, runni...
Episode 55: Rion Willard of Business of Architecture
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Rion Willard, Director of Consulting at Business of Architecture. Rion is an architect turned architecture b...
Episode 54: Sarah Dirsa of KG+D Architects
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Sarah Dirsa, Principal and Partner of KG+D Architects. Sarah is passionate about finding design solutions th...
Episode 53: K.P. Reddy of Shadow Ventures
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with K.P. Reddy, Founder and CEO of Shadow Ventures. As a prominent figure in the world of technology and innovat...
Episode 52: Special Episode: 31st Annual CANstruction NYC Design and Build Competition
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode highlighting the 31st Annual CANstruction New York Design and Build Competition, Christian sits down with four leaders behind ...
Episode 51: Jeff Echols of Shadow Partners
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Jeff Echols, Senior Advisor and the Head of Marketing at Shadow Partners. Jeff is on a mission to change the...
Episode 50: Stephen Perkins of HotelStudio
30 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Stephen Perkins, Partner at HotelStudio. Stephen is an American Architect and Designer, leading the way in c...
Episode 49: Marc Spector of SPECTOR Companies
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Marc Spector, FAIA, CEO and Owner of SPECTOR Companies. Marc applies his core cultural principles to the bus...
Episode 48: Bradford Perkins of Perkins Eastman
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Bradford Perkins, FAIA, co-founder of Perkins Eastman with Mary-Jean Eastman, FAIA. He has built a career th...
Episode 47: Paul J. Massey of B6 Real Estate Advisors
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Paul J. Massey, CEO of B6 Real Estate Advisors, which provides commercial real estate owners and stakeholder...
Episode 46: Mark Zweig of Zweig Group
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Mark Zweig, Chairman and Founder of Zweig Group. Mark is best known as the leading expert in management for ...
Episode 45: John "Ozzie" Nelson Jr. of Nelson Worldwide
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with John "Ozzie" Nelson Jr., Chairman and CEO of NELSON Worldwide. In 1987, Ozzie entered his father’s 15-pers...
Episode 44: Jim Scesa of WRK^LNK Consulting
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with James Scesa, the Founder and Managing Principal of WRK^LNK Consulting. A talent management and recruiting fi...
Episode 43: Mark Beal of Rutgers University
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Mark Beal, a Gen Z expert and full-time professor of practice in public relations in the Rutgers University ...
Episode 42: Eva Hagberg of Loebach Designs
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Eva Hagberg, author, historian, and educator. In addition to being the Studio Director for Loebach Designs, ...
Episode 41: Special Joint Episode - TSX Broadway: Raising History in Times Square
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this special joint podcast episode with Building Conversations Podcast, “TSX Broadway: Raising History in Times Square,” key TSX Broadway proje...
Episode 40: Bob Knakal of JLL Capital Markets
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Bob Knakal, Chairman of NY Investment Sales with JLL Capital Markets. Bob started his real estate career in ...
Episode 39: Pascale Sablan of Beyond the Built Environment
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Pascale Sablan, FAIA, the founder of Beyond the Built Environment and a senior associate at Adjaye Associate...
Episode 38: Ken Patel of EV Hotel
09 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Ken Patel, Founder and Chairman of EV Hotel. With 26 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Ken is...
Episode 37: Fred Buscaglia of JLL
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Fred Buscaglia, Managing Director of JLL Project and Development Services. With over 30 years of experience,...
Episode 36: David Supple of New England Design and Construction
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with David Supple, CEO of New England Design & Construction (NEDC), an award-winning, full-service architectu...
Episode 35: Noelle Via Borda of Adobe
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Noelle Via Borda, Senior Program Manager, Workplace Design at Adobe. Noelle is a key team member on Adobe’...
Episode 34: Roger Krulak of FullStack Modular
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Roger Krulak, president and founder of FullStack Modular. For over 35 years, Roger has brought innovation to...
Episode 33: James Donaghy of STO Building Group
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with James Donaghy, STO Building Group's (STOBG) Executive Chairman. A dynamic and creative leader, Jim personifi...
Episode 32: Steven Lang of dancker
08 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Steven Lang, President and CEO of dancker. In 1997, he joined the dynamic organization, having held various ...
Episode 31: Thomas Gluck & Peter Gluck of GLUCK+
18 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Thomas Gluck and Peter Gluck, principals at GLUCK+ in New York City. Named by Fast Company as one of the top...
Episode 30: Farida Abu-Bakare of WXY
27 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Farida Abu-Bakare, the director of global practice at the award-winning architecture, urban design, and plan...
Episode 29: Omar Ramirez of Affordances
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Omar Ramirez. He is the founder of Affordances, an experience consultancy that helps companies strategize an...
Episode 28: Jim Smith of Feld Real Estate and Omnicom
30 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Jim Smith of Feld Real Estate and Omnicom. He is a long-time Mancini client and outspoken industry legend. J...
Episode 27: Robert Israel of L&L Holding Company
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Robert Israel. He is the Executive Vice President of L&L Holding Company where he leads and directs all ...
Episode 26: Brian Esposito of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises
16 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Brian Esposito, the Founder, and CEO of Esposito Intellectual Enterprises (EIE). With over 20 years of exper...
Episode 25: Doug LaLone of Fishman Stewart
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Doug LaLone, engineer, patent attorney, and partner at Fishman Stewart PLLC, a premier specialty law firm ce...
Episode 24: Liz Burow of Thinky Space
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Liz Burow, founder of Thinky Space, an insights and innovation practice working at the intersection of human...
Episode 23: Christopher Voss of The Black Swan Group
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Christopher Voss, Founder & CEO of The Black Swan Group, the world’s #1 negotiation coach, and bestsel...
Episode 22: Evelyn Lee of Slack Technologies & Practice of Architecture
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Evelyn Lee, FAIA, the first senior experience designer at Slack Technologies and the founder of the Practice...
Episode 21: Jeffrey Bershad of Phillip Jeffries
01 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Jeffrey Bershad, CEO of Phillip Jeffries. For over 40 years, the family business has grown to be one of the ...
Episode 20: Danei Cesario of SOM & WALLEN + daub
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Danei Cesario of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), and WALLEN + daub. She is the 333rd Black woman in Am...
Episode 19: Arthur Metzler of AMA Consulting Engineers
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Arthur Metzler, founder, president, and CEO of AMA Consulting Engineers, a professional design engineering f...
Episode 18: Cathy Leidersdorff of Architectural Flooring Resource
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Catherine Leidersdorff, CEO of Architectural Flooring Resource (AFR), a certified M/WBE. A quintessential en...
Episode 17: Jack Ossa of Ossa Studio
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Jack Ossa, the founder of Ossa Studio and host of The Power of Design Podcast. Personally driven to improve ...
Episode 16: Christine Williamson of Building Science Fight Club
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Christine Williamson, who has spent her career in building science forensics, discovering why buildings fail...
Episode 15: Special 9/11 20th Anniversary Episode with Anthony Schirripa, FAIA
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
To commemorate the 20th anniversary of 9/11, Christian is honored to launch a special episode because on September 11, 2001, Mancini’s office was co...
Episode 14: Christopher Walsh of eXp Realty
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Christopher Walsh, one of the country’s top residential real estate agents. He is a real estate mogul who ...
Episode 13: Samantha Josaphat-Medina of Studio 397 Architecture
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Samantha Josaphat-Medina, RA, NCARB, NOMA, LEED, a Brooklyn-based architect, interior designer, and the foun...
Episode 12: Julia Gamolina of Madame Architect
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Julia Gamolina, who is dedicated to the built environment and the visibility and advancement of the women wh...
Episode 11: Michael Gerazounis of MG Engineering D.P.C
14 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Michael Gerazounis, P.E., LEED AP, the founding principal of MG Engineering D.P.C., established in 1991. Twe...
Episode 10: Christopher Burke of Gardiner & Theobald
30 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Christopher Burke, senior director at Gardiner & Theobald, Inc. As one of Gardiner & Theobald’s se...
Episode 9: Jeremy Jennings and Brian Hackathorn of Jabbrrbox
16 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Jabbrrbox co-founders Jeremy Jennings and Brian Hackathorn. For over 20 years, Brian has been building, des...
Episode 8: Jean Chandler of Vocon
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Jean Chandler, who provides senior design leadership for Vocon’s New York office. She is an interiors expe...
Episode 7: Ted Maziejka
19 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Ted Maziejka, LEED® AP, Allied AIA, who has actively managed architectural and engineering firms for more t...
Episode 6: Lance Amato of Canoa
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Lance Amato of Canoa. As head of compliance and part of the founding team of Canoa, his experience is divers...
Episode 5: Pedro Loureiro of Nomad Framing
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Pedro Loureiro of Nomad Framing, the leading turnkey framing contractor servicing the high-density multifami...
Episode 4: Dena Prastos of Indigo River
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Dena Prastos, a licensed architect who holds a graduate degree in Civil Engineering. She has led projects ar...
Episode 3: Kevin Gold of VVA
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Kevin Gold of VVA. With over 28 years of architectural and project management experience, and a veteran of...
Episode 2: Yann de Rochefort of Boqueria
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Christian sits down with Yann de Rochefort, a New York-based restaurateur, husband, father of two boys, and the founder/CEO of Boquer...
Episode 1: Bill Mandara, Scott Harrell, Bolanle Williams-Olley, & Jessica Mann-Amato of Mancini
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is a bit different from the normal format at The Anti-Architect Podcast. Normally, the podcast takes a critical look at how architects wo...
Intro: Meet Christian Giordano, The Anti-Architect
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, meet Christian Giordano, The Anti-Architect. Christian is the most innovative person in the architecture field today. A visionary who...