The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show

#393 - Consider This Before Buying a House

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss things home buyers should consider before making their purchase. The two cover projec...

#392 - Barbara Bestor, Principal and Founder of Bestor Architecture

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Architect Barbara Bestor, principal and founder of Bestor Architecture to disc...

#391 - How to Get Into The Flow State of Designing Architecture

23 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss getting into the 'flow state' while designing. The two cover strategies for focusing,...

#390 - Lupe Monroy, Founder of Gozo Spaces

16 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Landscape Designer Lupe Monroe, Principal of Gozo Spaces to discuss her backgro...

#389 - After Hours: David Brodie, Questioning Architecture, and EV's

09 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina have a casual conversation about David Brodie, questioning architecture, and what it's like to own an electric vehicle. Thi...

#388 - Alejandro Zaera-Polo, Founder of AZPML

03 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Architect and Scholar Alejandro Zaera-Polo, Founder of Alejandro Zaera-Polo & M...

#387 - Pros and Cons of Working for Small and Large Architecture Offices

26 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the benefits and negatives of working for small and large architecture offices as a y...

#386 - Grant Bowen, CEO & Founder of Peak Projects an Owner's Representative Company

19 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by CEO & Founder of Peak Projects, Grant Bowen, to discuss how clients can have a...

#385 - After Hours: The Architecture of Las Vegas and The International Builders' Show

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina have a casual conversation about the the architecture of Las Vegas, facsimiles, branded architecture, fantasy architecture,...

#384 - Jason Somers, Founder of Discovolante Development and Crest Real Estate

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Jason Somers, Founder of Discovolante Development and President and Founder of ...

#383 - Program: The Boring Secret to Great Architecture

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss architecture program. The two cover what program in architecture means, why it is imp...

#382 - Roderick Bates, Director of Corporate Development at Chaos Group

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Roderick Bates, Director of Corporate Development at Chaos Group to discuss his...

#381 - Aidan Anderson, Founder and Director of The Local Project

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Aidan Anderson, Founder and Director of The Local Project to discuss how The Lo...

#380 - Being an Optimistic Architect

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss whether or not architects are optimists. Many claim to be, but are they? The two cove...

#379 - Designing a Home as a Narrative

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss one of their approaches to designing homes which is creating a narrative. The two cov...

#378 - Tami Pardee, Founder and CEO of Pardee Properties

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Tami Pardee, Founder and CEO of Pardee Properties to share her story about beco...

#377 - After Hours: Computer failures, hiring local professionals, and is Marina an introvert?

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about computer malfunctions, customer service, the myth of local professionals, and being introverted. T...

#376 - Michael Kimmelman, Architecture Critic of The New York Times

09 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by architecture critic of The New York Times, Michael Kimmelman, to discuss his ba...

#375 - Tips for Small Projects and Tight Budgets

02 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design share advice and tips for clients with a project that is small and/or has a tight budget. The...

#374 - Robert Yuen, CEO of Monograph

26 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Robert Yuen, Co-founder and CEO of Monograph to discuss Monograph; the business...

#373 - Architecture Presentation Mistakes to Avoid

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss common mistakes students make when giving architecture presentations. The two cover ...

#372 - Simon James, Partner at Wylan James Development

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Simon James, Partner at Wylan James Development to discuss his background; in...

#371 - 5 Things to Know Before Building a Home or Hiring an Architect

06 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss 5 things clients should know before starting a new home or remodel project:  Start ...

#370 - After Hours: Tahoe Lighthus + The Value of Architecture

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss their stay at the Lighthus, a vacation rental home designed by Peripherie Design Stud...

#369 - Jai Kumaran, Founding Partner, West of West

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Architect Jai Kumaran, founding partner of West of West to discuss his backgrou...

#368 - Holly Hollenbeck, Founder and Principal Designer of HSH Interiors

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by founder and principal designer of HSH Interiors, Holly Hollenbeck, to discuss h...

#367 - After Hours: Roadtripping Through the Southwest

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design have a casual conversation about their roadtrip through the southwest of the United States. Y...

#366 - Ashwinn Krishnaswamy, Partner at Forge

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Ashwinn Krishnaswamy, Partner at Forge, A NYC based agency that works with grow...

#365 - The Best Way To Hire A Contractor: Pre-Construction and Other Methods

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss four different ways and times clients can hire a contractor: Negotiated Agreement, Co...

#364 - Mark Bullivant, Principal of SAOTA

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Architect Mark Bullivant, Principal of SAOTA to discuss his background; attendi...

#363 - Local Architecture & Natural Landscapes - Roadtripping Through The Southwest

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design talk about their recent road trip through the southwest region of the United States. The two ...

#362 - Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu, founding partners of Neri&Hu Design and Research Office

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Architects Lyndon Neri and Rossana Hu, founding partners of Neri&Hu Design and Research Office join David and Marina of FAME Architecture ...

#361 - After Hours: The Monterrey Car Week

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina have a casual conversation about aliens, almost getting into a car crash, and the Monterrey Car Week. This episode is suppo...

#360 - Greg Cook, CEO of Cook Construction

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Greg Cook, CEO of Cook Construction, to discuss his background; majoring in Vi...

#359 - After Hours: Starting a Cult, Ranking Architecture, and More

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina have a casual conversation about starting a cult, how we value space and land, creating architecture in other places, ranki...

#358 - Sky-Frame's Chief Sales Officer, Angelo Razzino and Manager Director, Richard Rivera

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Sky-Frame's Chief Sales Officer, Angelo Razzino and Manager Director, Richard R...

#357 - The Value of 3D Renderings and How We Use Them in Our Process

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss how they use 3D images and renderings in their process. The two discuss the value of ...

#356 - Joe Dangaran, Founding Partner of Woods + Dangaran

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Architect Joe Dangaran, Founding Partner of Los Angeles-based Architecture and Interior Design Office, Woods + Dangaran joins David and Mari...

#355 - Should Architects Sell Floor Plans Online?

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss whether or not architects should sell their floor plans online. The two cover the fin...

#354 - Dave Charne, CEO and Co-Founder of Fyrn

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Dave Charne, CEO and Co-Founder of Fyrn, a furniture company to discuss his bac...

#353 - How We Start Projects With New Clients - Project Starter Services & Vision Packages

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss one of the ways they begin projects with new clients with their Project Starter Servi...

#352 - Advice for Architecture Graduates - Preparing for the Profession

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design provide advice for architecture graduates entering the profession. The two cover the differen...

#351 - Andrew Kudless, Founder of Matsys on A.I. in Architecture

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by designer and educator Andrew Kudless, Founder of Matsys, to discuss the fundame...

#350 - Guide to Home Remodels - Challenges and Advice

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss tips and challenges with home remodel projects. The two cover project scope and visio...

#349 - Roman Alonso, Principal of Commune Design

05 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Roman Alonso, Principal of Commune Design, to discuss his background; moving fr...

#348 - After Hours: Content Creators, Reality TV, Graduations, Cafeteria Food, and More

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about content creators, reality tv shows, visiting Michigan, graduations, learning Spanish, cafeteria fo...

#347 - Denise Scott Brown, Architect, Planner and Urban Designer, Theorist, Writer, and Educator

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Denise Scott Brown, architect, planner and urban designer, theorist, writer, ed...

#346 - Tips for Bathroom Design - Layout, Feeling, Lighting, Future-Proofing and More

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design have a conversation about bathroom designs, covering the key elements one should consider whe...

#345 - Lou Maxon, Founder of Maxon House & Client of Olson Kundig

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Lou Maxon, Founder of Maxon House to discuss his story as a client of Olson Kun...

#344 - After Hours: Marina's Visit to Georgia Tech School of Architecture

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Marina of FAME Architecture & Design shares her story flying to Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta to be a guest panelist at EQiA's ...

#343 - Thomas Robinson, AIA, Founder and Principal of LEVER Architecture

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Architect Thomas Robinson, AIA, Founder and Principal of LEVER Architecture joins avid and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss h...

#342 - Preparing Students for Their Careers and Global Challenges

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design have a discussion about how schools can better prepare students for their careers and to tack...

#341 - Paul McClean, Founder of McClean Design

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Architect Paul McClean, founder of McClean Design joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his Irish roots and early ...

#340 - Who Should I Hire? The differences between architect, interior architect, interior designer, designer, and decorator

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design clarify the distinctions between architecture, interior architecture, interior design, and de...

#339 - Glenn Shelhamer, Real Estate Broker and Founder of the Shelhamer Group

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Real Estate Broker Glenn Shelhamer, Founder of the Shelhamer Group joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design  to discuss startin...

#338 - Listener Questions on Internship and Job Applications, Education, and B. Arch vs M. Arch I and II Degrees

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design answer questions from listeners about internship applications, job applications, education, a...

#337 - How Architects Can Mitigate Economic Uncertainty with Robert Yuen, CEO of Monograph and Bolanle Williams-Olley, CFO of Mancini Duffy

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Robert Yuen, CEO and Co-Founder of Monograph and Bolanle Williams-Olley, CFO & Co-Owner of Mancini Duffy join David and Marina of FAME Arc...

#336 - Why Hire Two Architects for One Project - Design Architect and Architect of Record

11 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the scenarios when two architects are needed for one project: The Design Architect an...

#335 - Anthony Laney, Founder of Laney LA

04 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Anthony Laney, Founder of Laney LA joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture and Design to discuss the iterative design process, leadershi...

#334 - David Whiteside, Founder of Whiteside Management

28 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David Whiteside, founder and partner of Whiteside Management joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background ...

#333 - After Hours: Poor Living Conditions, Descriptions of Designs, and More

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about poor living conditions; sponge etiquette; how words and pictures influence one's view of a buildin...

#332 - Matt Bucholz, CEO of Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Matt Bucholz, Chief Executive Officer at Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his...

#331 - After Hours: Not Having Kids, Starting a Business, AI in Design

07 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about working and communicating with team members, having kids (and not having kids), what it's like sta...

#330 - Rick Joy, Founder and Principal of Studio Rick Joy

28 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Architect Rick Joy, Founder and Principal of Studio Rick Joy joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background...

#329 - The Livability of Designer Homes

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the livability of designer homes. The two cover designing for function and aesthetics...

#328 - Robert Brunner, Founder of Ammunition

21 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Industrial Designer Robert Brunner, Founder & Partner at Ammunition joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his bac...

#327 - Cavin Costello, Principal Architect of The Ranch Mine

14 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Cavin Costello, Principal Architect of The Ranch Mine joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background; archit...

#326 - Grant Kirkpatrick, Founding Partner of KAA Design

07 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week Grant Kirkpatrick, Founding Partner of KAA Design joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background and growing...

#325 - 5 Questions to Ask Your Architect Before Hiring Them

31 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina, Partners at FAME Architecture and Design discuss the 5 questions clients should ask their architects before hiring them. N...

#324 - Brett Woods, Founding Partner of Woods + Dangaran

24 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Architect Brett Woods, Founding Partner of Los Angeles-based Architecture and I...

#323 - After Hours: New Year Resolutions

17 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about clothes shopping for weddings, making resolutions for the New Year, staying motivated, finding hap...

#322 - Homan Rajai, Co-founder and Co-creative director of Studio AHEAD

10 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design talk with Homan Rajai, Co-founder and Co-creative director of Studio AHEAD about his story o...

#321 - After Hours: Old Clothing and Open Floor Plans

03 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about old clothing; the value (and limitations) of open floor plans in homes (11:00); the idea of thresh...

#320 - Dorte Mandrup, Founder and Creative Director of Dorte Mandrup Architecture

27 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina are joined by Architect Dorte Mandrup, founder and creative director of Dorte Mandrup Architecture to discuss her backgroun...

#319 - Design Review of BIG's Google Headquarters and Gingerbread House Ideas

20 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about Google's Headquarters designed by BIG and Heatherwick, gingerbread house ideas, weddings, over-do...

#318 - Joshua Aidlin, Founding Partner of Aidlin Darling Design

13 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Architect Joshua Aidlin, Founding Partner of Aidlin Darling Design joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by to dis...

#317 - Alison Brooks, RIBA, FRSA, RDI - Founder and Creative Director of Alison Brooks Architects

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina are joined by Alison Brooks, RIBA, FRSA, RDI - Founder and Creative Director of Alison Brooks Architects to discuss starti...

#316 - Architectural Agendas and Branding + The Crown

06 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina talk about the power of not checking emails; architects claiming to have no design process; architectural agendas; architec...

#315 - Eva Hagberg, Design Historian and Media Strategist

29 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina are joined by design historian and media strategist Eva Hagberg to discuss the importance of publicists in the architecture...

#314 - Is BIM Ruining the Architecture Industry?

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina respond to a listener who feels that BIM has its benefits for complex work but might also be ruining the industry. The two ...

#313 - 7 Tips for Selecting the Right Contractor

22 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, Founders of FAME Architecture & Design discuss 7 tips for selecting the right contractor and the qualitie...

#312 - Victor Mezhvinsky, President and Founder of FORMA Construction

15 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Victor Mezhvinsky, President and Founder of FORMA Construction joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his story of ...

#311 - Project Companion: 5 Things to Know Before Starting a New Home or Remodel

08 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina partners at FAME Architecture and Interior Design discuss 5 things clients should know before starting a new home or remod...

#310 - Tommy Zung, Principal of Studio Zung

01 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina are joined by Tommy Zung, Principal of Studio Zung to discuss collaborating with Brizo; Brizo's Modern Goddess campaign; th...

#309 - After Hours: Should Designers Have An Ego? & Dental Braces

25 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about Marina's dental braces and the best pastry shop in San Francisco. The two also answer a listener's...

#308 - Greg Faulkner, Founder & Director of Faulkner Architects

18 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Architect Greg Faulkner, founder & director of Faulkner Architects joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his backg...

#307 - Overcoming Failure in Architecture School + Is Architecture Hard and Stressful?

11 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina answer two questions from listeners: How to cope with the feeling of failure in architecture school and whether or not arch...

#306 - Michael Bohn, Senior Principal for Studio One Eleven

04 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina are joined by Architect Michael Bohn, Senior Principal for Studio One Eleven to discuss his background; befriending case st...

#305 - After Hours: Renzo Piano's Academy Museum of Motion Pictures & Architecture Books

27 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina share their thoughts on Renzo Piano's Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles and Pompidou Center, the relationshi...

#304 - Robert Yuen, Co-founder and CEO of Monograph

20 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina are joined by Robert Yuen, Co-founder and CEO of Monograph to discuss his long term vision to help the industry; the growth...

#303 - After Hours: Visiting Hawaii, Snorkeling with Manta Rays and Volcano Hikes

13 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about their recent trip to the big island of Hawaii! The two discuss the 'local' architecture, food, lan...

#302 - Scott Utterstrom, Principal at XTEN Architecture

06 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Architect Scott Utterstrom, Principal at XTEN Architecture joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his journey into ...

#301 - After Hours: Scrabble, Architecture School, and Becoming a More Valuable Professional

30 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about Scrabble, employees versus employers, the value of experience, becoming less critical of architect...

#300 - Michael Ferguson, Founding Principal, TheatreDNA

23 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina are joined by theatre designer, planner and lighting designer Michael Ferguson, Founding Principal, TheatreDNA to discuss h...

#299 - Design Review: "The Line" City Proposal by Neom, Saudi Arabia

16 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina discuss The Line. The Line is a city proposal by Neom development and the Saudi Arabian Government. The two cover the video...

#298 - Andrés Duany, FAIA, Co-Founder of the Congress for New Urbanism, Founding Partner of DPZ-CoDesign

09 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina are joined by Architect Andrés Duany, FAIA, one of the founders of the Congress for New Urbanism, and Co-Founder of DPZ Co...

#297 - After Hours: Bastille Day, Nutella, Quality Spaces

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about Bastille Day, national anthems, Nutella (and why it's pretentious), chocolate in France and the Un...

#296 - Unionizing Architecture with Architectural Workers United

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina are joined by Architecture Workers United (AWU) Members Andrew Daley, Associate Organizer at IAMAW and Jennifer Siqueira, P...

#295 - After Hours: Dream Houses, Client Communication, Starting an Office

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about silly dream house requests, communicating with concerned clients, losing interest in the current a...

#294 - Greg Warner, Principal and Founder of Walker Warner Architects

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Architect Greg Warner, Principal and Founder of Walker Warner Architects joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss gro...