Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse

Breakhouse
  • 5.0 (16)
  • DESIGN
Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse

Conversations about design, architecture, and industry. By Breakhouse, a Canadian strategic design firm. breakhouse.ca/podcast New episodes a couple times per month. podcast@breakhouse.ca

  1. 011 - Architect Brian Mackay-Lyons | A tale of two villages

    2023-03-30

    011 - Architect Brian Mackay-Lyons | A tale of two villages

    Vincent interviews Brian Mackay-Lyons Founder of Mackay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects. In conversation: Approaches to design, challenges of the profession, building a career, life as an architect and the future of the MLS Architects Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc.Guests: Brian Mackay-LyonsAnnouncer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect, Breakhouse, Inc.Producer: Arthur Comeau, Tide School.

    1h 23m

  2. 2023-02-10

    010 - Creating memorable experiences I interview with Chef Anthony Walsh and Marco Gucciardi

    Vincent interviews Chef Anthony Walsh and Marco Gucciardi from Oliver & Bonacini and Freehand Hospitality. In conversation: Creating and running a restaurant, challenges and opportunities in the business and perspectives on their new group of restaurants in Halifax Nova Scotia. Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc. Guests: Anthony Walsh, Marco Gucciardi Announcer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect, Breakhouse, Inc. Producer: Arthur Comeau, Tide School.

    40 min

  3. 2022-08-01

    009 - The Optimism of Architecture? | Interview with Dalhousie Architecture Students

    Vincent interviews six students studying architecture. Colby Rice, Logan Hawkes, Cody Gaulton, Holly Mills, Mark Mackinnon and Cesar Basillo. In this conversation: the challenges of being a student today, priorities of a practice, finding a work life balance, fear and excitement of the future and more. Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/9 Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc. Guests: Colby Rice, Logan Hawkes, Cody Gaulton, Holly Mills, Mark Mackinnon and Cesar Basillo Announcer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect, Breakhouse, Inc. Producer: Arthur Comeau, Tide School.

    56 min

  4. 2022-05-20

    008 - The culture of an office | Interview with Bruce Kuwabara

    Vincent interviews Bruce Kuwabara: Bruce Kuwabara is a founding partner of KPMB Architects and the Chair of the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal. In this conversation: how to grow an office and maintain its culture, drawing and the design process, value of and more. Transcript, mood board examples, and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/8 Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc. Guest: Bruce Kuwabara, Architect,  a founding partner of KPMB Architects and the Chair of the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal. Announcer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect, Breakhouse, Inc. Producer: Arthur Comeau, Tide School.

    23 min
  5. 007 - Self-Branding and Expression By Design | Interview with Musemo Handahu

    2021-08-09

    007 - Self-Branding and Expression By Design | Interview with Musemo Handahu

    Vincent interviews Musemo Handahu, digital content creator, writer, style guru, and Tedx speaker. In this conversation: Design, brand, and self-identity; the daily grind and creative process of a digital content creator; self-expression and brand alignment decisions, and much more. Transcript, mood board examples, and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/7 Learn more about Musemo Handahu at misslionhunter.com and follow her on Instagram @misslionhunter Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc. Guest: Musemo Handahu (@misslionhunter) Announcer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect, Breakhouse, Inc. Producer: Brenden Sommerhalder, Director, Analytics + Integration, Breakhouse, Inc. Production Assistant: Jamie White, Manager, Social Media, Breakhouse, Inc. Theme music: Ghettosocks

    50 min
  6. 006.2 - How to Build a Better Architect | Interview with Christine Macy (Part 2)

    2021-06-14

    006.2 - How to Build a Better Architect | Interview with Christine Macy (Part 2)

    Vincent continues his interview with Christine Macy, architect, researcher, and former Dean of Architecture at Dalhousie University. In Part 2 of this conversation: the future of architectural education, importance of physicality in design and building, and advice for students and leaders about bringing life experience to your work. Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/6.2 Learn more about Christine Macy at her faculty page. Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc. Guest: Christine Macy, Architect, Researcher, and former Dean of Architecture at Dalhousie University Announcer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect, Breakhouse, Inc. Producer: Brenden Sommerhalder, Director, Analytics + Integration, Breakhouse, Inc. Production Assistant: Jamie White, Manager, Social Media, Breakhouse, Inc. Theme music: Ghettosocks

    36 min
  7. 006.1 - Landscape, Identity, and Connected Architecture | Interview with Christine Macy (Part 1)

    2021-05-20

    006.1 - Landscape, Identity, and Connected Architecture | Interview with Christine Macy (Part 1)

    Vincent interviews Christine Macy, architect, researcher, and former Dean of Architecture at Dalhousie University. In Part 1 of this conversation: food, landscapes, monuments, and festivals as community identity makers, ideas of land ownership and use, integrating professional points of view to see a bigger whole, and more. Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/6.1 Learn more about Christine Macy at her faculty page. Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc. Guest: Christine Macy, Architect, Researcher, and former Dean of Architecture at Dalhousie University Announcer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect, Breakhouse, Inc. Producer: Brenden Sommerhalder, Director, Analytics + Integration, Breakhouse, Inc. Production Assistant: Jamie White, Manager, Social Media, Breakhouse, Inc. Theme music: Ghettosocks

    40 min
  8. 005 - Building Between Conflicting Views | Interview with Mayor Mike Savage

    2021-04-19

    005 - Building Between Conflicting Views | Interview with Mayor Mike Savage

    Vincent interviews Mike Savage, a president of the World Energy Cities Partnership, Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership member, and mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality. In this conversation: Leadership through collaboration, influencing sustainable development with policy and incentives, and the ongoing effort to make Halifax the most inclusive, entrepreneurial, and livable city it can be. Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/5 Learn more about Mayor Mike Savage at halifax.ca/mayor Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc. Guest: Mike Savage, Mayor, Halifax Regional Municipality Announcer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect, Breakhouse, Inc. Producer: Brenden Sommerhalder, Director, Analytics + Integration, Breakhouse, Inc. Production Assistant: Jamie White, Manager, Social Media, Breakhouse, Inc. Theme music: Ghettosocks

    40 min
See All (13)

5
out of 5
16 Ratings

About

Conversations about design, architecture, and industry. By Breakhouse, a Canadian strategic design firm. breakhouse.ca/podcast New episodes a couple times per month. podcast@breakhouse.ca

Information

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada