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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. 013 - Andy Fillmore | Building Halifax: Balancing Growth, the Housing Crisis and Heritage

    11 AUG

    013 - Andy Fillmore | Building Halifax: Balancing Growth, the Housing Crisis and Heritage

    Vince interviews Andy Fillmore, Mayor of Halifax. In conversation: Halifax’s distinct identity, its rapid growth, and the pressing challenges of the housing crisis. Drawing on his career path from architecture and urban planning in the United States to serving as a Member of Parliament, Andy offers a broad perspective on city-building. Together, they explore strategies for sustainable development that balance heritage preservation with modernization, while considering the cultural, economic, and political forces shaping Halifax’s future. Chapters (00:00:00) - Andy Fillmore on the Housing Crisis(00:02:40) - The Halifax Region and Its Identity(00:03:50) - What is Halifax and why is it so important for Canada?(00:05:22) - Halifax's unique challenge in building housing(00:09:49) - What would you describe as the difference between a Housing Crisis and an(00:15:57) - Do Vancouver's cities need a strong mayor?(00:19:40) - Halifax's housing crisis: What's the solution?(00:26:46) - Halifax councillor: R1 zoning should disappear(00:36:33) - Ontario's plan for more housing(00:38:34) - Municipal responsibilities in HRM(00:43:08) - Building styles and the challenges(00:43:46) - Building Trades in Nova Scotia(00:49:48) - Halifax mayor on the Halifax Housing Crisis(00:56:22) - Halifax's culture of risk aversion(01:00:37) - Design Makes Everything Better

    1h 3m
  2. 012 - Jason Shannon I Creating Luxury Retirement Living Communities

    17 APR

    012 - Jason Shannon I Creating Luxury Retirement Living Communities

    Vincent interviews Jason Shannon, President at Shannex.  In conversation: Origin of the family business, challenges and opportunities in the industry of building retirement living communities. Perspectives on leadership, the design process, decision making and the future of Shannex. Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent van den Brink, President + Architect, Breakhouse Inc. Guest: Jason Shannon Announcer: Danielle Pottier Producers: Keke Beatz and Arthur Comeau

    1h 8m
  3. 011 - Architect Brian Mackay-Lyons | A Tale of Two Villages

    30/03/2023

    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-Lyons Announcer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect, Breakhouse, Inc. Producer: Arthur Comeau, Tide School.

    1h 23m

  4. 10/02/2023

    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

  5. 01/08/2022

    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

  6. 20/05/2022

    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
  7. 007 - Self-Branding and Expression By Design | Interview with Musemo Handahu

    09/08/2021

    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
  8. 006.2 - How to Build a Better Architect | Interview with Christine Macy (Part 2)

    14/06/2021

    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
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