Two Architects and a Lawyer

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This podcast is focused on design and where it comes from. We aim to bridge the gap between design inspiration and reality, tackling those tough questions that arise at the intersection of creation and execution ... and explaining how legal constraints play a part. We have a unique blend of expertise on the show: Luis de Miguel has lived a multi-faceted design life on two continents since graduating from McGill as an architect in 1975. William McLean is also a McGill-educated architect who made a mid-career shift from graphic design to construction law.

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  1. 2d ago

    Introduction

    What makes design more than just construction or basic problem-solving? In this inaugural episode, co-hosts William and Luis reflect on their shared origins at McGill University in the late 1960s, growing up in households dominated by architecture, and the winding career paths that followed—from graphic design and legal practice to housing and research. Together, they explore what distinguishes true design from mere utility, how constraints shape creative solutions, and why seeing the world through a design lens is a lifelong pursuit. Follow/Subscribe to catch upcoming weekly episodes on design theory, urban planning, and the built environment.

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This podcast is focused on design and where it comes from. We aim to bridge the gap between design inspiration and reality, tackling those tough questions that arise at the intersection of creation and execution ... and explaining how legal constraints play a part. We have a unique blend of expertise on the show: Luis de Miguel has lived a multi-faceted design life on two continents since graduating from McGill as an architect in 1975. William McLean is also a McGill-educated architect who made a mid-career shift from graphic design to construction law.

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