The Anti-Architect

Christian Giordano
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The Anti-Architect

Welcome to The Anti-Architect Podcast. I’m your host Christian Giordano. As the president and owner of design firm Mancini Duffy, I’m driven by a quest for learning and radically changing the industry through tech-first innovation. With this podcast, I’m hoping to improve the industry that I’m so passionate about by taking a critical look at how architects work with their clients and, in turn, how our clients view us. It’s my goal to showcase all of these experiences - good and bad. Was it the architect or the client - or somewhere in between? I aim to bring my audience new voices from our industry, interesting people with diverse backgrounds. Through shared experiences, stories, and projects my hope is that we can improve our profession. www.theantiarchitect.com

  1. Episode 64: Mark Benhar of Benhar Office Interiors

    15 OCT.

    Episode 64: Mark Benhar of Benhar Office Interiors

    In this episode, Christian sits down with Mark Benhar, Founder and President of Benhar Office Interiors, one of New York's largest dealerships for furniture and architectural products and a MillerKnoll Platinum Certified Office Furniture Dealer. Mark plays a key role in overseeing leadership and management across the company, engaging in sales, marketing, recruitment, and driving growth. Under his leadership, the management team has cultivated a strong organizational culture emphasizing employee well-being and core values. Benhar Office Interiors assists organizations in curating, procuring, and managing their office furniture and architectural solutions, with access to over 300 manufacturers' product lines. https://benharofficefurniture.com https://theantiarchitect.com

    57 min
  2. Episode 63: David Brown of DIRTT

    17 SEPT.

    Episode 63: David Brown of DIRTT

    In this episode, Christian sits down with David Brown, Head of Brand Experience at DIRTT, a global leader in industrialized construction. After decades of crisscrossing North America, David understands operations, manufacturing, and construction trends and has seen firsthand the importance the built environment plays in our lives. Using technology to streamline the process, David understands the benefits of multi-trade and prefab construction, including the ability to partner in preconstruction design, provide cost certainty, shrink construction schedules, and support future adaptability.  https://www.dirtt.com https://theantiarchitect.com/

    1 h
  3. Episode 62: Robert Otani of Thornton Tomasetti

    13 AOÛT

    Episode 62: Robert Otani of Thornton Tomasetti

    In this episode, Christian sits down with Robert Otani, CTO of Thornton Tomasetti, a multidisciplinary engineering and consulting firm. Robert has extensive structural design and project management experience involving commercial, infrastructure, institutional, cultural, and residential structures on projects totaling over $2 billion in construction. Robert established and oversees the CORE studio. His professional and academic interests focus on informed architecture relating to optimized structural typologies, high-performance structures, and structural sustainability. He served as President of the Structural Engineers Association of New York and has been an Adjunct Professor at Pratt Institute School of Architecture and Columbia Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation.  https://www.thorntontomasetti.com https://theantiarchitect.com

    49 min
  4. Episode 61: Cyrus Izzo of Syska Hennessy Group

    16 JUIL.

    Episode 61: Cyrus Izzo of Syska Hennessy Group

    In this episode, Christian sits down with Cyrus Izzo, President and CEO of Syska Hennessy Group, a leading global engineering firm specializing in full-service MEP, information and communication technology, architectural lighting, vertical transportation, and commissioning. Cyrus joined Syska in 1993 as an electrical engineer and, in 2023, became the firm's President and CEO. He has overseen a geographic expansion into Dubai and Shanghai, codified best practices, and established a collaborative and diverse management team to lead the firm's future growth. In 2005, Cyrus founded Syska's first global practice, Critical Facilities, which led to the firm's ranking by Engineering News-Record as one of the top three mission-critical engineering firms in the world. He also launched the subsidiary Syska Innovations, LLC, and facilitated the founding of AEC Angels, a venture fund covering seed through Series B+ investments. Cyrus serves on the boards of New York Building Congress and 7×24 Exchange International. https://syska.com  https://theantiarchitect.com

    57 min
  5. Episode 60: Julie Engh of Watershed Partners

    18 JUIN

    Episode 60: Julie Engh of Watershed Partners

    In this episode, Christian sits down with Julie Engh, Assoc. AIA, LEED AP, Project Manager at Watershed Partners, an employee-owned and managed project management firm specializing in retail, hospitality, institutional, healthcare, and residential projects. After almost 20 years leading design and construction through all project phases, Julie's expertise bridges architectural history, construction management, and architectural design. She is passionate about adaptively reusing historic buildings. Six years ago, she began providing owner’s representative services, leading projects for mission-driven organizations in the Hudson Valley and New York City. As a founding member and then co-chair of the AIANY Architecture Tour Committee, Julie co-developed the AIANY boat and walking tour programs and guided a variety of tours across both platforms. She served on the New York State Board of Directors representing Associate Members and was honored with the AIA National and AIA New York State Associate Awards, and the AIANY Harry B. Rutkins Award. https://watershedpartners.com https://theantiarchitect.com

    46 min
  6. Episode 59: Joseph Dennis of Arup Americas

    21 MAI

    Episode 59: Joseph Dennis of Arup Americas

    In this episode, Christian sits down with Joseph Dennis, Principal/General Counsel and Ethics Officer of Arup Americas. Arup Americas is part of Arup Group, one of the world’s largest engineering firms with over 18,000 employees worldwide and a multi-disciplinary practice. He oversees an eleven-person legal team with a portfolio of responsibilities that includes the firm’s contracts, disputes, intellectual property, corporate affairs, and risk management. Joseph negotiates contracts for significant projects and deals, but his primary focus is developing strategies for large and complex disputes. He is an active committee member and former chairman of the legal counsel forum to the American Counsel of Engineering Companies, as well as a Board Member to both the NY AIA/ACEC Contracts Committee and the NY AIA/ACEC Risk Management Committee, and has served probono General Counsel to the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat. Before joining Arup Americas, he served as the General Counsel and Corporate Secretary to Syska Hennessy Group. Joseph graduated from Emory University and Hofstra School of Law. https://www.arup.com/offices/united-states-of-america https://theantiarchitect.com

    58 min
  7. Episode 58: Michael Abboud of TetherView

    16 AVR.

    Episode 58: Michael Abboud of TetherView

    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 reputation for his deep technical expertise and his unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction. TetherView is a leading IT solutions company based in Oceanport, New Jersey, and has become one of the most trusted names in the industry to companies across a wide range of sectors. Michael is passionate about leveraging the latest technologies to help businesses stay ahead of the curve and achieve their goals more efficiently. Michael holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from St. John’s University and is actively involved in mentoring graduate students at Columbia University, as well as a frequent expert speaker at cyber security conferences where he shares his insights on the latest trends and best practices in the industry. Michael is also developing The RiverWalk Center located at the historic Fort Monmouth in Oceanport, NJ - the epicenter of Mancini's expanding work at the Jersey Shore. https://tetherview.com https://theantiarchitect.com

    51 min
  8. Episode 57: Lise Bornstein of KFA Architecture

    19 MARS

    Episode 57: Lise Bornstein of KFA Architecture

    In this episode, Christian sits down with Lise Bornstein, AIA, Partner at KFA Architecture. Lise has devoted her architectural design career to creating spaces and opportunities where people and communities thrive. She is responsible for business development, project conceptualization and design, as well as office operations and culture. She has managed projects and campus master plans with complex entitlement packages, multiple funding sources and significant community outreach while working collaboratively with clients, consultants, contractors, and in-house teams. She was previously President of the Association for Women in Architecture Foundation. She is committed to the advancement of people and the profession. https://kfalosangeles.com https://theantiarchitect.com

    52 min
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Welcome to The Anti-Architect Podcast. I’m your host Christian Giordano. As the president and owner of design firm Mancini Duffy, I’m driven by a quest for learning and radically changing the industry through tech-first innovation. With this podcast, I’m hoping to improve the industry that I’m so passionate about by taking a critical look at how architects work with their clients and, in turn, how our clients view us. It’s my goal to showcase all of these experiences - good and bad. Was it the architect or the client - or somewhere in between? I aim to bring my audience new voices from our industry, interesting people with diverse backgrounds. Through shared experiences, stories, and projects my hope is that we can improve our profession. www.theantiarchitect.com

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  • Création
    Christian Giordano
  • Années d’activité
    2021 - 2024
  • Épisodes
    65
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