The Modern Architect The Modern Architect Podcast

The last episode of the season features guest Gaylaird Christopher, founding Principal at Architecture 4 Education.
Gaylaird is a recognized expert in the design of educational facilities. His experience involves K-12 and higher education projects, including the design/renovation of individual buildings and campuses, and master plans that delineate strategies for future change and growth. Foundational to his work is a passion to inspire learning through creative and effective facilities design.
The Modern Architect is brought to you by Modlar and hosted by Tom Dioro, architect aficionado and principal of Accurate. It features interviews with renowned architects, influential industry veterans, and thought leaders who are helping shape design.

Tom's guest is Tom Habian, an AIA Architect who is also the CEO and co-founder of Tect App, Inc.
Tect App is a communication platform that empowers design professionals and specifiers to connect with building product experts from location-specific manufacturers.

The guest for this episode is Randy Collins, Founder and Principal of FTF Engineering.
FTF Engineering was established in 2002 and has offices in San Francisco and San Luis Obispo, California. FTF creates value by designing safe and enduring structures with integrity. They build in an evolving world to ensure communities are safe and businesses prosper.  

For this episode, Tom is joined by Thuy Fontelera, Structural Engineer and Principal of Element. Element is a passionate and creative structural engineering firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. They're handpicked by architects and developers who seek a diverse team trained in cutting-edge technology.

This episode's guest is Annie Lowengart, who founded her award-winning firm in 2000. Located just a few miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, Ann Lowengart Interiors enjoys Marin County's stunning terrain as its backdrop.
In 2021 Annie opened her second studio in tropical Palm Beach. While enjoying the inspirational beauty of both coasts, Annie and her team balance their designs with practicality.

This episode of The Modern Architect features guest Paul McClean, architect and principal at McClean Design.
Paul was trained as an architect in Ireland and founded McClean Design in 2000. Over the last fifteen years, the firm has grown into one of the leading contemporary residential design firms in the Los Angeles area committed to excellence in modern design.