58 episodes

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.

The Anti-Architect Christian Giordano

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    • 5.0 • 20 Ratings

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.

    Episode 57: Lise Bornstein of KFA Architecture

    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
    Episode 56: Robert Adler of Robert W. Adler & Associates

    Episode 56: Robert Adler of Robert W. Adler & Associates

    In this episode, Christian sits down with Rob Adler, President of Robert W. Adler & Associates. Rob is an architect and design professional, running his architecture firm that focuses on both residential and commercial projects. Over the past three decades, Rob’s practice has expanded from designing single family homes to designing commercial projects and major developments. Today, he boasts a portfolio featuring some of the most prestigious addresses and clientele along the Jersey Shore. Rob is also an active owner in other companies such as his construction company, R W Adler Builders, LLC. His work has been published in Panache Publishing’s “Dream Homes of New Jersey” and he was featured on the cover of Remodeling Magazine when he was named for the prestigious “Big 50” list. Robert received his Degree in Architecture from Cornell University and opened his firm in Long Branch, New Jersey, in 1989. He is also licensed in New York, Maryland, Pennsylvania, and Florida.
    http://www.rwadlerassociates.com                
    https://theantiarchitect.com

    • 1 hr 2 min
    Episode 55: Rion Willard of Business of Architecture

    Episode 55: Rion Willard of Business of Architecture

    In this episode, Christian sits down with Rion Willard, Director of Consulting at Business of Architecture. Rion is an architect turned architecture business consultant for architectural practice owners around the world; he helps them grow and design their practices. In the early days of running his own practice called TTHS Architects, he was met with many business obstacles that frustrated and confused him. The constant financial anxiety and stress drove him to a point where he decided he had to understand everything he could about running a business. This led him to interview successful business leaders within the AEC industry on a global scale, which is now known as the Business of Architecture UK Podcast. He has now personally consulted with over 100 architecture practice owners to implement the SMART Practice Method™. His ultimate desire is to help other architects create a practice that gives them fulfillment, freedom, and exceptional finances.
    https://www.businessofarchitecture.com
    https://theantiarchitect.com

    • 58 min
    Episode 54: Sarah Dirsa of KG+D Architects

    Episode 54: Sarah Dirsa of KG+D Architects

    In this episode, Christian sits down with Sarah Dirsa, Principal and Partner of KG+D Architects. Sarah is passionate about finding design solutions that address and improve social issues. In 2021, Sarah became the first female Principal in the firm’s nearly 90-year history. She has taken on a leading role in advancing the firm’s Next Generation educational facility design expertise by examining overlaps between curriculum and design. Sarah is on the National Design Team for Reimagine America’s Schools program and the AIA Committee on Architecture for Education Advocacy Subcommittee. 
    https://kgdarchitects.com
    https://theantiarchitect.com/

    • 45 min
    Episode 53: K.P. Reddy of Shadow Ventures

    Episode 53: K.P. Reddy of Shadow Ventures

    In this episode, Christian sits down with K.P. Reddy, Founder and CEO of Shadow Ventures. As a prominent figure in the world of technology and innovation, K.P. has become a global authority in AEC environments, AI, robotics, automation, mobile applications, and cloud computing. He is the author of the definitive guide to Building Information Modeling, “BIM for Building Owners and Developers.” K.P.’s extensive experience includes founding and exiting three technology companies to NASDAQ, NYSE, and privately held futures, running Enterprise Transformation at Gehry Technologies, and being the General Manager of ATDC at Georgia Tech, one of the oldest technology incubators in the country. He’s a frequent lecturer at universities, including NYU’s Stern School of Business, Georgia Tech, Columbia University, and Harvard GSD.
    https://shadow.vc 
    https://theantiarchitect.com/ 

    • 49 min
    Episode 52: Special Episode: 31st Annual CANstruction NYC Design and Build Competition

    Episode 52: Special Episode: 31st Annual CANstruction NYC Design and Build Competition

    In this special episode highlighting the 31st Annual CANstruction New York Design and Build Competition, Christian sits down with four leaders behind the incredible cause, including Jennifer Greene, Director of Marketing at Ronnette Riley Architect, Elysa Marden, Senior Vice President of Arts and Events for Brookfield Properties, Jenna Harris, City Harvest’s Associate Director as well as Jessica Sheridan, Principal at Mancini Duffy. 
    The 2023 CANstruction New York exhibit, located at Brookfield Place in Lower Manhattan, is open to the public November 2-13. In partnership with City Harvest, New York City’s largest food rescue organization, CANstruction is a unique global charity that hosts a Design and Build competition where teams - consisting of architects, engineers, and their vendors - construct structures solely from unopened cans of food, fitting within an 8x8x8 foot square.
    Originating in Seattle in 1992 as a simple food drive, the Society for Design Administration (SDA) has transformed it into a global initiative. Today, CANstruction events span 150 cities in 8 countries, contributing over 50 million cans of food to combat hunger.
    https://www.sdanyc.org/canstruction-ny/https://theantiarchitect.com/

    • 42 min

Customer Reviews

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20 Ratings

Lauren Genest ,

Best Architecture Pod!!

Christian’s take on how to propel the architecture and design industry is awesome! He has top-tier guests and I enjoy their insights!

SSHGriffin ,

Fun dialogue

Great conversation with Christian and Jean!

Mazi277 ,

Amazing material

Christian is peeling the onion back !!

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