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The Second Studio is an explicit podcast about design, architecture, and the everyday. Hosted by Architects David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, the show covers a wide array of subjects with humor and honesty and features a variety of creative professionals in unscripted and more personal conversations.

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet

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The Second Studio is an explicit podcast about design, architecture, and the everyday. Hosted by Architects David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, the show covers a wide array of subjects with humor and honesty and features a variety of creative professionals in unscripted and more personal conversations.

    #371 - 5 Things to Know Before Building a Home or Hiring an Architect

    #371 - 5 Things to Know Before Building a Home or Hiring an Architect

    This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss 5 things clients should know before starting a new home or remodel project: 
    Start by starting Determine why you are doing the project Do not rely on luck for success Be efficient without shortcutting the process Communicate with your partner. This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft
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    EPISODE CATEGORIES
     •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.
     •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.  
     •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.
     •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life.
     •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

    • 1 hr 4 min
    #370 - After Hours: Tahoe + The Value of Architecture

    #370 - After Hours: Tahoe + The Value of Architecture

    This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss their stay at the Lighthus, a vacation rental home designed by Peripherie Design Studio's William Liow, AIA. The two cover the design of the home, the value of architecture, communicating to clients, what architects do, and more.
    Book the Lighthus here: http://lighthus-tahoe.com/
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    EPISODE CATEGORIES
     •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.
     •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.  
     •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.
     •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life.
     •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

    • 1 hr 7 min
    #369 - Jai Kumaran, Founding Partner, West of West

    #369 - Jai Kumaran, Founding Partner, West of West

    This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Architect Jai Kumaran, founding partner of West of West to discuss his background; the influence his father’s work had on his career; attending architecture school; why he pursued a master’s degree; starting and growing an office; exploring project types; branding in architecture; and more!
    This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft
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    EPISODE CATEGORIES
     •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.
     •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.  
     •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.
     •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life.
     •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

    • 1 hr 52 min
    #368 - Holly Hollenbeck, Founder and Principal Designer of HSH Interiors

    #368 - Holly Hollenbeck, Founder and Principal Designer of HSH Interiors

    This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by founder and principal designer of HSH Interiors, Holly Hollenbeck, to discuss her story of becoming a designer, starting an office, her design process, interior design, working with clients; collaborating with architects, and more.
    This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft
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    EPISODE CATEGORIES
     •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.
     •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.  
     •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.
     •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life.
     •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

    • 1 hr 57 min
    #367 - After Hours: Roadtripping Through the Southwest

    #367 - After Hours: Roadtripping Through the Southwest

    This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design have a casual conversation about their roadtrip through the southwest of the United States. Yes, we already did a recording about the architecture. This is one is the b-side. We cover the other things that happened. The trip lasted two weeks with each night spent in a different hotel. Destinations included New Mexico, Utah, Arizona, Taos Pueblo in New Mexico, Monument Valley, Antelope Canyon, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin West, and Joshua Tree and Palm Springs in California.
    Photos here: www.famearchitects.com/blog
    This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft
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    EPISODE CATEGORIES
     •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.
     •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.  
     •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.
     •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life.
     •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

    • 2 hr 16 min
    #366 - Ashwinn Krishnaswamy, Partner at Forge

    #366 - Ashwinn Krishnaswamy, Partner at Forge

    This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Ashwinn Krishnaswamy, Partner at Forge, A NYC based agency that works with growing e-commerce businesses to craft their brand, design, and user experience. Ashwinn talks about his background; studying finance at university; pivoting to design; the processes behind creating a successful brand; working with clients; the story behind starting his own social media content; one of his favorite brands; and more.
    IG @shwinnabegobrand
    TikTok @shwinnabego
    https://www.forge.coop/
    This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft
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     • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com
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    SUPPORT
    Leave a review 
    EPISODE CATEGORIES
     •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.
     •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.  
     •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.
     •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life.
     •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

    • 1 hr 46 min

Customer Reviews

4.5 out of 5
180 Ratings

180 Ratings

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Always a great listen

Love listening to second studio, specifically for me I appreciate the various topics and interviews with architects who work at many different scales.

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Rising star

Love this podcast for the honesty and humanity of the hosts and breaking down some of the myths and realities of the business. It is refreshing to hear about truths about working in architecture without the fussiness. Approachable, inclusive and entertaining — and fun!

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Design is energy

This podcast opens a window allowing me to believe humans can live better— and when we are done living, we can leave something beautiful behind.

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