The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show – Details, episodes & analysis

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design share their advice for young architects who are beginning their career. They discussed when to start your own practice, how to avoid setting yourself back, personal vs professional development, career lifespan of an architect, being young and risk appetite, producing vs learning, cheap design disclaimers, how long to stay in an office, should you have your own office, and more. 

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 •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.
 •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life.
 •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Frank Renfro and Kambiz Kamdar, co-founders of Pali Builds. They discussed how Pali Builds started, alternative construction methods and products, issues affecting the fire rebuild, community leadership, why Pali Builds was established, the need for centralized information, cost to rebuild, helping fire victims on larger scale, biggest challenge facing AEC industry, current fire rebuild permit data, future development of the Palisades, what's next for Pali Builds and more.

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 •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

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This week David and Marina have a casual chat about sound baths, Don't Die, poisonous people, Led Zeppelin documentary, life as a millenial, and other random stuff.

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EPISODE CATEGORIES
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 •  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.

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David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss common mistakes students make when giving architecture presentations. The two cover graphics, documenting ideas, physical models, overselling, inviting collaboration, site analysis, receiving feedback, ending a presentation, and more.

This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa • Graphisoft

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 •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.
 •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life.
 •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Simon James, Partner at Wylan James Development to discuss his background; interning at Smashbox; becoming a creative director; building their cosmetics line; leading a large team; transitioning into architecture, design and development; first projects; the importance of budget;  reflecting on his career; and more.

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 •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.
 •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life.
 •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss 5 things clients should know before starting a new home or remodel project: 

1. Start by starting
2. Determine why you are doing the project
3. Do not rely on luck for success
4. Be efficient without shortcutting the process
5. Communicate with your partner.

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 •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life.
 •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

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/

This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa • Sky-Frame • Graphisoft

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EPISODE CATEGORIES
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 •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.
 •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life.
 •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

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!

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EPISODE CATEGORIES
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 •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.
 •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life.
 •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

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
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 •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.
 •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life.
 •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

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.