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Episode 4 - #bradleylbowers #makersgonnamake

• Website here: Bradley Web
• IG here: Bradley IG

If you're into art, sculpture, graphic design, and the process in which designers approach their work - then this episode is for you.

Bradley is undoubtedly the most captivating, charismatic and talented artist we've interviewed is on this episodes podcast. We talk his start in the industry, his collegiate background at SCAD and his professional ventures - whether that be his ongoing art installations, to custom wallpaper, to current experimentation in forming light.

We hope you enjoy this one as much as we did. Be sure to reach out to Bradley on his latest commissions and follow him on his IG.

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Episode 3 - #augustasagnelli #youcancallmegus #alsoknownasstudios

What better way to understand this pandemic than through the lens of a photographer? We had the honor to sit down with the prolific Augusta Sagnelli here in New Orleans to chat about her start, how she was in Paris during the height of the pandemic, and how she's currently operating her studio due to such strange times.

We also touch base about AKA (also known as) Studios, why her most shot subject is herself, photography gear, and much more.

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Episode 5 - #rivergate

This episode we talk about the short lived (1968-1995) and very controversial Rivergate Convention Center that was a major landmark in mid-century modern architecture however was plagued by its relationship to the site it was built on and the changing cities landscape around it.

For the first half of the podcast we sit down with the Tulane's Emeritus Professor of Architecture, John Klingman who brings us back to the buildings inception, worldly design and its eventual demise. For the last portion of the podcast we sit down with the Executive Director of AIA New Orleans, Joel Pominville who elaborates on an a Virtual Reality exhibit put on by the Preservation Rescource Center (PRC) and the New Orleans Architecture Foundation (NOAF), where listeners can attend to re-experience the iconic building through VR.

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Episode 4.5 - #swarmwithuli

This episode James and Seamus go live at the Port Orleans Brewing Company in New Orleans where they podcast the Urban Land Institute's Membership Drive. 

This is the kickoff of our new relationship with ULI where we will periodically cover their buildings tours throughout the city. Tune in to hear a bit about ULI, Port of Orleans Brew Master, and the Architect for the Brewery. 

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Episode 4 - #whatsyourfantasy

This episode we sit down with the elusive creator(s) behind the cult following instagram account @towerfantasy based out of New Orleans. Do yourself a favor, and follow them prior to tuning in so you can stay up on what makes them so unique and why they're so wildly popular.

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Episode 3 - #bewashington

This episode, we travel and sit down with the President and Co-Founder of Solomon Group, Gary Solomon Jr.

He and his team are behind the award-winning entertainment design and production firm based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Tune in to learn how their making an impact on New Orleans architecture and entertainment, or better known as "architainment." 

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Episode 2.5 - #changesintheskyline

This Episode James and Seamus talk about 3 ongoing projects in New Orleans that are actively changing the skyline. 

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Episode 2 - #nolettuce

Meet Adam Biderman - Chef, and Owner of the nationally acclaimed Company Burger Restaurant(s) located in New Orleans, LA

Tune in to understand how Adam and Company Burger has risen to success, what makes his burgers (and milk shakes) so unique, and how Architecture makes a difference when selling his food and brand. 

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Episode 1 - #keepthestacks

Our first guest highlights licensed Architect, turned Development Architect, Mary Grace Verges.

We will learn about Mary Grace's transition from working as a licensed Architect at New Orleans based Architecture Firm, Eskew Dumez Ripple, to her new role in the Development world working for MCC Real Estate (owned by Joe Jaeger).

Tune in to learn more about the JUNG Hotel, The New Orleans Entergy Power Plant, along with other exciting upcoming projects MCC Real Estate owns and operates.

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