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. This episode is supported by Monograph • Enscape • Autodesk • Programa • Graphisoft SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office  • Instagram • Facebook  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 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.

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 SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office  • Instagram • Facebook  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 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.

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 SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office  • Instagram • Facebook  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 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.

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 SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office  • Instagram • Facebook  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 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.

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 SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office  • Instagram • Facebook  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 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.

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 SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office  • Instagram • Facebook  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 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.

Ashwinn Krishnaswamy, Partner at Forge, shares his journey from finance to design, the processes behind creating successful brands, working with clients, and starting his own social media content. Topics include navigating design discussions, billing methods, and creating engaging video content.

Discover different methods for hiring a contractor including negotiated agreement, competitive bidding, design build, and pre-construction. Learn about the pros and cons of each approach, the importance of transparency in pricing and thoroughness in planning, and the significance of having the right team. Also, explore the drawbacks of competitive bidding and the concept of design build in contractor hiring.

Architect Mark Bullivant, Principal of SAOTA, talks about attending architecture school in South Africa, working on projects across continents, their collaborative approach, leadership and management of a large office, different types of projects they work on, the challenges and advantages of designing houses in hilly locations, and the difficulties in cost estimation for building projects.

David and Marina, Architects discuss the value of local architecture, adobe buildings, the role nature has in cities, designing experiences, how architecture can co-exist with the natural landscape, and craftsmanship during a road trip through the southwest region of the United States. They explore breathtaking natural landscapes, reflect on the disappointment of urban landscapes, and emphasize the need for site-specific and sustainable designs that consider the natural landscapes and cultural aspects of a location.