The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show

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#351 - Andrew Kudless, Founder of Matsys on A.I. in Architecture Jul 18, 2023

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by designer and educator Andrew Kudless, Founder of Matsys, to discuss the fundamentals of generative Artificial Intelligence (A.I.); how he teaches Midjourney; it's potential role in the architecture profession; the evolving role of an architect; how students can make the most of the tools; and more.

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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.

#350 - Guide to Home Remodels - Challenges and Advice Jul 11, 2023

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss tips and challenges with home remodel projects. The two cover project scope and vision, design analysis, three different types of remodel projects and how they should be approached, predicting and planning for construction surprises, having an adaptable mindset, the most common challenge clients face (scope creep), and more.

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#349 - Roman Alonso, Principal of Commune Design Jul 05, 2023

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Roman Alonso, Principal of Commune Design, to discuss his background; moving from Venezuela to the US; living in New York; working in publishing; moving to Los Angeles and co-founding Commune; transitioning to design from a career in PR; leading their design studio; and more!

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#348 - After Hours: Content Creators, Reality TV, Graduations, Cafeteria Food, and More Jun 27, 2023

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This week David and Marina have a casual chat about content creators, reality tv shows, visiting Michigan, graduations, learning Spanish, cafeteria food, and more.

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#347 - Denise Scott Brown, Architect, Planner and Urban Designer, Theorist, Writer, and Educator Jun 20, 2023

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Denise Scott Brown, architect, planner and urban designer, theorist, writer, educator to discuss her background and upbringing in South Africa; her beginnings in architecture; traveling the world; how teaching impacted her life and career; the National Gallery and other of her projects being remodeled; and much more!

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#346 - Tips for Bathroom Design - Layout, Feeling, Lighting, Future-Proofing and More Jun 13, 2023

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design have a conversation about bathroom designs, covering the key elements one should consider when doing a remodel or new bathroom including, budget, schedule, professionals to hire, feeling, layout, lighting, tubs, showers, fixtures, future-proofing, and other features.

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#345 - Lou Maxon, Founder of Maxon House & Client of Olson Kundig Jun 06, 2023

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Lou Maxon, Founder of Maxon House to discuss his story as a client of Olson Kundig. They cover the process of building a house; hiring Olson Kundig as the architect; working with contractors; building a studio on railroad tracks; tips for being a client; and more.

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#344 - After Hours: Marina's Visit to Georgia Tech School of Architecture May 30, 2023

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This week Marina of FAME Architecture & Design shares her story flying to Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta to be a guest panelist at EQiA's (Equity in Architecture) 2023 Forum panel. The EQiA is a student organization at the Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Design. Marina talks about the flight, hotel, Georgia Tech's buildings, being a panelist, and more.

Georgia Tech buildings:

https://design.gatech.edu/sites/default/files/2019-10/feature.west_.architecture_0.jpg

https://wdanielanderson.files.wordpress.com/2013/11/hinman2.jpg

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#343 - Thomas Robinson, AIA, Founder and Principal of LEVER Architecture May 23, 2023

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This week Architect Thomas Robinson, AIA, Founder and Principal of LEVER Architecture joins avid and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background; moving to California and attending Berkeley; being taught by Peter Zumthor's; starting LEVER Architecture; mass timber construction; and more!

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#342 - Preparing Students for Their Careers and Global Challenges May 16, 2023

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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design have a discussion about how schools can better prepare students for their careers and to tackle issues of equity, social justice, and climate change. The questions are from EQiA's (Equity in Architecture) 2023 Forum panel which took place Georgia Institute of Technology. The EQiA is a student organization at the Georgia Institute of Technology, College of Design. It is dedicated to unity and equity in architecture.

Panel Recording: https://youtu.be/JiOBav_fBHM

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