The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show

Mar 03 2025 449 ep. 90 mins 182

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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.

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#436 - Walter Hood, Creative Director & Founder of HOOD Design Studio

Mar 03 2025 73 mins

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Walter Hood, Creative Director & Founder of HOOD Design Studio. The three discussed Walter’s childhood and education; architecture and landscape architecture differences; experimenting with different career paths & evolution; Hood Design Studio practice; the influence of art education on landscape design caree

#435 - Designing Fire-Resistant Homes in Los Angeles

Feb 24 2025 56 mins

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss strategies for creating a fire-resistant home. The two cover what causes wildfires to spread, the 3-layer approach to fire-resistant design, materials, roof design, deck design, window types, framing, insulation, the Pacific Palisades, active fire-suppressant systems, landscaping, and site-planning. FAME is offering

#434 - Matt Risinger, Founder of the Build Show

Feb 17 2025 88 mins

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Matt Risinger, Founder of the Build Show, and CEO & Chief Builder at Risinger Build. The three discussed the LA Wildfires; disaster prevention strategies; new construction materials; how mat became a builder; hiring good builders; the importance of a stable home; convincing clients to try new products; getting

#433 - Listener Question: Falling Behind in Architecture School!

Feb 10 2025 76 mins

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design answer a question from a listener with regards to feeling behind peers as a student. The two discussed imposter syndrome and feeling behind; collective learning; time management methods; success, consistency and proactiveness; challenges of teaching and learning architecture; software learning tips; choosing areas to focus an

#432 - John Marx, Founding Design Principal & Chief Artistic Officer of Form4 Architecture

Feb 03 2025 80 mins

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by John Marx, AIA, founding design principal and Chief Artistic Officer of Form4 Architecture. The three discussed John’s childhood and early career; architect’s relevance in society; gender in architecture; logical thinking, empathy & humanity; loveable architecture; teaching & learning beautiful architecture;

#431 - After Hours: Los Angeles Fires

Jan 27 2025 65 mins

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design have a casual conversation about the recent Los Angeeles fires, covering city infrastructure, the challenges of rebuilding, and neighborhood demographics. Future episodes discussing specific fire-related topics in greater detail will be released over the next few months. Our office is offering Design Starter Services free o

#430 - Sara Bronin, Professor of Cornell University and Author of Key to the City

Jan 20 2025 64 mins

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Sara Bronin, Professor of Cornell University; Founder of National Zoning Atlas; and Author of Key to the City: How Zoning Shapes Our World; the three discussed Sara’s childhood & education; her early career; Key to the City book; legalities and authorities of zoning codes; negative effects of zoning codes; Na

#429 - Marina's 3 Favorite Buildings

Jan 13 2025 89 mins

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss Marina’s 3 favorite buildings. They touched on Farnsworth House’s radical design; building code and modern architecture; Frank Lloyd Wright’s work; the Pompidou Centre; beauty in architecture; architecture juxtaposition; buildings in winter; and more. This episode is supported by Integrated Projects • Learn m

#428 - Georgina Wilson, Founder & Principal of Georgina Wilson Associates

Jan 06 2025 89 mins

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Georgina Wilson, Founder and Principal of Georgina Wilson Associates. The three discussed Georgina’s childhood and education; her early career and the start of the architecture firm; why she started her own office; the ‘Ask an Architect’ social media; reoccurring issues in floor plan design; educating the

#427 - After Hours: Kid's Glue, Lunchables, Griffith Observatory, and the Peterson Automotive Museum

Dec 30 2024 80 mins

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about kid's glue, Lunchables, and visiting the Griffith Observatory and the Peterson Automotive Museum. This episode is supported by Integrated Projects • Learn more about BQE CORE • Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa • Enscape SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secon