The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show
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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 89 minutes
- Episodes
- 477
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
#344 - After Hours: Marina's Visit to Georgia Tech School of Architecture
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 EQ…
#343 - Thomas Robinson, AIA, Founder and Principal of LEVER Architecture
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…
#342 - Preparing Students for Their Careers and Global Challenges
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 …
#341 - Paul McClean, Founder of McClean Design
This week Architect Paul McClean, founder of McClean Design joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his Irish roots and early love for residential architecture; his experience…
#340 - Who Should I Hire? The differences between architect, interior architect, interior designer, designer, and decorator
This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design clarify the distinctions between architecture, interior architecture, interior design, and decor. They also explain the variations between the…
#339 - Glenn Shelhamer, Real Estate Broker and Founder of the Shelhamer Group
This week Real Estate Broker Glenn Shelhamer, Founder of the Shelhamer Group joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss starting his career in real estate; insight into the prof…
#338 - Listener Questions on Internship and Job Applications, Education, and B. Arch vs M. Arch I and II Degrees
This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design answer questions from listeners about internship applications, job applications, education, and the differences between a Bachelor of Architec…
#337 - How Architects Can Mitigate Economic Uncertainty with Robert Yuen, CEO of Monograph and Bolanle Williams-Olley, CFO of Mancini Duffy
This week Robert Yuen, CEO and Co-Founder of Monograph and Bolanle Williams-Olley, CFO & Co-Owner of Mancini Duffy join David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss strategies for archit…
#336 - Why Hire Two Architects for One Project - Design Architect and Architect of Record
This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the scenarios when two architects are needed for one project: The Design Architect and the Architect of Record. They cover the differe…
#335 - Anthony Laney, Founder of Laney LA
This week Anthony Laney, Founder of Laney LA joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture and Design to discuss the iterative design process, leadership and teamwork, how Laney LA has evolved, designi…
#334 - David Whiteside, Founder of Whiteside Management
This week David Whiteside, founder and partner of Whiteside Management joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background as a general contractor; transitioning into an ow…
#333 - After Hours: Poor Living Conditions, Descriptions of Designs, and More
This week David and Marina have a casual chat about poor living conditions; sponge etiquette; how words and pictures influence one's view of a building, product, or design; David forgetting people's …
#332 - Matt Bucholz, CEO of Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders
This week Matt Bucholz, Chief Executive Officer at Matarozzi Pelsinger Builders joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background; the process of running an effective pro…
#331 - After Hours: Not Having Kids, Starting a Business, AI in Design
This week David and Marina have a casual chat about working and communicating with team members, having kids (and not having kids), what it's like starting a business, artificial intelligence in desi…
#330 - Rick Joy, Founder and Principal of Studio Rick Joy
This week Architect Rick Joy, Founder and Principal of Studio Rick Joy joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background; transitioning from his career as a percussionist…
#329 - The Livability of Designer Homes
This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the livability of designer homes. The two cover designing for function and aesthetics, material resilience, lifestyle changes, space e…
#328 - Robert Brunner, Founder of Ammunition
This week Industrial Designer Robert Brunner, Founder & Partner at Ammunition joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background; studying design at university; working as…
#327 - Cavin Costello, Principal Architect of The Ranch Mine
This week Cavin Costello, Principal Architect of The Ranch Mine joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background; architecture school; starting an architecture practice …
#326 - Grant Kirkpatrick, Founding Partner of KAA Design
This week Grant Kirkpatrick, Founding Partner of KAA Design joins David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design to discuss his background and growing up in California; becoming licensed early in his…
#325 - 5 Questions to Ask Your Architect Before Hiring Them
This week David and Marina, Partners at FAME Architecture and Design discuss the 5 questions clients should ask their architects before hiring them. Not all architects work the same way and it’s impo…