Every rule was made to be broken, except in architecture, where even the act of breaking rules seems to come with its own set of rules. Modernism promised liberation from the past, but it quickly … [Read more...]
Ep 177: Hanging Out Your Shingle
There’s a moment in almost every architect’s career where the idea first surfaces—quietly at first, then louder over time: What if I started my own firm? Maybe it’s the itch for creative freedom, … [Read more...]
Ep 173: Mentorship Matters
When I think back on the early days of my career, I can remember how many things I didn’t know — and maybe even more clearly, how many things I thought I knew but clearly didn’t. There were decisions … [Read more...]
Ep 167: How Did We Get Here?
It is the start of a New Year, everything still smells fresh and most things looking forward are theoretically in place for an amazing year … at least I think so. Since it is first podcast episode of … [Read more...]
Ep 166: 2024 Yearapalooza
December 2024, and Andrew and I find ourselves in front of the microphone for the final time until 2025 – from my perspective a mere 28 days away. It is the annual state of the state address where we … [Read more...]
EP 162: Objects of Design
Some things are cool – even if you don’t know it yet. Andrew and I have prepared some stories today about some things you are probably familiar with but probably don’t actually know the whole story. … [Read more...]