The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show

01:16:31

#520 - Tyler Freres, Vice President of Sales at...

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2026/10/02

This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Tyler Freres, Vice President of Sales at Freres Engineered Wood. The three discussed the origin of Freres Engineered Wood, the co-generation closed-loop system, the invention of Mass Plywood, CLT vs Mass Plywood Panel (MPP), using MPP in different climates, maintaining the quality of lumber, the process of working with Freres Engineered Wood, design & technical details, fire rating, speed of construction, best use case, common

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01:07:18

#519 - Adrian Morris, Co-Founder and Director of...

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2026/09/23

This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Adrian Morris, co-founder and Director of Pangea Design Group, as well as Managing Partner of Design Partnership and Morris&Co. The three discussed Adrian's educational background, why architecture school is too theoretical, the operations of the firm, Adrian's early career, growing a diverse portfolio, establishing Pangea, collectives vs individual firms, office growth & COVID, hybrid work policy, AI tools, being involved in

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01:08:06

#518 - Building a Custom House as Spec House

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2026/09/16

This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss building custom homes as spec homes. The two cover the types of houses, the differences between custom homes and spec homes, designing for resale value, planning for change, balancing good design with being cost-effective, timelines for spec and custom homes, client influences, why custom homes might not work out, build quality, resale profit, and more. This episode is supported by Chaos • Programa • Future London Academy SUBSCRIBE •

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01:05:36

#517 - Anthony Poon, Founder of Poon Design Inc.

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2026/09/09

This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Anthony Poon, Founder of Poon Design Inc. The three discussed Anthony's background, music & architecture, design approach, early career experience, architecture, writing & music as one creative process, marketing an architecture firm, when Anthony started Poon Design, being a specialist in design, finding an architectural style, what makes an ideal client, ideal project type, and more. This episode is supported by Chaos •

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01:10:44

#516 - After Hours: Are Real Estate Agents Overvalued?

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2026/09/01

This week, David and Marina have a casual chat about anechoic chambers, real estate listings, prices, and buzzwords, real estate agents (are they overcompensated?), and what constitutes 'good design' in the public's eye. This episode is supported by Chaos • Programa • Future London Academy 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

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01:19:36

#515 - Brent Buck, Founder and Principal at Brent...

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2026/08/25

This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Brent Buck, founder and principal at Brent Buck Architects. The three discussed Brent's background, architecture education, inspiring buildings during his travels, what's consistent in his work, efficiency in design details, making compromises, starchitects & interior designers, how architects can communicate better, the Clinton Hill project, favorite building & experiences, and more. This episode is supported by Chaos •

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01:01:35

#514 - After Hours: Visiting Santa Barbara

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2026/08/18

This week, David and Marina have a casual chat about frustrating team members and their weekend trip to Santa Barbara, covering Santa Barbara's architecture, landscape, restaurants, a giant prix fixe meal, the town, and paying $5 for half a cup of milk. This episode is supported by Chaos • Programa • Future London Academy SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office • Instagram • Facebook • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT

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01:19:06

#513 - Joshua Ramus, Founding Principal of REX

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2026/08/11

This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Joshua Ramus, founding principal of REX. The two discussed Joshua's background, designing for performance, best approach to client meetings, design competitions, office size & structure, interior design, being involved in all projects, design philosophy, project types, being flexible in design thinking, defending design concepts, and more. This episode is supported by Chaos • Programa • Future London Academy SUBSCRIBE • Apple

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01:04:29

#512 - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome in Architecture

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2026/08/04

This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design answer questions from listeners. The two discuss dealing with imposter syndrome, architecture office hiring logic and unions, being proactive in an office, confidence, design idea contribution, and more. This episode is supported by Chaos • Programa • Future London Academy SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office • Instagram • Facebook • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950

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01:33:32

#511 - Andrew Bernheimer, Founding Principal of...

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2026/07/28

This week, David of FAME Architecture & Design is joined by Andrew Bernheimer, founding principal of Bernheimer Architecture. The two discussed how and why Andrew unionized his firm, what the purpose of unionization is, the structure of a unionized practice, the process of unionization, how long it takes, the process to change the union contract, how unionizing impacts the design process, next steps for Andrew, and more. This episode is supported by Chaos • Programa • Future London Academy SUBSCRIBE

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01:19:52

#510 - Client Questions: Phasing Projects and...

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2026/07/22

This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design answer common client questions: Can my construction project be phased? Can I start my project before the architect is hired? The two discuss how much of the project needs to be designed, misconceptions and common mistakes in phased projects, starting a project before hiring an architect, what to do before signing an architect, client consultation calls, why architects' fees vary, customer service, and vetting architects & clients. This

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01:25:16

#509 - Ludwig Godefroy, Founder of Ludwig Godefroy...

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2026/07/14

This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Ludwig Godefroy, a French architect based in Mexico City known for his brutalist, concrete-driven work. The two discussed how building codes and construction culture differ between France and Mexico, the handcrafted construction methods that recall Le Corbusier's era, the technical challenges of building a brutalist concrete cabin in the extreme cold of Alaska, and more. This episode is supported by Chaos • Future London Academy

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31:42

#508 - After Hours: Guest Critiquing and Students...

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2026/07/07

This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss what it actually feels like to sit on a review panel, staying fully present through hours of critiquing student work back to back, students rejecting AI tools, and more. This episode is supported by Chaos • Programa • Future London Academy 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

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01:07:08

#507 - David Lee, Founder of Buildnotes

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2026/07/01

This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by David Lee, founder of Buildnotes. The two discussed how David got involved with the LA fire rebuild effort, bulk purchasing, what is Buildnotes, how it started, and how it works, types of vendors and products on Buildnotes, how the community can help, navigating different community organizations, gaining trust, marketing and vendors intake, collaborating with large developers, how payment and purchases work on Buildnotes, next

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01:01:37

#506 - Design Review LACMA by Peter Zumthor

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2026/06/24

This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design review the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA). The two discussed LACMA's entry & exterior, the interior design, external experience of LACMA, materiality, inside-outside connection, dark interior & psychological impact, building details, artwork display, open plan design, food options, architectural forms, and more. This episode is supported by Chaos • Programa • Future London Academy SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify

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02:04:34

#505 - Daniel Green, Founder of Blackbriar Development

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2026/06/16

This week, David of FAME Architecture & Design is joined by Daniel Green, Founder of Blackbriar Development. The two discussed how David and Marina started the Second Studio Podcast, the creativity and design process, designing architecture experiences, cohesive design vision, construction phase, modern vs traditional, Daniel Green's background and Blackbriar Development, hiring architects & contractors to solve problems, building a business & management, ideal project & client, managing budget &

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01:14:03

#504 - After Hours: Recent Starchitect Projects and...

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2026/06/09

This week, David and Marina have a casual chat about architecture projects: Copenhagen's new tower, LACMA by Zumthor, OMA's New Museum extension, unoccupied buildings by famous architects, architecture trends in school, and more. This episode is supported by Chaos • Programa • Future London Academy 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

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01:30:51

#503 - David Prutting, Founder and Owner of Prutting...

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2026/06/02

This week, David of FAME Architecture & Design is joined by David Prutting, Founder and Owner of Prutting & Co. The two discussed David's background, his career journey, starting his own business as a contractor, working on new builds, arrogance and ego in design, communication and alignment with clients, Grace Farm project by SANAA, good architect contractor partnership, pre-construction service, change in construction costs, most challenging project, and more. This episode is supported by Chaos •

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01:24:28

#502 - After Hours: TV Shows & David and Marina's...

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2026/05/26

This week, David and Marina have a short chat about TV shows, then dive into their Predictive Index Behavorial Assessments, discussing the personality tendencies and dynamics in the workplace. This episode is supported by Chaos • Programa • Future London Academy 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

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01:19:12

#501 - After Hours: Disneyland!

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2026/05/20

This week, David and Marina have a casual chat about their trip to Disneyland. The two discuss Star Wars Galaxy's Edge, the Rise of the Resitance, food, the making of Disneyland, and more. This episode is supported by Chaos • Programa • Future London Academy 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

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