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The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show

David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet

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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01:26:53

#460 - Tom Spoja, Partner at Backen & Backen

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/08/05

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Tom Spoja, Partner at Backen & Backen. The three discussed Tom’s background, the Case Study 2.0 fire rebuild program, history of Backen & Backen; working with remote employees, staying in one office throughout career, unique custom house design requests, establishing strong connection with clients, project challenges, fire resilient design, regenerative design practice, and more. This episode is supported by Autodesk Forma &

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01:13:34

#459 - After Hours: Coffee, Food Preferences, Big Bear

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/07/29

This week David and Marina of have a casual chat about coffee, pocast scheduling, beverages, hot sauce, sandwiches, vegetables, ane Big Bear. This episode is supported by Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa • Learn more about BQE CORE 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 with industry

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01:21:19

#458 - Bryan Zabonick, Vice President of Delivery at BQE

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/07/22

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Bryan Zabonick, Vice President of Delivery at BQE. The three discussed Bryan’s professional background, tips to improve architecture business practice, fee structures, communicating with clients, contracts, invoices, budgets, managing overhead costs, architects undervaluing their service, and more This episode is supported by Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa • Learn more about BQE CORE SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts

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01:31:10

#457 - The Shift House: A Pre-Designed Pacific...

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/07/15

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss The Shift House, their pre-designed model home for the Pacific Palisades. They cover the purpose of The Shift House, conceptual thinking, site planning, form and massing, indoor/outdoor connections, procession & privacy, optionality, material palettes, fire resiliency, and more. Visit: https://www.famearchitects.com/shift-house-case-study-2 Contact: info@famearchitects.com This episode is supported by Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight

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01:30:31

#456 - Ana Duran, Co-Principal of Estudio A0 &...

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/07/08

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Ana Maria Duran Calisto, Co-Principal of Estudio A0 and Daniel Rose Visiting Assistant Professor at the Yale School of Architecture. The three discussed the shift in relationship between technology, culture and nature in architecture; the cultural background of South America; architecture and the Amazonia; the colonial and monocultural mindset; Ana’s educational background; shifting career paths; the University of Amazonia design

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01:32:25

#455 - After Hours: Visiting NYC!

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/07/01

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about their recent trip to New York. The two cover reuniting with the city, food, urbanism, traveling with a baby, the MoMA, food poisoning, and much more. This episode is supported by Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa • Learn more about BQE CORE 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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56:06

#454 - Thomas Woltz, Senior Principal of Nelson Byrd...

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/06/24

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Thomas L. Woltz, Senior Principal of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects (NBW). The three discussed Thomas’s childhood influences; architecture & arts education; why he studied Master of Architecture; how landscape architects think differently; creating impact beyond your lifetime; landscape maintenance; pros & cons of private owned public spaces; research in landscape design; client alignment on project goals; challenging

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01:04:00

#453 - Balancing Hobbies & Architecture

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/06/17

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss importance of having hobbies outside of architecture; making time for activities beyond architecture school; making passion into career; influence of external hobbies on architecture career; transitioning from school to work; nightmare stories; and more. This episode is supported by Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa • Learn more about BQE CORE SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website:

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01:24:02

#452 - Jess Field, Principal and Co-Founder of Field...

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/06/10

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Jess Field, Principal and Co-Founder of Field Architecture. The three discussed Jess’s architecture influence and education; the founding of Field architecture; evolution of technology in architecture; limitations of computer software in design; Jess’s early career; managing & scaling architecture office; communicating experimentation to clients; and more. This episode is supported by Integrated Projects • Autodesk Forma &

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01:09:07

#451 - The Value of Diverse Project Experience

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/06/03

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the value of having different project experiences. They touched on working in different offices; project types in architecture school; how long to stay at an office; office fit & alignment; diverse project experiences; large vs small offices; the ideal first 10 years of an architecture career; changing office & pay raise; and more. This episode is supported by Integrated Projects • Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa • Learn

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01:33:29

#450 - Dan Rubinstein, Host and Creator of The Grand...

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/05/27

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Dan Rubinstein, Host and creator of The Grand Tourist podcast. The three discussed Dan’s career in journalism; change in media production; design field crossovers in media; shift to personality economy; future of journalism & media; hosting The Grand Tourist; common traits of successful people; career exploration freedom constraints; future vision for The Grand Tourist; and more. This episode is supported by Integrated Projects •

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01:04:42

#449 - You Need Construction Administration

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/05/20

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the importance of Construction Administration to achieve a successful project. They touched on what construction administration is, the role of an architect during CA; why CA matters for clients; how CA saves time and money; real world scenarios during CA; what construction administration is not; questions to ask an architect about CA; collaboration between architect and contractor; and more. This episode is supported by Integrated

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01:27:41

#448 - David Weeks, Founder of David Weeks Studio

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/05/13

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by David Weeks, founder of David Weeks Studio. The three discussed David’s artistic childhood and education; studying sculpture and painting; influence of art education on design career; working with Ted Muehling; starting a studio as a lighting designer; artists and creators priced out; progression of lighting career and studio growth; discovery in design and art; David Weeks Studio design style; minimalism done well; and more

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01:18:29

#447 - Adam Yarinsky, Principal of Architecture...

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/05/06

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Adam Yarinsky, FAIA and Principal of Architecture Research Office (ARO). They discussed Adam’s architecture childhood dream; education and master’s research; urban design vs Architecture; starting the ARO office; evolution of ARO’s design approach; office structure & value of consultants; mentorship; ARO office monograph; challenges facing the profession; importance of research in Architecture projects; and more. This episode is

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01:23:31

#446 - Zach Forrest, Executive Vice President of...

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/04/29

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design Zach Forrest, Executive Vice President of Goodman Gable Gould Adjusters International. The three discussed the roles of a public adjuster; why hire a public adjuster; process of engaging a public adjuster; documenting lost estimates; insurance claim timeline; insurance claims discrepancy; insurance coverage; relocating & insurance claim; common insurance payout practice; client advice for working with public adjuster; and more. This episode is

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01:15:13

#445 - Behind the Scenes of Second Studio Podcast

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/04/22

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the behind the scenes of running the Second Studio Podcast. The two discussed the Second Studio Podcast dynamic; behind the scenes of the guest episodes; work life balance of architecture and podcast; authenticity in podcast; enjoyment as podcast host; dealing with social media audience; the architecture discourse; creating systems; advice on starting an architecture podcast; and more. This episode is supported by Integrated Projects •

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01:17:03

#444 - Morris Adjmi, Founder and Principal of Morris...

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/04/15

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Morris Adjmi, founder and principal of Morris Adjmi Architects. The three discussed Morris’s childhood, architecture education and experiences; modern & historical architecture expressions; early career and working with Aldo Rossi; the Scholastic Building; Morris Adjmi office founding & operations; analog vs digital in architecture; and more. This episode is supported by Integrated Projects • Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight •

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01:08:40

#443 - After Hours: Aging, Architecture Influencers,...

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/04/08

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about aging, architecture influencers, tv shows, and more. This episode is supported by Integrated Projects • Programa • Learn more about BQE CORE 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 with industry leaders. • Project Companion: Informative talks for

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01:12:51

#442 - Jason Somers & Steven Somers, President & CEO...

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/04/04

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Jason Somers and Steven Somers, President and CEO of Crest Real Estate. They discussed the process of wildfire home rebuild; qualifying rebuild regulations in LA; the site clearing process; building like for like; recreating neighborhood with unique character; fire resistant home design; the Case Study 2.0 program; and more. FAME is offering complimentary Project Starter Services to anyone rebuilding their home due to the

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01:05:40

#441 - Working with Sale Reps

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show ·

2025/04/01

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss working with sales reps of material and product suppliers. The two cover common challenges, communication, and how suppliers make their products and companies more appealing to architects and designers. This episode is supported by Integrated Projects • Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa • Learn more about BQE CORE SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office •

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