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Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse

Conversations about design, architecture, and industry. By Breakhouse, a Canadian strategic design firm. breakhouse.ca/podcast New episodes a couple times per month. podcast@breakhouse.ca

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01:15:05

Charbel Daniel | Adding Life to Years: Rethinking How...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2025/11/06

Vince speaks with Charbel Daniel, CEO of Northwood, about how leadership, culture and design thinking can reshape continuing care. Charbel shares his unconventional journey from studying physics and working as a paramedic to leading Atlantic Canada’s largest not-for-profit in senior care, emphasizing first-principle thinking, empathy and organizational culture as tools for transformation. Together they explore how thoughtful design of buildings, systems,

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01:03:16

013 - Andy Fillmore | Building Halifax: Balancing...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2025/08/11

Vince interviews Andy Fillmore, Mayor of Halifax. In conversation: Halifax’s distinct identity, its rapid growth, and the pressing challenges of the housing crisis. Drawing on his career path from architecture and urban planning in the United States to serving as a Member of Parliament, Andy offers a broad perspective on city-building. Together, they explore strategies for sustainable development that balance heritage preservation with modernization,

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01:03:16

013 - Andy Fillmore | Building Halifax: Balancing...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2025/08/11

Vince interviews Andy Fillmore, Mayor of Halifax. In conversation: Halifax’s distinct identity, its rapid growth, and the pressing challenges of the housing crisis. Drawing on his career path from architecture and urban planning in the United States to serving as a Member of Parliament, Andy offers a broad perspective on city-building. Together, they explore strategies for sustainable development that balance heritage preservation with modernization,

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01:07:50

012 - Jason Shannon I Creating Luxury Retirement...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2025/04/17

Vincent interviews Jason Shannon, President at Shannex. In conversation: Origin of the family business, challenges and opportunities in the industry of building retirement living communities. Perspectives on leadership, the design process, decision making and the future of Shannex. Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent van den Brink, President + Architect, Breakhouse Inc. Guest: Jason Shannon Announcer: Danielle Pottier Producers: Keke Beatz

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01:07:50

012 - Jason Shannon I Creating Luxury Retirement...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2025/04/17

Vincent interviews Jason Shannon, President at Shannex. In conversation: Origin of the family business, challenges and opportunities in the industry of building retirement living communities. Perspectives on leadership, the design process, decision making and the future of Shannex. Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent van den Brink, President + Architect, Breakhouse Inc. Guest: Jason Shannon Announcer: Danielle Pottier Producers: Keke Beatz

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01:22:48

011 - Architect Brian Mackay-Lyons | A Tale of Two...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2023/03/30

Vincent interviews Brian Mackay-Lyons Founder of Mackay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects. In conversation: Approaches to design, challenges of the profession, building a career, life as an architect and the future of the MLS Architects Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc.Guests: Brian Mackay-LyonsAnnouncer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect, Breakhouse, Inc.Producer: Arthur Comeau, Tide

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01:22:48

011 - Architect Brian Mackay-Lyons | A tale of two...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2023/03/30

Vincent interviews Brian Mackay-Lyons Founder of Mackay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects.In conversation: Approaches to design, challenges of the profession, building a career, life as an architect and the future of the MLS Architects Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc.Guests: Brian Mackay-LyonsAnnouncer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect, Breakhouse, Inc.Producer: Arthur Comeau, Tide School.

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00:40:22

010 - Creating memorable experiences I interview...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2023/02/10

Vincent interviews Chef Anthony Walsh and Marco Gucciardi from Oliver & Bonacini and Freehand Hospitality. In conversation: Creating and running a restaurant, challenges and opportunities in the business and perspectives on their new group of restaurants in Halifax Nova Scotia. Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc. Guests: Anthony Walsh, Marco Gucciardi Announcer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect,

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00:40:22

010 - Creating memorable experiences I interview...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2023/02/10

Vincent interviews Chef Anthony Walsh and Marco Gucciardi from Oliver & Bonacini and Freehand Hospitality. In conversation: Creating and running a restaurant, challenges and opportunities in the business and perspectives on their new group of restaurants in Halifax Nova Scotia. Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc. Guests: Anthony Walsh, Marco Gucciardi Announcer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect, Breakhouse, Inc. Producer:

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00:55:46

009 - The Optimism of Architecture? | Interview with...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2022/08/01

Vincent interviews six students studying architecture. Colby Rice, Logan Hawkes, Cody Gaulton, Holly Mills, Mark Mackinnon and Cesar Basillo. In this conversation: the challenges of being a student today, priorities of a practice, finding a work life balance, fear and excitement of the future and more. Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/9 Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc. Guests: Colby Rice, Logan Hawkes, Cody

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00:55:46

009 - The Optimism of Architecture? | Interview with...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2022/08/01

Vincent interviews six students studying architecture. Colby Rice, Logan Hawkes, Cody Gaulton, Holly Mills, Mark Mackinnon and Cesar Basillo. In this conversation: the challenges of being a student today, priorities of a practice, finding a work life balance, fear and excitement of the future and more. Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/9 Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc. Guests: Colby Rice,

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00:23:13

008 - The culture of an office | Interview with Bruce...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2022/05/20

Vincent interviews Bruce Kuwabara: Bruce Kuwabara is a founding partner of KPMB Architects and the Chair of the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal. In this conversation: how to grow an office and maintain its culture, drawing and the design process, value of and more. Transcript, mood board examples, and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/8 Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc. Guest: Bruce Kuwabara,

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00:23:13

008 - The culture of an office | Interview with Bruce...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2022/05/20

Vincent interviews Bruce Kuwabara: Bruce Kuwabara is a founding partner of KPMB Architects and the Chair of the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal. In this conversation: how to grow an office and maintain its culture, drawing and the design process, value of and more. Transcript, mood board examples, and show notes:breakhouse.ca/podcast/8 Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc. Guest: Bruce Kuwabara, Architect,a founding

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00:50:11

007 - Self-Branding and Expression By Design |...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2021/08/09

Vincent interviews Musemo Handahu, digital content creator, writer, style guru, and Tedx speaker. In this conversation: Design, brand, and self-identity; the daily grind and creative process of a digital content creator; self-expression and brand alignment decisions, and much more. Transcript, mood board examples, and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/7 Learn more about Musemo Handahu at misslionhunter.com and follow her on Instagram @misslionhunter Get in touch:

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00:50:11

007 - Self-Branding and Expression By Design |...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2021/08/09

Vincent interviews Musemo Handahu, digital content creator, writer, style guru, and Tedx speaker. In this conversation: Design, brand, and self-identity; the daily grind and creative process of a digital content creator; self-expression and brand alignment decisions, and much more. Transcript, mood board examples, and show notes:breakhouse.ca/podcast/7 Learn more about Musemo Handahu atmisslionhunter.com and follow her on Instagram @misslionhunter Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent

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00:36:25

006.2 - How to Build a Better Architect | Interview...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2021/06/14

Vincent continues his interview with Christine Macy, architect, researcher, and former Dean of Architecture at Dalhousie University. In Part 2 of this conversation: the future of architectural education, importance of physicality in design and building, and advice for students and leaders about bringing life experience to your work. Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/6.2 Learn more about Christine Macy at her faculty page. Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent Van den

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00:36:25

006.2 - How to Build a Better Architect | Interview...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2021/06/14

Vincent continues his interview with Christine Macy, architect, researcher, and former Dean of Architecture at Dalhousie University. In Part 2 of this conversation: the future of architectural education, importance of physicality in design and building, and advice for students and leaders about bringing life experience to your work. Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/6.2 Learn more about Christine Macy at her faculty page. Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host:

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00:40:24

006.1 - Landscape, Identity, and Connected...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2021/05/20

Vincent interviews Christine Macy, architect, researcher, and former Dean of Architecture at Dalhousie University. In Part 1 of this conversation: food, landscapes, monuments, and festivals as community identity makers, ideas of land ownership and use, integrating professional points of view to see a bigger whole, and more. Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/6.1 Learn more about Christine Macy at her faculty page. Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent Van den Brink,

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00:40:24

006.1 - Landscape, Identity, and Connected...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2021/05/20

Vincent interviews Christine Macy, architect, researcher, and former Dean of Architecture at Dalhousie University. In Part 1 of this conversation: food, landscapes, monuments, and festivals as community identity makers, ideas of land ownership and use, integrating professional points of view to see a bigger whole, and more. Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/6.1 Learn more about Christine Macy at her faculty page. Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca Host: Vincent

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00:39:47

005 - Building Between Conflicting Views | Interview...

Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse ·

2021/04/19

Vincent interviews Mike Savage, a president of the World Energy Cities Partnership, Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership member, and mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality. In this conversation: Leadership through collaboration, influencing sustainable development with policy and incentives, and the ongoing effort to make Halifax the most inclusive, entrepreneurial, and livable city it can be. Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/5 Learn more about Mayor Mike Savage at

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