Architecture, Design & Photography (Trent Bell)

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with the Artist and Furniture Designer Stefan Rurak. 

Stefan Rurak Studio's furniture defies conventional boundaries. Founded by the artist Stefan Rurak, his is a Brooklyn-based atelier that merges modern conceptual design with time-honored craftsmanship. The results are evocative, one-of-a-kind furniture that are built to span generations. Working with a variety of materials, the Studio specializes in bespoke furniture design and fabrication. Stefan Rurak Studio crafts furniture that transcends utilitarian ends and becomes art. 

More from Stefan Rurak: 

Website: https://stefanrurakstudio.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanrurakstudio/ 

More from us: 

Website: http://www.trentbell.com 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ 

Podcast: www.apdpodcast.com 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Julie D. Taylor, Principal and Founder of Taylor & Company. Taylor & Company is the PR firm with the creativity, quality, expertise, and tenacity to achieve effective and impressive results for clients in architecture, design, and furniture. 

As Principal and Founder of Taylor & Company, Julie is personally involved with her clients. She focuses on image management, strategic media plans, and media relations. A creative industries professional since 1982, Julie’s career covers every aspect of communication: publicity, marketing, writing, consulting, and editing. Her close relationships with global media outlets ensure pitches are heard, and stories are placed.

 More from Julie D. Taylor: 

Website: https://taylor-pr.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taylorandcompanypr/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-&-company/ 

More from us: 

Website: http://www.trentbell.com 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ 

Podcast: www.apdpodcast.com 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Paul Tang, founding principal of Verse Design LA and a partner in Verse Design Shanghai. Paul earned a B.Arch from USC and his M.Arch from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. Inspired by academia, Paul taught architecture at USC for 19 years. He was appointed as the first Academic Director of USC American Academy in China. That visibility and credibility led to several building-design opportunities in China. Propelled by that momentum, Paul returned to Los Angeles and co-founded Verse Design LA with fellow former USC professor Courtenay Bauer. The firm specializes in urban, commercial, residential, and institutional projects and planning. To date, it has designed more than 5 million square feet of built environments. 

Paul shares insights on working in US and abroad. He will also discuss those influences that impact his design to include technology. More specifically, the phenomenon of technology and AI and how it impacts our lifestyle and therefore architecture. 

More from Verse Design: 

Website: https://www.vdla.co (US), https://verse-design.com (China) 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/verse_design/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/verse_design 

WeChat: https://www.wechat.com/verse_design 

 

More from us: 

Website: http://www.trentbell.com 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ 

Podcast: www.adppodcast.com 

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Artist and Designer Lindsay Stone. We speak with Lindsay about her series Ashes to Ashes, her journey as a working artist, and her move towards designing and selling lingerie.

Lindsay Joy Stockbridge Stone is an artist and designer living in Cumberland, Maine. Her home and studio are in the country where she is raising eight chickens, two cats, and one baby with her husband Forrest, who is also a maker.
 

More from Lindsay Stone:

Website: http://www.lindsayjoystone.com

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-mann-amato-a7106a7/

More from us:

Website: http://www.trentbell.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindsayjoystone/

 

More from Andy Rehfeldt: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzk0m5Ibzv-JDJHRrNNbGyw 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyrehfeldt/?hl=en 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/andyrehfeldt 

 

More from us: 

Website: http://www.trentbell.com 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ 

• The M11 monochrome allows for a unique perspective on photography.
• Leica's design philosophy emphasizes simplicity and essential features.
• Monochrome sensors capture more light and have lower noise levels.
• The experience of using a Leica camera is deeply personal and reflective.
• Leica cameras are built to last, with a focus on durability and craftsmanship.
• The Q series offers a compact solution for high-performance photography.
• Engaging with the Leica community enhances the photography experience.
• Leica's lenses are designed to outperform modern sensors.
• The importance of understanding the difference between monochrome and color sensors.
• Leica encourages photographers to document their surroundings thoughtfully.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Gabriel Keith Sutton, Furnituremaker, Designer and Craftsman located in Biddeford, ME.   Gabe is a  self-taught furniture maker and designer that hails from a long line of craftsmen. His great grandfather was a gunsmith and furniture maker in Southern Ohio, his grandfather was the head of Industrial Technology at Kent State University, and his father was a cabinetmaker.   Gabe began building furniture in a small shop 19 years ago with a  passion to create unique furniture that lasts for generations. A lot of Gabe's early work and current inspiration comes from the clean lines and elegant proportions of antique Danish furniture and the simple beauty of Japanese architecture. 

Kobi's upbringing in this scenic state has cultivated a deep-rooted passion for the great outdoors and exhilarating activities like climbing, snowboarding, scuba diving, mountain biking, and motorcycling. Now that he has graduated from high school, Kobi has an exciting plan in store – he's embarking on a gap year that will take him across the globe. What's unique about his journey is his commitment to sharing every step of it with the world. Through platforms like YouTube, Instagram, his portfolio, Kobi aims to document the incredible experiences he encounters along the way. 

More from Kobi Kahn: 

Website: https://kobikahn.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kobi.kahn/ 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KobiKahn/videos 

More from us: 

Website: http://www.trentbell.com 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ 

Podcast: www.adppodcast.com

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Stephen Schafer, Architectural Photographer specializing in historic preservation. 

Stephen Schafer (AKA: Schäf) specializes in architectural photography of our inherited environment. Having completed over one hundred large format documentations to date, Schafer is an expert in the documentation of buildings and sites with a practiced understanding of historic structures. His work ranges from bridges and subway tunnels to skyscrapers and Spanish colonial adobes, documenting historic homes, cultural landscapes, and built technology projects in twenty states and on the island of Guam. These archival documentations are transmitted to the Historic American Buildings Survey (HABS), the Historic American Landscapes Survey (HALS) and the Historic American Engineering Record (HAER) collections at the Library of Congress. 

More from Stephen Schafer: 

Website: https://www.habsphoto.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/habs_photographer/ 

More from us: 

Website: http://www.trentbell.com 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Luis Vidal, Architect and Founder of Luis Vidal + Architects. We talk about the philosophy behind the work at Luis Vidal + Architects and what it takes to design a world-class airport. Luis Vidal + Architects is a Madrid-based global Architecture practice with offices in UK, USA, Chile and Japan. A creative platform that develops projects in all scales (master planning, buildings and industrial design) offering responsible and quality designs in response to the urban and social challenges of today.Since its opening in 2004, luis vidal + architects has developed a consistent trajectory expressed in more than 100 projects, and has received international recognition for implementing challenging ideas on large-scale complex buildings design, such as airports, hospitals, office buildings, museums and university campuses.luis vidal + architects is one of the leading and most innovative practices committed to the search for functional and flexible design.Its philosophy relies on improving quality of life through design, focusing on the user as the starting point and main priority in all their projects.Regardless of the scale, all the projects in the studio’s portfolio are born with the same DNA that defines luis vidal + architects: its social, economic and environmental commitment. More from Luis Vidal Architects: Website: https://www.luisvidal.com/en/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/luisvidalarchitects/ More from us: Website: http://www.trentbell.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ Podcast: https://architecture-design-photography.simplecast.com/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/trentbell/4gxv31ifsz

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Andrew Ashey, Principal and co-founder of AAmp Studio.  We talk with Andrew about his background in Architecture, the approach AAMP Studio has when working with clients, and his recent relocation from L.A. to Portland, ME.

Andrew Ashey is Principal and co-founder of AAmp Studio. He received a Master of Architecture from Yale University, a Master of Arts in Media from The New School and a Bachelor of Science with Concentration in Architecture from Northeastern University.

Andrew has over 15 years of professional experience, bringing an expertise in residential, commercial and institutional design. Prior to founding AAmp, he was a Senior Designer at Rapt Studio in Los Angeles, an associate at Joel Sanders Architect and Handel Architects in New York, and a designer at Utile Design in Boston.

More from Andrew Ashey: 

Website: http://www.aampstudio.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aampstudio 

More from us: Website: http://www.trentbell.com 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ 

Podcast: https://architecture-design-photography.simplecast.com/ 

 

 

Alan is a builder by trade and the owner and general manager of GO Logic LLC. Alan founded the business with architect Matthew O’Malia in 2008 with the sole purpose of designing and building Passive House buildings. 

After finishing his degree at Brown University, Alan landed in Maine in the late ‘80s as an organic farm apprentice, then bought 75 acres of land and built his own house. From there his carpentry work evolved into a general contracting business where, in spite of some resistance, he encouraged as much energy-efficient design as possible. Eventually the high-performance concept caught on, and when Passive House arrived it codified much of what he’d been trying to do all those years.

 Alan is a Certified Passive House Builder and Designer. He is secretary of the board of directors of Passive House Institute US and the Passive House Alliance US. He lives with his family on a farm in Belfast, Maine. 

More from Alan Gibson: 

Website: https://www.gologic.us/team 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-gibson-57625271/ 

 

More from us: 

Website: http://www.trentbell.com 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ 

Join Trent in a candid conversation with Deevo Tindall. In this episode, Deevo shares the pivotal moments of his journey, from the lessons he learned in his first job clearing snow to the realization that corporate success was not the pinnacle of achievement. Finally, Deevo shares the story of the founding of Fusion Creative, a sanctuary for businesses seeking to carve out their unique space in the market.

 

Throughout the conversation Deevo touches on the transformative power of passion in rekindling one's professional spark and the importance of aligning one's work with their deepest interests. Listeners will find practical wisdom in Deevo's approach to holistic branding, where he emphasizes the need for genuine narratives that resonate deeply with audiences.

 

This isn't your typical business podcast. It's a heart-to-heart on finding what makes you tick and translating that into a brand that speaks volumes. Whether you're navigating your own career pivot or looking to infuse your business with real, relatable stories, there's a lesson in here for you. Let's dive into the nuances of creating work that's not just seen but felt.

 

More from Deevo Tindall:

 

Website: https://fusioncreativebranding.com

 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fusionphotog/

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fusioncreativebranding/

 

 

More from us:

 

Website: http://www.trentbell.com

 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trentbellphotography/

 

Podcast: www.adppodcast.com

 

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Elisa Winter Holben and Brandon Holben of Winter Holben Architecture + Design. 

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Jeremy Levine, Principal at Jeremy Levine Design. Our conversation centers around Jeremy's approach to modern sustainable design and his recent residential project in Pioneertown, CA. We also discuss the work he's doing with Side Street Projects, a mobile artist-run organization that connects artists directly to communities through socially-engaged artist projects. 

The principal, Jeremy Levine, earned a Master's Degree in Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture where he won the Haskell Prize for Architectural Journalism. His work has been on the cover of Dwell Magazine and featured on the Discovery Channel. Jeremy is on the board of directors of Side Street Projects, which promotes art education through mobile wood shops, and the Harpo Foundation for the Arts, which supports emerging and unrecognized artists. He lectures and participates in exhibits around the world, including the New York Hall of Science, the International Symposium of Electronic Arts, the Dwell on Design Festival, and The Los Angeles Design Conference. 

More from Jeremy Levine: 

Website: https://www.jeremylevine.com/ 

More from us: 

Website: http://www.trentbell.com 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ 

Podcast: https://architecture-design-photography.simplecast.com/ 

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Tiarra Bell's Bio: The core of my work is an external reflection of my internal thoughts. I am interested in making furniture that does not only focus on aesthetics but rather creating a body of work that tells a story and communicates a message. I express the inexpressible by using my Biblical beliefs as a premise for my artistic expression. I'm able to translate those verbalized beliefs into something that is visual and tangible. I’m intrigued by how something that’s not visual, such as words, ideologies, or ethics can become something that you can plainly see, and touch.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down our good friend Pascal Molenat, Principal & Chief Marketing Officer at OTJ Architects.  We take a look behind the curtain of a large architecture firm and how they make informed decisions about photographing spaces and choosing the right photographers to work with.  Throughout the interview we ask questions from our Instagram audience.  How is video impacting your marketing efforts?  How should new photographers reach out to an architecture firm?

Our conversation is wide ranging and aimed squarely at architecture photographers interested in growing their skill set and further refining their marketing efforts.   

 

In the episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we are speaking with Jill Albers. 

Albers is an account executive at Interface, a global leader in modular flooring, offering an integrated collection of carpet tiles and resilient flooring. Albers graduated from Marymount University in Arlington, VA, with a BA in Interior Design and immediately began working in the Washington metro area's commercial and corporate design segment. In 2017, Jill moved to her family's home state of Maine so she could start working for Interface. In 2019, she was awarded the Ray C Anderson Sustainability Award, an honor given by the Ray C. Anderson Foundation to a member of the Interface sales team who actively demonstrates their commitment to Interface's Mission Zero and Climate Take Back mission in their career and personal lives. In 2023, she was asked to join the Global Sustainability Council for Interface, an internal group from all facets of the Interface business. She was tasked with inspiring and influencing the company's sustainability path forward. Locally, she has been a board member of the Maine Interior Design Association (MIDA) and served as president from 2022 through 2024. 
 

Our interview today is sponsored by Maine Home+Design. Don't miss Alber's Design Theory in the upcoming January/February issue of Maine Home+Design. 

Web: https://www.interface.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/interface_me_vt_nh/ 

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Website: www.adppodcast.com 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/adppod_

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Architect Matt O'Malia, Co-Founder of GO Lab and Executive Partner of OPAL.

GO Lab founder and partner Matthew O’Malia is principal architect and co-founder of GO Logic and OPAL, an award-winning architecture firm with a nationwide reputation for innovation and expertise in the design of high performance residential and institutional buildings. A leader in Passive House design in the U.S., and named to Architect magazine’s Architect 50 list in 2018, Matthew is a frequent speaker at sustainable design conferences in the U.S. and abroad.

More from Matt O'Malia

Go Lab: https://golab.us/

GO Logic: https://www.gologic.us/

OPAL: https://opalarch.us/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/we.are.opal/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/timberhp.by.golab/
 

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Website: http://www.trentbell.com 

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About:

Ignacio Rodriguez is a self-made and visually driven architect with an impressive portfolio of luxury real estate successes throughout Southern California. His firm, IR Architects, has designed a half-billion square feet of built high-end luxury homes ranging from 5,000 square-foot contemporary new-builds to 70,000 square-foot estates. Since launching IR Architects in 2012 at age 28, Ignacio has quickly become a vigorous force in the highly competitive world of Southern California luxury residential architecture. He places a strong emphasis on collaborating with clients to bring their visions and his designs to fruition by fusing his client-focused approach with a passion for providing functional, yet visually appealing, designs.

 

More From IR Architects: 

Website: https://irarchitects.us

 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ir.architects 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ignaciorodriguezarchitects 

X: Website: https://x.com/ir_architects 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ir-architects/ 

Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/irarchitects/s-rockingham/ 

SnapChat: https://www.snapchat.com/add/ir.architects

 

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Website: www.adppodcast.com 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Poet and Chief Artistic Officer at Form 4 Architecture, John Marx. 

John Marx, AIA, is a co-founding principal and chief artistic officer of Form4 Architecture in San Francisco, California. He is responsible for developing Form4 Architecture’s design vision and philosophical language. In order to return a sense of humanity back into architecture, he advocates for the inclusion of Philosophy, Art, and Poetry in the thoughtful making of place by creating emotionally resonant architecture and urban spaces. He is a part time student of Absurdity, Paradox, Kindness, and Balance.

Johns new book - Etudes: The Poetry of Dreams + Other Fragments https://www.amazon.com/Etudes-Poetry-Dreams-Watercolors-Fragments/dp/1943532427 

More from John Marx: 

Website: http://form4inc.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/form4_architecture/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/john-marx-aia-047a1a/ 

 

More from us: 

Website: http://www.trentbell.com 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trent-bell-09a5197/ 

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Bio:

 As Design Principal-in-Charge, Nathan Bishop AIA, LEED AP oversees the firm’s major projects with a focus on social inclusivity, climate change, and resetting relationships between buildings and shared public space. Across a variety of project types, from multi-family housing to community placemaking, Nathan has expanded the firm’s design capacity and integrated new technologies into design and practice. He teaches and lectures in design, architectural history and theory, and cultural studies, and has served on the Board of Directors for the LA Forum for Art and Architecture. Nathan currently serves as a Director on the AIA Los Angeles Board where he is actively engaged in outreach to bring more diversity into the profession.

More From Nathan Bishop: 

Website: https://www.kearch.com/team 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/koningeizenberg/ 

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Website: www.adppodcast.com 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/adppod_ 

• Collaboration with clients is important in commercial photography to ensure their vision is captured.
• Tom Blachford finds inspiration and creativity in traveling to new places and exploring them with a camera.
• Having a sense of urgency and a deadline helps Tom stay focused and productive in his fine art photography.
• Both Trent and Tom believe that ideas and creativity can come from the collective consciousness and that being open to receiving them is important.
• Tom's ADHD diagnosis has helped him understand his creative process and embrace his unique way of seeing and capturing images.
• Trent and Tom both enjoy the process of photography and find fulfillment in their work, despite the challenges and uncertainties that come with it. Efficiency in post-production is crucial for photographers, and finding a workflow that suits one's style and preferences is essential.
• The choice of focal length and camera height can greatly impact the composition and emotional impact of architectural photographs.
• While AI technology has its benefits, there is still value in capturing reality and the unique challenges and experiences that come with it.
• Architectural competitions and publications that prioritize photography continue to be important for the industry.
• The future of architectural photography may be influenced by the acceptance and use of AI-generated imagery.

 

 

Founded in 1991, DAVIS is an Architecture, Interiors and Urban Design firm specializing in exceptional commercial and residential mixed-use properties. We create inspired architecture for everyday life for the nation’s best corporations and developers; and have designed 75 million square feet of highly successful business, residential and social environments with a value of $20 Billion. In addition to ground-up design, our services also include DAVIS reFORM®, focusing on adaptive reuse, where we learn and build on the past while creating transformative places for the future through the rehabilitation of existing buildings to modernize, increase usability and create a more valuable and profitable building for the building owner. 

DAVIS is in the business of maximizing the quality of ‘life’ in ‘place’. Life in Place® is about making meaningful connections between people and place, movement and urban form, nature and the built environment. Inspired architecture for everyday life involves a heightened sense of wonder, awe and joy by such intensity of perception, as to cause it to stand out in contrast to the experiences that surround it in time and space. Our passion is to create remarkable moments where each of us spend the most time: The place we Live. The place we Work. and our ‘Third Place’. 

More from Michael Krentz: 

Website: https://thedavisexperience.com 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michael-krentz-aia-leed-ap-581a1210/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DAVIS_lifeinplace/ 

 

Podcast: www.adppodcast.com

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Ellie Alexander, Senior Designer and Art Director at Life Time Creative.

With over a quarter-century of experience, Toby discusses his new book, "Super Sizing Bliss," exploring sustainable, cutting-edge home design. This episode isn't just about architecture; it's a deep dive into the philosophy behind creating spaces that enhance our lives. Toby shares insights on the impact of thoughtful design on our daily living and the importance of moving beyond superficial trends to embrace genuine creativity. Whether you're a design enthusiast or seeking fresh perspectives on how our environments shape us, this conversation offers transformative ideas that promise to enrich your understanding of the spaces we inhabit. Tune in for an inspiring exploration of architecture's power to influence and reflect our deepest values. 

More from Toby: Website: https://www.witteha.us Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wittehaus/ Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobywitte/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wittehaus 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Scott Johnson and Bill Fain, founding partners of Johnson Fain. They discuss the 25-year transformation of Oklahoma City Oil Field Number One into First Americans Museum (FAM), which honors the state’s 39 tribes. The project was highly collaborative and engaging, incorporating Native American advisors to help shape the overall design approach. Conceptually, FAM is a spiral that begins in the earth and ascends to the heavens. The museum’s western arc features permanent and rotating exhibitions, and its northern arc houses theaters, retail, dining, and other services necessary in modern museums.

 

Architect and urban designer Bill Fain, FAIA, directs master planning and urban design at Johnson Fain. He has won several national AIA and Progressive Architecture awards for projects including Mission Bay in San Francisco, Beijing’s Central Business District, and the Greenways Plan for Los Angeles. Bill has received two Fellowships from the National Endowment of the Arts and Humanities and was the recipient of a Rome Prize Fellowship at the American Academy in Rome, Italy. He has a Bachelor of Architecture degree from UC Berkeley and a Master of Architecture in Urban Design from Harvard Graduate School of Design.

 

Firm partner and creative lead Scott Johnson, FAIA, has designed nearly 100 built projects in the past 20 years. Further, he has taught and lectured at various universities, including directing the Master of Architecture Programs at the University of Southern California’s School of Architecture. Scott is the author of Essays on the Tall Building and the City, Performative Skyscraper Tall Building Design Now, The Big Idea: Criticality and Practice in Contemporary Architecture, Tall Building: Imagining the Skyscraper, and Tectonics of Place: The Architecture of Johnson Fain. He holds a BA in Architecture from UC Berkeley and a Master in Architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design.

 

Bill and Scott met at the Harvard Graduate School of Design. In 1987, they acquired renowned Los Angeles firm Pereira Associates, rebranding it Johnson Fain.

More from Johnson Fain:

Website: https://johnsonfain.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsonfain/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/johnsonfain/

First Americans Museum: https://famok.org

In this second episode of Building Perspectives, we sit down for a Q&A with Kyle Caldwell, Architecture and Interiors photographer based in upstate New York. 

More form Kyle: 

Website: https://www.kylejcaldwell.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kylejcaldwell/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylecaldwell

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Instagram: http://instagram.com/adppod_ 

Website: www.adppodcast.com 

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Rob Whitten, Founder & Principal of Whitten Architects. 

More from Whitten Architects: 

Website: https://www.whittenarchitects.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whittenarchitects/ 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whittenarchitects 

More from us: 

Website: http://www.trentbell.com 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ 

 

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography, we sit down with Harrison Buck, filmmaker and director at Pandion Creative. We explore his incredible journey of transforming a life-changing brain injury into the driving force behind his first feature-length documentary. Listen as he shares the challenges he faced on the road to recovery and how this journey of healing inspired the creation of his powerful new documentary, MEKO. MEKO is an in-depth look into the macro-effects of climate change on delicate coastal communities like the Bahamas Outer Islands through the lens of legacy fly fishing guide and angler Omeko “Meko” Glinton. MEKO Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3m1kQwn0_Qc Omeko “Meko” Glinton: https://www.mekobahamas.com/ Pandion Creative is a production company owned and operated by independent filmmaker, Harrison Buck. Harrison is also a photographer, cinematographer, and ski designer, currently living in coastal New Hampshire with his wife, Mallory, and their two children. He has worked primarily in the outdoor and music industries, shooting with dozens of notable companies and individuals in those spaces. More from Harrison Buck: Website: https://harrisonbuck.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bucknaked/ Pandion Creative: https://pandioncreative.com/ More from us: Website: www.adppodcast.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/adppod_ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/architecture-design-photography/id1447381737 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qTtT0lpXkVGyksEkN57VS

The tables have been turned. In this episode we are joined by our host, Joel Kuschke, Creative Director Maine Magazine and Maine Home+Design. The topic is creativity. What does it mean to live and work as a creative individual? Where does creativity come from? Are you born with it? We ponder these questions and more as we peel back that layers of this ancient concept.

 More from us: 

Website: http://www.trentbell.com 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ 

Podcast: www.adppodcast.com 

Today we are speaking with Dr. Laura Freid, the President of Maine College of Art and Design and a leader in arts advocacy. Applications to MECA&D’s BFA program increased by 53% from 2016 to 2019, accompanied by a 24% increase in selectivity and a 7% increase in the diversity of the incoming class. The MFA program more than doubled from 17 to 38 students in the same timeframe.

Previously, Dr. Fried served as CEO and Executive Director of Silkroad for more than a decade. She also served as executive producer of the internationally acclaimed feature documentary “The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and the Silk Road Ensemble.”

Prior to joining Silkroad, Dr. Freid was executive vice president for public affairs and university relations at Brown University. A magazine journalist and editor, she previously served as publisher of Harvard Magazine and executive director of the Ivy League Publishing group. Before working at Harvard, she was the publisher and editor of Bostonia magazine for ten years.

Our interview today is sponsored by Maine Home+Design. Don’t miss Laura's Design Theory article in the September 2023 issue of MH+D. 

More from Laura Freid:

Website: https://www.meca.edu/about/office-of-the-president/about-laura-freid/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lfreid/?hl=en

More from us:

Website: http://www.trentbell.com
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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Will Winkelman, Founding Principal of Winkelman Architecture. 

Will has been a registered architect in Maine since 1989. A member of the AIA, he has been practicing architecture for more than 35 years, most of that time focused on his core passion, residential work. 

Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Will graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelors degree in Architecture in 1982. From there he moved to San Francisco before discovering Peaks Island, off the coast of Portland, in the mid 1980’s. It has been his home ever since.

 Will spent two decades working in Portland offices during which time he found that working with residential clients offered the connection essential for him to feel deeply engaged. In the spring of 2007 Will established Winkelman Architecture to further that pursuit. A founding ideal of the practice was to keep it small, limiting the staff count to 10 or less, with the goal of keeping his hand collaboratively engaged in the design conversation and details of the office’s flow of projects. 

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Website: http://www.winkarch.com/ 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Matthew Cunningham, Founding Principal of Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC. Blending Yankee building techniques with high design, Maine native Matthew Cunningham is a leader in his profession, and is well-known for his plant-centric residential landscapes throughout the Northeast. His gardens feature ecologically sincere planting schemes and regionally sourced reclaimed materials that evoke an authentic sense of place, while showcasing his unique ability to grasp the dynamic rhythms of everyday life. Matthew holds degrees in landscape architecture from the Harvard Graduate School of Design and from UMass Amherst. His distinguished academic record includes Certificates of Honor from the American Society of Landscape Architects at both institutions. Prior to starting his practice, he worked for Reed Hilderbrand, where he contributed to dozens of institutional and residential design projects that have been celebrated nationally. In 2004, he founded his now 25+ person firm, Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design LLC, and maintains offices in Massachusetts and Maine. Under his direction, his team has garnered dozens of professional awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects, the Boston Society of Landscape Architects, and the Association of Professional Landscape Designers, to name a few. More from Matthew Cunningham: Website: https://matthew-cunningham.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mcldllc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-cunningham-aa21166 MCLD Land Lab: https://www.instagram.com/mcldlandlab/ More from us: Website: www.adppodcast.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/adppod_ Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/architecture-design-photography/id1447381737 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5qTtT0lpXkVGyksEkN57VS Our interview today is sponsored by Maine Home+Design. Don't miss Matthew's Design Theory in the upcoming October 2024 issue of Maine Home+Design.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Michael DiTullo, Founder and Chief Creative at Michael DiTullo LLC. We discuss Michael's latest work designing acoustic panels for Kirei, his time working with Michael Jordan at Nike, and his creative process when approaching design challenges. We really enjoyed our discussion with Michael and hope you do as well. 

Michael DiTullo has been designing iconic products for some of the world’s biggest brands for more than 20 years. He has worked with Nike, Google, Honda, Timex, Chantal, Converse, Motorola and has been collaborating with Kirei since 2019. Prior to starting his eponymous design studio Michael, was Chief Design Officer for Sound United, parent company of Denon, Marantz, Polk, and Definitive Technology, where he oversaw industrial design, UX, packaging, product management, and marketing creative. He also spent several years as creative director for frog design’s San Francisco studio and nearly a decade at Nike where he worked directly with Michael Jordan, Carmelo Anthony, Derek Jeter, and Dwayne Wade.

 DiTullo has sat on the ascensions board to SFMoMA, the board of directors for The Design Foundation and is a strategy advisor to Offsite, a disruptive take on design education. Michael’s work has won numerous awards and has been printed in publications like Metropolis and Wallpaper. He has been featured in the books “Dieter Rams: As Little Design As Possible” and “Breaking In” and has published his own book “365: One Year Of Design Sketching Every Day”. In 2017 DiTullo founded “Real Designers Ship” and organization dedicated to celebrating designer’s whose work makes it into production. Michael is listed on over 30 patents and has won numerous awards including the IDSA’s special lifetime achievement award for contributions to the design industry, an award won by design luminaries such as Jonathan Ive, Charles Eames, and Raymond Loewy. 

More from Michael DiTullo:
Website: http://www.michaelditullo.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/d2lo/ 

Twitter: https://twitter.com/Michael_DiTullo 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelditullo/

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In our first episode of Architecture, Design, & Photography we sit down with Paul Lewandowski, Principal at Scott Simons Architects.

In our second episode of Architecture, Design, & Photography we sit down with Patrick Costin, Principal at Canal 5 Studios. We discuss technology, the ability to visualize spaces with virtual reality, and healing through design.

In our third episode of Architecture, Design, & Photography we sit down with Russ Tyson, Principal at Whitten Architects. We discuss some recent projects we have collaborated on, sketching, and the process of understanding a client's vision.

In our fourth episode of Architecture, Design, & Photography we sit down with Caleb Johnson, Principal Architect at Caleb Johnson Studio. We briefly discuss our past working history, the three categories that influence a design, and the human experience as it relates to architecture.

In this episode of Architecture, Design, & Photography, we travel up the coast to Mount Desert Island for an interview with Eric Reinholdt of 30x40 Design Workshop. Eric is a practicing architect in the state of Maine, a filmmaker, and a YouTuber with a rapidly growing audience of more than 300k subscribers. Listen in as we discuss the challenges and successes of navigating a creative life and the process of making.

In this episode of Architecture, Design, & Photography, we invite Karl Ramsdell to the studio for a discussion about nature photography and his experience photographing the Maine Coast. Karl shares how he managed to develop a unique perspective, a recognizable style, and an approach to photography that sets him apart from other nature photographers.

In this episode of Architecture, Design, & Photography, we sit down for a conversation with Interior Designer Jennifer Morrison of Morrison Design House. Jennifer is an avid runner, cook, beekeeper, and book collector that approaches interior design from a technological and nature-based point of view. Drawing inspiration from the location of a residence and surrounding landscape, she is able to craft spaces that evoke feeling and emotion to better convey a sense of home.

In this episode of Architecture, Design, & Photography, we sit down for a conversation with Interior Stylist & Designer Krista Stokes. We talk about the creative process, the inspiration behind Krista's work and her approach to working with clients.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography, we sit down with Corey Papadopoli, a Senior Associate at Elliott + Elliott Architecture. Our conversation touches on Corey's time spent working in Italy and how that has influenced his approach to design. We also discuss his top three most rewarding projects and his conscious choice to not have a cellphone. We really enjoyed this interview and hope you do too!

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography, we sit down with Architect Tracie Reed of Dextrous Creative and Danielle Devine, Editor at Maine Home & Design. Our conversation centers around Tracie's background in master planning, architecture, public relations, political organizing and fundraising. We touch upon the challenges of working as a female architect and how to navigate that in today's environment.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with our good friend and fellow creative Probably Joel. We first met Joel when we hired him as a documentary photographer to shoot behind-the-scenes of a documentary film we were working on. It was a quick introduction. We immediately flew to the other side of the country, jumped in a 1987 Toyota van and spent three weeks filming and driving across the country. Through all of that, we got to know Joel and his approach to photography. We sat down with him for a discussion on what's he been up to since that fateful road trip.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Maine licensed architect Kevin Moquin. We first met Kevin many years ago when we were both on a trip to Minneapolis to visit the Marvin Window factory. In speaking with Kevin, we ask him what he’s been up to since that trip, his experience working as sole practitioner and the approach he takes in achieving a healthy work-life balance.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with our good friend and very talented cabinetmaker Derek Preble. The conversation begins with how Derek first became interested in working with wood and how those early days shaped his path to becoming a cabinetmaker.

In this special episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down on location with Architect Noel Fedosh of LUNO Design Studio. The conversation centers around the process of designing a home for family, the challenges of building on and island and the decision for Noel to start his own design firm. We really enjoyed this conversation and we hope you do too.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Fashion Designer and Creative Director Ashley Tyler as she pulls back the curtain on the inner workings of the fashion world. Ashley has worked for some of the biggest names in fashion including Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein and Benneton just to name a few. Listen as we discuss how Ashley got her start in the fashion world, creatively approaches the design process and how she bootstrapped her own fashion line. It is a fascinating conversation.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Joe Seremeth, Cabinet Maker and Owner of Woodlab.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Matthew Ahlberg, Vice President and Director of Design Services at Barrett Made.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Architecture Photographer Peter Morneau for a discussion around is transition from Real Estate Agent to Photographer.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Architect Gavin Studer to discuss his move from California to Maine.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Kate Seremeth of Tack Studios for a deep dive in to the world of yacht interior design, new construction and refits.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Robert Rice, Ph.D to discuss the various ways in which photographers can effectively communicate with clients and what sort of verbal (or non-verbal) cues to watch out for.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Josh Johnson, Wedding Photographer and Founder of JJ Community, for a discussion around his early success with Instagram and his journey navigating the world of wedding photography.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Melanie Scamman and Laura Zoulamis, founders of Bowerbird Design Collective.

Born in NYC and raised in both Venice Beach, California and Peaks Island, Maine, Tima brings a breadth of experience and leadership to Relativity Architects. He studied at Rice University and the Southern California Institute for Architecture. His passion of art led him to the practice of architecture as a launching point to explore the three dimensional space within his own paintings. In addition to his American studies, Tima has spent considerable time studying throughout Europe. He completed a one year artist-in-residency in Israel. Since then, Tima has pursued the exploration of art and the built environment through his own practice of architecture and design. From straw-bale construction to various high-end hospitality projects and from motion picture studios to master plans, he is vigilant throughout the process to achieve balance between quality, style and efficiency. Tima was also an adjunct professor at Woodbury University and acts as a guest juror at several Los Angeles universities. 

As co-founding Principal of RA, Tima continues to explore the physicality of art and architecture through his work with RA. He has received an AIA scholarship as well as two AIA Hospitality Design awards. Additionally, Tima is the recipient of both the Individual Boutique 18 Design Award and the Boutique 18 Design Restaurant Award. 

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Website: http://www.studioofrelativity.com/ 

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Reflect Project UPDATE: 

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Brandon Brown, restorative justice scholar, Ph.D candidate, adjunct faculty at UMA /Colby College and former prison inmate. 

Back in 2013 Brandon was part of a personal project we started called the Reflect Project. The idea was to photograph inmates at the Maine State Prison and have them write a letter to their younger selves. We then took the written letters and composited each one around the corresponding portrait, creating a more dynamic viewing experience at the subsequent gallery showing. Fast forward to present day (2022) and Brandon has been released from prison after serving more than then years behind bars. In this follow up interview with Brandon, we discuss his time in prison, the impact the Reflect Project had on him, and the work he is currently doing now that he has been released. 

Brandon Brown Story: https://www.pressherald.com/2021/10/18/27004266/ 

Reflect project: https://www.trentbell.com/REFLECT-Project/prisoners/11 Reflect Project 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Victoria Newhouse, Architecture Historian and founder of the Architectural History Foundation. Victoria's latest book, PARKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY: REINVENTED LANDSCAPES, RECLAIMED TERRITORIES presents fifty-two remarkable parks in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Europe, and China. These open spaces have turned despoiled and polluted land (including former factories, railroads, and industrial waterfronts) into landscapes that are beneficial to the people who enjoy them and contribute to international efforts to combat climate change. 

Victoria Newhouse is the author of Towards a New Museum, Chaos and Culture: Renzo Piano Building Workshop’s Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Center, Athens, and others. Her co-author Alex Pisha is a landscape and architectural designer for cultural, academic, and civic projects.

Parks of the 21st Century: Reinvented Landscapes, Reclaimed Territories 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Becky McKinnell, Founder/CEO of iBec Creative, Portland, Maine’s leading award-winning digital agency. 

Becky founded iBec Creative the day after graduating from the University of Southern Maine in 2006. She’s been recognized as one of Businessweek’s Top 25 Entrepreneurs 25 and Under, was named U.S. Small Business Administration Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and received the Stevie Women in Business Award, among numerous industry recognition's for her company’s work. 

In addition to her role at iBec Creative, Becky’s also the Founder/Designer of Wildwood Oyster Co., a lifestyle brand inspired by salt air that is celebrated for its signature handbag and jewelry designs. 

Our interview today is sponsored by Maine Home+Design. Don’t miss Becky’s Design Theory in the upcoming July issue of MH+D. 

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iBec Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ibeccreative/ 

iBec LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ibec-creative/ 

Wildwood Oyster Co: https://wildwoodoysterco.com/ 

Wildwood Oyster Co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wildwoodoysterco/ 

 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Architect Tom Forker, Founder of tf_wrks. 

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Website: https://www.tfwrks.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tf_wrks/ 

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Welcome to the premiere of Season 2 of Architecture, Design & Photography. In this episode we sit down with Artist and Architect Paul Raff, Principal of Paul Raff Design Studio located in Toronto, Canada.

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Angela Adams, designer of handmade modern area rugs.  We begin the conversation with how she got started designing rugs and then delve into the creative process she goes through when thinking about designing a collection.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Scott Nash, Illustrator, Author and Founder of the Illustration Institute.

Philip, whose humble beginnings in Kenya in a home sometimes without electricity, starkly contrast with his success in the U.S., offers an intimate look at his journey of cultural contrasts, innovation, and personal growth. Through a blend of heartfelt dialogue and technical exploration, we explore Philip's use of 3D rendering to empower architects, designers, and clients to envision the spaces they are working on. With stories of resilience, the intersection of cultures, and a look into the future of design technology, this episode is a must-listen for anyone intrigued by the human stories behind cultural transitions and architectural innovation.

 

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nstagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacialists/ 

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCIbO8kIvK0M77qhRT-qY3nQ 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Angela Ballard, Senior Interior Designer at Knickerbocker Group. 

Angie moved to Maine to reconnect with her coastal roots from years of vacationing and working in seaside communities. She joined Knickerbocker Group to continue her passion—designing spaces that inspire practicality, leisure, and comfort, while connecting an interior environment with its surrounding influences. 

Angie is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. She started working in the commercial interior design industry before realizing she enjoyed designing an array of styles and projects, including residential spaces. 

She has worked at firms in Boston, Cape Cod, and Washington D.C., however she prefers the ease and life found in Maine’s coastal communities. She completed her NCIDQ exam and LEED accreditation to further her knowledge of interior and sustainable design best practices. 

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Website: https://www.knickerbockergroup.com/our-team/angela-ballard-ncidq-leed-ap-idc/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-ballard-ncidq-83ba4114/ 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Danielle Betts, President at Knickerbocker Group and Julien Jalbert, Architect and Design Studio Leader at Knickerbocker Group. In this episode, we'll be exploring the innovative world of prefab pods  accessory dwelling units (ADU's).

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PreFab Pod: https://www.prefab-pods.com/ 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Jessica Mann-Amato, principal and shareholder at Mancini’s New York office. We speak with Jessica about Mancini's state-of-the-art Design Lab where clients can interact with designs while in a virtual reality environment. 

Jessica Mann-Amato, IIDA, is a natural design leader. With over 20 years of client-focused design experience, she oversees workplace strategy, space planning, and interior design for Mancini’s New York office as a principal and shareholder. She works diligently to bring her colleagues and clients together to achieve a shared vision, infused with a creative edge, that meets—and exceeds—expectations.

Jessica utilizes Mancini’s cutting-edge technology to further the design process and bring each client’s vision to life. She uses the company’s state-of-the-art Design Lab to lead clients through proprietary 360 Design Sessions which immerse them in their future spaces and allow for a truly collaborative and interactive design process, which Jessica has always promoted with her clients. 

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Website: https://www.manciniduffy.com/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-mann-amato-a7106a7/ 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Nitin Govila, Senior Vice-President for Serge-Ferrari. We discuss applications for flexible composite materials, tensile architecture, solar protection and modular structures. 

Nitin Govila, a global business executive, has an extensive background in building and growing regions and organizations across multiple industries, channels and cultures. Presently as the Senior Vice-President for Serge-Ferrari, Nitin manages 7 independently-operated territories across Asia Pacific, Middle-East and Africa. Serving on the executive leadership team, Nitin is directly accountable for all business operations and M&A activities across the region. Nitin received his Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical) with First Division (Honors) from Punjab Engineering College (PEC), Chandigarh, India. To diversify himself, Nitin pursued his MBA with HEC Paris, School of Management with a Merit scholarship. Moving from India to Paris to attend the program was a huge endeavor but propelled his career with international organizations and enabled him to adapt to different countries, cultures and sensitivities. 

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Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-govila-5224a3/ 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Heagi Kang, co-founder and design principal at Andmore Partners based in Los Angeles, CA.

Heagi (Hyeung Seok) Kang, AIA, is a co-founder and design principal at Andmore Partners in Los Angeles, which he started in 2015 with Sean Mo. His professional career began with an internship at Eric Own Moss Architects and evolved into 14 years of residential and commercial experience working at GMPA Architects (previously GMP), Mix Studioworks, and AC Martin + TSM. Prior to studying architecture, Heagi navigated several different fields, starting from social welfare at Yonsei University in Seoul and anthropology and fine art at the University of Oregon (Eugene). While he was in the master’s program at Southern California Institute of Architecture (SCI-Arc) in Los Angeles, he took two international programs, collaborating with a studio at The Berlage in Rotterdam and another in Kyoto Seika University in Japan. 

Heagi's interdisciplinary studies and varied hands-on architectural experiences allow him to shape his own way of seeing a design. His fundamental process provides a deeper understanding and critical path of thinking compared to the typical design process. Heagi believes that creativity originates from finding, discovering, and combining two or more different things, rather than inventing a new thing that never existed. In that sense, as an architect, he values hidden or ignored elements that can open the possibilities to embrace our lifestyle through the quality of spaces. Heagi also approaches “architecture as a developer,” which is not the traditional role of the architect. He believes this approach helps find a balance between financial feasibility and architectural rightness. 

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Website: https://www.a-n-d-m-o-r-e.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andmore_partners/?hl=en 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/heagi-kang-343a1367/ 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Martha Weidmann, CEO and Co-Founder of NINE dot ARTS. 

NINE dot ARTS uses the power of original art to transform spaces into experiences. They bridge the gap between arts and business. With knowledge and experience they curate inspiring art collections that show beauty, creativity, and purpose.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Joanna Shaw, Principal Architect at Winkelman Architecture.  

Drew Hodges is the founder of Spot Design, in 1987, which was followed by the launch of the full service New York City advertising agency SpotCo, and most recently DrewDesignCo.  Drew has created branding and advertising campaigns that span three decades of theatrical shows and art institutions.  He has helped launch many iconic titles such as “RENT”, “Hamilton” and “Chicago” just to name a few.  We were honored to sit down with Drew to pull back the curtain on his storied career.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Walid Azami, Photographer and Commercial Director based in Los Angeles, CA. Walid Azami is a photographer & director based in Los Angeles, CA. 

He has worked with people like Bob Proctor, Bernie Sanders, Perry Farrel, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, and Madonna. For over 6 years, he has mentored the photography & video community with business education. Much of his focus was on marginalized populations, helping them increase their rates and book more clients. 

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Website: https://www.walidazami.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/walid.azami/?hl=en 

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH51liqq0Va1M7zLnYlATqA 

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Since joining CO Architects in 1999, he has designed major museum, performing arts, research, healthcare, higher education, and justice facilities throughout the country. Fabian is enthusiastically devoted to the profession and craft of architecture. His approach to each project merges design sensitivity with great attention to detail and craft.

 

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Taja, a graphic designer by education, has built Pulp+Wire into one of the fastest-growing, 100% woman-owned consumer packaging firms, with a focus on natural and organic CPG brands, in the U.S. Her accessible creative style and intuitive marketing instincts have made her a natural fit for organic and natural foods, lifestyle, and cannabis CPG brands seeking to launch new businesses or accelerate current growth. 

The collaborative workflow she administers within the walls of Pulp+Wire from strategic brand ideation, to packaging, to digital marketing and revenue growth is scaled to meet each client’s unique needs, with both humor and insight. Taja's working style is that of an eternal optimist while being grounded in reality, a combination of futuristic, optimistic, and realistic that brands and clients deeply appreciate and look to maximize when working with her. When not guiding brands or her team of twenty at P+W Taja also writes for Forbes focusing on team culture within the creative space and retreats to the woods and lakes of Maine with her husband and two kids, some rescue animals to stay grounded. 

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Website: https://pulpandwire.com/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-gibson-57625271/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pulpandwire/

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Born and raised in Southern Coastal Maine, Christi has been building homes for over a dozen years alongside her husband, Kurt, after a career in biotech. With a background in engineering and as a building science enthusiast, Christi excels in understanding how design decisions impact a project’s performance, function, aesthetics and budget. Christi expertly guides her clients through each phase of the build process with her collaborative nature and attention to detail. She naturally forms meaningful relationships with each client and develops a deep understanding of their goals, values and lifestyle to ensure their home exceeds their expectations. 

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Website: https://www.propermodernhome.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/propermodernhome 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ProperModernHome 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Scott McCallister, third year architecture student at The University of Maine Augusta. This episode focuses largely on the disciplines of both architecture and photography and how the two can work together. Scott has a lot of great questions and we really enjoyed our conversation.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Linda Meyers, Co-Founder of Wary Meyers, a soap and candle company based in southern Maine. Husband-and-wife team Wary Meyers started out in Brooklyn designing interiors for their friends and artsy-types. After a magazine column for Time Out New York and a book, they relocated to Maine, decorated their own Portland apartment which would grace many magazines and countless blogs, and still created interiors and installations back in the city. Feeling the desire to make a tangible product, they've taken their design sensibilities and infused them into enticingly scented candles and soaps, which they hand-make in their Cumberland home- working in an attached former beauty salon built for the previous lady-of-the-house in the 1980's. Both the candles and soaps are informed with the Meyers' playful wit and panache, one candle fragrant with cannabis and suntan oil, and their boldly striped soaps, loosely inspired by Italian design icon Ettore Sottsass's "Superboxes" in fact look more like a design object than anything else. 

More from Linda Meyers:

Website: https://warymeyers.bigcartel.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/warymeyers/ 

 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Gabe Reuben, Photographer, Filmmaker and Co-Founder of ROVE Lab.   We discuss how Gabe got his start as a filmmaker and the experience he had working for VICE.  We also talk about is passion for being out in the ocean and how that informs his fine art photography.  

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Rick Staub, Architect and Co-Founder of Your Modern Cottage. The conversation focuses heavily on the foundations of art and creativity and how those concepts are applied to the design environment.

More from Rick: 

Your Modern Cottage: https://yourmoderncottage.com/ 

Website: https://www.pointonearchitects.com/ 

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In Season 4 of "Architecture, Design & Photography," we are introducing a new show called "Building Perspectives." This new series will focus on conversations with architecture photographers in a Q&A format, providing an in-depth look at their creative processes, challenges, and inspirations. In this first episode, we sit down with Kyle Carrier, a video producer and architecture photographer based in southern Maine. Kyle shares his journey in the industry, his passion for visual storytelling, and his insights on creativity and art.

More form Kyle: 

Website: https://www.kylebcarrier.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/carriercraft/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kylecarrier/ 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Chris Kaspar, Founder & CEO of Techless.

Chris shares his journey of creating a company that focuses on developing smartphones with a mission to promote healthy technology usage. He discusses the need for a balance between hyper-connectivity and complete rejection of technology, and how Techless aims to provide a middle path called the 'healthy tech' path. The company's design philosophy, called SOPHIE, focuses on prioritizing face-to-face relationships, convenience, and meaningful communication. Chris also talks about the challenges of hardware and software development and the importance of a minimalist user interface. They offer the Wisephone, a minimalist smartphone that helps users break free from the addictive nature of traditional smartphones.

For $75 OFF the WisePhone II Pre-order, go to https://techless.com?aff=ADP or use the promo code ADP at checkout.

More From Chris Kaspar: 

Personal Website: https://www.chriskaspar.org/ 

Website: https://techless.com/ 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopher-kaspar 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gotechless/

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More from Gavi Wolf: 

Website: https://www.indiewalls.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiewalls/?hl=en 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavi-wolf-121a4916 

 

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Megan has been on the LYA team for over 20 years. She started working at LYA just a year after college and fell so in love with public relations that she stayed on and helped build the company into what it is today. Her expertise focuses on managing clients, engaging with top national media daily, and securing meaningful media placements. She has spearheaded and implemented countless successful PR campaigns for numerous brands. She is proud of the positive, lasting relationships she cultivates with the media on an ongoing basis. ​

Megan's forté lies in her outgoing and engaging personality, which has solidified extremely strong relationships with top consumer print, online, and broadcast media contacts. She understands what the media wants and what tactics work to obtain the most high-profile placements. When it comes to placing a story or segment for a client, she is relentless with the media, and she doesn't stop until she makes it happen. 

More from Megan Brown Bennett: 

Website: https://www.lightyearsahead.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mbbennettpr/ 

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Website: http://www.trentbell.com 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with author and architect Richard Francis-Joes, where we discuss his latest book Truth and Lies in Architecture. 

Richard Francis-Jones, LFRAIA, Hon. AIA, RIBA, is a highly awarded practicing Australian architect. He is a graduate of Columbia University, New York, and the University of Sydney, and has taught in many schools of architecture. He is a life fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects, an honorary fellow of the American Institute of Architects, and member of the Royal Institute of British Architects. He is design director of fjmtstudio. 

More from Richard Francis-Jones: 

Truth and Lies in Architecture: https://www.amazon.com/Truth-Lies-Architecture-Richard-Francis-Jones/dp/1954081650 Website: https://fjmtstudio.com 

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Website: http://www.trentbell.com 

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In this conversation, Alberto Ventosa, the director of Alterland, shares his journey from finance to real estate development, emphasizing the importance of affordable home ownership and innovative development models. He discusses the changing landscape of consumer expectations, particularly among younger generations, and how his company aims to create sustainable, community-focused living spaces that blend modern luxury with nature. Alberto also highlights the investment potential of properties in Mazul and the importance of design in creating desirable living environments. In this conversation, Beto V.M. discusses the significance of aesthetics in architecture and development, drawing inspiration from his mother's artistic influence. He shares his innovative approach to real estate, which includes creating short films that tell stories about the community of Mazul, emphasizing the importance of connecting art, architecture, and personal experiences. Beto highlights the value of building long-lasting relationships with clients and the holistic approach to property ownership that prioritizes community and shared experiences over mere transactions. 

More Alberto Ventosa Merino: 

Website: www.mazul.mx/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mazul_puerto 

Alterland: www.alterland.mx/ 

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Trevor Bullen, with his rich tapestry of international experience and innovative leadership, explores the profound relationship between architecture and photography, the pressing concerns in design education, and the transformative impact of AI on creative processes. As Trevor delves into the challenges and opportunities that lie in integrating AI into architecture, his insights reveal a deep commitment to evolving educational models to foster critical thinking and creativity among future designers. Whether you're a designer, architect, student, or simply a lover of thoughtful creation, this episode is a must-listen, providing a glimpse into the future of design through the lens of a distinguished architect's experience.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Nick Davies, Architecture Photographer based in Southern California. 

Nick started looking through the lens at a early age. A native of Los Angeles, his passion for photography started when he was given his first camera at age nine and has remained devout throughout his professional career. His background in cinematography, lighting and production design in the entertainment industry gives him a unique perspective and approach to photography. With an emphasis in Architecture, Landscape and Portraiture, Nick is always in pursuit of telling stories that captivate the imagination and inspire the soul. 

More from Nick: 

Website: http://www.nickdaviesphotography.com 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nickdaviesmedia

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We continue Season 2 of Architecture, Design & Photography with a sit down interview with Painter & Muralist Ryan Adams. Ryan's background in traditional graffiti led him to creating large-scale mural work and hand lettered design and signage. His signature ‘gem’ style of work is a geometric breakdown of letter-forms with shadows and highlights included to create depth and movement throughout the pieces. His pieces tend to be bold, colorful and clever; often including statements within. Currently, Ryan co-owns and operates a hand painted signage business, designs for a brewery, paints murals any and everywhere and exhibits his work as often as possible. 

More from Ryan Adams: 

Website: http://ryanwritesonthings.com 

Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/ryanwritesonthings 

This episode of ADP is sponsored by Maine Home + Design

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Ryan Scipione, Senior Partner at MJM+A Architects.

 Ryan Scipione, named partner to the firm in 2011, has been key member of MJM+A Architects since his arrival at the firm 21 years ago. With his cross-disciplinary experience he has proven himself on a multitude of diverse projects and is a leader in the technical development and management of some of the firm’s largest work. Building on his previous involvement as an architectural designer on residential, commercial and public projects throughout areas of New York, Connecticut, Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire, his experience with MJM+A Architects includes the management of large scale residential, commercial, institutional and hospitality construction throughout the tri-state area, as well as having led the firm’s Preservation and Restoration Division before moving onto the challenges of large scale building wide projects. 

Our interview today is sponsored by Maine Home+Design. Don’t miss Ryan's Design Theory article in the August 2023 issue of MH+D. 

More from Ryan Scipione: 

Website: https://mjmaa.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mjmacalusoarch/?hl=en 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-scipione-aia-ara-95090a42 

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David Duncan Morris is the Director of Design at an award-winning architecture firm in Portland, Maine. Starting from a young age David’s love for houses is what inspired him to pursue architecture and he was often seen drawing whenever he could. Outside his professional life, he picks up his paper, pencils and watercolors to feed his own creative drive and to keep his love of drawing alive. The intent of his drawings is not to perfectly render a building but to capture the spirit of the building in a loose and expressive manner. He prefers to draw on site, but if distance and weather prevents this he can draw from photographs. David lives with his partner Justin, and their dog in the beautiful coastal town of Cape Elizabeth, Maine. 

More from David Morris: 

Website: https://dduncanmorris.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davidduncanmorris/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-duncan-morris-aia-ncarb-36309855/ 

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Marcus Gleysteen Architects (MGa) is a full-service architectural firm specializing in residential design, located in Boston, MA. At MGa, each project is seen as an opportunity for personal and professional growth, balancing timeless architectural principles with a fresh perspective tailored to the unique needs of clients. The firm is run as a studio where Marcus Gleysteen personally directs a talented team through all phases of design, documentation, and construction. This approach fosters dynamic discourse and innovative design solutions. Constantly engaging with the evolving world of design, MGa draws insights from a variety of sources, including books, journals, the web, travel, conferences, and symposiums, ensuring that each project results in purposeful beauty and better design.

More from Marcus Gleysteen: 
Website: https://www.mgaarchitects.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marcusgleysteenarchitects/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/marcus-gleysteen-architects 

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In a captivating episode of "Architecture, Design and Photography," Trent welcomes Jess Given, the co-founder of Given Design Group, to discuss the unique realm of health care architecture. Given, who shifted from residential and commercial architecture to health care-focused projects, shares his journey and the inspiration behind this transition. The conversation touches on the complexities of designing medical facilities, including navigating stringent regulations and creating healing environments.

 

The podcast takes a personal turn as Given recounts anecdotes, such as an accidental shutdown of a proton accelerator, illustrating the challenges and unexpected moments in his career. The discussion also highlights the emotional impact of designing spaces for children’s hospitals, underlining the significance of architecture in creating comfort and hope in healthcare settings.

 

This episode is not just an exploration of architectural technicalities but a deep dive into finding purpose and fulfillment in one’s work. Givens' journey from designing lavish homes for celebrities to meaningful medical facilities exemplifies the profound influence of thoughtful design on society and individual lives, leaving listeners inspired to seek deeper meaning in their own careers.

More from Jess Given: 

Website: https://www.givendesigngroup.com

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-given-aia-77930428 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/givendesigngroup/

 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Alex Ilten, Executive Creative Director at VTProDesign. 

More from Alex Ilten: 

Website: https://vtprodesign.com/ 

Instagram: http://instagram.com/vtprodesign/ 

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-ilten-0470b860 

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In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Jesse Thompson, Architect and Co-Founder of Kaplan Thompson Architects.

In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Maine Licensed Architect Tom Lane.  Our conversation centers largely around the topic of truth and how to think about it when working in a creative environment.