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Nan Anderson, founder of Anderson Hallas Architects and Freight91, joins the show to talk about all of her different educational backgrounds that finally got her to the point of starting a woman led architecture firm.  She talks about then leading this firm with her husband, Dave Anderson and working on a variety of projects with the majority being preservation projects with the Parks Department. Nan is joined by her daughter Elsa to talk about their newest venture Freight in Leadville, CO. Check out the full conversation on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Brad Tomecek founder of Tomecek Studio joined for an Instagram Live conversation about growing up next to the architectural encyclopedia that is Disney World, attending the University of Florida, starting out in Colorado, and bringing curiosity and fun to his projects and clients. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Christy Headlee, founder of Be.Studio and Be.Women, joins the show to talk about starting her firm and social platform during the pandemic, her beginnings in small town Kansas, discovering design at the University of Nebraska, developing her skills at Oz and Gensler and working to better combine family and children with the professional design environment.

After the credits we swap advice about starting a firm and Christy talks about the future of Be.Women.

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In this week’s episode of Architect-ing, we talk with Ron Abo, FAIA, an architect with a rich history of community-focused work. Ron Abo recounts his experiences and insights, and how he discovered architecture as an outlet for his creative passions and a way to combat loneliness as a Japanese American in a predominantly white neighborhood. Ron's journey through architecture school in the 1960s led him to engage with real community projects during the War on Poverty's Model Cities initiative. He vividly recalls his involvement with the West Side Design Center and collaborating with diverse individuals to address community needs.

Ron's commitment to community-led design extended into his career, with projects like the Crusade for Justice school addition and passive solar houses in the 1970s. Despite facing doubts and financial struggles, Ron's determination to create meaningful impact highlights his journey as a socially conscious architect.

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In this episode of Architect-ing, we're joined by Scott Lindenau, an architect known for his innovative designs that prioritize the integration of light and minimalist principles. Scott shares insights into his creative process, showcasing standout projects like his own Aspen trailer park residence and a transformative 1968 house. He opens up about the dynamic partnership with his wife, who leads the interiors division, and discusses the future expansion of Studio B Architecture + Interiors, with a spotlight on a significant Chicago project. Join us for a glimpse into the visionary world of Scott Lindenau.

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Heidi Mendoza, owner of the interior design firm re.dezine, joins to talk about her rich and diverse path that brought her to design.  Growing up in Finland Heidi studied Marketing and Accounting before switching to Broadcasting which led her to TV voiceovers and singing in a band. While pregnant with her second child she completed a degree at the Interior Designers Institute in Newport Beach California and moved to Colorado. Heidi formed re.dezine after founding the Creative Co-Lab and has crafted immersive interior projects throughout Colorado. 

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Stephen Dynia founder of Dynia Architects joined for our second live conversation to talk through growing up in New Haven, CT, crazy times at RISD and NYC, and starting his own firm in two different cities. We ran up against Instagram’s 60 minute limit but kept the conversation going.

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Greg Kingsley and Brant Lahnert, co-founders of KL&A Engineers and Builders, join the show to talk about their long careers working alongside architects. From their varied backgrounds, to what drove them towards structural engineering, to starting a small firm with lofty ideas that quickly landed large projects with architects and clients like John Carney, Harry Teague, CCY, Shigeru Ban and Mickey Zeppelin these two legendary figures tell stories and dish the knowledge they have gained running their, now, 120 person firm.

In the extended bonus segment (we could have talked for four hours if we hadn’t gotten kicked out of the building), we talk about partnership dynamics, sustainability in the building industry and the future of design within Colorado.

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Dana Crawford, the powerful development force behind Union Station, Larimer Square and many other Colorado landmarks, joins the show to talk about her childhood growing up on Kanopolis Lake in the middle of Kansas to gaining a full ride scholarship to Harvard in Cambridge, Massachusetts. She talks about her early days in the oil-booming-times of Denver and the drive that pushed her to purchase a “skid-row” block of LoDo when she had four children under eight years old. Dana shares about her newest pursuits in Idaho Springs and Trinidad, Colorado and gives advice to aspiring developers.

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Jorgen Jensen, Co-Founder of Fantastic Frank Colorado and the previous founder of Slate Real Estate Advisors, joins the show to share about his journey moving out of studying architecture school into business school and building his own brokerage company. He speaks about his passion for capturing moments and curating memories through imagery. He describes the influence of his Iowa upbringing and the impact of several influential mentors on his work as a creator. Finally through his work with the first US-based branch of Fantastic Frank, he illustrates the impactful presence a small company can have in a large world and the importance of connecting people with the spaces that are right for them.

This episode marks the last before a short hiatus. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes to resume.

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Josh Oqueli, founder of Bonsai Design Build, joins the show to talk about growing up in LA, his time in the Marine Corp, his career switch from engineering to architecture, his pursuit of becoming an architect as developer, the challenges of starting a new firm, and his passion for delivering good, affordable architecture to more people.

After the credits they talk about how Architect-ing started, the dreams and challenges of development work, and then geek out on Passive House design and building performance.

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Kaci Taylor, founder of THE5WH and architect at Page Southerland Page, joins the show for a frank conversation about her career and experiences as the only black female architect in the state of Colorado. We talk about her beginnings in LA to her education at the University of San Francisco and Tulane and then her move to Denver. In Colorado, she worked through multiple firms, struggling with hostile work environments, until she landed at Page and started THE5WH as a way to better implement her design philosophies. She gives us a frank and powerful story of navigating the built environment and the profession as a black woman all with her inspiring passion for helping people and improving lives with design.

This episode also includes an extended conversation, after the end credits, about race and the profession as well as what Kaci is currently pushing forward with AIA Colorado.

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Adam Steinbach and Jim Pfieffer, founders of UNUM: collaborative, join the show to talk about the struggles and triumphs of starting a young, progressive design firm. We talk about their shared origins in Philadelphia and their eventual move to Denver. Here they created UNUM, a four year old firm of eight people which is having a visible impact on our Denver fabric. Creating projects that have branched off from Liv Studios innovative hospitality interiors, UNUM has been crafting interior spaces for restaurants, markets, bars, and other retail that have been getting themselves and their clients notice and praise. Beyond these interiors they are branching into residential and resort projects and have created two side projects, UNUM home and UNUM shop, diversifying the typical business model of an architecture firm.

After the credits, this episode includes an extended conversation where they reveal what was actually in their coffee cups and other stories about the struggles of our profession, the design community in Denver and their attempts to bend PVC pipe with hot water.

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Bob Binder, Principal and Denver Studio Director at DLR Group, joins the show to talk about growing up in Colorado, encountering architecture at an early age, studying at Montana State University and working summers in the oil fields. Bob has sat at every seat in DLR, starting as an intern and progressing to Studio Director. We talk about the benefits (and shortcomings) of a large firm, and his goals and desires for the future.

After the credits we talk Broncos football (at the time of this interview we thought Aaron Rodgers might be the next quarterback, but we are now both happy with landing Russel Wilson) and work life balance within the profession.

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Rachael Johnson, 2021 AIA Colorado President and architect at SmithGroup, joined to talk about her strong Colorado background and interactions with healthcare environments that inspired her work with this typology and inspired her to develop a story-focused means of design at Davis Partnership and SmithGroup. We discuss her many volunteer roles and talk about her vision for AIA Colorado and the community at large.

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Julian Lineham and Chris O’Hara, founders of the structural engineering and façade design group Studio NYL join the show to share their great wealth of experiences and stories working with international architects like Michel Rojkind, Peter Bohlin, Sasaki and Studio Gang as well as local architects like Brad Tomecek, Joseph Montalbano, Rob Pyatt and Rick Sommerfeld. 

Chris and Julian are from two different parts of the world, NY and London but were brought together by their extreme passion for design and architecture. They are active in the AIA and other engineering associations and speak widely at conferences and events pushing for more innovative and sustainable developments within architecture.

And after the credits, this episode also includes our extended conversation about their early Bjarke Ingles experience and stories about hanging out with Mexican presidents.

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Ignacio Correa-Ortiz, Senior Architect and Urban Planner, joins the show to give us the stories of his varied experiences and talk about how he is working to make Denver a more equitable environment.

Ignacio grew up in Columbia but studied in Belgium and then Wisconsin. He worked for firms such as CCY, SOM, HDR, and OZ before joining RTD in 2011. Beyond these offices, Ignacio engages in many community organizations and volunteer roles such as serving as a Planning Board Member for the City of Denver, the Denver Director for AIA Colorado, a Board Member for the Denver Architectural Foundation and the Co-Chair of the American Planning Association EDI Committee. We talk about his personal theory of Regenerativism as well as his current research into Troglodyte Architecture.

After the credits we discuss a recent burglary that occurred in his home and his thoughts on the roles that zoning, social housing and accessory dwelling units can play within the city.

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Louise Bordelon, Chair of the Landscape Architecture Department at the University of Colorado Denver, joins the show to talk about her diverse background and experiences, from growing up in Cape Town, South Africa, to her journey through architecture school and beyond.

Louise explores the unique architectural landscape of South Africa, the challenges of designing for low-cost housing in shanty towns, and the tension between traditional architectural education and real-world design problems. Louise shares insights into her research on the Natchez Trace Parkway and explores the intersection of geography and landscape architecture, particularly focusing on the Mississippi River.

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Bill Allen, founder of Evolve Lab, joins the show to talk about the importance of technology and networking and the personal insights that shaped his unique journey.

Bill shares his story from studying computer-aided drafting to working at HDR Architecture and eventually becoming a conference speaker, focusing on topics like computational design and interoperability using tools like Grasshopper and Dynamo.

Prepare to be amazed by the transformative power of cutting-edge tools such as Helix, enabling model conversion, Glyph, revolutionizing documentation tasks in Revit, and Morpheus, an intuitive generative design tool, and Veras an AI-powered visualization add-in that uses your 3d model geometry as a substrate to generate new design options. In the end, this episode highlights the tremendous potential of technology to optimize architectural workflows.

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Michael M. Moore, Founder of Tres Birds, joins the show to talk about his unique design-build model and creative interests. We cover topics that include his path to Denver and architecture via Crested Butte and UC Berkley, in addition to enlightening conversations on energy flow in cities, mass timber, creativity driven by moon cycles, and his incredibly interesting thesis centered on Peter Zumthor and regionalism. Michael and his team are doing brilliant work in Colorado so please enjoy this peak into his creative genius.

After the credits we talk about how to design without site or program, raising kids as an architect, making the most of life, and living life guided with Astrology. To learn more about these astrological principals, check out his wife, Stacey Chamberlain’s, website https://www.aquariusrisingastrology.com/.

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Adam Harding, principal of Roth Sheppard Architects, joins the show to talk about his uniquely Colorado career and the new path he has been plotting since taking over leadership at Roth Sheppard.

We talk about his art-influenced background through his education at the University of Colorado. Out of school, Adam started at Roth Sheppard and has never left, becoming a principal in 2016. Adam creates goals and relentlessly drives towards them. He was awarded the AIA Colorado and AIA Western Mountain Region Young Architect of the Year Awards in 2015 and the AIA National Young Architect of the Year in 2021. He is heavily involved in creating a better community and giving architects a stronger voice in his multiple roles at AIA Colorado. He navigated the pandemic as the president in 2020.

This episode also includes a bonus segment where we talk about the larger goals Adam has for Roth Sheppard, the office’s Department of Curiosities, and the development of their Denver Rabbit House.

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 Blake Mourer founder of @openstudioarchitecture joins as the first live guest of the show. We talk through his childhood and growth in Arkansas, his experience with Thom Mayne and Morphosis in LA, through his time as Design Director with Gensler and onto the foundation of his own firm. 

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Mike Blea and Breton Lujan, co-founders of Raw Creative, join the show to talk about their shared Colorado upbringings and their initial disinterest in architecture before finally “drinking the Kool-Aid” and diving in to found their design and fabrication firm. They talk about the early days of Raw, which started at CU Denver and the Colorado Building Workshop, and the moments they have since learned and grown from.

After the credits we talk more about our shared struggle with “imposter syndrome”, a secret Aspen house, and how to deal with the feeling of being addicted to stress.

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Harry Teague, founder of Harry Teague Architects, joins the show to talk about his origins growing up in a family of designer, attending Yale in 1969 during the birth of post modernism, Black Panther trials and burning of the school, developing the architectural fabric of Aspen for the last fifty years and his advice to the next generation of architects.

After the credits we have an extended conversation about his experience jointly designing the first group up building in Denver’s Taxi development with Will Bruder and David Baker.

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Kitty Yuen, Principal and Denver Studio Leader at Ratio Design, joins the show to give a low down on the Colorado design scene.

Kitty has been a mainstay in the Denver for the last two decades, moving up the ranks at firms like Klipp Colussy Jenks Dubois, Oz, Gensler, Burkett Design, EUA and now to the Studio Leader position at Ratio Design which was previously Humphries Poli. Beyond all this work, raising her twin daughters and being married to another architect, Kitty is also very active in the AIA where she was the Denver president in 2011.

In this episode we get into her childhood growing up in Hong Kong and then moving to Minnesota before becoming the rebel in her family and attending architecture school in Arizona. Kitty has a great approach to design and leadership, pushing for the profession to be positive force in our community and inspiring other young architects as a role model.

After the credits we have an extended conversation about why she doesn’t go after awards, how she collects selfies from famous architects and what I am going to do with all the blackmail I have been collecting.

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Katie Donahue, co-founder of K Works Studio, associate architect at Handel Architects, instructor at The University of Colorado Denver and at Parsons School of Design in New York, joins the show to talk about her passions and exploits within her busy architectural life.

Beyond all her professional roles, Katie is also busy pushing for sustainable practices like Passive House and reuse of different materials. She lends her talents to organizations like Architecture for Humanity and the Open Architecture Collaborative and consistently and powerfully advocates for underrepresented groups of designers.  Katie has also won a number of awards, most notably AIA Colorado’s Young Architect of the Year in 2013.

After the credits, this episode includes bonus recordings of us hanging out and talking about work life balance, adventures in Nepal, and designing shoes and candles and then were interrupted by both my kids while we were talking about parenthood and the profession.

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Renée del Gaudio, sole employee of Renée del Gaudio Architecture, joins the show to talk about her vision for an authentic Colorado architecture.

We talk through her journey from Michigan to Washington to California to Peru and finally to Colorado where she has formed her own firm, literally out of the ashes of a forest fire. She purposefully works on few projects but all at an extremely high quality, gaining her many AIA Design and Firm of the Year Awards as well as write ups in Dwell, Modern in Denver, 5280 and the Wall Street Journal.

Renée has had a clear vision for her life and career with the inspiring directness and energy to get her there. Her mission is to create architecture that belongs in Colorado, the same way her mentors were designing projects rooted in the Pacific Northwest. Beyond this work, she has also completed design build projects around the world in places like Cuba, Mexico, and Kenya.

If all that doesn’t excite you (somehow) then listen in for her story about being smuggled out of Peru under a blanket in the back of a jeep!

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In this conversation, Adrian Sopher and Erin Bagnall, principals of Sopher Sparn Architects, reflect on their professional journeys in the ever-evolving realm of architecture and urban planning. Adrian's career was significantly shaped by a pivotal moment in architecture school that sparked his deeper exploration of the field, while Erin's path was marked by adaptability and resilience, navigating challenges from the aftermath of 9/11 to finding her niche in interior design. Their joint venture, Sopher Sparn, emerged from their shared experiences in tackling complex entitlement work, eventually growing through strategic partnerships. They also have a discussion on leadership transition, highlighting the nuanced nature of succession planning in the architectural industry.

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Chris Shears, founder of Shears Adkins + Rockmore Architects and instructor at the University of Colorado Denver, joins the show to talk about our shared beginnings growing up in the neighboring, Kansas towns of Hutchinson and McPherson. He talks about the series of "interventions" that took him from studying medicine to discovering architecture at the University of Minnesota, Walter Gropius' Architects Collaborative, Harvard's Graduate School of Design and then Colorado where he and his firm have had a profound impact on our urban fabric. 

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Laurel Raines of Dig Studio and Ransom Beegles of R Design Landscape join the show for a special Landscape Architect discussion, inspired by the Modern in Denver article “In Praise of Place” (https://view.publitas.com/modern-in-denver/modern-in-denver-summer-2021/page/122-123). With ten slides in ten minutes, each architect introduces who they are, how they got here and what excites them. From there, we join to discuss the state of Colorado landscape design, its past and where they see the profession going.

Ashley Stevens of Evoke was scheduled to join as well but unfortunately had to drop out because of technical issues. 

This episode also includes an extended conversation, after the end credits, about “archi-gawking” and both architect’s educational backgrounds at Harvard and Colorado State University.

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Peter Blank, co-founding partner of milehimodern, joins the show to share why he is not a normal real estate broker. He talks about the genesis of his passion for design growing up in Brazil, his circuitous journey to mid-century architecture and founding milehimodern, his experiences working with some of the best designers in Colorado (I ask him who his favorite Colorado architect is, listen for his answer), his hatred of barn doors and his projections for the future of Denver architecture. With his close relationship to residential clients and design trends, Peter occupies a unique role within the design process and shares his insights into the role of an architect and the possibilities of architecture.

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From the "vaults" of this young show comes a late night interview with Brian Dale back in the days before COVID at the office of Open Studio. Brian talks about his deep architectural family roots, his times at the AA and Zaha Hadid's office in London, and the formation of Sort Studio with his wife Meredith Dale. 

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Alan Golin Gass, a living legend of Colorado architecture with a body of work spanning nearly 70 years, joins the show to talk about his varied experiences during a live audience recording at DoCoMoMo Colorado’s March Chapter Meeting with a special introduction from Kephart's Josh Robinson. Alan talks about his illustrious career in urban design in Denver, from his early days as a student at Harvard to his expectations for the future of architecture.

In this interview, we take a deep dive into his past, explore the challenges he faced when starting his own firm and talk about his most significant projects to date. Alan also shares his favorite building design and his innovative solar work. Lastly, he answers questions from the audience about his experience and advice for aspiring architects. See images from this event in a previous post on Instagram.

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Alex Gore, Co-Founder of F9 Productions and Inside the Firm Podcast, joins the show as part of a podcast swap to talk about his life as a serial entrepreneur from his beginnings drawing spaceship fuel tanks, to studying only the courses he was interested in at North Dakota State, to landing a job with Daniel Libeskind, to obtaining a Masters in Construction Management, to founding F9 Productions in one room with a folding lawn chair around 9 basic principles set upon “multiple legs” of different revenue streams.

Check out Alex and his business partner, Lance Cayko’s podcast Inside the Firm, where they dive into the nitty-gritty details of how to start, run, and grow a small business.

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Annicia Streete, Assistant Professor at the University of Colorado Denver, joined via Zoom for a conversation about growing up in the complex community of Trinidad, her jarring move to South Dakota.  Annicia discusses her involvement in different communities within Denver: architecture, academia, dance, modeling and mentorship. Check out the full conversation on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Paul Andersen, founder of Independent Architecture, joins the show for a long conversation about his top five buildings in Colorado, the meaning of “good” within architecture, his beginnings at UCLA with Greg Lynn, his times teaching at Cornell, Harvard and UIC, how he started his own firm, and his experience co-curating the US Pavilion at this year’s Venice Biennale.

After the credits we have an extended conversation where we swap our best architecture school review stories (he does a spot-on Peter Cook impression). He talks about what community means to him, traveling between Denver and Chicago, and we talk more about the idea of “good”.

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Rick Sommerfeld, Founder of the UC Denver CAP  Colorado Building Workshop and Director of the Design-Build Certificate Program, joins the show to talk about his deep architectural background and connection to our state.  He tells the story of the beginnings of the award winning Building Workshop and dives into some of its many trials, tribulations and successes.  

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Marc Swackhamer, the Chair of Architecture at the University of Colorado Denver and co-founder of HouMinn Practice joins the show to discuss discovering architecture at the University of Cincinnati and setting up a thesis at Rice that would plague/challenge him the rest of his career. We talk about issues of inclusion and equity within the profession and academia, winning the national search to be the Architecture Chair at CU Denver, explorations with his partner Blair Satterfield at HouMinn and LoDo Labs, and experiments that borrow strategies from nature to produce unexpected results like a Nursepod that can repopulate forests after fires.

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Zac Rockett and Jason Ro, of Ro | Rockett Design, join the show to talk about their inspiring journey of collaborative creativity. They recount the pivotal moment when they transitioned from established firms to launching their practice, emphasizing the importance of meaningful projects that fueled their growth. They also touch on design-centered approach, collaboration with clients to achieve shared design goals, and the significance of harnessing site attributes to shape unique architectural solutions. This episode is all about their professional trajectory, emphasizing the essence of meaningful projects, design narratives, and the journey of shaping a successful architecture practice.

In the extended bonus segment, Jason and Zac share insights into their partnership dynamics and how they complement each other's strengths. Their collaboration in architecture involves a balance of design and practicality, with Zac's knack for design and Jason's financial background creating a winning team. Overall, their experience showcases the intricate dance between creative expression and pragmatic problem-solving in the realm of architecture.

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Adam Harding, @rothsheppardarchitects, Joseph Montalbano, @studiotrope, Nicole Nathan, @jnsarchitecture, and Rebecca Stone, @ozarchitecture, join the show for a live interview at the School of Environmental Design at University of Colorado Boulder. Each panelist presents a project from their academic past, a few recent professional projects, and discuss the journey in between. See all the slides from their presentations on our website: www.architect-ing.com.

They talk about the importance of establishing a strong project concept, strategies for clear communication, and preparing for job interviews. Afterwards, they take some written-in and audience Q&A from the CU EVD students.

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 Joseph Montalbano, co-founder of studiotrope Design Collective, joined the show for an Instagram Live session. We fought through some technical issues to hear about his beginnings outside of Chicago and education at the University of Illinois, Arizona State and Versailles before moving to Colorado. We then dove into his experiences and influences that formed his theories and understandings of what architecture is, and how he now tries to implement it at studiotrope.

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Jon Gambrill and Michelle Liebling, Co-Managing Directors of Gensler Denver, join the show to talk about their Swiss-army-knife-type experiences and career trajectories that brought them to running the Colorado branch of the largest architecture firm in the world. They talk about the practicalities of leading an architecture office, the benefits of a large corporate firm, the low and high points of their careers, the biggest issues facing architecture in the future, and advice to young architects and women entering the field.

After the credits we talk about “sympathy” interview strategies for winning projects during COVID, Michelle’s time away from Gensler, and the time Jon hired Rebekah Wagoner instead of Adam Wagoner.

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Mike Piché, Rebekah Wagoner, Tana Anderson, and Michael M. Moore join the show for a live panel discussion at the University of Colorado Boulder’s School of Environmental Design. Each panelist was tasked with presenting two projects, one from their own academic past, and the other from their more recent professional practice. They describe these projects and their own unique journeys in between.  You can see each panelist's slides on our website: www.architect-ing.com/episodes/episode-49-coffee-with-an-architect

The conversation consists of discussions on humanity-based designs, creating for communities, the importance of research, the environmental impacts of architecture, and the power of connections.

After the credits, the panelists participate in a Q&A with the audience, where each is asked about their favorite part of being an architect.

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E.J. Meade, Principal at Arch11, joins the show to talk about how his car broke down in Boulder, and he never left. After gaining a philosophy degree, E.J. picked up a “How to Carpentry” book, and built his first home. A summer at the GSD propelled him into architecture school at the University of Washington and then CU Denver where he was mentored by the uncompromising Douglas Darden. From school E.J. founded Arch11 (1 more than 10) and never looked back.

In the bonus segment, we talk about the future of Arch11, the longevity of an architect’s career, how you have to get fired to understand you can survive it and how Rodolfo Machado compared E.J. to his maid.

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Julianne Scherer, Managing Principal for HDR Denver, joined the show for an Instagram Live session as the first new guest of 2021. We talked about her formative years in Pennsylvania and persevering through Penn State before moving to Chicago for a long stint as a principal at Nagle Hartray Architecture. She then talked about her big move to Denver four years ago and her involvement with this community. Check out the full conversation on iTunes, Google, Spotify, Anchor or wherever you get your podcasts and visit www.architect-ing.com for images of her work.

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Today's episode features three exceptional guests, each a talented and accomplished young architect. Join Li Leyuan, José Ibarra and Assia Crawford in a panel discussion moderated by Adam Wagoner at the University of Colorado Denver's College of Architecture and Planning as they discuss their student projects and share insights into their successful careers. They provide valuable advice and highlight opportunities for undergraduate students interested in pursuing architecture. Embark on a journey through their early career milestones, what they enjoy about Denver and what led them to the path of teaching. By the end of this episode, you'll gain a comprehensive understanding of a common dilemma: Follow the money or follow your guts? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Kevin Hirth, director of KEVIN HIRTH Co. & Assistant Professor at UC Denver CAP, joins this live show recorded at CU Denver College of Architecture and Planning to talk about his architectural education at University of Virginia and Harvard Graduate School of Design, a few of his foundational mentors, and his appreciation and embrace of drawing as a representational form.

In our live Q&A Kevin responds to questions regarding staying focused, his early interest in physical making, engaging in architectural history and theory, and what’s on the horizon for his practice and pedagogy.

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Rob Pyatt and Janna Ferguson, principals at Pyatt Studio, join the show to give a window into the life of their tight knit firm.

Rob had a winding path to find architecture before studying at the University of Colorado and then starting Pyatt Studio. He was one of the early instructors at CU’s Colorado Building Workshop as well as the Executive Director of the Building Collaborative at the Native American Sustainable Housing Initiative (NASHI) and a Board Member of AIA Colorado.

Janna, who began as one of Rob’s students at CU, went on to earn a Masters degree from Portland State and study under Glen Murcutt at the International Master Class. She has stayed with Pyatt Studio her entire career but also works closely with NASHI, AIA Colorado and a number of other organizations.

In this episode we talk about the genesis of their firm and core principals as well as their work and community-based design philosophies with Native American communities.

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Rick Petersen, Principal at OZ Architecture, joined the show for a live session to talk about his distinguished and varied background from Berkeley, to Harvard to Zurich before settling in Denver at OZ almost 30 years ago.  

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Brandon and Tana Anderson, founders of LIVstudio join the show to talk about their shared backgrounds in Texas before finding each other and igniting their partnership during a semester abroad in Italy. The couple went on to work for many of the top Denver architecture firms as well as Lake Flato before forming LIV and crafted some of the best restaurant interiors in Denver such as Il Posto, Super Mega Bien, Sushi Rama and Denver Central Market. This conversation could have gone much longer than the hour and twenty minutes that it did and there is actually bonus material after the end crits. 

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Stacy Passmore and Diane Lipovsky, co-founders of Superbloom, join the show to talk about their relatively new Landscape Architecture firm. We dive into their varied backgrounds living and working in locations such as Washington DC, Los Angeles, New York, Dallas, Vancouver, Telluride, Ghana and Nigeria before both attending Harvard (a decade apart). Stacy and Diane met at Civitas and after a fortuitous camping trip, Superbloom was formed in 2021.

We talk about running a firm as a partnership, hiring employees, winning projects, and building community. After the credits they flip the table and ask Adam questions about his influences, they talk about their favorite Architect-ing episodes, and their experiences reviewing architecture students.

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For the 50th episode, the tables are turned and Adam Wagoner, Co-Founder of Vessel Office of Architecture, Adjunct Instructor at CU Denver CAP and host of Architect-ing, is interviewed by previous guest and friend of the show, Katie Donahue (episode #19). In this long episode, after popping confetti, the two talk about who Adam is not, his background growing up in the middle of Kansas, and his various experiences progressing through Kansas State University, Wichita, the Netherlands, Yale, Mexico City, Denver and his newest architecture firm, Vessel Office. From there they get into everything from design obsessions, working methods, internship experiences, founding companies, academic failures, ideas of “good” architecture and reasons to start the podcast. Katie tried to ask Adam 50 questions about himself, but stopped at 15.

If you didn’t get enough in the 105 minute interview, there is more chatting after the credits.

Thank you to everyone who has been listening to these first 50 episodes, supporting us, and helping to create a stronger design community in Colorado!

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Jennifer Olson and Ryan Walterscheid, Partners at Forum Phi, join the show to talk about directing their firm “without a name on the door”. This duo, with varying background and complimenting skill sets, leads the Aspen/Denver-based architecture, interiors and planning firm in a way that prioritizes high quality work environments while also maintaining profitability and design integrity. We talk about being choosey with clients, pushing sustainable practices and the challenges of regulations in Aspen and Pitkin County.

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In this first live, public recording of Architect-ing during Denver Design Week, Adam is joined by Stephen Dynia of Dynia Architects, Kevin Nguyen of Regular Architecture, and Joana Emhof and Hans Osheim of ArcDen Studio.

This episode, which consists of an introduction by Adam, 5 minute Pecha Kucha-style introductions by each guest, panel discussion and audience Q&A, revolved around this brief: Every company has its beginning. The impetus to go it alone, embracing all the autonomy such a choice brings, is often met with excitement and clarity—as well as an unavoidable dose of trial and tribulation. What does it take to build a business from the ground up? How does a founder balance creative vision with the practicalities of professionalism?

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John Rowland and Sarah Broughton, founders of Rowland+Broughton Architecture, share their experiences running their Aspen/Denver based firm. They talk about their education at CU Boulder, working in New York, building a strong design team, engaging with the art and design community and receiving the AIA Colorado Firm of the Year Award.

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Christian Butler, founder of Studio Limited, joins the show to talk about his exposure to building and architecture through Habitat For Humanity, his graduate school experience at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin, and his entrepreneurial journey as an architect/developer/builder in Denver. Christian is a wealth of knowledge and an inspiration to those of us curious about practicing architecture outside of a traditional model. 

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Laura Marion, founder of Flight Architecture, joins the show to talk about how architects should respond to their natural environment and the responsibilities they have to the needs of the people who inhabit their designs. She talks about the lineage of architects in her family, how they influenced her design philosophy, and how she plans to practice architecture moving forward. She also explores the concept of “love” within her creative process, both for the natural world as well as architecture.

After the credits they discuss the shared challenges of starting a firm, gathering clients, and balancing the realities of being a working architect with the desire to create meaningful design, as well as the shared desire for more collaboration between different firms and architects.

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Chad Mitchell, founder of Meridian 105 Architecture, joins the show to talk about his beginnings and connections growing up in Florida, before moving to Chicago and working for the German-American architect Helmet Jahn.  He then relocated to the 105th Meridian in Denver and worked for Oz Architecture. We then spend most of the time talking about the formation of his firm during an economic downturn and the buildings that his team has created since. Check out the full conversation on iTunes, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Rich Carr and John Cottle, two of the partners at CCY Architects, join the show to talk about their roots and what brought them to architecture and to their Aspen based firm. CCY is an architectural giant in our state being founded some 50 years ago. They constantly produce work of high quality that is critically rooted in its place, whether that be in the mountain environments of Colorado or spread out in other areas of the world.

On top of our conversations about their careers and design process, we dig into their new monograph, Connection which is full of photographs, plans and drawings not seen on their website before.  Check it out once it hits the bookshelves.

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Nicole McIntosh and Jonathan Louie, founders of Architecture Office and faculty members at Texas AM's Department of Architecture, join the show as a brief interlude from Colorado designers. However this episode is seen as a continuation of their recent lecture at the University of Colorado Denver. They talk through their unique origins (Nicole's at 7:30 and Jonathan's at 35:33), educational backgrounds, how they came together and the work they are creating now. This episode also contains a bonus clip after the credits where they talk about winning the Architectural League Prize and their experience with Kevin Hirth (1:11:30).

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Chris Gray and Steven Perce, Founders of BLDG.Collective, join the show to talk about each of their unique journeys that eventually led them to graduate school at the University of Colorado Denver and to founding their practice in the Great Recession of 2009. They talk about the lessons learned in leading an architecture firm as a partnership, and how they have methodically crafted their design and business approach to collaborate with ideal clients on meaningful projects.

After the credits we have an extended conversation about business and marketing advice, the Boulder architectural community and ways to talk about architecture to clients and your grandma.

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In this special live podcast event, David Tryba, founder and architect of Tryba Architects joins host Adam Wagoner in the Colorado Room at the History Colorado Center which was designed by David and his team. Other notable project from Tryba Architects include The Buell Media Public Media Center, Union Station, The Botanical Gardens amoung others. David & Adam explore themes of contextual architecture, adaptive reuse, the impact of urban design on community building.and resilience in the architectural profession. David reveals the formative experiences that shaped his architectural philosophy, including his childhood, education, varied job roles, and the challenges faced in a fluctuating economy.

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Harvey Hine, founder of HMH Architecture + Interiors, joins Adam on the show to discuss his unique journey in the field of architecture. Harvey shares his experiences growing up in Vienna, Austria, and how it influenced his love for exploration and skateboarding. He discusses the challenges he faced when transitioning back to the United States and his decision to pursue a career in architecture. Harvey talks about his time at Harvard Graduate School of Design and how went on to work for Bill Muchow, a renowned architect in Denver. He then launched his own architecture firm and has been running it successfully for over 35 years. He emphasizes the importance of intuition in architecture and shares his thoughts on the role of artificial intelligence in the industry.

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Julie Snow FAIA Principal and architect at Snow Kreilich Architects joins Adam Wagoner for a compelling discussion about the intricacies of architectural practice. She is an acclaimed voice for modern architecture and her work has earned her firm national recognition including the 2018 AIA National Firm Award. Julie has held teaching positions in architecture at Harvard, the University of Southern California, and the University of Minnesota. She emphasizes the importance of small ideas and process of refinement, sharing insights from her extensive experience, which includes projects like City Park Stadium in St. Louis, Missouri. She reflects on her career journey, including early influences, pivotal projects like an urban soccer stadium, working with visionary clients across the globe and offers a thoughtful look at how architecture can transform everyday experiences and environments.

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Live from AIA Colorado Design + Practice Conference in Keystone, CO -- Join Adam Wagoner as he sits down with Anne Mooney FAIA, Principal and Architect of Sparano + Mooney Architecture to discuss the role of architecture in shaping communities. They explore the decision to concentrate on regional projects, the challenges of balancing creativity with business needs, and the evolving nature of architectural practice and education. Anne shares insights from her experiences studying at Columbia and teaching architecture plus her work on projects ranging from private residences to community centers.

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Live from AIA Colorado Design + Practice Conference in Keystone, CO -- Join Sarah Broughton with Adam Wagoner, Steve Scribner, Maura Trumble, Ken Andrews, and Linnaea Stuart, a panel featuring architect and firm award winners, to explore the intricacies of leadership in architecture. Discover key insights on building trust, evolving business strategies, and adapting mentoring practices in a changing industry. This episode offers a valuable discussion on managing work-life balance, the challenges of remote work, and the significance of peer networks and mentorship. A must-listen for industry professionals seeking to understand how these leaders are shaping the future of architecture.

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Ted Schultz of Theodore Schultz, Architect joins host Adam on the show to discuss his unique and intuitive approach to architecture, likening his work philosophy to the way he makes soups on a Sunday. His professional journey led him from Florida to a transformative stint in St. Croix, where he established his own firm (specializing in vacation homes) and honed his architectural practice. On this episode, Ted shares stories about his roots in Denver, growing up in a household anchored in creativity, how he was influenced to pursue an architectural engineering degree at CU, insights about his "club house" of architects (Pendula Architecture Collaborative) plus the transformative impact of technology on traditional workflows and communication in the architectural field.

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Sean Jursnick, Derek Chavez, and Robert Peebles from SAR Architects join the show to discuss the concept of single stair residential buildings, also known as point access blocks. They explore the potential of these buildings to increase housing options in Colorado, particularly on small lots drawing inspiration from Seattle. They discuss the safety measures and cost efficiencies associated with this building typology. They also share their efforts to push for changes in Denver building codes to allow for taller single stair buildings and the potential impact on the housing market.

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In collaboration with Month of Modern, Daniel Koehler and Clay Odom, professors from the University of Texas join host Adam Wagoner on the show to discuss the transformative impact of AI on architecture. Recorded live in downtown Boulder, this event featured a panel discussion with an audience of architects and enthusiasts to explore how AI is redefining the traditional architecture industry through innovative technologies and new design possibilities. Daniel and Clay recently collaborated on a major exhibition that explores the impact of artificial intelligence on architectural design. The conversation centers around the integration of AI in architectural education, the democratization of design tools, and the implications of AI on construction processes.

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Dean Maltz and Laura Britton of Shigeru Ban Architects join the show to talk about Shigeru's innovative approaches to timber architecture and the new possibilities for sustainable designs. As the managing partner, Dean has led the firm in delivering projects like the Aspen Art Museum and Laura, an associate at the firm and the author-editor of "Shigeru Ban Timber and Architecture," has been instrumental in documenting the firm's extensive portfolio. They share their combined insights on timber architecture and the impact of Shigeru Ban's projects on the industry.

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Damon Leverett, AIA Arizona President, joins the show to talk about the intersection of AI in architecture. Damon is an AI enthusiast with a master's degree in web design and new media, He has over 30 years of experience in the field and has worked as a design principal in several firms. Damon shares his own experiences with AI and how it will impact the design process. He highlights the importance of understanding the principles of design in order to create meaningful architecture and emphasizes that AI is a tool that can empower architects rather than replace them. 

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Katie Barnes, Managing Principal at Barker Rinker Seacat Architecture, joins the show to talk about her winding path through architecture. Introduced to the profession at an early age by her architect father, Katie talks about typical family vacations, navigating her various interests in college, moving to Colorado and joining at the early stages of BRS Architecture where she moved through the ranks to become a Partner. Katie explains BSR's people-inspired design process and how it allows them to collaboratively create community focused recreation projects. This episode also has the distinction of being the first time (SURPRISINGLY) that Adam and a guest debate "The Fountainhead"!

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Tom Kundig, FAIA and Founder of Olson Kundig, joins the show to talk about the connection of sustainability and design within architecture. He is known for his innovative and sustainable designs, particularly in the residential sector. Tom has received numerous awards for his work, including the National Design Award from the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum. He emphasizes the intersection within culture, aesthetics and sustainability in architecture, advocating the need for both functional and artistic elements in design. Tom discusses his passion for residential architecture and the unique challenges and opportunities it presents.

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Morgan Law and Steve Scribner of Shape Architecture join host, Adam Wagoner on the show to discuss their unique approach to sustainability including Passive House and Net Zero concepts. The two delve into their personal and professional journeys sharing their unique paths from construction to architecture, On this episode, we unpack Steve's early career in the architectural world, Morgan's cross-country job hunt during a recession, to designing and constructing buildings across continents.

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Vishaan Chakrabarti, founder of PAU (Practice for Architecture and Urbanism) joins host and the AIA Colorado Architect of the Year, Adam Wagoner on the show to discuss his journey from Calcutta to becoming a prominent figure in architecture and urbanism. Vishaan reflects on his diverse education, spanning engineering, art history, and architecture, and shares insights from working at SOM and teaching at Columbia. He elaborates on his philosophy of critical regionalism and his firm's mission-driven projects like The Refinery at Domino. With a focus on the relevance of architecture in tackling global issues, he also highlights the challenges and rewards of navigating this complex profession.

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Evelyn Lee, 2025 National AIA President and founder of the Practice of Architecture, joins host Adam Wagoner to discuss redefining architectural practice through the intersection of design, business, and technology. Evelyn shares her unique career journey from architecture to business school and tech companies like Slack, before establishing Practice of Architecture. She explores the concept of portfolio careers, pro bono work, and her innovative strategies for the future of architectural practice.

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Marlon and Meryati Blackwell, of Marlon Blackwell Architects joins Adam Wagner on the show as he discovers how Marlon's global journey and deep southern roots shape his architectural voice, and explore Meryati's transformative experiences from leaving Malaysia for college in Miami to working in London. Delve into their design philosophy, which blends local context with innovative form. Plus the conversation uncovers insights from their presentations at the 2024 AIA Colorado Practice and Design Conference.

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Recorded live at the University of Colorado, Denver College of Architecture and Planning, located in the heart of downtown Denver, Thomas Phifer, founder of Thomas Phifer and Partners, joins Adam Wagoner on the show to discuss the essence of architecture, the balance between client needs and creative expression. During his journey from the Clemson University School of Architecture in South Carolina to becoming a renowned architect, Tom has carved a noteworthy career in the field of architecture. Before founding his own firm, he worked with esteemed architects like Richard Meier and Charles Gwathmey. His firm is celebrated for its projects like the Glenstone Museum and the Warsaw Art Museum. The conversation explores the importance of mentorship and pivotal experiences abroad, insights on the role of light, community, and design in shaping human experiences.

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John Ike, a partner of Ike Baker Felton, joins host, Adam Wagoner In this episode, recorded live at the inspiring Adorn space in downtown Denver. John Ike is a distinguished architect known for his eclectic architectural designs rooted in historical influences. He shares his journey from Cincinnati to Columbia University, his experiences working with influential figures like Robert A.M. Stern, and his contributions to postmodern architecture. The discussion also dives into the process behind projects, such as an impressive shingled house on Long Island, showcasing the collaborative efforts between architects and builders.

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Adriana Medina-López-Portillo, Jason Pugh, Mei-Ling Krabbe, Raphael Chavez, and Patricia Joseph Gill join the show to talk about the importance of diversity and inclusion within the architecture design profession. On this episode, the panel encourages architecture and design professionals to actively incorporate DEI values into their careers and workplaces. The group emphasizes the need for more dialogue, advocacy, and intentionality highlighting its business case in the modern workforce.

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David Goldberg, the President of Mithun, the 2023 AIA National Firm of the Year. joins the show to talk about the interdisciplinary collaboration that has powered Mithun's firm model. David shares his insights on the benefits of open-source design practices for architecture and highlights the firm's commitment to sustainability and social equity work.

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Carol Ross Barney, renowned architect, educator, urbanist, and principal of Ross Barney Architects, joins the show! Carol has a remarkable portfolio winning over 200 prestigious design awards including being the recipient of the 2023 AIA National Gold Medal. Carol has consistently demonstrated her commitment to impactful and innovative designs with iconic projects like Chicago's Riverwalk, National Parks in Costa Rica and the Oklahoma City Federal Building. Her deep understanding of architecture's impact on society offers valuable insights and inspiration to aspiring architects and design enthusiasts.

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