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In this episode, architect Norman Askins reflects on a remarkable 50-year career and the evolution of architecture in the American South. Norman shares the formative experiences that shaped his architectural philosophy, including encounters with legendary architects Philip Shutze and James Means, and discusses the friendship he has with the 25 firms who roots trace back to his office. 

And as he approaches his firm's 50th anniversary, Norman shares his vision for the years to come. The conversation, led by AH&L Editorial Director Lauren Iverson, is both a retrospective on an extraordinary career and a masterclass in enduring design, leadership, and professional longevity. 


What You’ll Hear on This Episode:

• 00:50 Welcome & Introduction
• 01:20 Childhood in Birmingham, Norman's early architectural interest, and moving to Atlanta in the 1970s
• 06:00 Norman rubs elbows with famed architects Philip Shutze and James Means
• 08:30 Five decades of Atlanta's architectural evolvement through Norman's eyes
• 15:45 Norman speaks about the 25 architectural firms that have formed underneath his umbrella
• 17:11 Fifty years of Norman Davenport Askins, Architects: What's next for the firm (hint—a potential rebrand?)
• 18:30 How to succeed in the design industry? Stay away from trends
• 20:00 The two most challenging projects of Norman's career
• 23:00 After 50 years, these are the things that still excite Norman in the world of architecture 
• 25:15 Norman shares how he approaches challenges in a communications-driven business
•  28:00 What's on the horizon for Norman Askins
• 30:00 Closing notes 

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