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DJ Jacob Ratcliffe#51 - Uplifting Trance – Nov 2023 - Part 2Please enjoy this main set podcast with sparkly new tracks and mixes for the month of November 2023. This is part 2 of 3 for November. Enjoy Jacob Track Name - Artist (Remix):1. Moongirl - Speed DJ, WINTERBORN, Josie Sandfeld (Extended Mix) 2. Open My Heart - DJ T.H., Sharon Valerona, Damian Duda (Manuel Le Saux Extended Remix) 3. Purely Beautiful - Stine Grove, James Dymond (Extended Mix) 4. My Thoughts - T. Ø (Original Mix) 5. Falling for You - JODIE POYE, Lee Hanlon (Extended Mix)6. It Hurts - Kayan Code, Lyd14 (Original Mix)7. ...
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XX|LA Architects PodcastAWA LEGACY: MINI-STORIES– XX|LA EPISODE 037
I’m bringing you a set of mini-stories that were taped live at the AWA 100th Building Our Legacy event on September 10, 2022 at the HenryBuilt showroom in LA’s art district. This event not only celebrated AWA+D’s 100 year anniversary, but also focused on how we can preserve the legacies of women in architecture—especially our own legacies. As we know, too often women’s work was historically unrecognized, erased, and forgotten, and we lose so much by not being able to access this information. We can’t keep repeating this mistake!For example, Christina Morris from the National...
2022-12-0200 min
XX|LA Architects PodcastAWA LEGACY: MINI-STORIES– XX|LA EPISODE 037I’m bringing you a set of mini-stories that were taped live at the AWA 100th Building Our Legacy event on September 10, 2022 at the HenryBuilt showroom in LA’s art district. This event not only celebrated AWA+D’s 100 year anniversary, but also focused on how we can preserve the legacies of women in architecture—especially our own legacies. As we know, too often women’s work was historically unrecognized, erased, and forgotten, and we lose so much by not being able to access this information. We can’t keep repeating this mistake!For example, Christina Morris from the National...
2022-12-021h 16XX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Barbara Elwood: AWA 100th Special Episode – XX|LA Episode 036This special episode is released in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Association for Women in Architecture and Design. In today’s episode, I’m joined by Barbara Elwood, who served three terms as madame president of AWA+D (which was then named AWA-LA) in 1960, 1962, and 1996. Barbara enrolled in USC Architecture’s Industrial Design program in 1952, and by the end of her first semester, was the only woman in her class. It’s so fascinating to hear about Barbara’s experiences and also hear about the evolution of AWA through her recollections. Please support AWA+D by becoming a member, sp...
2022-11-2939 min
Art AffairsArt Affairs 057 - Yoskay YamamotoOn this episode of Art Affairs, i talk with, artist, Yoskay Yamamoto.We discuss his early years growing up in a small coastal city in Japan, his transition from graphic design into fine art, the super busy year he has ahead of him, and a whole lot more!Also mentioned in this episode: Giant Robot, David Flores, Sam Flores, Joe Shea, Erik Otto, David Choong Lee, Pow! Wow!, Jasper Wong, Tatiana Suarez, Basalt Studio, Andrew Hem, Rob Sato, Edwin Ushiro, Audrey Kawasaki, and Ako Castuera.Follow Yoskay:Website: yoskay.comInstagram: @yoskayyamamotoFacebook: @yoskay
2022-03-211h 12XX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Audrey Sato by Annie Chu – XX|LA Episode 035
Today’s episode is going to be a little bit of a different one, because the roles are reversed! Annie Chu of Chu+Gooding Architects, who is featured in Episode 31, graciously offered to interview me for this episode. I am an architect and president of Sato Architects, Inc., a podcast host, and past president of the Association for Women in Architecture + Design (AWA+D). I previously taught architecture at Cal Poly Pomona, my alma mater. I have a new role to add to my list, which is that I’m going to become a mother in a couple of m...
2021-08-0200 minXX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Audrey Sato by Annie Chu – XX|LA Episode 035Today’s episode is going to be a little bit of a different one, because the roles are reversed! Annie Chu of Chu+Gooding Architects, who is featured in Episode 31, graciously offered to interview me for this episode. I am an architect and president of Sato Architects, Inc., a podcast host, and past president of the Association for Women in Architecture + Design (AWA+D). I previously taught architecture at Cal Poly Pomona, my alma mater. I have a new role to add to my list, which is that I’m going to become a mother in a couple of m...
2021-08-021h 05XX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Audrey Sato by Annie Chu – XX|LA Episode 035Today’s episode is going to be a little bit of a different one, because the roles are reversed! Annie Chu of Chu+Gooding Architects, who is featured in Episode 31, graciously offered to interview me for this episode. I am an architect and president of Sato Architects, Inc., a podcast host, and past president of the […]
2021-08-0200 minXX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Karin Liljegren – XX|LA Episode 034Karin Liljegren is founder and principal of Omgivning, an architecture and interior design firm whose practice is rooted in a love for the extraordinary urban fabric of downtown Los Angeles. Karin is an architect and interior designer, and founded Omgivning in 2009, just as the recession was threatening to halt downtown’s resurgence. To date, she and her staff have worked on almost 350 projects in Los Angeles, seeking to restore downtown’s purpose while helping to define its new identity. I’m constantly impressed by Karin’s go-getter attitude and entrepreneurial talents, which you’ll hear more about in this episode, a...
2021-05-0144 minXX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Tracy Stone and Abbi Naylor – XX|LA Episode 33Today’s guests are Tracy Stone, principle of Tracy A Stone Architect, and designer Abbi Naylor. Tracy is the founder of The Elysian Valley Arts Collective, a 501c3 non-profit that manages the biennial Frogtown Artwalk, and supports a variety of programming to the youth and neighbors of Elysian Valley.
Tracy received a BA from Cornell University and a Masters in Architecture from the University of Texas at Austin. She spent five years working for award-winning architects Ray and Finn Kappe before receiving her architectural license in 1989 and subsequently started her own firm, Tracy A. Stone Architect, in 1991. Tr...
2021-04-011h 03XX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Eera Babtiwale – XX|LA Episode 032Eera Babtiwale is Vice President of Sustainability at HMC Architects, a mother of 3, a board member of Designing Futures Foundation, Chair of USGBC-Inland Empire, and an active member with USGBC-Los Angeles. Eera was nominated to be a guest on the show by her co-worker, Lance Hosey. Even though I had never met Eera, as I started researching in order to prepare for our interview, I realized that we had a lot of really awesome people in common! When asked about Eera, her co-workers talk about how she is “genuinely passionate”, “wonderful” and “a champion of sustainability”. After getting to know her, I...
2021-02-0159 minXX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Annie Chu – XX|LA Episode 031Annie Chu is an architect, interior designer, educator, and a founding principal of the award-winning firm Chu+Gooding Architects. Annie is an alumnus of Sci-Arc and Columbia, and trained for 11 years with Tod Williams Billie Tsien Architects in New York and Frank Israel in Beverly Hills before starting her own practice in 1996. Chu+Gooding Architects works on projects of many scales, from design of objects to residential homes, to exhibition design, and world-class arts, cultural, and higher education projects. LA locals will be familiar with the Hollywood Bowl Concession stands, the Autry Resource Center addition and renovation, and USC’s Hof...
2020-12-0152 minXX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Lise Bornstein – XX|LA Episode 030After a pandemic-induced break, it’s a pleasure to kick off new episodes of the podcast with guest Lise Bornstein, architect and partner at KFA Architecture. I feel like this interview is long-overdue, because Lise is someone who I have a ton of respect for, and feel lucky to call a mentor and a friend. Lise graduated from North Carolina State University with a Bachelor of Environmental Design in Architecture and received her Masters of Architecture from Sci-Arc. Lise joined KFA in 2001, and was elevated to the role of partner in 2016. Lise gives back to her community in many ways...
2020-11-0151 minXX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Helena Arahuete – XX|LA Episode 029Helena Arahuete started working for John Lautner in 1971 and rose to the role of Chief Architect in his office. She continues today as Principal of Lautner Associates, most recently completing the restoration of the Bob and Dolores Hope House in Palm Springs.
This is a very unique two-part episode featuring conversations with Helena Arahuete. I first met Helena at Palm Springs Modernism Week in February. Part 1 is an edited recording of interviews she did with eighth graders Abrianna Pingleton, Shelomith Hoy, Tyler Bloomer, Santiago Garza, and Julia Fidel from Ms. Patton’s class at the St. Theresa Cathol...
2020-04-121h 01
Home Green Homes1.19 Green Remodel with Audrey SatoAudrey Sato is a licensed architect in the state of California and Principal at Sato Architects, Inc. and has specialized in residential design since 2008 and founded Sato Architects, Inc. in 2010. She is a LEED AP, and is committed to green building design. Growing up in Hawaii, she gained an appreciation for the beauty of nature and the importance of community. Here are some talking points:
Her clients appreciate that she is knowledgeable about sustainability, and they want to build a home that’s healthier and better for the environment. They’re not necessarily looking for plaque or label. They do want help...
2020-03-1027 min
XX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Kishani De Silva – XX|LA Episode 028Kishani DeSilva has worked in the architecture and design industries for over twenty years in the project and major program management arena. Prior to her current appointment in local government, she worked as a management consultant following her time as a project manager at Foster + Partners in London. Her current work as an Executive Advisor with the executive office of the Los Angeles County Development Authority focuses on homelessness and the affordable housing shortfall in Los Angeles. Additionally, as adjunct faculty at Woodbury University, she taught a graduate level practice class focusing on a management, leadership and entrepreneurship segment. K...
2020-03-0245 min
XX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Christina Monti – XX|LA Episode 027Christina Monti, owner of CDM Consulting, started her career in landscape architecture after graduating from Texas A&M University. A self-proclaimed non-designer (I don't quite buy that she "stinks" at design), Christina became an expert in marketing and business development. In this episode, we discuss the skills needed for being good at business development. Spoiler alert--they are skills, and can be worked on and learned!
Christina and I got to know each other through the Association for Women in Architecture + Design (AWA+D), where she served on the board as Communications Director, and then President. She currently serves on the...
2019-11-2046 min
XX|LA Architects PodcastSci-Arc Spin Room with Ning Lui, Kristy Balliet, and Barbara Bestor–XX|LA Episode 026This episode is a live recording from Sci-Arc graduate thesis Spin Room, with student (now graduate) Yi Ning Lui, her advisor Kristy Balliet of BairBalliet, and distinguished alumnus Barbara Bestor of Bestor Architecture. In this episode we talk about the experience of the thesis project from the student and the advisor/practitioner perspective.
You can watch the video recording from this conversation through Sci-Arc’s vimeo channel at https://livestream.com/accounts/21300942/events/8798849
2019-10-0638 minXX|LA Architects PodcastFINANCIAL PLANNING ROUND TABLE WITH RENEE COHEN – XX|LA EPISODE 025This episode features financial planner Renee Cohen, and guests Harper Halprin of AAHA Studio and Luciana Tagliaferri of Tagliaferri Architects, in a candid discussion about financial planning for small business owners and architects. We discuss topics like the entrepreneur mindset, business and personal finances, outsourcing, forecasting, growth, diversification, retirement and financial freedom, insurance and protection, and the importance of having a board of advisers.
I think it’s super important for us to think about the financial aspects of how we set ourselves up for success both personally and in business. If you heard my interview on the Midnight Charette po...
2019-09-231h 15XX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Emmanuelle Bourlier – XX|LA Episode 024Emmanuelle Bourlier is the co-founder and CEO of Panelite, as well as a mother and skater. Emmanuelle co-founded Panelite while in grad school at Columbia University 21 years ago. From its inception, Panelite was so innovative that it was used in a project by Moneo Brock that landed on the cover of the Spanish edition of Interior Design magazine. From there, Panelite was quickly sought after by elite firms like Diller Scofidio+Renfro and OMA.
In this episode, Emmanuelle and I talk about her journey with Panelite, and she shares a lot of wisdom about entrepreneurship and life in general. In...
2019-07-2850 min
The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show#125 - Architect Audrey Sato, LEED on Designing Homes, Women in Architecture and MarketingThis week David and Marina are joined by Audrey Sato to discuss her office Sato Architects, marketing, unpaid internships, why residential buildings are rewarding to design, her podcast on women in architecture XX|LA and more! Sato Architects XX|LA The Midnight Charette is now The Second Studio. SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram • Facebook • Twitter • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review :) EPISODE CATEGORIES • Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders. • After Hours (AH): C...
2019-07-231h 23XX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Elena Manferdini – XX|LA Episode 023This episode features Elena Manferdini, the recipient of the ICON award at the 2019 LA Design Festival. This interview was recorded at the event at Row DTLA. Elena is the Graduate Chair at Sci-Arc and principal of Atelier Manferdini. Elena’s striking exuberance, charisma, and rigor is completely evident in her work, which ranges in scale from product design, to graphic facades and entire buildings. Her process often incorporates cutting edge technology as an integral part of the design, and she even includes augmented reality features in the work. Having grown up in Italy and received a degree in engineering before st...
2019-06-2925 minXX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Helena Jubany – XX|LA Episode 022Helena Jubany, FAIA has a real knack for developing leaders, as well as a sharp business acumen. Helena’s 30 year career specializing in education and public sector architecture included 17 years of building her own practice, prior to mergers with NAC Architecture and Osborne. Loyal listeners will remember my interview with Leslie Sydnor in Episode 15, where Leslie spoke incredibly highly of Helena as her mentor. In fact, I was so struck by what Leslie had to say about Helena, that I felt there was no better way to honor their special relationship than to hear Leslie interview Helena directly.
2019-06-0144 minXX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Rachel Allen – XX|LA Episode 021What I admire about Rachel Allen is the pragmatic, intelligent, and unapologetically hard-working ethos that she brings to her work. As founding principal of RADAR (Rachel Allen Development Architecture Research Inc.), her success relies upon her ability to understand the viewpoints of people she's working with in order to communicate effectively and harness the strengths of her team. The pay off of RADAR's hard work is evident in their growing project list, such as their role as Design Architect on the competition-winning team for the Pershing Square Renew project. Additionally, RADAR has been building up a multi-family housing project portfolio, and...
2019-03-3038 minXX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Mina Chow – XX|LA Episode 020In episode 20, we're putting the "LA" in XX|LA by speaking with an architect who is also a film maker! Mina Chow is an architect and professor at the USC School of Architecture. She is also the director, producer, and star of the documentary "Face of a Nation: What Happened to the World's Fair?" The film is about Mina's journey as an idealistic architect and daughter of immigrants, as she discovers why America abandoned World's Fairs. Michael Sorkin calls it an "urgently dispiriting but ultimately tender and optimistic film". This is a description I agree with wholeheartedly. To learn more, visit w...
2019-03-0442 minXX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Rennie Tang and Sara Wookey – XX|LA Episode 019I'm fascinated by architects who work in interdisciplinary and collaborative ways, and my latest guests bridge architecture and dance in a fascinating way! In this episode, I speak with Rennie Tang and Sara Wookey, the artists and creators behind Punt.Point. Punt.Point was commissioned by the Van Abbe Museum in 2013 and acquired for their permanent collection in 2018. Rennie and Sara are practitioners who come from architecture and dance backgrounds respectively, with training and interest in each others' disciplines. They met in Los Angeles and started collaborating locally, on projects at venues like the Hammer Museum and Grand Park.
Rennie Tang is...
2019-02-1131 min
This Past Weekend w/ Theo VonChris Distefano | This Past Weekend #170Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/ThisPastWeekend_ Chris Distefano joins to talk about having a child, donating sperm, and living biblically. Chris Distefano’s Stand Up Special: Size 38 Waist http://bit.ly/Size38Waist_ChrisD This episode brought to you by… SkillShare https://skillshare.com/theovon Get 2 months of Skillshare for free Ridge Wallet https://www.ridgewallet.com/theo Use code “theo” for 10% off your order Grey Block Pizza 1811 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA http://bit.ly/GreyBlock Music “Shine” - Bishop Gunn http://bit.ly/MakinIt_BishopGunn Gunt Squad Aaron Jones Aaron Rasche Aaron Stein Adriana Hern...
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This Past Weekend w/ Theo VonMakin' It | This Past Weekend #167Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/ThisPastWeekend_ Getting over a tough Saints loss. Talking bad calls and taking good calls. This episode brought to you by… SkillShare https://skillshare.com/theovon Get 2 months of Skillshare for free Blue Chew https://BlueChew.com Use promo code THEO for Ridge Wallet https://www.ridgewallet.com/theo Use code “theo” for 10% off your order Grey Block Pizza http://bit.ly/GreyBlock Music “Makin’ It” - Bishop Gunn http://bit.ly/MakinIt_BishopGunn Hit the Hotline 985-664-9503 Or upload a video question/comment to our Dropbox http://bit.ly/TPW_VideoHot...
2019-01-211h 37XX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Irma Ramirez – XX|LA Episode 018Irma Ramirez is a professor in the architecture department and director of the China Study Abroad program at Cal Poly Pomona. Her accolades include the NCARB Grand Prize, National Lynton Citation for Distinguished Engaged Scholarship for the Habitat 21 Sustainable Settlements Project in Tijuana with Corazon, and awards from the American Planning Association and American Institute of Certified Planners and Environmental Design Research Association for work in the China program. She also recently brought a group of Cal Poly Pomona students into Augustus Hawkins High School to teach ninth graders about architecture and urban planning.
What I admire most about Irma...
2018-12-2848 min
This Past Weekend w/ Theo VonThe Man Who Overcame Tourette's: Marc Elliot | This Past WeekendTheo Von sits down with Marc Elliot to talk about living with Tourette’s and ultimately overcoming it. This episode brought to you by… MNML Case http://mnmlcase.com Use Code Theo for 20% off MeUndies http://meundies.com/weekend 15% off your first pair Grey Block Pizza 1811 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA http://bit.ly/GreyBlock Music “Shine” - Bishop Gunn http://bit.ly/Shine_BishopGunn Gunt Squad Aaron Jones Aaron Rasche Aaron Stein Adriana Hernandez Aidan Duffy Alaskan Rock Vodka Alex Hitchins Alex Person Alex Sideris Alexander Contreras Amanda Sherman Andrea Gagliani Andrew Valish Andy Mac Angelo Raygun Angie Angeles Anna Win...
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This Past Weekend w/ Theo VonChristmas Spectacular with Will Sasso | This Past Weekend #158Will Sasso joins This Past Weekend for our Christmas Spectacular. This episode brought to you by… Skillshare https://skillshare.com/theo 2 months of Skillshare for just $0.99 Hello Fresh https://hellofresh.com/theo60 $20 off your 1st 3 boxes Scentbird https://scentbird.com/weekend Grey Block Pizza 1811 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA http://bit.ly/GreyBlock Music “Shine” - Bishop Gunn http://bit.ly/Shine_BishopGunn Gunt Squad Aaron Jones Aaron Rasche Aaron Stein Adriana Hernandez Aidan Duffy Alaskan Rock Vodka Alex Hitchins Alex Person Alex Sideris Alexander Contreras Amanda Sherman Andrea Gagliani Andrew Valish Andy Mac Angelo Raygun Angie Angeles Anna Winther Anthon...
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This Past Weekend w/ Theo VonThere's Something About Marys | This Past Weekend #157Subscribe to the show on Apple Podcasts http://bit.ly/ThisPastWeekend_ Talking about attracting animals, starting a fire at Harland Williams’s Christmas Party, and taking your calls on female teachers and other stuff. This episode brought to you by… Smart Set Up Guide https://SmartSetupGuide.com Use code Theo for 30% off Hairclub Visit https://HairClub.com/theo for a free hair analysis and a free take home hair care kit – valued over three hundred dollars. Laughable https://laughable.app.link/theovon Download the app now MNML http://bit.ly/MNML_Case Use promo code THEO for 20% off Grey Block Pizza...
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This Past Weekend w/ Theo VonChris Hansen | This Past Weekend #156Theo Von has Chris Hansen 'take a seat' and talks to him about To Catch a Predator, his decades long journalism career, and his family. This episode brought to you by… Quip https://www.getquip.com/weekend 1st refill pack FREE with purchase of toothbrush using this link OMAX3 Visit OMAX.com/WEEKEND to receive a box of Omax3 Ultra-Pure, FOR FREE with your first purchase! Grey Block Pizza 1811 Pico Blvd. Santa Monica, CA http://bit.ly/GreyBlock Music “Shine” - Bishop Gunn http://bit.ly/Shine_BishopGunn Gunt Squad Aaron Jones Aaron Rasche Aaron Stein Adriana Hernandez Aidan Duffy Alaska...
2018-12-132h 05XX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Claret-Cup – XX|LA Episode 017In this episode, I spent an evening chatting with the women of Claret-Cup at the Los Angeles Brewery Artists Colony. Claret-Cup was co-founded by Bojána Bányász and Donatella Cusmá, two architects who bonded over a love of Los Angeles, a shared value that architecture does not only serve its private owners, and a desire to work outside the normal bounds of a traditional practice. Their work crosses over to disciplines like fashion, graphic design, food making, and community building, and to me displays a sensitivity for creating multi-sensorial experiences and memories. We’re also joined by Marcee Krant...
2018-11-0253 minXX|LA Architects PodcastAWA+D Panel Discussion – Episode 016This episode is a live recording of a panel discussion, featuring Association for Women in Architecture and Design (AWA+D) members Lise Bornstein of KFA, Wena Dows of Wena Dows Designs, Marisa Kurtzman of Frederick Fisher and Partners, Brenda Levin of Levin & Associates Architects, Kate Diamond of HDR, and Nina Briggs of The Fabric, moderated by XX|LA host Audrey Sato. It was recorded on Sept. 30 at WUHO, which is Woodbury University’s Gallery space right on Hollywood Boulevard. Our event was held in conjunction with Architexx’s exhibit, “Now What: Advocacy, Activism and Alliances in American Architecture since 1968”.
2018-10-081h 31XX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Leslie Sydnor – XX|LA Episode 015Leslie Sydnor is an architect now working as a Director / Planning Project Manager at Cumming Corporation. Leslie grew up in New York City wanting to effect change in the built environment, and so she went on to study architecture at Yale and then UCLA. After about 20 years in architecture, having risen to the level of Associate Principal, Leslie left her traditional career in architecture to work on the other side of things in project, program, planning, and construction management. Throughout her career, she gained expertise in education projects, and we hear stories about her work, her experiences rising up in a f...
2018-09-031h 16XX|LA Architects PodcastFree School of Architecture – XX|LA Episode 014In this live recording of the XXLA Architects Podcast, I visit the Free School of Architecture at WUHO Gallery on July 24, 2018 and have a discussion with some of the participants to hear more about this innovative 6 week experience.
Attend the closing party and find out more about Free School of Architecture
Friday, July 27 from 6:30pm at WUHO Gallery: 6518 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90028
Participants in the episode (listed in no particular order):
Alejandra Ramirez, Nathan Halimi, Naveen Agrawal, Jacob Gulezian, Joy Matashi, Simon Glaiser, Katya Zirulnik, Jay Henderson, Tessa Forde (FSA 2018 Organizer), and Luciana Varkulja. Special thanks to Vi Phan f...
2018-07-251h 15XX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Margot Siegel — XX|LA Episode 013Margot Siegel was born in 1932 in Germany, and as a child, she went on to live in Paris and then New York, as her family fled from Nazi occupation. She describes herself as always being somewhat of an outsider, having experienced the shock of new countries and cultures, and then becoming an architect in a time where it was highly unusual to be a woman and an architect. She attended Pratt Institute, graduating with her architecture degree in 1955. Finding that others weren’t giving her the opportunities she desired, she formed her own practice in 1972 and volunteered her time to obtai...
2018-07-021h 08XX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Ginger Tanzmann — XX|LA Episode 012Do you want to start your own practice, but aren't sure how to go about getting work? Ginger Tanzmann knows how you feel, and she asked herself those same questions. In 1978, Ginger had $20,000, two rooms in the Bradbury Building, and the passion to pursue her dream of owning her own architecture business. In this interview with Virginia (better known as Ginger) Tanzmann, FAIA, we hear the stories of Ginger’s long and illustrious career, including how she built The Tanzmann Associates from 1978-1997. At its peak, Ginger had over 25 employees and work in all types of sectors. Work at the firm in...
2018-06-0450 minXX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Deborah Weintraub – XX|LA Episode 011Today’s guest is Deborah Weintraub, Chief Deputy City Engineer for the Bureau of Engineering in the City of Los Angeles’ Department of Public Works. Deborah is the first architect and woman to hold the position, and in this role has overseen projects like the LA River Revitalization Master Plan and the 6th Street Viaduct, which is currently under construction. Through this work, she had made major contributions to the city and its future, applying her architectural background and training to engineering projects large and small. Her impact on the city we know today, and the city we will experience 30 years f...
2018-05-1144 minXX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Ingalill Wahlroos-Ritter – XX|LA Episode 010Episode 10 features Ingalill Wahlroos-Ritter, Dean of the School of Architecture at Woodbury University and Director of WUHO (Woodbury University Hollywood) Gallery. Ingalill was elevated to the College of Fellows in the AIA this year, a high distinction awarded to only 3 percent of AIA members. She serves on the advisory board of the LA Forum for Architecture and Urban Design,* and previously was on the Board of the AIA|LA. Prior to her tenure at Woodbury, Ingalill taught at Cornell, Yale, the Bartlett, and Sci-Arc, and also worked as an architect, specializing in the building envelope and experimental use of glass. In t...
2018-04-0947 min
XX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Ena Dubnoff – XX|LA Episode 009This episode features Ena Dubnoff, an architect and artist who had a diverse career since graduating at the top of her class, and as the only woman in her class, from USC in 1960. Ena has her Masters of Architecture from Columbia, and throughout her career taught at Penn State, Sci-Arc and USC, and worked at the offices of William Pereira, A. Quincy Jones, and Skidmore, Owings, & Merril. She established her own practice specializing in projects for non-profit organizations, such as W.O.R.K.S. , with a focus on affordable housing. What I find really interesting is that Ena was a...
2018-03-2842 minXX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Elizabeth Timme – XX|LA Episode 008This episode features Elizabeth Timme, founder and co-executive director of LA-Más with Helen Leung. LA-Más is a non-profit urban design organization that helps lower-income and underserved communities shape their future through policy and architecture. During this episode, Elizabeth talks about LA-Más, and some of the exciting work they are doing in our city. Elizabeth and Helen were just named Emerging Voices by the Architectural League of New York, and Elizabeth is also part of the Re:Code LA team. Elizabeth is a graduate of USC School of Architecture and Harvard’s Graduate School of Design, and comes from...
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2018-02-181h 12XX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Wena Dows – XX|LA Episode 007This episode features Wena Dows, a residential designer who had her own practice in Los Angeles for over 60 years, after graduating from UC Berkeley in 1950. She talks about what it was like to go to architecture school in the late 40s, how she found work and then went on to build a successful practice and raise three kids. I believe that Wena has made the world I entered into a better place, and I am thankful to share her stories here with you.
Wena has also formerly chaired the AWAF (Association for Women in Architecture Foundation) Scholarship Committee and served...
2018-02-0441 minXX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Sarah Lorenzen – XX|LA Episode 006This episode features Sarah Lorenzen, professor and former chair of the architecture department at Cal Poly Pomona, partner at TOLO (formerly Peter Tolkin Architecture), Resident Director at the Neutra VDL House in Silverlake, and recently elected Director to the Board of Directors at AIA|LA.
Sarah speaks about her education and background in architecture as an alumnus of Smith College, Atlanta College of Art (BFA), Georgia Tech (M.Arch), and SCI-Arc (M.Arch, MR+D) and took a one-year sabbatical at TU Delft in the Netherlands. She brings all these experiences in education to her teaching and practice, and was aw...
2018-01-1649 minXX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Nina Briggs – XX|LA Episode 005Episode 5 of the XX|LA Architects Podcast features an interview with Nina Briggs, founding principal at THE FABRIC, award-winning educator, and creator of a documentary film "Practitioners". "Practitioners" gives us a view into the diverse and extraordinary careers of women in and around the architecture community in Los Angeles, and sheds light onto these women’s undeniable impact upon our community.
During this episode, Nina tells us about the film and her goals for the project. She talks about her dedication to telling the unheard stories of female architects and designers through the film and through Wikipedia writing workshops through AWA+D...
2017-12-2239 minXX|LA Architects PodcastSmall Business Round Table – XX|LA Episode 004Episode 4 of the XX|LA Architects Podcast features an informal round table discussion on the topic of starting a small architecture business. Architects and entrepreneurs Harper Halprin of HH Design, Luciana Tagliaferri of Tagliaferri Architects, and host Audrey Sato of Sato Architects discuss the ups and downs of starting their own practices, including topics like getting work, how we knew we were ready to go it alone, work/life balance, contracts, and diversification.
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2017-11-2752 minXX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Barbara Flammang – XX|LA Episode 003In episode 3 of the XX|LA Architects Podcast, I speak with Barbara Flammang, partner at Killefer Flammang Architects. KFA was named the 2016 AIACC Firm of the Year, an award bestowed in recognition of the firm's humanitarian work and their thriving company culture. Barbara shares her journey starting in 1980 with KFA, and how she and her husband Wade built an award-winning, equitable company that currently employs 66 people in Santa Monica. Barbara speaks about the importance of relationships, trust, and hard work, and how she and Wade were able to build a successful company while also having a family together. She shares how...
2017-10-2344 minXX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Pooja Bhagat – XX|LA Episode 002In the second episode of the XX|LA Architects Podcast, I speak with Pooja Bhagat, Architect for the City of Santa Monica** and Chair of the Women in Architecture (WiA) Committee at AIA|LA. In this episode, Pooja tells us about the upcoming Powerful IV Conference, and how we can encourage equity in the profession. We discuss her interest in place-making, as seen in the Ocean Avenue South and Santa Monica Village projects she worked on at Moore Ruble Yudell. We even get personal speaking about her unique perspective as a parent and an immigrant, and how that has strengthened...
2017-09-1154 minXX|LA Architects PodcastInterview with Laura O’Neill – XX|LA Episode 001Welcome to the very first episode of the XX|LA Architects Podcast! I am so excited about this interview with Laura O'Neill, Senior Architectural Historian at GPA Consulting and Chair of the Santa Monica Landmarks Commission.
In this episode, Laura gives us insight into what it's like to be an architectural historian and public figure, and her strategies for interfacing with clients and the public. In addition, she discusses her management style and ways her company promotes a healthy live-work balance, and gives us career advice about burn-out and motivation. During this episode, she mentions one of her favorite projects, the...
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DJ KukiKuki 20121 Must Be The Love – Arty & BT feat. Nadia Ali
2 I Need Your Love – Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding
3 You & I – Project 46 & DubVision feat. Donna Lewis
4 Hello Chicago – Topher Jones & Amada
5 Iron – Calvin Harris & Nicky Romero feat. Ellie Goulding
6 Follow You – Deniz Koyu feat. Wynter Gordon
7 Lost At Sea – Zedd feat. Ryan Tedder
8 Every Day – Eric Prydz
9 I Want To Believe (Can’t Fall Without You) – Milk N Cookies feat. Kelsey
10 Every Chance We Get We Run – David Guetta & Alesso feat. Tegan Quin & Sara
11 This Night – Filo & Peri feat. Audrey Gallagher
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2012-11-061h 07KukiKuki 2012Must Be The Love – Arty & BT feat. Nadia Ali
I Need Your Love – Calvin Harris feat. Ellie Goulding
You & I – Project 46 & DubVision feat. Donna Lewis
Hello Chicago – Topher Jones & Amada
Iron – Calvin Harris & Nicky Romero feat. Ellie Goulding
Follow You – Deniz Koyu feat. Wynter Gordon
Lost At Sea – Zedd feat. Ryan Tedder
Every Day – Eric Prydz
I Want To Believe (Can’t Fall Without You) – Milk N Cookies feat. Kelsey
Every Chance We Get We Run – David Guetta & Alesso feat. Tegan Quin & Sara
This Night – Filo & Peri feat. Audrey Gallagher
Go – Ton...
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