Shows
Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse013 - Andy Fillmore | Building Halifax: Balancing Growth, the Housing Crisis and HeritageVince interviews Andy Fillmore, Mayor of Halifax.
In conversation: Halifax’s distinct identity, its rapid growth, and the pressing challenges of the housing crisis. Drawing on his career path from architecture and urban planning in the United States to serving as a Member of Parliament, Andy offers a broad perspective on city-building. Together, they explore strategies for sustainable development that balance heritage preservation with modernization, while considering the cultural, economic, and political forces shaping Halifax’s future.
Chapters
(00:00:00) - Andy Fillmore on the Housing Crisis(00:02:40) - The Halifax Region and Its Identity(00:03:50) - What is H...
2025-08-111h 03
Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse012 - Jason Shannon I Creating Luxury Retirement Living CommunitiesVincent interviews Jason Shannon, President at Shannex.
In conversation: Origin of the family business, challenges and opportunities in the industry of building retirement living communities. Perspectives on leadership, the design process, decision making and the future of Shannex.
Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca
Host: Vincent van den Brink, President + Architect, Breakhouse Inc.
Guest: Jason Shannon
Announcer: Danielle Pottier
Producers: Keke Beatz and Arthur Comeau
2025-04-171h 07
Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse011 - Architect Brian Mackay-Lyons | A Tale of Two VillagesVincent interviews Brian Mackay-Lyons Founder of Mackay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects.
In conversation: Approaches to design, challenges of the profession, building a career, life as an architect and the future of the MLS Architects
Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca
Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc.Guests: Brian Mackay-LyonsAnnouncer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect, Breakhouse, Inc.Producer: Arthur Comeau, Tide School.
2023-03-301h 22
Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse010 - Creating memorable experiences I interview with Chef Anthony Walsh and Marco GucciardiVincent interviews Chef Anthony Walsh and Marco Gucciardi from Oliver & Bonacini and Freehand Hospitality.
In conversation: Creating and running a restaurant, challenges and opportunities in the business and perspectives on their new group of restaurants in Halifax Nova Scotia.
Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca
Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc.
Guests: Anthony Walsh, Marco Gucciardi
Announcer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect, Breakhouse, Inc.
Producer: Arthur Comeau, Tide School.
2023-02-1040 min
𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙝𝙪𝙚𝙛𝙩𝕤𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕦 (serene b2b leschueft) | Kosmos Kuriosum Closing 2022 | YggdrasilWe had a super fun gig and the honour of closing the outdoor floor "Yggdrasil" at the last Kosmos Kuriosum party of the year - thanks to @ivi12 for the opportunity & the trust!
This time we played mostly microhouse & breakbeat, hence the breakhouse genre description :D
Enjoy the recording of our set that we played on the 24.09.2022 from 19:00-22:00
𝕤𝕠𝕣𝕚𝕖𝕦 aka the Terror Dolphins is another heartproject together with @sereeene
2022-10-133h 05
Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse009 - The Optimism of Architecture? | Interview with Dalhousie Architecture StudentsVincent interviews six students studying architecture. Colby Rice, Logan Hawkes, Cody Gaulton, Holly Mills, Mark Mackinnon and Cesar Basillo.
In this conversation: the challenges of being a student today, priorities of a practice, finding a work life balance, fear and excitement of the future and more.
Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/9
Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca
Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc.
Guests: Colby Rice, Logan Hawkes, Cody Gaulton, Holly Mills, Mark Mackinnon and Cesar Basillo
Announcer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect, Breakhouse, Inc.
Producer: Arthur Comeau...
2022-08-0155 min
Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse008 - The culture of an office | Interview with Bruce KuwabaraVincent interviews Bruce Kuwabara: Bruce Kuwabara is a founding partner of KPMB Architects and the Chair of the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal.
In this conversation: how to grow an office and maintain its culture, drawing and the design process, value of and more.
Transcript, mood board examples, and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/8
Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca
Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc.
Guest: Bruce Kuwabara, Architect, a founding partner of KPMB Architects and the Chair of the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal.
Announcer: Dan...
2022-05-2023 min
Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse007 - Self-Branding and Expression By Design | Interview with Musemo HandahuVincent interviews Musemo Handahu, digital content creator, writer, style guru, and Tedx speaker.
In this conversation: Design, brand, and self-identity; the daily grind and creative process of a digital content creator; self-expression and brand alignment decisions, and much more.
Transcript, mood board examples, and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/7
Learn more about Musemo Handahu at misslionhunter.com and follow her on Instagram @misslionhunter
Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca
Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc.
Guest: Musemo Handahu (@misslionhunter)
Announcer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect, Breakhouse, Inc.
Producer: Br...
2021-08-0950 min
Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse006.2 - How to Build a Better ArchitectVincent continues his interview with Christine Macy, architect, researcher, and former Dean of Architecture at Dalhousie University.
In Part 2 of this conversation: the future of architectural education, importance of physicality in design and building, and advice for students and leaders about bringing life experience to your work.
Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/6.2
Learn more about Christine Macy at her faculty page.
Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca
Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc.
Guest: Christine Macy, Architect, Researcher, and former Dean of Architecture at Dalhousie...
2021-06-1436 minDesign Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse006.2 - How to Build a Better Architect | Interview with Christine Macy (Part 2)Vincent continues his interview with Christine Macy, architect, researcher, and former Dean of Architecture at Dalhousie University.
In Part 2 of this conversation: the future of architectural education, importance of physicality in design and building, and advice for students and leaders about bringing life experience to your work.
Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/6.2
Learn more about Christine Macy at her faculty page.
Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca
Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc.
Guest: Christine Macy, Architect, Researcher, and former Dean of Architecture at Dalhousie...
2021-06-1436 min
Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse006.1 - Landscape, Identity, and Connected Architecture | Interview with Christine Macy (Part 1)Vincent interviews Christine Macy, architect, researcher, and former Dean of Architecture at Dalhousie University.
In Part 1 of this conversation: food, landscapes, monuments, and festivals as community identity makers, ideas of land ownership and use, integrating professional points of view to see a bigger whole, and more.
Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/6.1
Learn more about Christine Macy at her faculty page.
Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca
Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc.
Guest: Christine Macy, Architect, Researcher, and former Dean of Architecture at Dalhousie University
...
2021-05-2040 min
Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse005 - Building Between Conflicting Views | Interview with Mayor Mike SavageVincent interviews Mike Savage, a president of the World Energy Cities Partnership, Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership member, and mayor of Halifax Regional Municipality.
In this conversation: Leadership through collaboration, influencing sustainable development with policy and incentives, and the ongoing effort to make Halifax the most inclusive, entrepreneurial, and livable city it can be.
Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/5
Learn more about Mayor Mike Savage at halifax.ca/mayor
Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca
Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc.
Guest: Mike Savage, Mayor, Halifax R...
2021-04-1939 min
Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse004 - Life is Short (Open a Restaurant) | Conversation with Jane WrightA roundtable chat with Jane Wright, founder of Jane's on the Common restaurant and Jane's Catering and Events, along with your host Vincent and Breakhouse partner Peter Wuensch.
In this conversation: the magic of a successful restaurant, the oversized importance of space and experience design in hospitality, and the go-and-get-it attitude and work ethic of the woman who made it happen.
Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/4
Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca
Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc.
Guests: Jane Wright (Jane's On the Common & Jane's Catering a...
2021-04-0144 min
Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse003.2 - Architecture In The Wild | Interview with Omar Gandhi (Part 2)A second part of Vincent's interview with Omar Gandhi, of Omar Gandhi Architect.
In this conversation: Architects' responsibility to a community; how life and work are connected; designing through landscape; and, of course, the Art Gallery of Nova Scotia.
Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/3.2
Learn more about Omar Gandhi Architect at https://omargandhi.com/
Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca
Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc.
Guest: Omar Gandhi, Founder, Omar Gandhi Architect
Announcer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect, Breakhouse, Inc.
Producer: Brenden Sommerhalder, Director, Analytics + Int...
2021-03-0833 min
Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse003.1 - The Future of Design | Interview with Omar Gandhi (Part 1)Vincent interviews Omar Gandhi, founder of the accomplished Canadian design firm Omar Gandhi Architect. OGA was recently announced winner of the major New Waterfront Arts District Design Competition in Halifax.
In this conversation: Building through landscape, design as a method, the relationship with a project through its lifecycle, the impact of successes and awards in the industry, and the future of design.
Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/3.1
Learn more about Omar Gandhi Architect at https://omargandhi.com/
Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca
Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Ar...
2021-02-0832 min
Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse002 - A Brand Designed to Spread Optimism | Interview with Tareq HadhadVincent interviews Tareq Hadhad, founder and CEO of Peace By Chocolate: a Syrian-owned, Nova Scotia-based chocolate company.
They discuss Tareq and his family’s decision to leave Syria as refugees for Canada, the role of philanthropy in business, and the power of an authentic story to build an impactful brand.
Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/2
Learn more about Peace By Chocolate and the Peace on Earth Society, and buy their products online, at peacebychocolate.ca
Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca
Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Bre...
2021-01-2552 min
Design Makes Everything Better | by Breakhouse001 - Branded Development and the Business of Building | Interview with David WexVincent interviews David Wex of Urban Capital Property Group. They discuss architecture as product, business and development, condo design, and insights from real estate development projects.
Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/1
Get in touch: podcast@breakhouse.ca
Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc.
Guest: David Wex, Partner, Urban Capital Property Group
Announcer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect, Breakhouse, Inc.
Producer: Brenden Sommerhalder, Director of Analytics + Integration, Breakhouse, Inc.
Production Assistant: Jamie White, Manager of Social + Front of House, Breakhouse, Inc.
Theme music: Ghettosocks
2021-01-1134 min
The Kula RingHow Manufacturers Can Sell Better to Architects (From an Architect’s Point of View)Vincent Van Den Brink, Architect Partner at Breakhouse, talks with Jeff and Carman about how manufacturers can improve the ways they provide value to technical buyers and architects during the sales process by thinking beyond a free lunch.
2019-06-1840 min
Voltage MusiqueMarquez Ill - Amsterdam Dance Event 2015 // Voltage Musique ShowcaseVoltage Musique // Get Physical // Transmat
Amsterdam Dance Event - 18.10.2015 - WesterUnie
www.voltage-musique.com
KiNK - Melodia
Steve Bug - Jack Is Back
Anthony Collins - Don't Look Down Now (Roman Flügel remix)
Nohijo - Do It All Night (Moodymancs Breakhouse Mix)
Danny Daze - Ghetto Fab
Echonomist - Positivity
Ian Pooley - Chord Memory (2014)
Lost Pieces - Gravity
Mathew Jonson - Level 7 (Dixon Remix)
Trevino - Playtime
Jimi Tenor - Take Me Baby (Cascandy Reeemix)
Philip Bader - Rabbit Noise
Soul Button - 7th Heaven (Dahu remix)
Adapter - Synthetic
Andreas Henneberg - Hobart
Ame - Rej (Pastaboys m...
2015-10-182h 31