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Architecture, Design & PhotographyThe Art of Living Well: Toby Witte on Creating Impactful SpacesWith over a quarter-century of experience, Toby discusses his new book, "Super Sizing Bliss," exploring sustainable, cutting-edge home design. This episode isn't just about architecture; it's a deep dive into the philosophy behind creating spaces that enhance our lives. Toby shares insights on the impact of thoughtful design on our daily living and the importance of moving beyond superficial trends to embrace genuine creativity. Whether you're a design enthusiast or seeking fresh perspectives on how our environments shape us, this conversation offers transformative ideas that promise to enrich your understanding of the spaces we inhabit. Tune in for an...2024-04-261h 24
Architecture, Design & PhotographyCrafting Spaces: From Carpentry to Architecture with Fabian KremkusSince joining CO Architects in 1999, he has designed major museum, performing arts, research, healthcare, higher education, and justice facilities throughout the country. Fabian is enthusiastically devoted to the profession and craft of architecture. His approach to each project merges design sensitivity with great attention to detail and craft. More from CO Architects: Website: https://coarchitects.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/coarchitectsFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/COArchitectsTwitter: https://twitter.com/COArchitectsLALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/co-architectsVimeo: ht...2024-04-141h 03
Architecture, Design & PhotographyBridging Worlds: Philip Oloo's Journey Across Cultures and RealitiesPhilip, whose humble beginnings in Kenya in a home sometimes without electricity, starkly contrast with his success in the U.S., offers an intimate look at his journey of cultural contrasts, innovation, and personal growth. Through a blend of heartfelt dialogue and technical exploration, we explore Philip's use of 3D rendering to empower architects, designers, and clients to envision the spaces they are working on. With stories of resilience, the intersection of cultures, and a look into the future of design technology, this episode is a must-listen for anyone intrigued by the human stories behind cultural transitions and architectural...2024-03-111h 24
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 95 - Passion & Purpose: A Conversation with Deevo TindallJoin Trent in a candid conversation with Deevo Tindall. In this episode, Deevo shares the pivotal moments of his journey, from the lessons he learned in his first job clearing snow to the realization that corporate success was not the pinnacle of achievement. Finally, Deevo shares the story of the founding of Fusion Creative, a sanctuary for businesses seeking to carve out their unique space in the market. Throughout the conversation Deevo touches on the transformative power of passion in rekindling one's professional spark and the importance of aligning one's work with their deepest interests. L...2024-02-261h 22
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 094 - Jesse Given's Architectural Journey to Greater PurposeIn a captivating episode of "Architecture, Design and Photography," Trent welcomes Jess Given, the co-founder of Given Design Group, to discuss the unique realm of health care architecture. Given, who shifted from residential and commercial architecture to health care-focused projects, shares his journey and the inspiration behind this transition. The conversation touches on the complexities of designing medical facilities, including navigating stringent regulations and creating healing environments. The podcast takes a personal turn as Given recounts anecdotes, such as an accidental shutdown of a proton accelerator, illustrating the challenges and unexpected moments in his career. T...2024-02-081h 20
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 093 - Talking PR Strategy w/ Megan Brown BennettMegan has been on the LYA team for over 20 years. She started working at LYA just a year after college and fell so in love with public relations that she stayed on and helped build the company into what it is today. Her expertise focuses on managing clients, engaging with top national media daily, and securing meaningful media placements. She has spearheaded and implemented countless successful PR campaigns for numerous brands. She is proud of the positive, lasting relationships she cultivates with the media on an ongoing basis. Megan's forté lies in her outgoing and engaging personality, whi...2024-01-2638 min
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 092 - Creative Mind & Business Mind w/ Charlotte WiederholtCharlotte Wiederholt is a highly accomplished professional with extensive experience in the field of industrial design and creative leadership. Since 1998, she has been serving as the President and Creative Director of Studio Other, a renowned furniture solutions company based in Los Angeles, California. Under Charlotte's leadership, Studio Other has flourished, offering custom furniture solutions designed in collaboration with clients and architects. She has successfully led a cross-functional team comprising salespeople, designers, industrial designers, and engineers to create innovative and tailored furniture solutions. Her strong leadership skills have allowed her to guide the team in delivering exceptional customer s...2024-01-121h 18
Slow Goods with Logan RackliffSlow Goods | Quality & Truth with Trent Bell | Episode 3For Architectural Photographer, Trent Bell (https://www.trentbell.com/), anything of quality – whether it’s a person, object, or the art of conveying the beauty of a space through photography – must contain a high degree of truth. His dedication to revealing the honesty of his subjects, whether they are architectural wonders or the relationships that breathe life into them, reinforces the idea that true quality is an experience, an emotion, and a connection that enriches our lives.
On this week’s episode of Slow Goods, Logan and Bell delve into the creative fervor that led Bell from a path t...2023-09-081h 12
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 091 - Talking Design Education w/ Dr. Laura FreidToday we are speaking with Dr. Laura Freid, the President of Maine College of Art and Design and a leader in arts advocacy. Applications to MECA&D’s BFA program increased by 53% from 2016 to 2019, accompanied by a 24% increase in selectivity and a 7% increase in the diversity of the incoming class. The MFA program more than doubled from 17 to 38 students in the same timeframe.Previously, Dr. Fried served as CEO and Executive Director of Silkroad for more than a decade. She also served as executive producer of the internationally acclaimed feature documentary “The Music of Strangers: Yo-Yo Ma and...2023-08-181h 49
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 090 - Q&A with Aspiring Photographer Kobi KahnKobi's upbringing in this scenic state has cultivated a deep-rooted passion for the great outdoors and exhilarating activities like climbing, snowboarding, scuba diving, mountain biking, and motorcycling. Now that he has graduated from high school, Kobi has an exciting plan in store – he's embarking on a gap year that will take him across the globe. What's unique about his journey is his commitment to sharing every step of it with the world. Through platforms like YouTube, Instagram, his portfolio, Kobi aims to document the incredible experiences he encounters along the way. More from Kobi Kahn: Webs...2023-08-102h 52
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 089 - The Architecture Journey w/ Ryan ScipioneIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Ryan Scipione, Senior Partner at MJM+A Architects. Ryan Scipione, named partner to the firm in 2011, has been key member of MJM+A Architects since his arrival at the firm 21 years ago. With his cross-disciplinary experience he has proven himself on a multitude of diverse projects and is a leader in the technical development and management of some of the firm’s largest work. Building on his previous involvement as an architectural designer on residential, commercial and public projects throughout areas of New York, Connecticut, Maine, Ver...2023-07-261h 21
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 088 - The Evolution of Art in Commercial Spaces w/ Gavi WolfMore from Gavi Wolf: Website: https://www.indiewalls.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/indiewalls/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gavi-wolf-121a4916 More from us: Website: http://www.trentbell.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ Podcast: www.adppodcast.com
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Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 087 - Capturing Icons and Empowering Creatives w/ Walid AzamiIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Walid Azami, Photographer and Commercial Director based in Los Angeles, CA. Walid Azami is a photographer & director based in Los Angeles, CA. He has worked with people like Bob Proctor, Bernie Sanders, Perry Farrel, Mariah Carey, Kanye West, and Madonna. For over 6 years, he has mentored the photography & video community with business education. Much of his focus was on marginalized populations, helping them increase their rates and book more clients. More from Walid: Website: https://www.walidazami.com/ Instagram: https://www...2023-06-301h 14
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 086 - From Graduation to Innovation: Unleashing Entrepreneurial Spirit w/ Becky McKinnellIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Becky McKinnell, Founder/CEO of iBec Creative, Portland, Maine’s leading award-winning digital agency. Becky founded iBec Creative the day after graduating from the University of Southern Maine in 2006. She’s been recognized as one of Businessweek’s Top 25 Entrepreneurs 25 and Under, was named U.S. Small Business Administration Young Entrepreneur of the Year, and received the Stevie Women in Business Award, among numerous industry recognition's for her company’s work. In addition to her role at iBec Creative, Becky’s also the Founder/Designer of...2023-06-221h 57
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 085 - Architectural Anthropology: Exploring the Cultural Dimensions of Design w/ Heagi KangIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Heagi Kang, co-founder and design principal at Andmore Partners based in Los Angeles, CA.Heagi (Hyeung Seok) Kang, AIA, is a co-founder and design principal at Andmore Partners in Los Angeles, which he started in 2015 with Sean Mo. His professional career began with an internship at Eric Own Moss Architects and evolved into 14 years of residential and commercial experience working at GMPA Architects (previously GMP), Mix Studioworks, and AC Martin + TSM. Prior to studying architecture, Heagi navigated several different fields, starting from social welfare at Yonsei...2023-06-141h 22
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 084 - Creating Parody Music Video Mashups // Andy RehfeldtMore from Andy Rehfeldt: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzk0m5Ibzv-JDJHRrNNbGyw Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyrehfeldt/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/andyrehfeldt More from us: Website: http://www.trentbell.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/
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Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 083 -Design in Architecture: AI or Human? // Paul Tang, Verse Design LAIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Paul Tang, founding principal of Verse Design LA and a partner in Verse Design Shanghai. Paul earned a B.Arch from USC and his M.Arch from Harvard’s Graduate School of Design. Inspired by academia, Paul taught architecture at USC for 19 years. He was appointed as the first Academic Director of USC American Academy in China. That visibility and credibility led to several building-design opportunities in China. Propelled by that momentum, Paul returned to Los Angeles and co-founded Verse Design LA with fellow former USC professor Courtenay Ba...2023-06-011h 46
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 082 - Reflecting on Over Thirty Years of Residential Design // Rob WhittenIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Rob Whitten, Founder & Principal of Whitten Architects. More from Whitten Architects: Website: https://www.whittenarchitects.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whittenarchitects/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/whittenarchitects More from us: Website: http://www.trentbell.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/
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Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 081 - Practice With Purpose // William Leddy // LMSALMSA has received over 175 regional, national and international design awards and has been recognized by numerous organizations including the American Institute of Architects, the French Institute of Architects, the Norwegian Association of Architects, the U.S. Department of Energy, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, and the National Building Museum. The firm is one of only three in the nation to have received eleven or more national AIA Committee on the Environment Top Ten Green Project awards. Leddy has lectured widely and served as visiting professor at the Southern California Institute of Architecture and the California C...2023-05-121h 18
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 080 - PreFab Pod // Accessory Dwelling UnitsIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Danielle Betts, President at Knickerbocker Group and Julien Jalbert, Architect and Design Studio Leader at Knickerbocker Group. In this episode, we'll be exploring the innovative world of prefab pods accessory dwelling units (ADU's).More from Knickerbocker Group: Website: https://www.knickerbockergroup.com/ PreFab Pod: https://www.prefab-pods.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/knickerbockergroup/ More from us: Website: http://www.trentbell.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ Podcast: www.adppodcast.com
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Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 079 - Architectural Photography of our Inherited EnvironmentIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Stephen Schafer, Architectural Photographer specializing in historic preservation. Stephen Schafer (AKA: Schäf) specializes in architectural photography of our inherited environment. Having completed over one hundred large format documentations to date, Schafer is an expert in the documentation of buildings and sites with a practiced understanding of historic structures. His work ranges from bridges and subway tunnels to skyscrapers and Spanish colonial adobes, documenting historic homes, cultural landscapes, and built technology projects in twenty states and on the island of Guam. These archival documentations are transmitted to...2023-03-171h 58
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 078 - Designer Nicola ManganelloIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Nicola Manganello, Owner and Principal Designer of Nicola's Home. More from Nicola Manganello Website: https://www.nicolashome.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicolashome/?hl=en Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicola-manganello-45359614 More from us: Website: http://www.trentbell.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ Podcast: www.adppodcast.com
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Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 076 - Waterfront Architecture & Climate Adaptation // Dena PrastosIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Dena Prastos, Founder and CEO of Indigo River. We speak with Dena about her approach to designing infrastructure that can withstand the effects of a warming climate. As Founder and CEO of Indigo River, Dena is the first "waterfront architect," trailblazing a new category in the industry. Indigo River is a women-owned trans-disciplinary design firm focused on progressive waterfront architecture, resiliency, and climate adaptation. A leading authority in New York Harbor and beyond, the firm specializes in climate adaptation through waterfront solutions that seamlessly transcend boundaries...2023-02-031h 11
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 074 - Parks of the 21st Century // Victoria NewhouseIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Victoria Newhouse, Architecture Historian and founder of the Architectural History Foundation. Victoria's latest book, PARKS OF THE 21ST CENTURY: REINVENTED LANDSCAPES, RECLAIMED TERRITORIES presents fifty-two remarkable parks in the U.S., Mexico, Canada, Europe, and China. These open spaces have turned despoiled and polluted land (including former factories, railroads, and industrial waterfronts) into landscapes that are beneficial to the people who enjoy them and contribute to international efforts to combat climate change. Victoria Newhouse is the author of Towards a New Museum, Chaos and Culture: Renzo Pian...2022-12-0951 min
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 073 - Establishing a Client-Centered Architecture Firm // Jessie CarrollIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Jessie Carroll, Architect and Founding Principal of Jessie Carroll Architect. We talk extensively about the process of starting an architecture firm from the ground up and the benefits of remaining a small practice. We also touch on the Jessie's client-centered approach as well as some of her favorite materials to use when designing a home. In 2020, Jessie Carroll was the first female architect in Maine to be recognized by the 5 Under 40 regional award for design excellence by New England Home Magazine. Her design work has b...2022-11-071h 45
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 072 - Former Inmate Turned Restorative Justice Scholar // Brandon BrownReflect Project UPDATE: In this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Brandon Brown, restorative justice scholar, Ph.D candidate, adjunct faculty at UMA /Colby College and former prison inmate. Back in 2013 Brandon was part of a personal project we started called the Reflect Project. The idea was to photograph inmates at the Maine State Prison and have them write a letter to their younger selves. We then took the written letters and composited each one around the corresponding portrait, creating a more dynamic viewing experience at the subsequent gallery showing. Fast forward to...2022-11-032h 36
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 071 - The Supply Side of Flexible Composite Materials // Nitin GovilaIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Nitin Govila, Senior Vice-President for Serge-Ferrari. We discuss applications for flexible composite materials, tensile architecture, solar protection and modular structures. Nitin Govila, a global business executive, has an extensive background in building and growing regions and organizations across multiple industries, channels and cultures. Presently as the Senior Vice-President for Serge-Ferrari, Nitin manages 7 independently-operated territories across Asia Pacific, Middle-East and Africa. Serving on the executive leadership team, Nitin is directly accountable for all business operations and M&A activities across the region. Nitin received his Bachelor of E...2022-09-0958 min
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 070 - Exploring the Depths of Creativity // Trent BellThe tables have been turned. In this episode we are joined by our host, Joel Kuschke, Creative Director Maine Magazine and Maine Home+Design. The topic is creativity. What does it mean to live and work as a creative individual? Where does creativity come from? Are you born with it? We ponder these questions and more as we peel back that layers of this ancient concept. More from us: Website: http://www.trentbell.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ Podcast: www.adppodcast.com
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Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 069 - Storytelling Through Interactive Technology // Alex IltenIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Alex Ilten, Executive Creative Director at VTProDesign. More from Alex Ilten: Website: https://vtprodesign.com/ Instagram: http://instagram.com/vtprodesign/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alex-ilten-0470b860 More from us: Website: http://www.trentbell.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ Podcast: https://architecture-design-photography.simplecast.com/
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Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 068 - Truth and Lies in Architecture // Richard Francis-JonesIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with author and architect Richard Francis-Joes, where we discuss his latest book Truth and Lies in Architecture. Richard Francis-Jones, LFRAIA, Hon. AIA, RIBA, is a highly awarded practicing Australian architect. He is a graduate of Columbia University, New York, and the University of Sydney, and has taught in many schools of architecture. He is a life fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects, an honorary fellow of the American Institute of Architects, and member of the Royal Institute of British Architects. He is design director of fjmtstudio. ...2022-07-211h 24
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 067 - Taja Dockendorf of Pulp+WireTaja, a graphic designer by education, has built Pulp+Wire into one of the fastest-growing, 100% woman-owned consumer packaging firms, with a focus on natural and organic CPG brands, in the U.S. Her accessible creative style and intuitive marketing instincts have made her a natural fit for organic and natural foods, lifestyle, and cannabis CPG brands seeking to launch new businesses or accelerate current growth. The collaborative workflow she administers within the walls of Pulp+Wire from strategic brand ideation, to packaging, to digital marketing and revenue growth is scaled to meet each client’s unique needs, wit...2022-06-241h 20
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 065 - Thinking Deeply About Passive House // Alan GibsonAlan is a builder by trade and the owner and general manager of GO Logic LLC. Alan founded the business with architect Matthew O’Malia in 2008 with the sole purpose of designing and building Passive House buildings. After finishing his degree at Brown University, Alan landed in Maine in the late ‘80s as an organic farm apprentice, then bought 75 acres of land and built his own house. From there his carpentry work evolved into a general contracting business where, in spite of some resistance, he encouraged as much energy-efficient design as possible. Eventually the high-performance concept caught on, a...2022-05-261h 31
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 063 - David Morris // Residential DesignDavid Duncan Morris is the Director of Design at an award-winning architecture firm in Portland, Maine. Starting from a young age David’s love for houses is what inspired him to pursue architecture and he was often seen drawing whenever he could. Outside his professional life, he picks up his paper, pencils and watercolors to feed his own creative drive and to keep his love of drawing alive. The intent of his drawings is not to perfectly render a building but to capture the spirit of the building in a loose and expressive manner. He prefers to draw on si...2022-04-211h 12
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 062 - Designing Iconic Products // Michael DiTulloIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Michael DiTullo, Founder and Chief Creative at Michael DiTullo LLC. We discuss Michael's latest work designing acoustic panels for Kirei, his time working with Michael Jordan at Nike, and his creative process when approaching design challenges. We really enjoyed our discussion with Michael and hope you do as well. Michael DiTullo has been designing iconic products for some of the world’s biggest brands for more than 20 years. He has worked with Nike, Google, Honda, Timex, Chantal, Converse, Motorola and has been collaborating with Kirei since 2019. Pri...2022-02-241h 26
Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 060 - An Introduction to Resimercial Design // Angela BallardIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Angela Ballard, Senior Interior Designer at Knickerbocker Group. Angie moved to Maine to reconnect with her coastal roots from years of vacationing and working in seaside communities. She joined Knickerbocker Group to continue her passion—designing spaces that inspire practicality, leisure, and comfort, while connecting an interior environment with its surrounding influences. Angie is a graduate of Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston. She started working in the commercial interior design industry before realizing she enjoyed designing an array of styles and projects, including resi...2021-12-1650 minArchitecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 059 - Discovering Architecture Through a Love of Painting // Tima BellBorn in NYC and raised in both Venice Beach, California and Peaks Island, Maine, Tima brings a breadth of experience and leadership to Relativity Architects. He studied at Rice University and the Southern California Institute for Architecture. His passion of art led him to the practice of architecture as a launching point to explore the three dimensional space within his own paintings. In addition to his American studies, Tima has spent considerable time studying throughout Europe. He completed a one year artist-in-residency in Israel. Since then, Tima has pursued the exploration of art and the built environment through his...2021-11-251h 28Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 058 - Approaching Design From a Policy Level // Eugene ColbergIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Eugene Colberg, Founding Principal of Colberg Architecture. We begin our conversation with the topic of government policy and how that can influence the built environment. We discuss the importance of photographing your work. And then wrap things up with how the pandemic may change the way we approach our working environment.Eugene Colberg is a Brooklyn-based architect with over 25 years of experience producing award-winning architecture and interiors in the United States and internationally. As Principal of Colberg Architecture, he has designed imaginative and environmentally sensitive projects...2021-10-281h 19Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 057 - Will Winkelman on Redesigning His HomeIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Will Winkelman, Founding Principal of Winkelman Architecture. Will has been a registered architect in Maine since 1989. A member of the AIA, he has been practicing architecture for more than 35 years, most of that time focused on his core passion, residential work. Born and raised in Memphis, Tennessee, Will graduated from the University of Houston with a Bachelors degree in Architecture in 1982. From there he moved to San Francisco before discovering Peaks Island, off the coast of Portland, in the mid 1980’s. It has been his...2021-10-151h 41Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 055 - Artist and Designer Lindsay StoneIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Artist and Designer Lindsay Stone. We speak with Lindsay about her series Ashes to Ashes, her journey as a working artist, and her move towards designing and selling lingerie.Lindsay Joy Stockbridge Stone is an artist and designer living in Cumberland, Maine. Her home and studio are in the country where she is raising eight chickens, two cats, and one baby with her husband Forrest, who is also a maker. More from Lindsay Stone:Website: http://www.lindsayjoystone.comL...2021-09-1652 minArchitecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 054 - Communicating Design Through Immersive Technology // Jessica Mann-AmatoIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Jessica Mann-Amato, principal and shareholder at Mancini’s New York office. We speak with Jessica about Mancini's state-of-the-art Design Lab where clients can interact with designs while in a virtual reality environment. Jessica Mann-Amato, IIDA, is a natural design leader. With over 20 years of client-focused design experience, she oversees workplace strategy, space planning, and interior design for Mancini’s New York office as a principal and shareholder. She works diligently to bring her colleagues and clients together to achieve a shared vision, infused with a creative edge...2021-09-021h 16Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 053 - Andrew Ashey of AAmp StudioIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Andrew Ashey, Principal and co-founder of AAmp Studio. We talk with Andrew about his background in Architecture, the approach AAMP Studio has when working with clients, and his recent relocation from L.A. to Portland, ME.Andrew Ashey is Principal and co-founder of AAmp Studio. He received a Master of Architecture from Yale University, a Master of Arts in Media from The New School and a Bachelor of Science with Concentration in Architecture from Northeastern University.Andrew has over 15 years of professional experience, bringing a...2021-08-1950 minArchitecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 052 - Public Relations for Designers and Architects // Julie D. TaylorIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Julie D. Taylor, Principal and Founder of Taylor & Company. Taylor & Company is the PR firm with the creativity, quality, expertise, and tenacity to achieve effective and impressive results for clients in architecture, design, and furniture. As Principal and Founder of Taylor & Company, Julie is personally involved with her clients. She focuses on image management, strategic media plans, and media relations. A creative industries professional since 1982, Julie’s career covers every aspect of communication: publicity, marketing, writing, consulting, and editing. Her close relationships with global media outlets ens...2021-08-051h 22Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 051 - The Intersection of Performance Art and Furniture Design // Stefan RurakIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with the Artist and Furniture Designer Stefan Rurak. Stefan Rurak Studio's furniture defies conventional boundaries. Founded by the artist Stefan Rurak, his is a Brooklyn-based atelier that merges modern conceptual design with time-honored craftsmanship. The results are evocative, one-of-a-kind furniture that are built to span generations. Working with a variety of materials, the Studio specializes in bespoke furniture design and fabrication. Stefan Rurak Studio crafts furniture that transcends utilitarian ends and becomes art. More from Stefan Rurak: Website: https://stefanrurakstudio.com/ Inst...2021-07-221h 37Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 050 - Modern Sustainable Design - A Jumping Off Point For Creativity // Jeremy LevineIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Jeremy Levine, Principal at Jeremy Levine Design. Our conversation centers around Jeremy's approach to modern sustainable design and his recent residential project in Pioneertown, CA. We also discuss the work he's doing with Side Street Projects, a mobile artist-run organization that connects artists directly to communities through socially-engaged artist projects. The principal, Jeremy Levine, earned a Master's Degree in Architecture from the Southern California Institute of Architecture where he won the Haskell Prize for Architectural Journalism. His work has been on the cover of Dwell Magazine a...2021-07-081h 06Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 049 - On Designing World-Class Airports w/ Luis VidalIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Luis Vidal, Architect and Founder of Luis Vidal + Architects. We talk about the philosophy behind the work at Luis Vidal + Architects and what it takes to design a world-class airport.
Luis Vidal + Architects is a Madrid-based global Architecture practice with offices in UK, USA, Chile and Japan. A creative platform that develops projects in all scales (master planning, buildings and industrial design) offering responsible and quality designs in response to the urban and social challenges of today.Since its opening in 2004, luis vidal + architects has developed a consistent trajectory...2021-06-241h 25Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 048 - The Creative Side of Soap MakingIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Linda Meyers, Co-Founder of Wary Meyers, a soap and candle company based in southern Maine. Husband-and-wife team Wary Meyers started out in Brooklyn designing interiors for their friends and artsy-types. After a magazine column for Time Out New York and a book, they relocated to Maine, decorated their own Portland apartment which would grace many magazines and countless blogs, and still created interiors and installations back in the city. Feeling the desire to make a tangible product, they've taken their design sensibilities and infused them into enticingly scented...2021-06-101h 23Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 047 - Bird Safe ArchitectureAddy Smith-Reiman holds a BA from Sarah Lawrence College, and Master’s Degrees in Regional Planning and Landscape Architecture from Cornell University, where she was awarded the ASLA Certificate of Honor and was named the University Olmsted Scholar. She is a certified planner, accredited organic land care professional, and Master Gardener and is currently the Executive Director of the Portland Society for Architecture, a non-profit organization that promotes the progress and economic development of Greater Portland by encouraging innovation and vision in design and planning. More from Addy Smith-Reiman: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/addy...2021-05-131h 04Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 046 - From Architecture Design Firm to Sole PractitionerIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Architect Tom Forker, Founder of tf_wrks. More from Tom Forker: Website: https://www.tfwrks.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tf_wrks/ More from us:Website: http://www.trentbell.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/trentbellphotography/ Sign up for our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/trentbell/4gxv31ifsz
2021-05-061h 46Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 045 - One Architects Vision for Insulating with Wood FiberIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Architect Matt O'Malia, Co-Founder of GO Lab and Executive Partner of OPAL.GO Lab founder and partner Matthew O’Malia is principal architect and co-founder of GO Logic and OPAL, an award-winning architecture firm with a nationwide reputation for innovation and expertise in the design of high performance residential and institutional buildings. A leader in Passive House design in the U.S., and named to Architect magazine’s Architect 50 list in 2018, Matthew is a frequent speaker at sustainable design conferences in the U.S. and abroad.2021-04-191h 15Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 044 - The Intersection of Poetry and ArchitectureIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Poet and Chief Artistic Officer at Form 4 Architecture, John Marx. John Marx, AIA, is a co-founding principal and chief artistic officer of Form4 Architecture in San Francisco, California. He is responsible for developing Form4 Architecture’s design vision and philosophical language. In order to return a sense of humanity back into architecture, he advocates for the inclusion of Philosophy, Art, and Poetry in the thoughtful making of place by creating emotionally resonant architecture and urban spaces. He is a part time student of Absurdity, Paradox, Kindness, and...2021-03-251h 27Architecture, Design & PhotographyEp: 043 - The Economics of Architectural PhotographyIn this episode of Architecture, Design & Photography we sit down with Architectural Photographer Rob Van Esch. Our conversation centers around the value architectural photographs can have for a client and how they can be beneficial in developing a brand. We also touch on some technical questions as well as the differences in the working environment between the U.S. and Europe.
For a deeper dive into Rob's thought process, you can download his new e-book: The Value of Architectural Photography (available in both English and Dutch).
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