logo
episode-header-image
Dec 2022
39m 40s

#317 - Alison Brooks, RIBA, FRSA, RDI - ...

David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet
About this episode

This week David and Marina are joined by Alison Brooks, RIBA, FRSA, RDI - Founder and Creative Director of Alison Brooks Architects to discuss starting her career in London during a recession, starting her own practice, architecture competitions, the challenges and rewards of multifamily housing projects, why beauty should be talked about more in architecture, and more. Enjoy!

This recording was done during the 2022 Monterrey Design Conference in Monterrey, California. The conference is put on every two years and is worth attending if you've never been!

This episode is supported by Brizo • MonographSky-Frame • Miele • Graphisoft

SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify

CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Instagram • Facebook  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950

SUPPORT Leave a review :)

EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours (AH): Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

Up next
Oct 7
#469 - After Hours: Indoor Gyms For Kids & Apple Pie
This week, David and Marina have a casual chat about Platonic, pumpkin patches, indoor gyms for kids, and debate about apple pie. This episode is supported by Chaos • Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa • Learn more about BQE CORE SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • S ... Show More
58m 19s
Sep 30
#468 - Lance Herbst, Founder and Partner of Herbst Architects Ltd
This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Lance Herbst, Founder and Partner of Herbst Architects Ltd. The three discussed Lance’s educational background, his early career, moving to New Zealand, establishing Herbst Architects, Niki as a partner in al ... Show More
1h 29m
Sep 23
#467 - After Hours: Movie Theaters
This week, David and Marina have a casual chat about movie theaters. This episode is supported by Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa • Learn more about BQE CORE SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office • Instagra ... Show More
53m 14s
Recommended Episodes
Apr 2024
437. Architecture and community building - Mariia Smoliakova
Mariia Smoliakova (Architect & Urban Designer, BAU) we are talking about: - How did Marii's interest in community building start and grow? - Her "Beyond Survival" project - Her volunteering work with ASF (Arkitkter utan gränser) - How was it to study during COVID? ___ Keep Up ... Show More
1h 33m
Jun 2020
352: Building a Better Design Industry ft. Maurice Cherry
This week, we caught up with Maurice Cherry to talk about design podcasting, building an agency from scratch, and the current state of diversity in design. Maurice is a designer, podcaster, creative strategist, agency founder, writer, speaker, and much more.Golden Ratio Patrons:F ... Show More
1h 22m
Sep 2023
Patricia Viel - ACPV Architects
Patricia Viel of ACPV Architects joins the podcast to discuss designing for public space with the firm’s plaza redesign at 1221 Avenue of the Americas, the responsibility architects have to future generations, and the Bulgari Hotel in Rome, an adaptive reuse project featured in t ... Show More
30m 44s
Apr 2020
66 — Zaha Hadid — 1/4 — AA Days
In our first episode on Zaha Hadid, we dive into the spell-binding work of one of the most famous, controversial and interesting architects of her generation. We begin by imagining the unique atmosphere of the Architectural Association in the 1970s, where Zaha was a student, taug ... Show More
58m 26s
Jun 2024
446. How can the arts build community resilience in urban transformation? - Charles Landry and Madeleine Kate Mcgowan
Placemaking Europe x City of Arts Webinar 3 How can artistic performances, dancing, imagination, creativity, culture, and diversity be integrated into city-making to foster community resilience? Join us for the third discussion in our webinar series, where we explore the vital ro ... Show More
1h 7m
Sep 2023
David Sedaris: How observation and prototyping shapes his work
Welcome to the first episode in our Design Better series on the creative process. In this series, we’re going beyond the confines of design to speak with some of the most creative people in the world, to learn how they approach collaboration, come up with innovative ideas, and ov ... Show More
48m 44s
Oct 2022
333. Architects should build opinions not only buildings - Placido Lizancos
Placido Lizancos (PhD architect. Dean of A Coruña architecture School. A Coruña, Galicia) In collaboration with Placemaking Europe Week in Pontevedra.Read more https://placemaking-europe.eu/ Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️All opinions expressed in each episode are p ... Show More
26m 31s
Sep 2023
462: Refactoring a Design System
This week, Marshall breaks down his process, tips, and tricks to redesign a design system in Figma.The Sidebar:The Sidebar is an exclusive weekly segment for our Patreon supporters. You can subscribe starting at $1 per month for access to bonus content going forward! Sign up at p ... Show More
47m 33s
May 2023
459: What Is Humane?
This week, we talk about Humane's latest product demo and what we think it means for the future of AI-powered personal devices.The Sidebar:The Sidebar is an exclusive weekly segment for our Patreon supporters. You can subscribe starting at $1 per month for access to bonus content ... Show More
47m 27s
Jan 2021
Dame Julia Peyton-Jones DBE
Russell and Robert meet Dame Julia Peyton-Jones DBE, legendary British curator and gallery director, currently Senior Global Director at Galerie Thaddaeus Ropac in London, Paris and Salzburg. She formerly worked as Co-Director of the Serpentine Gallery in London for 25 years – th ... Show More
1h 11m