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Aug 2024
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#407 - The Best Part About Being an Arch...

David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet
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This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design share their favorite aspects of being an architect. They discussed ongoing learning opportunities; building something from nothing; architecture camaraderie; construction; appreciation for man-made and natural objects; technical drawings; when architecture projects are finished; and more. 

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