Every good architecture project has a concept. Every. Single One. This is the Big Idea that you will build your entire project around and if you look at your project and can’t recognize it, you need to keep working until you’ve developed one. Today, Andrew and I will be discussing what this might mean and what it possibly looks like.
Jun 28
Ep 204: Character Development Revisited
In episode 204, “Character Development - Revisited,” we go back to the beginning and revisit the very first Life of an Architect podcast episode. Episode 001 was mostly an introduction: who we were, why the podcast existed, and what we thought it might become. At the time, the we ... Show More
1 h
Jun 14
Ep 203: Ten Museums to Visit Before You Die
Episode 203 explores ten museums worth seeing not for the collections alone, but for the buildings themselves. From quiet rooms shaped by light to dramatic structures carved from old industrial spaces, this episode looks at museums where architecture changes the way we move, look ... Show More
1h 1m
Jun 2024
#399 - Architecture Offices: Are Concepts Necessary?
<p>This week David and Marin<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">a of <a href="https://www.famearchitects.com/">FAME Architecture & Design</a></span> discuss architecture concepts in the office. The two cover the importance of conceptual thinking, the lack of concepts in architectu ... Show More
1h 16m
Mar 2025
#363 - The Ramifications of Decisions
In this episode, we talk about design intent and construction tolerances. We examine how architectural designs intersect with construction realities, exploring the crucial communication between architects, contractors, and clients. The discussion covers the challenges of maintain ... Show More
51m 49s
Feb 2024
#383 - Program: The Boring Secret to Great Architecture
<p>This week David and Marin<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">a of <a href="https://www.famearchitects.com/">FAME Architecture & Design</a></span> discuss architecture program. The two cover what program in architecture means, why it is important, how it is developed and impleme ... Show More
53m 4s