The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show

The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show


Latest Episodes

#381 - Aidan Anderson, Founder and Director of The Local Project
February 12, 2024

This week David and Marina of are joined by Aidan Anderson, Founder and Director of to discuss how The Local Project started, growing the company, video and print publications, architecture in the m

#380 - Being an Optimistic Architect
February 05, 2024

This week David and Marina of discuss whether or not architects are optimists. Many claim to be, but are they? The two cover in what ways architects are optimists, when architects are pessimists, how

#379 - Designing a Home as a Narrative
January 29, 2024

This week David and Marina of discuss one of their approaches to designing homes which is creating a narrative. The two cover why they work this way, the parallels between film scenes and sets and ar

#378 - Tami Pardee, Founder and CEO of Pardee Properties
January 22, 2024

This week David and Marina of are joined by Tami Pardee, Founder and CEO of to share her story about becoming a real estate agent, starting her own brokerage, selling and buying homes, common living

#377 - After Hours: Computer failures, hiring local professionals, and is Marina an introvert?
January 15, 2024

This week David and Marina have a casual chat about computer malfunctions, customer service, the myth of local professionals, and being introverted. This episode is supported by SUBSCRIBE

#376 - Michael Kimmelman, Architecture Critic of The New York Times
January 08, 2024

This week David and Marina of are joined by architecture critic of The New York Times, Michael Kimmelman, to discuss his background; the role of a critic; New York City; the evolution of the professi

#375 - Tips for Small Projects and Tight Budgets
January 01, 2024

This week David and Marina of share advice and tips for clients with a project that is small and/or has a tight budget. The two discuss the things to look out for when hiring an architect/designer, a

#374 - Robert Yuen, CEO of Monograph
December 25, 2023

This week David and Marina of are joined by Robert Yuen, Co-founder and CEO of Monograph to discuss Monograph; the business of architecture; billing cycles; talking about money in the profession; his

#373 - Architecture Presentation Mistakes to Avoid
December 18, 2023

This week David and Marina of discuss common mistakes students make when giving architecture presentations. The two cover graphics, documenting ideas, physical models, overselling, inviting collabora

#372 - Simon James, Partner at Wylan James Development
December 11, 2023

This week David and Marina of are joined by Simon James, Partner at to discuss his background; interning at Smashbox; becoming a creative director; building their cosmetics line; leading a large tea