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The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show

David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet
Architecture
Design
Design Process
Project Management
Education
Sustainability
New York City
Construction
Los Angeles
Real Estate
Design Philosophy
Urban Design
Art
Collaboration
Copenhagen
Career Development
Lighting Design
Office Culture
Urban Planning
Work-Life Balance

The Second Studio is an explicit podcast about design, architecture, and the everyday. Hosted by Architects David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, the show covers a wide array of subjects with humor and honesty and features a variety of creative professionals in unscripted and more personal conversations.

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Latest Episodes

This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Michael P. Murphy is an architect, educator, and writer, and is the founder and president of AMMA Projects. The three discussed what is urban renewal, architecture & politics, Mi... more

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This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss what clients should spend money on in a remodel or new construction home project. The two cover spec house vs custom house spending, building for longevity and climate events, balancin... more

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This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Juhee Lee-Hartford, Founder and Managing Partner of River Architects. The three discussed Juhee's background, architecture education, the Fulbright program, Korean architecture h... more

This week, David and Marina have a casual chat about their trip to San Diego, discussing their experience staying in a craftsman-style home, layout, flow, and daylight of homes, the Museum of Contemporary Art originally designed by Venturi Scott Brow... more

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Recent Guests

Juhee Lee-Hartford
Korean-American architect, writer, and founder and managing partner of River Architects.
River Architects
Episode: #524 - Juhee Lee-Hartford, Founder and Managing Partner of River Architects
Harper Halprin
Principal and co-founder of AAHA Studio, an architecture and interior design practice
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Episode: #522 - Harper Halprin, Principal & Co-Founder of AAHA Studio
Tyler Freres
Vice President of Sales at Freres Engineered Wood
Freres Engineered Wood
Episode: #520 - Tyler Freres, Vice President of Sales at Freres Engineered Wood
Adrian Morris
Co-founder and Director of Pangea Design Group, managing partner of Design Partnership and Maurice & Co. (South Africa)
Pangea Design Group; Design Partnership; Maurice & Co.
Episode: #519 - Adrian Morris, Co-Founder and Director of Pangea Design Group
Anthony Poon
Architect, author, and classical musician; founder of Poon Design
Poon Design Inc.
Episode: #517 - Anthony Poon, Founder of Poon Design Inc.
Brent Buck
Architect and founder of Brent Buck Architects
Brent Buck Architects
Episode: #515 - Brent Buck, Founder and Principal at Brent Buck Architects
Joshua Ramus
Founding Principal, REX Architecture Office, New York City
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Episode: #513 - Joshua Ramus, Founding Principal of REX
Andrew Bernheimer
Founding Principal, Bernheimer Architecture
Bernheimer Architecture
Episode: #511 - Andrew Bernheimer, Founding Principal of Bernheimer Architecture
Ludwig Godefroy
Founder of Ludwig Godefroy Architecture
Ludwig Godefroy Architecture
Episode: #509 - Ludwig Godefroy, Founder of Ludwig Godefroy Architecture

Hosts

David Lee
Architect and partner at FAME Architecture & Design
Marina Bourderonnet
Architect and partner at FAME Architecture & Design

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 490 ratings
  • Great Show

    Fantastic show that is both casual yet structured. Guests on the show offer different flavors of the architecture experience, while After Hours segments provide a change of pace with both comical and relatable anecdotes. Highly recommend for those interested in architecture plus more.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    j.a.s_
    United States3 months ago
  • Fun and informative

    Refreshing and inspiring!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    92007 (level 30)
    United States5 months ago
  • Love it!

    What a great podcast. Two young professionals chatting away on all aspects of life & architecture. It’s inspiring, amusing and a great antidote to all the challenges in modern life. Love it!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GratefulUK
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Latest episode was the best!

    More Zach Forrest! That guys impressive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GGG1356
    United States2 years ago
  • Equal Speaking Time

    I am compelled to write review to ask why Marina is given little speaking time. Her questions are few and far between but are so much better than that of David's. I hope that David gives Marina more speaking time. David, can improve his questioning style, too. Have the Q's prepared and take turns asking them.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ZeldB
    Australia2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guest interviews are praised for featuring a wide range of architects, design professionals, and experience levels.
Some listeners want more balanced speaking time between the hosts and more detailed project case studies.
Listeners value the blend of practical architecture knowledge, candid career discussion, and entertaining conversation.
Students and early-career practitioners say the conversations offer useful insight into professional life beyond what they learn in school.
After Hours episodes stand out for humorous, relatable anecdotes and a change of pace from interviews.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#23
United States/Arts/Design
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#31
Canada/Arts/Design
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#78
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
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#45
Australia/Arts/Design
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#162
Germany/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#245
France/Arts/Design

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

#525 - What's Worth The Money In Your Build?
Q: Are there things that less money can be spent on in a project and it'll still turn out really good?
The hosts recommend using steel windows selectively, considering more affordable aluminum elsewhere, reviewing room sizes and total square footage, making the floor plan more efficient, and choosing finishes strategically.
#525 - What's Worth The Money In Your Build?
Q: Where do you think clients have a tendency to overspend?
David says clients can overspend when they become fixated on multiple expensive custom features, especially when the project team has already value-engineered other areas and the budget cannot absorb those choices.
#524 - Juhee Lee-Hartford, Founder and Managing Partner of River Architects
Q: What were some of the unique or interesting, important architectural qualities and architecture that seemed to be deeply rooted in Korean culture or were a result of Korean cultural shifts over the years?
She describes traditional Korean homes as emphasizing sustainability, living with nature, indoor-outdoor transitions, and balance. Colonial occupation, war, and rapid modernization then drove major changes in the country's built environment.
#524 - Juhee Lee-Hartford, Founder and Managing Partner of River Architects
Q: Once you got into Pratt and the education there, was there anything that surprised you that didn't align with whatever thoughts you might have had about architecture?
Lee-Hartford found the deconstructivist approach inspired by Jacques Derrida arbitrary, and began looking to Korean architecture for a distinctive voice and connection to her identity.
#522 - Harper Halprin, Principal & Co-Founder of AAHA Studio
Q: At what point did you decide, okay, I'm going to start my own thing, I'm going to go out on my own? Was that something, do you think you always knew you're going to have your own practice?
Halprin had long wanted to start a practice, but she began freelancing after leaving a job and learning what kind of work culture she wanted to avoid. During her first pregnancy, a simple website and a Facebook post brought in projects, and she began work in early 2016.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Architects David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet lead candid conversations about architecture, design practice, buildings, and the ways the built environment shapes everyday life. Episodes alternate between interviews with architects, designers, and other creative professionals, and host-led discussions on practical and cultural questions, from construction costs and career confidence to real estate, technology, and travel. The interviews often connect a guest's personal path with the decisions, business realities, and design ideas behind their work. Informal After Hours conversations add humor and personal anecdotes alongside architectural critique. The tone is conversational and direct, with practical insights for students and working profess... more

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