The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show
David Lee and Marina BourderonnetThe 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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 530 | Founded | 9 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | DesignArtsEducationSelf-Improvement | |||
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This week, David and Marina have a casual chat about anechoic chambers, real estate listings, prices, and buzzwords, real estate agents (are they overcompensated?), and what constitutes 'good design' in the public's eye.
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Apple Podcasts592007 (level 30)
United States3 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 Podcasts5GratefulUK
United Kingdom6 months ago - Latest episode was the best!
More Zach Forrest! That guys impressive.
Apple Podcasts5GGG1356United Statesa year 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 Podcasts3ZeldB
Australia2 years ago - I’m a small scale developer & love the podcast
I’ve listened to a ton of your podcast and I really enjoy some of the interviews, although I do feel like they could be more specific and dive in divorce specific case studies of architecture projects that the practitioners have worked upon. That being said, I’ve learned a lot about concepts of good design, distinction between interior design and architecture, avoiding trendsand so on. As a small scale real estate developer, I would love to see you guys interview some real estate developers, but... more
Apple Podcasts5Hotcheeto27United States2 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #46 | United States/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #78 |  Canada/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #110 | United Kingdom/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #36 | Australia/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #75 |  Germany/Arts/Design |
Apple Podcasts | #202 |  France/Arts/Design |
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A design-forward show that blends thoughtful conversations about architecture with candid, human-centered storytelling. Across episodes, hosts David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet explore design practice, education, construction realities, and the business of running design studios, often featuring guests who lead practices, teach, or practice at high levels. Listeners get practical career guidance, industry context, and tempered opinions on trends, tools, and collaboration, all delivered with humor and honesty. Notable is the consistent focus on real-world issues—onboarding, budgeting, client management, and the evolving role of architects—paired with accessible, conversational chemistry between the hosts and a diverse slate of guests from ar... more
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2. Brent Buck
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