Kevin Alter - Alter Studio

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Kevin Alter - Alter Studio

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50 minutes

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Nov 9, 2018

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Kevin Alter sits down to talk about his design work, architecture reviews, and teaching at the University of Texas at Austin

Released:

Nov 9, 2018

Format:

Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

An inside look into the field of architecture told from the perspective of individuals that are leading the industry. This motivational series grants unique insight into the making of a successful design career, from humble beginnings to national recognition. Every week, featured guests share their personal highs and lows on their journey to success, that is sure to inspire audiences at all levels of the industry. Listening to their stories will provide a rare blueprint for anyone seeking to advance their career, and elevate their work to the next level.

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Matt Fajkus - MF Architecture: National AIA award winning architect Matt Fajkus sits down to discuss working for Norman Foster, Harvard, and starting his own firm as he details key moments that have lead him to a successful career in Architecture. by Design:ED
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Michelle Addington - The University of Texas at Austin: Michelle Addingtion, Dean of the School of Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin sits down to discuss changing careers, returning to school, and the opportunities provided by The University of Texas at Austin by Design:ED
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Daniel Woodroffe - DWG Landscape Architects: Landscape Architect Daniel Woodroffe sits down to discuss what sets landscape architecture apart from other disciplines, founding his firm DWG. and what the right client can do for your firm by Design:ED
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Wendy Dunnam Tita - Page: AIA Fellow and principal of Page Southerland Page, Wendy Dunnam Tita, sits down to discuss the difference in interior design and architecture, starting her own firm, and how she became a principal at Page by Design:ED
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Juan Miro - Miro Rivera Architecture: Juan Miro or Miro Rivera Architects sits down to discuss being named one the the world's top architecture firms by ArchDaily, choosing a business partner, and his mentorship by Charles Gwathmey by Design:ED
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Sarah Johnson - MF Architecture: MF Architecture Principal, Sarah Johnson, sits down to discuss the benefits of working for a growing firm, the importance of understanding the business of architecture, and the early days of MF Architecture by Design:ED
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Michael Hsu - Michael Hsu Office of Architecture: Michael Hsu sits down to discuss sneaking into OMA to try and land an internship, the importance of a firm's culture, and how he started his firm the Michael Hsu Office of Architecture by Design:ED
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Ted Flato - Lake Flato: Lake Flato founder Ted Flato sits down to discuss starting a firm with co-founder David Lake, the design process, and how producing good design can advance your career by Design:ED
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Michael Murphy - MASS Design Group: MASS Design Group's Founding Principal, Michael Murphy, sits down to discuss architecture as a non-profit, social driven causes within the profession, and how they founded MASS Design Group by Design:ED
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Alvin Huang - Synthesis DNA: Synthesis Design and Architecture founder Alvin Huang sits down to discuss his time working for Zaha Hadid and Future Systems, Starting his own firm, and becoming a professor at the University of Southern California by Design:ED
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Herman Dyal - Page/Dyal: Branding expert Herman Dyal of Page/Dyal sits down to discuss the importance of branding within the architecture profession, working for Philip Johnson, and the early stages of starting his own practice by Design:ED
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Kevin Alter - Alter Studio: Kevin Alter sits down to talk about his design work, architecture reviews, and teaching at the University of Texas at Austin by Design:ED
50 min listen
Larry Speck - Page: The man, the myth, the legend Larry Speck sits down to discuss transitioning from a small town to MIT, starting his firm, and becoming principal of Page Southerland Page by Design:ED
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Bob Borson - Life of an Architect: Bob Borson sits down to discuss starting the Life of an Architect blog and podcast, getting through school, and becoming an AIA Fellow by Design:ED
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Kris Walsh - Page: Page Design Director, Kris Walsh, sits down to discuss integrating a contemporary high-rise tower into a one hundred year old post office, post modernism in 2019, and how she became a Design Director at one of the country's leading design firms by Design:ED
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Carla Swickerath - Studio Libeskind: Studio Libeskind Partner, Carla Swickerath, sits down to discuss the development of the World Trade Center Master Plan, her time at the University of Michigan, and how she became Partner at Studio Libeskind by Design:ED
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Michael Rotondi - RotoLab & SCI-Arc: Michael Rotondi, Founder of RoTo Architects & SCI-Arc Co-Founder, joins the podcast to discuss founding his firm RoTo Architects, the early days of Morphosis, and how he and a group of his colleagues started one of the leading architecture schools... by Design:ED
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Kevin Alter - Alter Studio

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Titles in the series (100)

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