• #488 - What is Modern Architecture?
    Feb 17 2026

    This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design answer the question, "What is modern architecture?" They discuss the history of modern architecture, misconceptions about modern architecture, contemporary vs modern styles, why architecture styles are confusing, search for authenticity in architecture, ornamentation in architecture, and more.

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    1 hr and 26 mins
  • #487 - Thomas Rowntree, Architect & Founder of Tomrowstudios
    Feb 10 2026

    This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Thomas Rowntree, architect & founder of Tomrowstudios. The three discussed how Thomas got into architecture, advice to prepare for architecture school, experience of architecture school & avoiding burnout, why Thomas started posting on social media, architecture marketing & social media presence, career timeline, Thomas' book "Architectural Influence", why architecture profession is misunderstood, and more.

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • #486 -After Hours: Whiney People and Affordable Housing
    Feb 3 2026

    This week, David and Marina have a casual chat about eating at Gladstone's, ways to make housing more affordable, whiney people, (un)reasonable demands of car drivers, airplane stories, and more.

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    • Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • #485 - Kirk Lauterbach and Christine Kegel, COO and CEO of Blue Alpine Builders
    Jan 28 2026

    This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Kirk Lauterbach and Christine Kegel, COO and CEO of Blue Alpine Builders. The four discussed Kirk & Christine's background, how they met, working with your partner, good contractor & customer service, contractors & architects working relationships, ideal client, architect and contractor relationship, understanding everyone's needs & communications, advice for clients working with contractors, favorite place in Tahoe and more.

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    EPISODE CATEGORIES
    • Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • #484 - Eran Chen, Founding Principal of ODA Architecture
    Jan 20 2026

    This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Eran Chen, Founding Principal of ODA Architecture. The three discussed Eran's background and education, moving to New York, early career, the business of architecture, establishing ODA, ODA design approach, multidisciplinary architect, exciting projects, maintaining design quality in a large office, his favorite building, and more.

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • #483 - Copenhagen: Is It Too Perfect?
    Jan 13 2026

    This week, David and Marina have a casual chat about their trip to Copenhagen, covering flying with a child car seat, local food, croissants, coffee, transporation systems, people, and more. Part two will cover the architecture of Copenhagen - stay tuned!

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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • #482 - Noah Roth, Founder of Streetcraft
    Jan 6 2026

    This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Noah Roth, Founder of Streetcraft. The three discussed Noah's background and education, starting Streetcraft, the cause of traffic, types of interchanges, human experience of urban planning, online comments, urban design advocacy & communication, business of Streetcraft, solutions to improve streets & how architects can help, strangest intersection, and more.

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    EPISODE CATEGORIES
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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • #481 - Design Review: New York City Architecture
    Dec 30 2025

    This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the architecture of New York City. They reviewed the World Trade Centre Plaza, the Oculus, the High Line, Little Island Park, The High Line, The Edge, The Shed, The Vessel, Hudson Yards, and more.

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    EPISODE CATEGORIES
    • Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.
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    • After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life.
    • Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings.

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    1 hr and 18 mins