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The Second Studio is a design and architecture podcast by architects David Lee & Marina Bourderonnet.

The Second Studio show features interviews with creative professionals; guides for designers, architects, and clients; design reviews; and casual conversations about everyday life. Honesty and humor are used to cover challenging subjects in long-form discussions. It is hosted by FAME Architecture and Design Founders David Bruce Lee and Marina Bourderonnet. The Second Studio is available for free o

n iTunes, YouTube, Spotify, and all other Podcast directories. EPISODE CATEGORIES

• GUEST INTERVIEWS: Interviews with industry leaders.
• PROJECT COMPANION: Guides for clients and architecture enthusiasts.
• FELLOW DESIGNER: Tips and strategies for designers and architects.
• AFTER HOURS: Casual conversations after office hours about life and design.
• DESIGN REVIEW: Reviews of buildings, spaces, and other creative projects.

19/08/2025

#462 - This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Jaume Soler, Founding Principal of SoundArts . The three discussed Jaume’s education, what an Acoustician does, acoustic measurements, accuracy of computer modeling, natural acoustics, subjective vs scientific acoustic measurements, communicating acoustics to clients & collaborators, musicians not being able to hear the orchestra, multipurpose rooms, and more.

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14/08/2025

Quote by David Lee , sharing his perspective on how the lifespan of art is opposite to the one of architecture.

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12/08/2025

#461 - This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss the difference between buying online plans vs hiring architects. They touched on why architects produce more drawings, clients don’t understand hierarchy of information and phases, pre-fabricated homes vs pre-designed floor plans, how to save money on a tight budget, clients need to know their budget, construction cost isn’t everything, accessibility of building quality homes, difference between The Shift House and generic floor plans, and more.

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06/08/2025

Our office, FAME Architecture & Design is hiring. See details below.

ABOUT: We design single-family homes; remodels and new construction. We are a full-service office providing architecture, interior architecture, interior design, permit drawings, construction documentation, full specifications, and construction administration. We cater to discerning clients.

Email your application materials to [email protected] with the subject ‘Intermediate Architect Application - First and Last Name’

POSITION:
• Architect/Architectural Designer - Full-Time
• Candidates must have the necessary legal standing to work in the United States.

LOCATION:
• Must be located in LA

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Comprehensive design, technical detailing, specifications, permitting, coordination, and administration of the full architecture and interior architecture of a residence.

EXPERIENCE & EDUCATION:
• 5-8 years of professional experience in custom modern single-family residences
• P1: Bachelor or Master of Architecture

SKILLS:
• High-level design and technical skills
• SketchUp, Autocad, Archicad (not mandatory)
• Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop
• Enscape

PERSONALITY:
• Professional, organized, agile

05/08/2025

#460 - This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Tom Spoja, Partner at Backen & Backen . The three discussed Tom’s background, the Case Study 2.0 fire rebuild program, history of Backen & Backen; working with remote employees, staying in one office throughout career, unique custom house design requests, establishing strong connection with clients, project challenges, fire resilient design, regenerative design practice, and more.

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31/07/2025

Quote by Adam Brawer from sharing his approach to gamifying work to improve his confidence and make the process more enjoyable.

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24/07/2025

Guest work! Images of interesting research and projects by Ana Maria Duran Calisto .estudio

Check out Episode #456 for our interview with Ana Duran, Co-Principal of Estudio A0 & Assistant Professor at Yale School of Architecture

1-3 - University of Amazonia Proposal
4-9 - Casa Ortega

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22/07/2025

#458 - This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Bryan Zabonick, Vice President of Delivery at . The three discussed Bryan’s professional background, tips to improve architecture business practice, fee structures, communicating with clients, contracts, invoice and budget, managing overhead costs, architects undervaluing their service, and more.

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17/07/2025

Quote by David Lee , explaining the main difference between art and architecture.

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16/07/2025

#457 - This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss The Shift House, their pre-designed model home for the Pacific Palisades. They cover the purpose of The Shift House, conceptual thinking, site planning, form and massing, indoor/outdoor connections, procession & privacy, optionality, material palettes, fire resiliency, and more.

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10/07/2025

Guest work! Images of inspiring landscape projects by Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects .

Check out Episode #454 for our interview with Thomas L. Woltz, Senior Principal of Nelson Byrd Woltz Landscape Architects.

1 - Georgia Institute of Technology EcoCommons, Photography by Nick Hubbard
2 - The Ramble, Photography by Nick Hubbard
3 - Alethia Tanner Park, Photography by Sahar Coston-Hardy
4-5 - Machicomoco State Park, Photography by Nick Hubbard
6 - Memorial Park, Photography by Nick Hubbard
7-8 - Flight 93 National Memorial, Photography by Max Touhey
9 - Hudson Yards, Photography by Nick Hubbard
10 - Aga Khan Garden, Photography by Max Touhey

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08/07/2025

#456 - This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Ana Maria Duran Calisto, Co-Principal of Estudio A0 .estudio and Daniel Rose Visiting Assistant Professor at the Yale School of Architecture. The three discussed the shift in relationship between technology, culture and nature in architecture; the cultural background of South America; architecture and the Amazonia; the colonial and monocultural mindset; Ana’s educational background; shifting career paths; the University of Amazonia design competition; and more.

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The Midnight Charette is an explicit podcast about design and the everyday. It is hosted by Architects David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet and features renowned designers as guests.