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In today's episode featuring the Hood House by Murray Legge Architecture with Architect Murray Legge and Lincoln Davidson, we're exploring a fascinating topic that touches on the European approach to historic preservation and its contrast with the American perspective.This podcast will take us on a captivating journey through a project that embraces the past and creates a seamless integration between old and new.Join us as we delve into the concept of transition spaces, the magic of outdoor areas, and the art of preserving the intimate feeling of a home. Get ready to be inspired by how quality of space triumphs over quantity, and how even the most modest structures can be transformed into something truly remarkable.So, sit back, relax, and prepare to be inspired by the design journey...

Join us on the newest episode on TALKdesign featuring an AIA Austin Home of 2023, Ledgeway Modern. Architect Kyle McCollum joins me to chat about this amazing home design. Plus photographer Casey Woods highlights certain details she loved throughout the home when capturing design elements…Home - McCollum Studio ArchitectsMcCollum Studio Architects | Austin TX | FacebookMccollum Studio Architects (@mccollum_studio_architects) • Instagram photos and videos

Greg Esparza and Frank Farkash, architects with Moontower and the creators of Cross Cabin (featured within the AIA tour).Join us as we dive into Cross Cabin… discussing how it embodies sustainability through plant-based materials, sourced responsibly from farms and forests. It promotes well-being with biophilic design, reducing stress and enhancing cognitive responses. This scalable project showcases eco-friendly options for urban spaces, optimizing sustainability. Natural materials like cork and timber engage the senses, creating a tactile, sensory-rich experience.And make sure to tune in to meet Casey Woods, the amazing photographer who encompasses every detail when capturing shots, on the AIA Austin Homes Tour 2023…

"I love building emotionally charged landscapes that shape and inflect one’s mood or imagination. Sculpting poetic space can happen anywhere…in the entry vestibule to your home, in an oversized restaurant booth, at the cash register…and we think it should, or why bother? We’ll do almost anything." - Dulcie HorwitzMost of Dulcie's experience on large upscale projects came from Ms. Horwitz’s employment in one of the premiere architectural firms in San Francisco, Holt Hinshaw Architects, where she quickly worked her way up to the head of the residential division within 2 years. She created Horwitz A+D in 2001 and has been designing for exclusive clients in Southern California since 2003. 60–70% of the work they do is residential and the rest is commercial, namely retail or restaurant endeavors—as these are the types of projects where our expertise comes in most handy. We are known for the emotional and aesthetic impact of our built environments—which we consider vital to the success of any project.Throughout the episode the importance of understanding and telling the client's story in architecture and design, considering their emotions and preferences, the creative process in architecture, including the evolution of ideas, the role of constraints, and the importance of imagining the client's experience in a space. Creating spaces that evoke warm stability, grounding, and intimacy for family and community are all talked about...So enjoy the Episode!

Parker is an Industrial Designer and founder of Clever Little Machine Inc. and Moonshot Camper Vans. He is the former co-founder of Zsas Ice Cream and has over 15 years of experience in design and business with an emphasis on creative contact points for customer interaction. Parker also is a long-distance hiker (10,000+ miles), camper van dweller, builder, entrepreneur, and mentor."We started Moonshot Camper Vans because we wanted to build something that connected people to nature and each other. We also wanted to create something with the quality of art set in the natural world. We want you to get out there. It's a big amazing world, go and see it! Feel that moment when your head and your heart un-clutch, breathe fresh air, hear the quiet places, feel the grass under your feet."Throughout the episode, Moonshot Camper Vans is explored in detail;They provide easily transportable and adaptable modules, making camping and van life more accessible and flexible.The modular camp van modules are designed for comfort and aesthetics, featuring smooth, rounded surfaces that create an inviting and comforting atmosphere.Customization options include the ability to wrap the modules in different colors or designs, allowing users to personalize their camp van to suit their preferences and emotions.Plus there is potential for carbon-sequestering, eco-friendly modules as a future endeavor

Mark Savant is the founder of podcast production agency Mark Savant Media. The company has produced tens of thousands of pieces of content and uses podcasts as the engine to power your website, emails, social media, and long form content. He hosts the globally ranked top 1% podcast After Hours Entrepreneur and leads dozens of entrepreneurs in the After Hours Entrepreneur Mastermind community.As a kid, Mark Savant’s childhood was adventurous and fun-loving as he always tried new things. Despite his childhood disposition, the speaker doesn't consider himself an extrovert and often prefers to observe in social situations.Throughout college, Mark found joy in public speaking but later moved into the insurance industry, which he found unfulfilling and frustrating. Feeling concerned about the rise of online insurance policies and the potential for automation in his field, the speaker decided to explore podcasting as a new career path. The transition to running a podcast agency, helping thought leaders launch and automate their podcasts, is discussed as a fulfilling and successful venture."My mission is to help people create visibility and impact through podcasting. The rise of automation and AI is the most significant occurrence in our lifetime. Every level of every industry will be impacted. There are millions of businesses that are already falling behind. During the coming months and years, customers are going to crave authenticity from brands. This is where podcasting is going to play a major part in your business strategy.I’ve been in the podcast production industry for nearly 5 years. My team is using the newest tech at every step in the production process. We’re testing and communicating with dozens of developers to create and use the best tools."

From an early age, Brad envisioned himself as an Architect. Part of that vision included exposure to other cultures and fields of study. To that end, he has studied in New Orleans, Seattle, Paris and Sydney, covering an undergraduate degree in painting and a Masters in Architecture.Brad enjoys a collaborative approach, working closely with other trades and his clients to achieve inspired and unique solutions to every project. In his 30+ years of architectural design, Brad has worked on projects from San Francisco Victorians to contemporary, modern homes and is drawn to projects that demand creative and practical responses that respond to each, particular site while meeting the clients’ needs and style.Brad and his wife and designer, Suzanne Daily, incorporated Hubbell Daily Architecture + Design in 2003. HDA has a growing, varied body of projects throughout the Bay Area. When he’s not busy with architecture, Brad and his family are entertained by outdoor activities, travels and classic cars.

Nancy S. Weinman is the owner and principal architect at Weinman Architectural Services, a boutique architectural and design firm with offices in New York City and Sedona Arizona. She is accredited by the National Council of Architects Board with a career that has spanned over 30 years. Nancy is also a certified construction manager and served as an adjunct professor at New York University for over 7 years, where she taught several courses in construction management. During her career, Nancy has been the recipient of AIA awards, as well as an international lighting design award, and has been published by Rizzoli, Interior Design and Luxe magazines.

Mark Eric Benner - Architects, Ltd. create uniquely personal living and working spaces. Based in Northbrook, Illinois his passion is for solving the challenges that his clients face while honoring the integrity of the home's style.Mark’s client's homes are crafted to fit their specific needs. Flexibility in the layout enables efficient use of spaces. Materials, colours, and textures draw visitors purposely throughout the home.More than thirty years in the custom home design and construction industry. As a Virtual Reality Architect, Mark's focus is on strong visual communication to speak a language that everyone understands.