466: How I Grew My Firm in the Heart of Silicon Valley with Ramiro Torres of TOPA Architecture
Architect Ramiro Torres was raised in a small town in central Mexico. When he relocated to the United States during high school, he was unsure of his life’s purpose. After attending community college for three years, he enrolled in the architecture program at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. Today, Ramiro operates a thriving architectural practice […]
463: Finding Qualified Architectural Hires with Enoch Sears & Rion Willard
A top challenge of running an architectural practice today is finding qualified hires. You have a ton of work, but who’s going to do it? You’re already overloaded. People are the best investment you can make in your practice. In this episode, Rion Willard and Enoch Sears discuss the little-known secret for finding qualified architectural […]
456: Leading by Design with Nicki Dennis Stephens
Nicki Dennis Stephens, Hon. AIA is the Executive Director of AIA California. Since taking the helm of AIA California in 1999, Stephens’ leadership has positioned the chapter as a leader in member service, government advocacy, and public engagement. In 2003, she convened a group of talented volunteers to define a new approach to project delivery. […]
447: Modern Residential Design Secrets with Luis Murillo
Luis Murillo, born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, is the founder of LMD Architecture studio, based in Los Angeles, California. In today’s episode, you’ll discover how Luis runs and manages his modern residential design studio. To learn more about Luis visit his: Website:https://lmdarchitecture.com/meet-the-team/ Houzz: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/architects-and-building-designers/lmd-architecture-studio-pfvwus-pf~1260309326? Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lmdarchitecturestudio/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LMDArchitectureStudio Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/lmdarchitecture/
446: Building an Award Winning Residential Architectural Practice with Nate McBride
Architect Nate McBride founded his eponymous firm, McBride Architects in 1983. The firm has completed many award-winning residential, cultural and educational projects. You may have seen their work featured in publications such as Architectural Record, Elle Decor, the Boston Globe, and more. In today’s episode, you’ll discover how McBride developed his design firm, including the […]