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This week David and Marina discuss choosing the right undergraduate architecture school, quarter vs semesters programs, universities vs architecture-only schools, architecture curricula, faculty members and school leadership, study abroad programs, if a 'name brand' institution degree will get you... View full entry »
This week David and Marina are joined by Michael Hogan, a Compass Real Estate Agent, to discuss the keys to buying and selling homes, having a successful mindset, the four personality types, embracing failure, pricing homes and more. We are on YouTube now! iTunes Spotify Listen for Free View full entry »
This week David and Marina are joined by Wes Jones, Founder of Jones, Partners: Architecture and Director of Architecture at the University of Southern California, to discuss honesty and humor in design, USC's architecture program, bad design reviews, his solution for solving the homeless crisis... View full entry »
This week David and Marina discuss the design and architecture of Universal studios (starts at 10:35), theme parks as utopias and augmented realities, Universal Studio's effective use of digital technologies and screens in their rides, experiencing Springfield (from the Simpsons), why the Harry... View full entry »
This week David and Marina are joined by George Smart and Tom Guild, Hosts of US Modernist Radio, to discuss their show's beginning, the love for modernist architecture, DJing, George's own custom home and more. Enjoy! iTunes Spotify Listen for Free View full entry »
This week Josef Kasperovich, Architectural Photographer and Professor at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo joins us to have one of our most diverse conversations to date. We cover music performance, art, how technology has changed photography, transcendence through beauty, mastering techniques, working... View full entry »
This week Paul Petrunia, Founder of Archinect joins us for a diverse conversation on cybernetic neuralinks, the challenges of interviewing architects, starting Archinect back in 1997, mobile communications, opposing views, political correctness, Archinect's printed editorial, where online media... View full entry »
This week David and Marina have their usual weirdly-blended discussion of design and random stuff, covering the DNA results of Marina's mother, riding and eating donkeys in France, aggressive booty shorts, trying to be cool in junior high, childhood crushes, why design offices are not often... View full entry »
This week we are joined by Heather Flood, Chair of B. Arch and M.Arch at Woodbury University, Burbank to discuss her journey into architecture, teaching at SCI-Arc, her philosophies in architecture, the importance of failure in design, changes in freshman design students over the years, studio... View full entry »
This week David and Marina have a light conversation about adults who over celebrate their birthdays, baby showers, gift giving and Marie Kondo's new Netflix show (more specifically, the first couple in episode one--put that boob away!). Enjoy! iTunes Spotify Leave a Comment View full entry »
This week David and Marina are joined by Doug Jackson, Architect and professor of architecture at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, to discuss his recent stay in Japan, his take on sustainable architecture and the SOUPERgreen! Project and Book, being a partner at Jones, Partners: Architecture office... View full entry »
This week David and Marina discuss their trip to Palm Springs and its lovably weird architecture, the survival of retro styles, new development in urban design, landscapes, old people who do nothing but lecture, cowboys in diners and more. Enjoy! The weird architecture of Palm Springs... View full entry »
In response to the LA Times article "Is Elon Musk's Tunnel Vision the Right Way to Fix Southern California's Traffic?" we answer with our design critique of Musk's proposal (initially from from Episode #47). Image credit: LA Times. Enjoy! iTunes Spotify Leave a Comment View full entry »
This week David and Marina describe what it's like going to Frank Gehry's Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Broad Museum and discuss Arturo Sandoval's Christmas concert, the joy of high notes, trumpet playing, crazy audience members, offensive holiday cards and more. Enjoy! iTunes Spotify Leave a... View full entry »
This week David and Marina are joined by Architect Takashi Yanai, Partner at Ehrlich Yanai Rhee Chaney Architects, to discuss architectural styles, office lineage, becoming a partner, dropping out of architecture school to become an architect, translating interviews of starchitects for GA... View full entry »
This week David and Marina answer six key questions for fresh graduates from the Archinect forum thread "The Issue of Reputation in Architecture." Is it better to work in a large corporate firm or one that does more interesting work?Does the size of the firm matter when it comes to reputation... View full entry »
This week David and Marina are joined by Ignacio and Lauren Rodriguez, the CEO and CFO of IR Architects to discuss key tips to running a successful architecture practice, how real estate can empower architects, their journey from starting their firm six years ago to now, how to work with clients... View full entry »
This week David and Marina are joined by Architect and Emeritus Professor of Architecture at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, David Brodie to discuss the iPhone, the education of design and architecture, David's journey from Cape Town South Africa to London, then Berkeley and San Luis Obispo, corruption... View full entry »
This week David and Marina are joined by Ingalill Wahlroos-Ritter, Dean of Architecture at Woodbury University, to discuss the importance of diversity in design education, why the title of 'Architect' should become more inclusive, her upcoming paper on real estate development as a agent of social... View full entry »
We decided to revamp our website to give you a chance to interact more with the content that we are publishing. You can now like, share and comment on each episodes. Tell us what you think, your opinion matters :)https://www.midnightcharette.c... View full entry »
This week we have a ridiculous conversation about politics and voting, running in neighborhoods, drinking an excess of MCT oil instead of eating vegetables, the chaos of Apple stores and how technology has impacted photography, artifacts and how we identify ourselves. Enjoy!... View full entry »
This week we are joined by Marc J. Neveu, Architecture Program Head at Arizona State University and Executive Editor of the Journal of Architectural Education to discuss how architectural education can be improved, the role of the JAE today, timeless versus timely architecture, his journey to... View full entry »
This week we are joined by Lionsgate Financial Analyst, Ling Li to take a break from design and discuss all things movie-related: how actors are paid, weird interviews, embarrassing work stories, critiques of SNL, Ariana Grande, Bojack Horseman, Archer, Christopher Nolan and more. Enjoy!... View full entry »
This week we are joined by Architect Elise McCurley to discuss how equality and fair treatment of minorities and females can be achieved in architecture, what women and minorities can do in their offices to better ensure they receive opportunities deserved, 3d-printing, designing schools, the... View full entry »
This week David and Marina question if building / fabricating / construction experience is necessary to do good design, using SawStops and dado blades sets, Dwayne Johnson's Skyscraper movie, poodles in the wind, how chickens are made and being vegan (we are not vegan) and more. Enjoy!... View full entry »
This week are joined by Nicholas Stanos, Architect and Vice President of Fine Arts of the Ecoles d'Art Americaines de Fontainebleau (The Fontainebleau School of Music and Architecture in France) to discuss the history of the study abroad program, what makes it unique, what students learn during... View full entry »
This week things get weird this week as David and Marina talk about millennials vs baby boomers, the challenges of talking with old relatives, why design schools are actually cults, using BIM programs and more. Enjoy!iTunes Spotify Instagram View full entry »
We were interviewed by Mike Risica, The Young Architect. Check it out on iTunes View full entry »
This week we are joined by Architect Wid Chapman, Founding Principal of Wid Chapman Architects, Interior Design & Architecture teacher and Former Chair of the Interior Design Department at Parsons, The New School for Design. We discuss the differences between interior design and architecture... View full entry »
This week we talk about Elon Musk‘s interview with Joe Rogan, augmented realities, Sean Griffiths’ Dezeen article on the end of Architects (will technology render Architects incomplete?), gruff waiters and more. Enjoy! View full entry »
