The Midnight Charette Design and Architecture Show

This week David and Marina are joined by Anthony Morey, Executive Director & Curator at A+D Museum in Los Angeles, lecturer at Sci-ARc, and Creative Director of ynotWORKSHOP. Anthony shares what it is like running a museum, why architecture should become more inclusive, teaching pedagogies, favorite drinks (spoiler, it's apple cider), and more!

This week David and Marina discuss strategies and share their stories about passing the AREs (Architects Registration Examination). The two cover everything from the best study materials, how to study and how much time to allow, why the exam is difficult, the best time to take the exams, what to do if you fail, what to expect the 'day of', tips for taking the exam, and more! If you have any questions call or text the hotline at 213-222-6950!

This week David and Marina discuss strategies for dealing with work-related stress, the Painted Ladies of San Francisco (Victorian and Edwardian Houses) and why multi-family housing developments are often underwhelming (48:50), visiting stores for their architecture (29:45), and glasses shopping (36:20).

This week David and Marina are joined by Gregg Pasquarelli, Architect and Founding Principal of SHoP to discuss designing the world's slimmest skyscraper, modernism and provincialism in New York City, the most important part of creating architecture, 30-minute elevator pitches, city development, favorite restaurants and more!

This week David and Marina discuss Guy Ritchie's new move, The Gentlemen, garlic smoothies, hot neighbors and working with difficult freelance designers (when you're a designer). Enjoy!

This week David and Marina are joined by Noah Sherburn a Creative Director and Designer with an education and professional experience in architecture to discuss his diverse work experience ranging from art-installations, stage design for live performances and premieres, retail pop-ups with augmented reality and more. Enjoy!

This week David and Marina share their experience visiting the Castro District--San Francisco's most iconic gay neighborhood, restaurants name with sexual puns, penises in public (are you considered naked if you wear a scarf?), living like a hermit, San Francisco's cable car system, working with overly opinionated designers, and more. Enjoy!

This week David and Marina are joined by Leo Marmol, FAIA, Architect and Managing Partner of the hugely successful design-build architecture firm Marmol Radziner. Leo discusses the benefits of design-build, the struggling profession of architecture, the perils of technology, smart homes, modernist thinking in design and much more. Enjoy!

This week David and Marina share their thoughts on 2019 and what they've learned from podcasting.

This week David and Marina have a casual conversation about Holiday Traditions, elevator pitches, menorahs, visiting Santa, symbolism in design, and more. Enjoy!

This week David and Marina are joined by Anthony Laney, Architect and Co-Founder of Laney LA, to discuss how he started his own firm, what things helped bring success, finding clients on social media, having mentors, designing live with clients and much more. If you're interested in having your own practice our want to know about team building, this is a great one! Enjoy!

This week David and Marina answer a question from the hotline asking what it is like to work as a foreigner in the US. We cover applying to jobs in a different country, moving countries, applying for visas (and the visa types), the challenges and benefits of working as an immigrant, things to look out for, and more!

This week David and Marina are joined by Gabriel Ricioppo, Part-Owner and Former Creative Director of Need Supply Co, Co-Founder and Creative Director of the Supergravity, a creative agency, and Flat Earth. Gabe discusses what makes a brand successful, trends in fashion design, the challenging world of retail, how Need Supply became so successful and why he transitioned to spend less time with the company, his motivations and his hobbies (making pizza and bread)! Enjoy!

This week David and Marina share their experience at the 2019 Design Convention (the toys, art, and people) and discuss consumerism as a form of creativity, curating design, the differences between design and art, presenting and selling work, and more!

This week David and Marina answer a caller asking what steps they should take after being laid off (or fired) from their job. David shares his experience of leaving offices and why it might not be a bad thing.