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Joy in Collaboration: Two Bay Area Designers Unified Through Mutual Respect
Our podcast delves into the art and science of collaboration within the built environment industry. Hosted by Drew Lang, founder of Brick & Wonder, we explore the stories and strategies behind successful collaborations that drive innovation and shape the built world around us. In this episode we moved the conversation to the west coast, where...
An Architect, a Therapist, a Friend
Welcome to the Brick & Wonder podcast, where we delve into the art and science of collaboration within the built environment industry. Hosted by Drew Lang, founder of Brick & Wonder, this podcast explores the stories and strategies behind successful collaborations that drive innovation and shape the built world around us. In this episode we spoke…
The Collaboration War Chest: How Networks Drive Innovation
In the life cycle of buildings, people come together to collaborate. At times, there is alignment of interest and enduring trust is built. We spoke with two people who are currently working together on a residential project in Westchester, New York. John Patrick Winberry is a principal at the Up Studio, an architectural design practice…
Workshop Review: Art, Identity & Growth
The Workshop Art, Identity & Growth, led by Katherine Earnhardt, explored the intersection of art, identity, and personal growth. Participants were encouraged to: Reframe their perspective on art and its relation to individual identity. Discuss personal goals, challenges, and opportunities in light of these new insights. Apply lessons from art to enhance both personal and…
The Third Win: A New Business Model for Lighting Design
Welcome to the Brick & Wonder podcast, where we delve into the art and science of collaboration within the built environment industry. Hosted by Drew Lang, founder of Brick & Wonder, this podcast explores the stories and strategies behind successful collaborations that drive innovation and shape the built world around us. In this episode we…
Workshop Review: Financial Modeling for Real Estate Development
Want to build your understanding of real estate development deal analysis? Interested in starting your own speculative development project? This online session, led by Brick & Wonder member, Stephon Smith, covered the fundamentals of commercial real estate (CRE) financial model design. It focused on the key elements that are most often omitted from financial models, including…
Roundtable Review: The Power of Collaboration
‘If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.’ Collaboration may help us do our best work, and even increase the joy in the work we do, but in the crucible of doing our best work, things can sometimes get heated. On 2nd May 2024, the first Brick…