Michael discovered that designing for constant motion meant rethinking everything he knew about residential architecture. Bronze dining tables now required a piston system to fold safely into walls. Murphy beds replaced traditional frames to optimize space and showcase ocean views. Every material choice had to account for salt spray, UV exposure, and oxidation. 

Working with Austrian shipbuilders, Michael and his team developed prefabrication techniques that compressed a typical two-year renovation timeline into brief month-long dry dock periods. The results merge modernist design principles with maritime engineering requirements, creating spaces that feel both grounded and dream-like. 

Our conversation reveals Michael’s approach to craft as something that encompasses community engagement, sustainability, and social responsibility. He shares insights from teaching architecture thesis studios, the evolution of MKCA’s practice philosophy, and the founding of Design Advocatesーa nonprofit that has participated in 100+ projects serving the public good over the past five years.

Episode Outline

(07:48) Teaching thesis studios and the dozen student projects that shaped MKCA's approach

(15:58) The client request that led to designing aboard MS The World

(18:53) Construction challenges at sea and developing prefabrication solutions with Austrian partners

(21:42) Engineering elegant and multifunctional furniture for life in constant motion

(33:55) Material choices that embrace patina and the fingerprint of global travel

(40:29) Navigating maritime building codes and the importance of expert collaborators

(44:31) Design Advocates and the mission to promote equality in the built environment

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Follow on When architect Michael Chen, principal of MKCA, got a call about designing a 600-square foot apartment, the project brief was straightforward enough: renovate a 2-bedroom summer vacation home with multifunctional furniture. However, this wasn’t East Hampton or Miami Beach. In fact, there wasn’t an address at allーthe apartment floats on a luxury residential yacht that spends 365 days a year at sea. 

Michael discovered that designing for constant motion meant rethinking everything he knew about residential architecture. Bronze dining tables now required a piston system to fold safely into walls. Murphy beds replaced traditional frames to optimize space and showcase ocean views. Every material choice had to account for salt spray, UV exposure, and oxidation. 

Working with Austrian shipbuilders, Michael and his team developed prefabrication techniques that compressed a typical two-year renovation timeline into brief month-long dry dock periods. The results merge modernist design principles with maritime engineering requirements, creating spaces that feel both grounded and dream-like. 

Our conversation reveals Michael’s approach to craft as something that encompasses community engagement, sustainability, and social responsibility. He shares insights from teaching architecture thesis studios, the evolution of MKCA’s practice philosophy, and the founding of Design Advocatesーa nonprofit that has participated in 100+ projects serving the public good over the past five years.

Episode Outline

(07:48) Teaching thesis studios and the dozen student projects that shaped MKCA's approach

(15:58) The client request that led to designing aboard MS The World

(18:53) Construction challenges at sea and developing prefabrication solutions with Austrian partners

(21:42) Engineering elegant and multifunctional furniture for life in constant motion

(33:55) Material choices that embrace patina and the fingerprint of global travel

(40:29) Navigating maritime building codes and the importance of expert collaborators

(44:31) Design Advocates and the mission to promote equality in the built environment

Additional Resources

Learn more about MS The World

Learn more about Pied-à-mer 

Connect with Michael 

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Learn more on MKCA’s website 

Follow on Instagram 

Support and get involved with Design Advocates on their website 

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Vishaan reveals PAU's "place needs connection" methodology—starting as archaeologists to unearth a site's hidden history, then becoming seamstresses to reconnect fractured urban fabric. This approach led them to discover that I.M. Pei's original building was actually designed for a different site, explaining why the plaza never felt quite right.

The conversation explores fundamental questions about balancing individual creativity with community responsibility, working within constraints, and understanding the role of apprenticeship within professional architectural development. 

As construction progresses in Cleveland, this episode offers insight into how contemporary architects grapple with legacy, community, and the evolving definition of American culture—including what it means when rock and roll represents "the spirit of young America" in an era of hip-hop and social change.

Episode Outline

(02:21) Understanding I.M. Pei's original design challenges and how the building evolved over time

(09:08) Creating a 30-person firm with clear values and boundary conditions

(22:20) Balancing individual creativity with community engagement in architectural practice

(25:45) Understanding I.M. Pei's legacy through personal experience and historical research

(32:58) Rock and roll and its evolving definition

(36:23) Architecture as a manifestation of American contradictions and possibilities

(39:43) How to honor architectural legacy while responding to contemporary needs

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I.M. Pei’s MIT undergraduate thesis

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Watch this episode on In the continuation of our conversation with architect Vishaan Chakrabarti, we dive deeper into the philosophy and challenges behind PAU's Rock and Roll Hall of Fame expansion. What emerges is a masterclass in honoring architectural legacy and a candid discussion about building a principled practice. 

Vishaan reveals PAU's "place needs connection" methodology—starting as archaeologists to unearth a site's hidden history, then becoming seamstresses to reconnect fractured urban fabric. This approach led them to discover that I.M. Pei's original building was actually designed for a different site, explaining why the plaza never felt quite right.

The conversation explores fundamental questions about balancing individual creativity with community responsibility, working within constraints, and understanding the role of apprenticeship within professional architectural development. 

As construction progresses in Cleveland, this episode offers insight into how contemporary architects grapple with legacy, community, and the evolving definition of American culture—including what it means when rock and roll represents "the spirit of young America" in an era of hip-hop and social change.

Episode Outline

(02:21) Understanding I.M. Pei's original design challenges and how the building evolved over time

(09:08) Creating a 30-person firm with clear values and boundary conditions

(22:20) Balancing individual creativity with community engagement in architectural practice

(25:45) Understanding I.M. Pei's legacy through personal experience and historical research

(32:58) Rock and roll and its evolving definition

(36:23) Architecture as a manifestation of American contradictions and possibilities

(39:43) How to honor architectural legacy while responding to contemporary needs

Additional Resources

Check out The Mira Shoppe. American Building Podcast listeners get a complimentary gift with their first purchase! Email info@themirashoppe.com to receive your exclusive code and treat yourself to a piece you’ll cherish, while supporting a brand that gives back.

I.M. Pei’s MIT undergraduate thesis

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Vishaan Chakrabarti is a licensed architect and the founder of the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU). His professional portfolio is diverse, expanding from creating a master plan for the surrounding area of Michigan Central Station in Detroit to creating a social housing neighborhood in East New York. In this conversation, we focus on how PAU is seamlessly iterating on the legendary I.M. Pei’s design and Vishaan’s broader vision for creating sustainable and equitable designs that result in accessible spaces.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is located on Lake Erie and has been an essential driver for the local economy. It was no surprise that after securing a plot of land that the institution would immediately start looking towards expansion and renovation. From all across the world, 25 leading architects submitted their proposals and eventually, eight were shortlisted. Vishaan’s firm was selected as the winning design: a 50,000-square-foot triangular building made of steel, crafting a careful balance of the cutting-edge and the conservative.

Episode Outline

(02:03) Vishaan's unconventional path to architecture through engineering and art history at Cornell

(11:47) "A Country of Cities" manifesto and stumbling into the culture war around urbanism

(14:49) The design problem with density in transit-oriented development

(22:36) Advice for mayors on the three pillars of "jobs, justice, and joy"

(31:42) First impressions of Cleveland while working across the Rust Belt

(34:24) The cultural significance of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

(36:38) Understanding I.M. Pei's iconic Rock Hall building and its challenges

(37:55) Winning the competition by creating an addition that expands on the Pei building

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Triumph of the City by Edward Glaeser

The Architecture of Urbanity by Vishaan Chakrabarti

A Country of Cities by Vishaan Chakrabarti

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

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Learn more aboutFour years ago, we sat down with architect and urbanist Vishaan Chakrabarti to explore his vision for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame expansion in Cleveland—then still on the drawing board. Today, that project is under construction, reshaping Cleveland’s lakefront with a bold new cultural landmark. As cranes rise and the tower takes form, our conversation with Vishaan feels more timely than ever: it’s a front-row seat to how great design can catalyze civic life and spur economic vitality.

Vishaan Chakrabarti is a licensed architect and the founder of the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU). His professional portfolio is diverse, expanding from creating a master plan for the surrounding area of Michigan Central Station in Detroit to creating a social housing neighborhood in East New York. In this conversation, we focus on how PAU is seamlessly iterating on the legendary I.M. Pei’s design and Vishaan’s broader vision for creating sustainable and equitable designs that result in accessible spaces.

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is located on Lake Erie and has been an essential driver for the local economy. It was no surprise that after securing a plot of land that the institution would immediately start looking towards expansion and renovation. From all across the world, 25 leading architects submitted their proposals and eventually, eight were shortlisted. Vishaan’s firm was selected as the winning design: a 50,000-square-foot triangular building made of steel, crafting a careful balance of the cutting-edge and the conservative.

Episode Outline

(02:03) Vishaan's unconventional path to architecture through engineering and art history at Cornell

(11:47) "A Country of Cities" manifesto and stumbling into the culture war around urbanism

(14:49) The design problem with density in transit-oriented development

(22:36) Advice for mayors on the three pillars of "jobs, justice, and joy"

(31:42) First impressions of Cleveland while working across the Rust Belt

(34:24) The cultural significance of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

(36:38) Understanding I.M. Pei's iconic Rock Hall building and its challenges

(37:55) Winning the competition by creating an addition that expands on the Pei building

Additional Resources

Check out The Mira Shoppe. American Building Podcast listeners get a complimentary gift with their first purchase! Email info@themirashoppe.com to receive your exclusive code and treat yourself to a piece you’ll cherish, while supporting a brand that gives back.

Triumph of the City by Edward Glaeser

The Architecture of Urbanity by Vishaan Chakrabarti

A Country of Cities by Vishaan Chakrabarti

The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame

Connect with Vishaan

Connect with Vishaan on LinkedIn

Learn more about PAU

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As Managing Director and Partner at Industry City, Jim has overseen the $450 million transformation that now houses 650 businesses—from blacksmiths and vinyl record stores to biotech companies and AI startups. But the real innovation is in how they solved the challenge that many warehouse-to-mixed-use conversions face: pedestrian circulation.

The buildings were designed for trucks, not people. Ground floors sat four feet above street level at loading dock height. Sawtooth loading docks forced trucks to back into streets at angles, creating safety hazards and blocking foot traffic. Jim's team had to completely reimagine how people move through industrial space.

Their solution, aptly named Innovation Alley, creates a pedestrian spine that cuts through five buildings, connecting retail, offices, and creative studios while keeping visitor circulation separate from upper floors. Combined with raised sidewalks and reconfigured loading docks, it safely opens the entire campus for foot traffic and community life.

Beyond the infrastructure, this conversation reveals how the relationship economy drives everything at Industry City. From fostering collaboration between tenants to creating experiences that attract visitors, Jim demonstrates why community is essential for competing with online retailers and Class A office buildings in Manhattan.

Episode Outline

(02:33) The "aha" moment at Chelsea Market that sparked a career in placemaking

(11:45) The through-line of Jim’s leadership style from broker to community builder 

(19:12) Solving the loading dock problem

(22:57) A walkthrough of Innovation Alley

(25:21) Balancing vehicle circulation, parking, and pedestrian access across 16 buildings

(27:58) Convincing investors that placemaking generates higher returns

(30:24) Retail strategy beyond “location, location, location” 

(37:31) Designing experiences that attract corporate leasing 

(40:57) Jim advice for adaptive reuse in suburban office parks and industrial buildings

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Chelsea Market

Ponce City Market

Bell Works Laboratory 

Jamestown

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Follow on When Jim Somoza first walked through Chelsea Market in 1994, he was blown away by the adaptive reuse concept. Years later, through a series of real estate transactions, Jim met Irwin Cohen, the visionary behind the project. He spent four years as president there, and is now applying those lessons at Industry City, turning 16 abandoned waterfront buildings into Brooklyn's largest mixed-use campus.

As Managing Director and Partner at Industry City, Jim has overseen the $450 million transformation that now houses 650 businesses—from blacksmiths and vinyl record stores to biotech companies and AI startups. But the real innovation is in how they solved the challenge that many warehouse-to-mixed-use conversions face: pedestrian circulation.

The buildings were designed for trucks, not people. Ground floors sat four feet above street level at loading dock height. Sawtooth loading docks forced trucks to back into streets at angles, creating safety hazards and blocking foot traffic. Jim's team had to completely reimagine how people move through industrial space.

Their solution, aptly named Innovation Alley, creates a pedestrian spine that cuts through five buildings, connecting retail, offices, and creative studios while keeping visitor circulation separate from upper floors. Combined with raised sidewalks and reconfigured loading docks, it safely opens the entire campus for foot traffic and community life.

Beyond the infrastructure, this conversation reveals how the relationship economy drives everything at Industry City. From fostering collaboration between tenants to creating experiences that attract visitors, Jim demonstrates why community is essential for competing with online retailers and Class A office buildings in Manhattan.

Episode Outline

(02:33) The "aha" moment at Chelsea Market that sparked a career in placemaking

(11:45) The through-line of Jim’s leadership style from broker to community builder 

(19:12) Solving the loading dock problem

(22:57) A walkthrough of Innovation Alley

(25:21) Balancing vehicle circulation, parking, and pedestrian access across 16 buildings

(27:58) Convincing investors that placemaking generates higher returns

(30:24) Retail strategy beyond “location, location, location” 

(37:31) Designing experiences that attract corporate leasing 

(40:57) Jim advice for adaptive reuse in suburban office parks and industrial buildings

Additional Resources

Industry City

Chelsea Market

Ponce City Market

Bell Works Laboratory 

Jamestown

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As Director of Innovation and Sustainability at Jamestown, Carrie Denning Jackson is leading projects that put the "healthy people, healthy planet" concept into action. Her path from IBM's Smart Cities division to Google's Sidewalk Labs and now her current role at Jamestown follows a consistent thread: exploring how technology and cities intersect to shape human experience. Through initiatives like urban tree canopy expansion, flame-retardant-free materials, and operable windows in 21-story buildings, she's demonstrating how conscious design can improve health outcomes while creating enjoyable spaces. 

Beyond the technical specs, this conversation reveals how major developers are grappling with a fundamental shift in what tenants, investors, and cities expect from the built environment. As Carrie explains through her work with Ponce City Market's three buildings—Scout, Signal House, and 619 Ponce—the industry is moving from "good enough" to exceeding expectations. For developers at any scale, her insights offer actionable strategies for creating healthier buildings.

Episode Outline

(02:31) How the rise of place-based technology is changing what people expect from buildings

(07:16) Jamestown's approach to merging innovation with sustainability and setting 2030 targets

(14:21) Launching Place as Medicine after discovering hidden health hazards in everyday materials

(19:19) A walkthrough of Ponce City Market 

(25:58) Air quality innovations: operable windows, induction stoves, cork flooring, and mineral paint pilots

(28:30) Using economies of scale and industry collaboration to drive down costs for healthier materials

(31:42) Practical advice for developers attempting healthier building projects

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Ponce City Market 

University of Toronto Study - Are Sleeping Children Exposed to Plasticizers, Flame Retardants, and UV-Filters from Their Mattresses?

Stanford University Study - Methane and NOx Emissions from Natural Gas Stoves, Cooktops, and Ovens in Residential Homes 

Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute - Trager MicroForest Project 

Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons School of Design

The Donghia Healthier Materials Library at Parsons School of Design

Habitable 

mindful MATERIALS

Windhover Contemplative Center at Stanford University     

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Connect on When visitors walk into the Pottery Barn at 619 Ponce, they often ask about the amazing candle scent filling the space. But the smell isn't a candle at all—it's the building itself. The four-story mass timber structure is built from Southern Yellow Pine that developer Jamestown sourced from their own timber holdings.

As Director of Innovation and Sustainability at Jamestown, Carrie Denning Jackson is leading projects that put the "healthy people, healthy planet" concept into action. Her path from IBM's Smart Cities division to Google's Sidewalk Labs and now her current role at Jamestown follows a consistent thread: exploring how technology and cities intersect to shape human experience. Through initiatives like urban tree canopy expansion, flame-retardant-free materials, and operable windows in 21-story buildings, she's demonstrating how conscious design can improve health outcomes while creating enjoyable spaces. 

Beyond the technical specs, this conversation reveals how major developers are grappling with a fundamental shift in what tenants, investors, and cities expect from the built environment. As Carrie explains through her work with Ponce City Market's three buildings—Scout, Signal House, and 619 Ponce—the industry is moving from "good enough" to exceeding expectations. For developers at any scale, her insights offer actionable strategies for creating healthier buildings.

Episode Outline

(02:31) How the rise of place-based technology is changing what people expect from buildings

(07:16) Jamestown's approach to merging innovation with sustainability and setting 2030 targets

(14:21) Launching Place as Medicine after discovering hidden health hazards in everyday materials

(19:19) A walkthrough of Ponce City Market 

(25:58) Air quality innovations: operable windows, induction stoves, cork flooring, and mineral paint pilots

(28:30) Using economies of scale and industry collaboration to drive down costs for healthier materials

(31:42) Practical advice for developers attempting healthier building projects

Additional Resources

Ponce City Market 

University of Toronto Study - Are Sleeping Children Exposed to Plasticizers, Flame Retardants, and UV-Filters from Their Mattresses?

Stanford University Study - Methane and NOx Emissions from Natural Gas Stoves, Cooktops, and Ovens in Residential Homes 

Christina Lee Brown Envirome Institute - Trager MicroForest Project 

Healthy Materials Lab at Parsons School of Design

The Donghia Healthier Materials Library at Parsons School of Design

Habitable 

mindful MATERIALS

Windhover Contemplative Center at Stanford University     

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As founder and CEO of Neutral, Nate leads a vertically integrated development team that makes sustainability profitable. By bringing architecture, construction, carpentry, technology, and finance in-house, Neutral orchestrates the entire process. This structure enables them to deliver buildings that achieve 58% embodied carbon reduction and 72% operational carbon savings while hitting their return targets.

The Edison, their flagship 378-unit high-rise in Milwaukee, represents this pragmatic approach to ambitious goals. When doors open in 2027, it will break three world records: tallest mass timber structure, tallest Passive House building, and tallest Living Building certified tower. It's also designed as a hospitality and wellness oasis. Residents get access to on-staff doctors, nutritionists, and Equinox-style facilities, transforming apartment living into an experience worth paying a premium for.

Nate's perspective offers both inspiration and practical solutions. From navigating tariff risks to building an investor platform, this conversation illustrates how the industry's biggest challenges can become competitive advantages when you're willing to rethink everything from the ground up.

Episode Outline

(02:24) A fresh look at legacy development systems and how they lead to unnecessary risk 

(06:18) The four-part philosophy that guides every Neutral project: people, place, profit, and planet 

(19:16) Building a company across development, architecture, construction, and technology 

(25:58) Inside The Edison: redefining the standard for luxury apartment living  

(32:35) Why mass timber beats concrete and steel for both environmental impact and tenant experience 

(37:02) Managing development risk through phases and the latest news on tariffs affecting construction 

(44:09) Practical advice for developers who want to try mass timber and Passive House construction 

(46:52) Neutral’s way of democratizing and modernizing real estate investing 

Additional Resources

The 15-Minute City: A Solution to Saving Our Time and Our Planet by Carlos Moreno 

Missing Middle Housing by Daniel Parolek

The Birth of a Building: From Conception to Delivery by by Ben Stevens  

Neutral Webinar: Risk Mitigation with Jeff Klein 

Jenny Peysin of Jenny Peysin Architecture | Wilderness Drive in East Jewett | Passive House Design

What if the biggest barrier to carbon-neutral development isn't the technology or the materials, but actually the industry's resistance to change? Most developers know sustainable construction is the future, but translating those ideals into financially viable projects feels impossible when you're faced with premium construction costs and market-rate rents. Nate Helbach believes that large-scale, sustainable development is possible when you’re willing to challenge every assumption about how buildings get financed, designed, and built.

As founder and CEO of Neutral, Nate leads a vertically integrated development team that makes sustainability profitable. By bringing architecture, construction, carpentry, technology, and finance in-house, Neutral orchestrates the entire process. This structure enables them to deliver buildings that achieve 58% embodied carbon reduction and 72% operational carbon savings while hitting their return targets.

The Edison, their flagship 378-unit high-rise in Milwaukee, represents this pragmatic approach to ambitious goals. When doors open in 2027, it will break three world records: tallest mass timber structure, tallest Passive House building, and tallest Living Building certified tower. It's also designed as a hospitality and wellness oasis. Residents get access to on-staff doctors, nutritionists, and Equinox-style facilities, transforming apartment living into an experience worth paying a premium for.

Nate's perspective offers both inspiration and practical solutions. From navigating tariff risks to building an investor platform, this conversation illustrates how the industry's biggest challenges can become competitive advantages when you're willing to rethink everything from the ground up.

Episode Outline

(02:24) A fresh look at legacy development systems and how they lead to unnecessary risk 

(06:18) The four-part philosophy that guides every Neutral project: people, place, profit, and planet 

(19:16) Building a company across development, architecture, construction, and technology 

(25:58) Inside The Edison: redefining the standard for luxury apartment living  

(32:35) Why mass timber beats concrete and steel for both environmental impact and tenant experience 

(37:02) Managing development risk through phases and the latest news on tariffs affecting construction 

(44:09) Practical advice for developers who want to try mass timber and Passive House construction 

(46:52) Neutral’s way of democratizing and modernizing real estate investing 

Additional Resources

The 15-Minute City: A Solution to Saving Our Time and Our Planet by Carlos Moreno 

Missing Middle Housing by Daniel Parolek

The Birth of a Building: From Conception to Delivery by by Ben Stevens  

Neutral Webinar: Risk Mitigation with Jeff Klein 

Jenny Peysin of Jenny Peysin Architecture | Wilderness Drive in East Jewett | Passive House Design

Ann Rolland of FXCollaborative | Hunter's Point Campus in Long Island City | School as a Sanctuary  

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Kipling bridges the gap between subsidized low-income housing and luxury market-rate developments. The firm specializes in acquiring and remodeling naturally occurring affordable housing, which are properties that serve middle-income earners, such as teachers, healthcare workers, and young professionals. In other words, the demographic that’s often priced out of both ends of the housing spectrum.

In this episode, Cecily outlines how her approach defies traditional development wisdom. She focuses on thoughtful remodeling over new construction, relationship-building over institutional marketing, and community stewardship over maximizing profit. From her background as a structural engineer to her current role acquiring properties like Trumbull Terrace, a 28-unit development in Detroit, Cecily demonstrates how targeted preservation can address America's missing middle-income housing crisis. 

What emerges from Cecily's experience is a fundamental challenge facing the industry. Most rental housing in America is owned by individual families and small partnerships, not corporations. Yet the capital needed to maintain these properties often flows only to institutional players. Her success in navigating this disconnect reveals both the barriers and breakthroughs that define community-level housing preservation. 

Episode Outline

(02:34) Cecily’s evolution from structural engineer to decision-maker in real estate 

(06:01) Examples of how infrastructure creates lasting housing inequality across American cities

(10:00) Serving the "missing middle" that's priced out of both affordable and luxury housing 

(18:37) Acquiring Trumbull Terrace, a half-finished renovation in Detroit's core 

(24:10) Why acquisition beats new construction for managing risk and tariff volatility 

(32:33) Relationship-building strategies to source deals off-market 

(37:15) Stacking public financing from HUD programs and local tax incentives 

(41:47) Raising private capital and scaling from friends-and-family to institutional investors

Additional Resources

Documentary - Back to Paradise: Detroit’s Historic District Reborn 

New York Times - Black and Latino Real Estate Developers Struggle to Get Funding 

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)

CDFI Fund  

Live6 Alliance

CoStar

PropertyShark

Provident Bank 

Magyar Bank 

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Learn more about When's the last time you knocked on a stranger's door to ask for something? For most people, the answer is probably never—or at least not since Halloween as a kid. But Cecily King is building Kipling Development this way, sourcing deals by networking in underserved communities and connecting with retiring landlords. 

Kipling bridges the gap between subsidized low-income housing and luxury market-rate developments. The firm specializes in acquiring and remodeling naturally occurring affordable housing, which are properties that serve middle-income earners, such as teachers, healthcare workers, and young professionals. In other words, the demographic that’s often priced out of both ends of the housing spectrum.

In this episode, Cecily outlines how her approach defies traditional development wisdom. She focuses on thoughtful remodeling over new construction, relationship-building over institutional marketing, and community stewardship over maximizing profit. From her background as a structural engineer to her current role acquiring properties like Trumbull Terrace, a 28-unit development in Detroit, Cecily demonstrates how targeted preservation can address America's missing middle-income housing crisis. 

What emerges from Cecily's experience is a fundamental challenge facing the industry. Most rental housing in America is owned by individual families and small partnerships, not corporations. Yet the capital needed to maintain these properties often flows only to institutional players. Her success in navigating this disconnect reveals both the barriers and breakthroughs that define community-level housing preservation. 

Episode Outline

(02:34) Cecily’s evolution from structural engineer to decision-maker in real estate 

(06:01) Examples of how infrastructure creates lasting housing inequality across American cities

(10:00) Serving the "missing middle" that's priced out of both affordable and luxury housing 

(18:37) Acquiring Trumbull Terrace, a half-finished renovation in Detroit's core 

(24:10) Why acquisition beats new construction for managing risk and tariff volatility 

(32:33) Relationship-building strategies to source deals off-market 

(37:15) Stacking public financing from HUD programs and local tax incentives 

(41:47) Raising private capital and scaling from friends-and-family to institutional investors

Additional Resources

Documentary - Back to Paradise: Detroit’s Historic District Reborn 

New York Times - Black and Latino Real Estate Developers Struggle to Get Funding 

Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)

CDFI Fund  

Live6 Alliance

CoStar

PropertyShark

Provident Bank 

Magyar Bank 

Connect with Cecily

Connect on LinkedIn 

Learn more about Kipling Development 

Follow Kipling Development on LinkedIn 

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Their approach defies conventional hospitality wisdom. Rather than imposing a rigid brand template, each Trailborn property celebrates its unique setting while elevating the standard of outdoor destinations. As founders in the “memory-making business,” they describe how they’ve leveraged demographic analysis and local relationships to create spaces where families return year after year. 

Beyond their $100M investment strategy and recent Marriott Bonvoy alliance, this conversation illustrates a larger story about America’s relationship with its outdoor spaces 一 how we experience them, honor them, and create lasting connections with them. For developers and investors, it offers an inside look into discovering value where others only see dated structures hidden off the beaten path. 

Episode Outline

(6:06) The strategic separation and collaboration between Castle Peak Holdings and Trailborn

(11:56) Why focusing on memory-making drives both guest loyalty and financial returns

(15:10) How they acquired the Wrightsville Beach property through relationship-building

(17:43) Using demographic data to identify markets with untapped potential 

(23:24) Trailborn Sound & Surf design decisions that transformed underperforming spaces into dynamic hubs 

(35:10) The Marriott Bonvoy partnership and its distribution advantages 

(44:54) The capital strategy and fundraising approach that has attracted $100M+

(48:26) A walkthrough of the four Trailborn properties and their unique market positioning  

Additional Resources

Learn more about Castle Peak Holdings: 

LinkedIn 

Website 

Learn more about Trailborn: 

LinkedIn 

Website 

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Connect on LinkedIn 

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Learn more about Ben Weinberg and Michael Weiss, childhood friends turned business partners, are threading the needle between nostalgia and innovation with their hospitality ventures Castle Peak Holdings and Trailborn. From the beaches of Wrightsville, North Carolina to the foothills of Rocky Mountain National Park, they’re transforming three-star properties into four-star resort experiences that honor local charm. 

Their approach defies conventional hospitality wisdom. Rather than imposing a rigid brand template, each Trailborn property celebrates its unique setting while elevating the standard of outdoor destinations. As founders in the “memory-making business,” they describe how they’ve leveraged demographic analysis and local relationships to create spaces where families return year after year. 

Beyond their $100M investment strategy and recent Marriott Bonvoy alliance, this conversation illustrates a larger story about America’s relationship with its outdoor spaces 一 how we experience them, honor them, and create lasting connections with them. For developers and investors, it offers an inside look into discovering value where others only see dated structures hidden off the beaten path. 

Episode Outline

(6:06) The strategic separation and collaboration between Castle Peak Holdings and Trailborn

(11:56) Why focusing on memory-making drives both guest loyalty and financial returns

(15:10) How they acquired the Wrightsville Beach property through relationship-building

(17:43) Using demographic data to identify markets with untapped potential 

(23:24) Trailborn Sound & Surf design decisions that transformed underperforming spaces into dynamic hubs 

(35:10) The Marriott Bonvoy partnership and its distribution advantages 

(44:54) The capital strategy and fundraising approach that has attracted $100M+

(48:26) A walkthrough of the four Trailborn properties and their unique market positioning  

Additional Resources

Learn more about Castle Peak Holdings: 

LinkedIn 

Website 

Learn more about Trailborn: 

LinkedIn 

Website 

Connect with Ben 

Connect on LinkedIn 

Connect with Michael  

Connect on LinkedIn

More From American Building 

Grab the exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to The Housing Crisis  

Learn more on the American Building website

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The industry is facing some of its biggest challenges yet: Rising construction costs, tariffs, shifting investment trends, and an evolving residential market redefining how and where we live, work and stay.

But with changes comes opportunity.

Join us for season four of American Building as we dive into the urgent questions shaping the built environment in the year ahead.

I'm Atif Qadir, a licensed architect turned developer and the creator of this podcast, along with Michael Graves Architecture and Design.

In each episode, we sit down with the most forward-thinking real estate developers who are actively shaping the built world.

This season, we're featuring some of the most exciting voices in development. We'll hear from Ben Weinberg and Michael Weiss of Castle Peak Holdings as they discuss boutique hospitality and the evolution of experiential travel from their hotel in Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. We'll also hear from Oliver Carr of Carr Properties who shares the story of his landmark One Congress project in downtown Boston.

Beyond the challenges, we'll unpack the creative solutions developers are using to adapt and thrive in this volatile economy, from navigating financing in a high interest rate environment to pioneering new markets and products.

These conversations offer an inside look at their projects shaping the future of cities across the US. Subscribe and tune in the first episode of season four on Wednesday, June 11th.

More From American Building 

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In our conversation, Keith explains the root cause of the supply and demand imbalance in New York City. Between the exorbitant cost of land, insurance, and property taxes, the city that more than 8 million people call home is increasingly unaffordable and unsustainable. Keith breaks down a potential rezoning approach called “Own Your Air,” which promotes diverse housing stock and reinvestment into underserved neighborhoods. 

Keith shares his perspective on the most pressing issues we need to tackle when it comes to housing production and affordability, namely starting with local and state government policy. He highlights inefficiencies in large-scale tax credit programs and suggests ways to improve them. We also reflect on inspiring progress we've seen in state legislatures across the country, including California, Colorado, and Texas. 

About the Guest:

Keith Rand is Vice President at Mill Creek Residential, the 3rd largest residential rental development company in the country. Previously, he worked in senior roles at Stonehenge and Greystar. He began his career at Silverstein Properties and JP Morgan Chase. Keith is a graduate of Duke University, the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and the Kennedy School at Harvard.

Topics Covered:

• Shared housing challenges of rural and urban landscapes 
• Highlights from Keith’s time working for the Bloomberg administration
• How the lack of standardization in real estate creates challenges in housing development 
• Thoughtful ways to lower property taxes for rental housing in New York City 
• Ideas for building out the Section 8 voucher program 
• Approaching housing from an empathetic, holistic perspective 

Resources Mentioned: 

• FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Budget Lowers Housing Costs and Expands Access to Affordable Rent and Home Ownership  
• Episode 62 with Melissa Román Burch 
• Progress and Poverty by Henry George 

About Your Host: 

Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

Connect with Keith Rand: 

• Connect with Keith on LinkedIn

Follow Us: 

• Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
• Learn more]]>What does the housing crisis actually entail? To wrap up Season 3 of American Building, I’m joined by Keith Rand, Vice President at Mill Creek Residential, to discuss the main housing production issues Americans face today and different solutions to address them. We look at limitations with local and state government policy and unpack the proposed housing supply plan from the White House. 

  In our conversation, Keith explains the root cause of the supply and demand imbalance in New York City. Between the exorbitant cost of land, insurance, and property taxes, the city that more than 8 million people call home is increasingly unaffordable and unsustainable. Keith breaks down a potential rezoning approach called “Own Your Air,” which promotes diverse housing stock and reinvestment into underserved neighborhoods. 

  Keith shares his perspective on the most pressing issues we need to tackle when it comes to housing production and affordability, namely starting with local and state government policy. He highlights inefficiencies in large-scale tax credit programs and suggests ways to improve them. We also reflect on inspiring progress we've seen in state legislatures across the country, including California, Colorado, and Texas. 

  About the Guest:

  Keith Rand is Vice President at Mill Creek Residential, the 3rd largest residential rental development company in the country. Previously, he worked in senior roles at Stonehenge and Greystar. He began his career at Silverstein Properties and JP Morgan Chase. Keith is a graduate of Duke University, the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania, and the Kennedy School at Harvard.

  
  

  Topics Covered:

  • Shared housing challenges of rural and urban landscapes 
  • Highlights from Keith’s time working for the Bloomberg administration
  • How the lack of standardization in real estate creates challenges in housing development 
  • Thoughtful ways to lower property taxes for rental housing in New York City 
  • Ideas for building out the Section 8 voucher program 
  • Approaching housing from an empathetic, holistic perspective 
  
  

  
  

  Resources Mentioned: 

  • FACT SHEET: President Biden’s Budget Lowers Housing Costs and Expands Access to Affordable Rent and Home Ownership  
  • Episode 62 with Melissa Román Burch 
  • Progress and Poverty by Henry George 
  
  

  
  

  About Your Host: 

  Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

  
  

  Connect with Keith Rand: 

  • Connect with Keith on LinkedIn
  
  

  
  

  Follow Us: 

  • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
  • Learn more on the American Building website
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  • Learn more about Michael Graves
  • Learn more about Commonplace 
  
  ]]>24ed4bb1-05b8-4c9f-9150-759e5e02295dWed, 26 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -050049:08falsefull375753Matt Giammanco of AvalonBay Communities | Thanet Circle in Princeton | Suburbia Part IIGarden-style apartments offer residents the best of both worlds: green space and lower density living without the upkeep and price tag of a single-family home. In this episode, I trace back to the origins of garden-style apartments and highlight who lives in them now. I also revisit a conversation with developer Matt Giammanco of AvalonBay Communities to discuss Thanet Circle, a new multi-building garden-style apartment complex in Princeton, New Jersey.

  Located in a suburban environment that is walkable, bikeable, and in need of rental housing, Matt shares how he and his team chose and developed this project. They saw the opportunity to redevelop a 1980s, vintage office building into a townhome neighborhood with a community clubhouse. Located on 15 acres of land, the four-story buildings are a secluded and quiet place for those looking for rental options in the Princeton area.  

  We also dive into AvalonBay’s regional approach to development and how they use local, on-the-ground knowledge to ensure the successful completion of their projects. Listen in to learn how this project was financed, redeveloped, and to discuss the technology that is being used today in the development world. 

  About the Guest:

  Matt Giammanco is a Senior Director of Development at AvalonBay Communities. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs Real Estate Investment Group and began his career at Ernst and Young in their transactions real estate group. He is a graduate of Columbia Business School and Penn State.

  
  

  Topics Covered:

  • Key characteristics of garden-style apartments 
  • The intersection of race, class, and garden-style apartments 
  • Examples of how garden-style apartments fill the gap between affordable and luxury housing
  • Why Princeton is a desirable town for development 
  • The benefits of public financing programs 
  • Affordable housing laws in New Jersey
  • How Thanet Circle was financed 
  
  

  
  

  Resources Mentioned: 

  • Instead of a Balcony, How About a Garden Apartment? 
  • “The Suburbs” by Arcade Fire and the 2014 cover by Mr. Little Jeans on Spotify
  
  

  
  

  About Your Host

  Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

  
  

  Connect with Matt Giammanco

  • Connect with Matt Giammanco on LinkedIn
  • Follow AvalonBay Communities on LinkedIn
  • Learn more about AvalonBay Communities 
  
  

  
  

  Follow Us: 

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  • Follow us on Garden-style apartments offer residents the best of both worlds: green space and lower density living without the upkeep and price tag of a single-family home. In this episode, I trace back to the origins of garden-style apartments and highlight who lives in them now. I also revisit a conversation with developer Matt Giammanco of AvalonBay Communities to discuss Thanet Circle, a new multi-building garden-style apartment complex in Princeton, New Jersey.

    Located in a suburban environment that is walkable, bikeable, and in need of rental housing, Matt shares how he and his team chose and developed this project. They saw the opportunity to redevelop a 1980s, vintage office building into a townhome neighborhood with a community clubhouse. Located on 15 acres of land, the four-story buildings are a secluded and quiet place for those looking for rental options in the Princeton area.  

    We also dive into AvalonBay’s regional approach to development and how they use local, on-the-ground knowledge to ensure the successful completion of their projects. Listen in to learn how this project was financed, redeveloped, and to discuss the technology that is being used today in the development world. 

    About the Guest:

    Matt Giammanco is a Senior Director of Development at AvalonBay Communities. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs Real Estate Investment Group and began his career at Ernst and Young in their transactions real estate group. He is a graduate of Columbia Business School and Penn State.

    
    

    Topics Covered:

    • Key characteristics of garden-style apartments 
    • The intersection of race, class, and garden-style apartments 
    • Examples of how garden-style apartments fill the gap between affordable and luxury housing
    • Why Princeton is a desirable town for development 
    • The benefits of public financing programs 
    • Affordable housing laws in New Jersey
    • How Thanet Circle was financed 
    
    

    
    

    Resources Mentioned: 

    • Instead of a Balcony, How About a Garden Apartment? 
    • “The Suburbs” by Arcade Fire and the 2014 cover by Mr. Little Jeans on Spotify
    
    

    
    

    About Your Host

    Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

    
    

    Connect with Matt Giammanco

    • Connect with Matt Giammanco on LinkedIn
    • Follow AvalonBay Communities on LinkedIn
    • Learn more about AvalonBay Communities 
    
    

    
    

    Follow Us: 

    • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
    • Learn more on the American Building website
    • Follow us on Instagram
    • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
    • Learn more about Michael Graves
    • Learn more about Commonplace 
    
    ]]>684bcbf7-1b8d-47ca-9924-5014b2b08244Wed, 19 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -050050:24falsefull374743Arthi Krishnamoorthy of TenBerke | The Princeton Residential Colleges in Princeton | Dormitories, Then and NowDorm life is a quintessential part of the American university experience, but that wasn’t always the case. In this episode, I outline the history of dormitories and share an edited version of my conversation with Arthi Krishnamoorthy, Senior Principal at TenBerke, to discuss the firm’s residential college project on the Princeton campus. 

    After three years of attending Zoom school, college students are setting records for on-campus housing demand. Mixed with the ever-rising rent prices in college towns, many universities are reimagining the traditional dorm model to accommodate the crowds. 

    Arthi is working closely with the stakeholders at Princeton to ensure the new multi-building dormitory complex enhances student well-being, integrates living environments, and fosters a sense of community and responsibility. 

    Located strategically on the edge of campus in a woodland area, the two new residential colleges consist of eight new buildings that house approximately 1,000 students. Each building features a transparent base that encourages community involvement through visibility and encompasses a contemporary style to the rest of the campus. 

    Princeton's ten-year plan aims to significantly increase the undergraduate student population as well as their living and dining hall options on campus. Arthi explains how symbolic and detailed architecture ensures that students will be overcome with a sense of discovery and community through this new endeavor. 

    Note: New College East has since been renamed Yeh College since this episode was originally recorded.

    
    

    About the Guest:

    Arthi Krishnamoorthy is a Senior Principal at TenBerke, which is the new name of Deborah Berke Partners, the NYC-based design firm. Prior to Deborah Berke Partners, she worked at and started her career at Pelli Clarke & Partners. Arthi is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and the University of Pennsylvania.

    
    

    Topics Covered:

    • Historical dormitories associated with colonial colleges
    • How on-campus student housing has changed since the inception of dormitories 
    • The controversial trend of windowless dorm rooms 
    • Examples of universities that are exploring unconventional off-campus housing solutions 
    • How the undergraduate residential college system works
    • Wayfinding and its importance on a college campus
    • Building community and awareness on a campus
    • How to give students choice through architecture 
    
    

    
    

    Resources Mentioned: 

    • The Dystopian Windowless Dormzilla Trend Continues 
    
    

    
    

    About Your Host

    Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

    
    

    Connect with Arthi Krishnamoorthy

    • Connect with Arthi Krishnamoorthy on LinkedIn
    • Connect with TenBerke on LinkedIn
    • Learn more about TenBerke
    
    

    
    

    Follow Us: 

    • Grab our exclusive guide: Dorm life is a quintessential part of the American university experience, but that wasn’t always the case. In this episode, I outline the history of dormitories and share an edited version of my conversation with Arthi Krishnamoorthy, Senior Principal at TenBerke, to discuss the firm’s residential college project on the Princeton campus. 

      After three years of attending Zoom school, college students are setting records for on-campus housing demand. Mixed with the ever-rising rent prices in college towns, many universities are reimagining the traditional dorm model to accommodate the crowds. 

      Arthi is working closely with the stakeholders at Princeton to ensure the new multi-building dormitory complex enhances student well-being, integrates living environments, and fosters a sense of community and responsibility. 

      Located strategically on the edge of campus in a woodland area, the two new residential colleges consist of eight new buildings that house approximately 1,000 students. Each building features a transparent base that encourages community involvement through visibility and encompasses a contemporary style to the rest of the campus. 

      Princeton's ten-year plan aims to significantly increase the undergraduate student population as well as their living and dining hall options on campus. Arthi explains how symbolic and detailed architecture ensures that students will be overcome with a sense of discovery and community through this new endeavor. 

      Note: New College East has since been renamed Yeh College since this episode was originally recorded.

      
      

      About the Guest:

      Arthi Krishnamoorthy is a Senior Principal at TenBerke, which is the new name of Deborah Berke Partners, the NYC-based design firm. Prior to Deborah Berke Partners, she worked at and started her career at Pelli Clarke & Partners. Arthi is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and the University of Pennsylvania.

      
      

      Topics Covered:

      • Historical dormitories associated with colonial colleges
      • How on-campus student housing has changed since the inception of dormitories 
      • The controversial trend of windowless dorm rooms 
      • Examples of universities that are exploring unconventional off-campus housing solutions 
      • How the undergraduate residential college system works
      • Wayfinding and its importance on a college campus
      • Building community and awareness on a campus
      • How to give students choice through architecture 
      
      

      
      

      Resources Mentioned: 

      • The Dystopian Windowless Dormzilla Trend Continues 
      
      

      
      

      About Your Host

      Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

      
      

      Connect with Arthi Krishnamoorthy

      • Connect with Arthi Krishnamoorthy on LinkedIn
      • Connect with TenBerke on LinkedIn
      • Learn more about TenBerke
      
      

      
      

      Follow Us: 

      • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
      • Learn more on the American Building website
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      • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
      • Learn more about Michael Graves
      • Learn more about Commonplace 
      
      ]]>cf1c6977-25fc-4f57-aee3-4f4f0f48d236Wed, 12 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -050038:38falsefull373733Peter Brosens of Stolar Capital Building | Chatham on Main in Chatham | What is Workforce HousingBetween the global financial crisis, tanking housing production, and rapid inflation, housing affordability for middle income workers has become increasingly out-of-reach. Workforce housing, a type of unregulated affordable housing, addresses the limitations that professionals like teachers, healthcare providers, and retail clerks are facing when it comes to owning a home. 

      In this episode, I unpack the concept of workforce housing and revisit a conversation with Peter Brosens, founder of Stolar Capital, where we cover the details of Chatham on Main, his firm’s garden-style, multifamily complex in Chatham, New Jersey.

      
      

      Located in an affluent town 45 minutes from Manhattan, Chatham on Main is a 118-unit property featuring one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The extensive renovations include roofing, shutters, lighting, and landscaping. 

      
      

      Stolar Capital specializes in buying mixed-use or multifamily properties and repositioning them through asset management. Peter shares the challenges he faced starting out, which ultimately led him to specialize in this area. He also walks us through approval processes, why he prefers buying and fixing existing property, and the importance of relationships in real estate. 

      
      

      About the Guest:

      Peter Brosens is the founder of Stolar Capital, a real estate investment firm with offices in Hoboken and in Philadelphia. The firm's focus since 2012 has been on developing large mixed-use projects in transit-oriented downtown locations in New Jersey. In addition, he has raised a 10 million specialty financing fund to focus on investment in repositioning multi-family residential assets across the country. Prior to starting at Stolar Capital, Peter worked at the JBG companies in Washington, DC. He is a Columbia University alum.

      
      

      Topics Covered:

      • What workforce housing is and who it serves 
      • Why the term ‘workforce housing’ is considered controversial 
      • Ways that Chatham on Main delivers a best-in-class living experience 
      • What goes into the development approval process
      • The metrics and criteria that Peter uses to determine which communities to invest in 
      • Key takeaways from the early days of Stolar Capital 
      
      

      
      

      Resources Mentioned: 

      • Workforce housing and middle-income housing subsidies: A primer 
      
      

      
      

      About Your Host

      Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

      
      

      Connect with Peter Brosens

      • Connect with Peter Brosens on LinkedIn
      • Follow Stolar Capital on LinkedIn
      • Learn more about Stolar Capital
      
      

      
      

      Follow Us: 

      • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
      • Learn more on the American Building website
      • Follow us on...]]>Between the global financial crisis, tanking housing production, and rapid inflation, housing affordability for middle income workers has become increasingly out-of-reach. Workforce housing, a type of unregulated affordable housing, addresses the limitations that professionals like teachers, healthcare providers, and retail clerks are facing when it comes to owning a home. 

        In this episode, I unpack the concept of workforce housing and revisit a conversation with Peter Brosens, founder of Stolar Capital, where we cover the details of Chatham on Main, his firm’s garden-style, multifamily complex in Chatham, New Jersey.

        
        

        Located in an affluent town 45 minutes from Manhattan, Chatham on Main is a 118-unit property featuring one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The extensive renovations include roofing, shutters, lighting, and landscaping. 

        
        

        Stolar Capital specializes in buying mixed-use or multifamily properties and repositioning them through asset management. Peter shares the challenges he faced starting out, which ultimately led him to specialize in this area. He also walks us through approval processes, why he prefers buying and fixing existing property, and the importance of relationships in real estate. 

        
        

        About the Guest:

        Peter Brosens is the founder of Stolar Capital, a real estate investment firm with offices in Hoboken and in Philadelphia. The firm's focus since 2012 has been on developing large mixed-use projects in transit-oriented downtown locations in New Jersey. In addition, he has raised a 10 million specialty financing fund to focus on investment in repositioning multi-family residential assets across the country. Prior to starting at Stolar Capital, Peter worked at the JBG companies in Washington, DC. He is a Columbia University alum.

        
        

        Topics Covered:

        • What workforce housing is and who it serves 
        • Why the term ‘workforce housing’ is considered controversial 
        • Ways that Chatham on Main delivers a best-in-class living experience 
        • What goes into the development approval process
        • The metrics and criteria that Peter uses to determine which communities to invest in 
        • Key takeaways from the early days of Stolar Capital 
        
        

        
        

        Resources Mentioned: 

        • Workforce housing and middle-income housing subsidies: A primer 
        
        

        
        

        About Your Host

        Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

        
        

        Connect with Peter Brosens

        • Connect with Peter Brosens on LinkedIn
        • Follow Stolar Capital on LinkedIn
        • Learn more about Stolar Capital
        
        

        
        

        Follow Us: 

        • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
        • Learn more on the American Building website
        • Follow us on Instagram
        • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
        • Learn more about Michael Graves
        • Learn more about Commonplace 
        
        ]]>7a1cf5b5-9878-485d-874a-f00a7399948cWed, 05 Jul 2023 05:00:00 -050041:41falsefull372723Andrew Regenstreich, Formerly of Housing and Neighborhood Development Services | Gateway Project in Orange | Nonprofits and HousingYou can’t have a conversation about affordable housing without acknowledging the impact of rent regulation. Also known as rent control, rent stabilization or rent limits, these coveted units offer occupants a sense of stability by guaranteeing their monthly rent payment won’t skyrocket year after year. So, why is regulated affordable housing so hard to come by? Developer Andrew Regenstreich has an idea. 

        Andrew was the former Director of Real Estate and Economic Development of Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS). In this episode, I’m revisiting a conversation we had to discuss the agency’s affordable housing project at 523 Freeman Street in Orange, New Jersey. The site is a centrally-located mixed-use property with four stories. Perfect for young professionals, the building houses one and two-bedroom units with 1,500 square feet of commercial use on the ground floor, as well as access to public art and a rain garden. 

        
        

        In this episode, Andrew and I discuss what affordability means, the funding involved, and what kind of timeline to expect when developing affordable housing. Andrew shares the team he put together for this project and how he makes sure that his buildings reflect the community around them and the people who live there. 

        
        

        About the Guest:

        Andrew Regenstreich is the former Director of Real Estate and Economic Development at Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS). HANDS is a developer of affordable housing in New Jersey. Andrew previously worked at New Jersey Community Capital. He's a graduate of NYU and Northeastern and while at NYU he had an opportunity to work at the Massachusetts legislature, the US Senate and the US State Department.

        
        

        Topics Covered:

        • The difference between unregulated and regulated affordable housing
        • Why many developers are interested in the unregulated affordable housing market
        • What a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) is and the role it plays in affordable housing
        • Challenges of building in Orange, New Jersey
        • Why is affordable housing necessary? 
        • The difference between federal, state, and local funding for affordable housing  
        • Different incentives for developing affordable housing 
        
        

        
        

        Resources Mentioned: 

        • Multifamily Series: How Affordable Housing is Changing 
        
        

        
        

        About Your Host

        Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

        
        

        Connect with Andrew Regenstreich

        • Connect with Andrew Regenstreich on LinkedIn
        • Follow Housing and Neighborhood Development Services on LinkedIn
        • Learn more about Housing and Neighborhood Development Services
        
        

        
        

        Follow Us: 

        • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
        • Learn...]]>You can’t have a conversation about affordable housing without acknowledging the impact of rent regulation. Also known as rent control, rent stabilization or rent limits, these coveted units offer occupants a sense of stability by guaranteeing their monthly rent payment won’t skyrocket year after year. So, why is regulated affordable housing so hard to come by? Developer Andrew Regenstreich has an idea. 

          Andrew was the former Director of Real Estate and Economic Development of Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS). In this episode, I’m revisiting a conversation we had to discuss the agency’s affordable housing project at 523 Freeman Street in Orange, New Jersey. The site is a centrally-located mixed-use property with four stories. Perfect for young professionals, the building houses one and two-bedroom units with 1,500 square feet of commercial use on the ground floor, as well as access to public art and a rain garden. 

          
          

          In this episode, Andrew and I discuss what affordability means, the funding involved, and what kind of timeline to expect when developing affordable housing. Andrew shares the team he put together for this project and how he makes sure that his buildings reflect the community around them and the people who live there. 

          
          

          About the Guest:

          Andrew Regenstreich is the former Director of Real Estate and Economic Development at Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS). HANDS is a developer of affordable housing in New Jersey. Andrew previously worked at New Jersey Community Capital. He's a graduate of NYU and Northeastern and while at NYU he had an opportunity to work at the Massachusetts legislature, the US Senate and the US State Department.

          
          

          Topics Covered:

          • The difference between unregulated and regulated affordable housing
          • Why many developers are interested in the unregulated affordable housing market
          • What a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) is and the role it plays in affordable housing
          • Challenges of building in Orange, New Jersey
          • Why is affordable housing necessary? 
          • The difference between federal, state, and local funding for affordable housing  
          • Different incentives for developing affordable housing 
          
          

          
          

          Resources Mentioned: 

          • Multifamily Series: How Affordable Housing is Changing 
          
          

          
          

          About Your Host

          Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

          
          

          Connect with Andrew Regenstreich

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          • Follow Housing and Neighborhood Development Services on LinkedIn
          • Learn more about Housing and Neighborhood Development Services
          
          

          
          

          Follow Us: 

          • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
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          ]]>016cb443-da93-4ff8-afb4-82921215baacWed, 28 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -050047:50falsefull371713Kirk Mitchell of AKT Designs | North Woodland Street in Englewood | Beyond McMansionsAs the old adage goes, a man's home is his castle. That doesn't mean that every home is a castle or a mansion, but in this day and age, it could very well be a McMansion. In this episode, I explore the history of mansions and how the style has been interpreted by millions of suburban homeowners. I also revisit a conversation I had with Kirk Mitchell of AKT Designs about his single-family home renovation in Englewood, New Jersey that exemplifies how to avoid tired McMansion tropes. 

          In the suburbs of New York City, it’s common for developers to knock down existing properties and replace them with supersized homes. Instead, Kirk found a way to marry the client's desires, budget, and current design trends to create a modern ranch-style home. 

          
          

          By adding a second kitchen, home gym, and billiards room, the house now strikes a balance between the client's request for a modern ski chalet and a bachelor pad. Kirk shares his step-by-step process for renovating this type of property, including coming up with floor plans, construction drawings, and interior design ideas. 

          
          

          We also discuss the importance of having the right development team, using Pinterest to create mood boards and design ideas, and some of Kirk's other multi-family and commercial projects. 

          
          

          About the Guest:

          Kirk Mitchell is the Founder and Principal at AKT Designs, an architecture and interior design firm based in Bergen County, New Jersey. He focuses on residential projects across New York and New Jersey. He has particular expertise in combining historic details with modern technology, having completed over 80 townhouse projects at AKT Designs and previously as the Director of Design and Construction for a Dixon Advisory.

          
          

          Topics Covered:

          • What is a mansion? 
          • Typical design elements of mansions and McMansions 
          • How the McMansion trend continues to affect suburban neighborhoods 
          • Insight into the community in and around Bergen County
          • How to add value to a property while honoring a client's desires
          • The pros and cons of modernizing instead of rebuilding 
          
          

          
          

          Resources Mentioned: 

          • Bad Manors by Kate Wagner 
          • Kate Wagner’s blog: McMansion Hell 
          
          

          
          

          About Your Host

          Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

          
          

          Connect with Kirk Mitchell

          • Connect with Kirk Mitchell on LinkedIn
          • Follow AKT Designs on LinkedIn
          • Learn more about AKT Designs
          
          

          
          

          Follow Us: 

          • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
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          • Follow us on As the old adage goes, a man's home is his castle. That doesn't mean that every home is a castle or a mansion, but in this day and age, it could very well be a McMansion. In this episode, I explore the history of mansions and how the style has been interpreted by millions of suburban homeowners. I also revisit a conversation I had with Kirk Mitchell of AKT Designs about his single-family home renovation in Englewood, New Jersey that exemplifies how to avoid tired McMansion tropes. 

            In the suburbs of New York City, it’s common for developers to knock down existing properties and replace them with supersized homes. Instead, Kirk found a way to marry the client's desires, budget, and current design trends to create a modern ranch-style home. 

            
            

            By adding a second kitchen, home gym, and billiards room, the house now strikes a balance between the client's request for a modern ski chalet and a bachelor pad. Kirk shares his step-by-step process for renovating this type of property, including coming up with floor plans, construction drawings, and interior design ideas. 

            
            

            We also discuss the importance of having the right development team, using Pinterest to create mood boards and design ideas, and some of Kirk's other multi-family and commercial projects. 

            
            

            About the Guest:

            Kirk Mitchell is the Founder and Principal at AKT Designs, an architecture and interior design firm based in Bergen County, New Jersey. He focuses on residential projects across New York and New Jersey. He has particular expertise in combining historic details with modern technology, having completed over 80 townhouse projects at AKT Designs and previously as the Director of Design and Construction for a Dixon Advisory.

            
            

            Topics Covered:

            • What is a mansion? 
            • Typical design elements of mansions and McMansions 
            • How the McMansion trend continues to affect suburban neighborhoods 
            • Insight into the community in and around Bergen County
            • How to add value to a property while honoring a client's desires
            • The pros and cons of modernizing instead of rebuilding 
            
            

            
            

            Resources Mentioned: 

            • Bad Manors by Kate Wagner 
            • Kate Wagner’s blog: McMansion Hell 
            
            

            
            

            About Your Host

            Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

            
            

            Connect with Kirk Mitchell

            • Connect with Kirk Mitchell on LinkedIn
            • Follow AKT Designs on LinkedIn
            • Learn more about AKT Designs
            
            

            
            

            Follow Us: 

            • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
            • Learn more on the American Building website
            • Follow us on Instagram
            • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
            • Learn more about Michael Graves
            • Learn more about Commonplace 
            
            ]]>6df64c13-3f67-4b64-8679-8cae31c7c472Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -050036:39falsefull370703Johanna Anderson of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services | Founders Way in Ithaca | Changing Needs, Changing HousingThe racially-charged NIMBY, or ‘not in my backyard’, phenomenon is at the core of zoning laws, particularly in the greater New York City area. In this episode, I take us back to the early 1900s to look at the nation’s first zoning resolution and examine how it continues to affect communities today. I also revisit a conversation with developer Johanna Anderson, the executive director of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, to learn more about a mixed-use affordable housing development in upstate New York. 

            Founders Way is a mixed-use structure that boasts two separate wings with a new addition of studios to four-bedroom homes, as well as office space for rental and for sale. With a project of this size, Johanna discusses how she involved the community to preserve the existing design of the neighborhood and enhance structures, without creating a stark difference in architecture. 

            
            

            We also touch on some barriers to housing such as racial disparity and affordable housing stigma. We define what exactly these concepts are and the impact they’ve had on Ithaca, as well as how climate change has affected housing in the area. 

            
            

            About the Guest:

            Johanna Anderson is the executive director of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services. This nonprofit organization focuses on the development and operations of housing for lower and middle-income people in Central New York State. Prior to working at INHS, she focused on affordable housing development and support services for native people in Maine and in Minnesota. She has also held board member roles in other nonprofit organizations working in this arena.

            
            

            Topics Covered:

            • The history of zoning in the greater New York City area as a means of separating uses
            • Examples of mixed-use projects and why they work in combining uses
            • Different types of affordable housing 
            • Funding options for affordable housing projects 
            • Who can live in affordable housing?
            • Constraints when building affordable housing
            
            

            
            

            Resources Mentioned: 

            • The Birth of Zoning Codes, a History. Or, how Americans learned to legislate our NIMBY impulses
            • Diverse neighborhoods are made of diverse housing 
            
            

            
            

            About Your Host

            Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

            
            

            Connect with Johanna Anderson

            • Connect with Johanna Anderson on LinkedIn
            • Follow Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services on LinkedIn
            • Learn more about Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services 
            
            

            
            

            Follow Us: 

            • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
            • Learn more on the The racially-charged NIMBY, or ‘not in my backyard’, phenomenon is at the core of zoning laws, particularly in the greater New York City area. In this episode, I take us back to the early 1900s to look at the nation’s first zoning resolution and examine how it continues to affect communities today. I also revisit a conversation with developer Johanna Anderson, the executive director of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services, to learn more about a mixed-use affordable housing development in upstate New York. 

              Founders Way is a mixed-use structure that boasts two separate wings with a new addition of studios to four-bedroom homes, as well as office space for rental and for sale. With a project of this size, Johanna discusses how she involved the community to preserve the existing design of the neighborhood and enhance structures, without creating a stark difference in architecture. 

              
              

              We also touch on some barriers to housing such as racial disparity and affordable housing stigma. We define what exactly these concepts are and the impact they’ve had on Ithaca, as well as how climate change has affected housing in the area. 

              
              

              About the Guest:

              Johanna Anderson is the executive director of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services. This nonprofit organization focuses on the development and operations of housing for lower and middle-income people in Central New York State. Prior to working at INHS, she focused on affordable housing development and support services for native people in Maine and in Minnesota. She has also held board member roles in other nonprofit organizations working in this arena.

              
              

              Topics Covered:

              • The history of zoning in the greater New York City area as a means of separating uses
              • Examples of mixed-use projects and why they work in combining uses
              • Different types of affordable housing 
              • Funding options for affordable housing projects 
              • Who can live in affordable housing?
              • Constraints when building affordable housing
              
              

              
              

              Resources Mentioned: 

              • The Birth of Zoning Codes, a History. Or, how Americans learned to legislate our NIMBY impulses
              • Diverse neighborhoods are made of diverse housing 
              
              

              
              

              About Your Host

              Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

              
              

              Connect with Johanna Anderson

              • Connect with Johanna Anderson on LinkedIn
              • Follow Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services on LinkedIn
              • Learn more about Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services 
              
              

              
              

              Follow Us: 

              • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
              • Learn more on the American Building website
              • Follow us on Instagram
              • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
              • Learn more about Michael Graves
              • Learn more about Commonplace 
              
              

              
              

              ]]>e90abb21-e2f4-4b8d-96f1-04297d60bcbdWed, 14 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -050043:27falsefull369693Jenny Peysin of Jenny Peysin Architecture | Wilderness Drive in East Jewett | Finding Refuge in Vacation HomesWhether it’s called a shore house, weekend home or cottage, the concept remains the same: escape from the city. The cultural phenomenon of staying at a non-primary residence during the summer is especially pervasive in New York City. In this episode, I look into the history of vacation homes in the tri-state area and how the current work-from-home culture impacts these communities. I also revisit a conversation with architect Jenny Peysin to discuss the Passive House movement and learn about her unique build in the Catskill region of upstate New York.

              Wilderness Drive in East Jewett is located near Hunter Mountain on a 5-acre lot. It’s a single-story, modern bungalow featuring two wings with five bedrooms and three baths. Central to the tenets of Passive Houses, the build has more insulation, minimalized thermal bridging, and an airtight envelope, all of which ensure a comfortable temperature throughout. 

              
              

              In our conversation, Jenny walks us through her initial vision for this build as a client project and how it turned into a personal vacation home instead.  We also dive into the history of Passive Houses, LEED vs. Passive House building criteria, and why they make great second homes for families. 

              
              

              About the Guest:

              Jenny Peysin is a licensed architect based in Brooklyn. She founded Jenny Peysin Architecture in 2016. She previously worked as a designer at Blaze Makoid Architecture. She became a Certified Passive House Designer right before the pandemic and has been shifting her focus toward this way of designing and building,

              
              

              Topics Covered:

              • The history of vacation homes in the greater New York City area 
              • How the pandemic affected the economy and housing market in ‘vacation towns’  
              • Examples of venture-backed companies transforming the vacation rental industry
              • The inspiration behind Wilderness Drive
              • The fundamentals of modern Passive House design
              • Tips for incorporating Passive House standards into your home 
              
              

              
              

              Resources Mentioned: 

              • Adventures in the Wilderness by William H. H. Murray 
              • Where Was the Birthplace of the American Vacation?
              • Hudson Valley Towns Have a New York City Problem
              • Pacaso
              • Den Outdoors
              • AvantStay       
              • International Passive House Association 
              
              

              
              

              About Your Host

              Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

              
              

              Connect with Jenny Peysin

              • Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn
              • Follow Jenny Peysin Architecture on Whether it’s called a shore house, weekend home or cottage, the concept remains the same: escape from the city. The cultural phenomenon of staying at a non-primary residence during the summer is especially pervasive in New York City. In this episode, I look into the history of vacation homes in the tri-state area and how the current work-from-home culture impacts these communities. I also revisit a conversation with architect Jenny Peysin to discuss the Passive House movement and learn about her unique build in the Catskill region of upstate New York.

                Wilderness Drive in East Jewett is located near Hunter Mountain on a 5-acre lot. It’s a single-story, modern bungalow featuring two wings with five bedrooms and three baths. Central to the tenets of Passive Houses, the build has more insulation, minimalized thermal bridging, and an airtight envelope, all of which ensure a comfortable temperature throughout. 

                
                

                In our conversation, Jenny walks us through her initial vision for this build as a client project and how it turned into a personal vacation home instead.  We also dive into the history of Passive Houses, LEED vs. Passive House building criteria, and why they make great second homes for families. 

                
                

                About the Guest:

                Jenny Peysin is a licensed architect based in Brooklyn. She founded Jenny Peysin Architecture in 2016. She previously worked as a designer at Blaze Makoid Architecture. She became a Certified Passive House Designer right before the pandemic and has been shifting her focus toward this way of designing and building,

                
                

                Topics Covered:

                • The history of vacation homes in the greater New York City area 
                • How the pandemic affected the economy and housing market in ‘vacation towns’  
                • Examples of venture-backed companies transforming the vacation rental industry
                • The inspiration behind Wilderness Drive
                • The fundamentals of modern Passive House design
                • Tips for incorporating Passive House standards into your home 
                
                

                
                

                Resources Mentioned: 

                • Adventures in the Wilderness by William H. H. Murray 
                • Where Was the Birthplace of the American Vacation?
                • Hudson Valley Towns Have a New York City Problem
                • Pacaso
                • Den Outdoors
                • AvantStay       
                • International Passive House Association 
                
                

                
                

                About Your Host

                Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                
                

                Connect with Jenny Peysin

                • Connect with Jenny on LinkedIn
                • Follow Jenny Peysin Architecture on LinkedIn
                • Learn more about Jenny Peysin Architecture
                
                

                
                

                Follow Us: 

                • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
                • Learn more on the American Building website
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                • Learn more about Michael Graves
                • Learn more about Commonplace 
                
                ]]>7b658ae3-afb5-44a3-bdd9-864c85f8bec7Wed, 07 Jun 2023 05:00:00 -050034:25falsefull368683Nick Falker of Cambridge Realty Partners | The Elm in New Haven | Living in a College TownWith Zoom school largely a thing of the past, college students are back to living on or near campus again. Between dormitories, apartments, and multifamily homes, there are an estimated 8.5 million student housing beds across the US with an projected increase to 9.2 million this decade. 

                In this episode, I’m unpacking the factors contributing to the boom in student housing and the pros and cons this housing type poses to the surrounding communities. I’m also revisiting a conversation with Nick Falker of Cambridge Realty Partners to discuss The Elm, the firm’s multifamily build in New Haven, Connecticut. 

                
                

                Designed for Yale students and young professionals, The Elm is a six-story building with studios to four-bedroom options. It features bright, modern colors, a robust fitness center, conference rooms equipped with TVs and projectors, and a roof deck overlooking downtown and the Yale campus. 

                
                

                New Haven appeals to many people for its walkability, foodie scene, and relief from overpopulation. Nick dives into who he thought would be the ideal renter for his build versus who currently occupies it, as well as the decisions he made that allow his build to compete with others in the city. 

                
                

                Nick and I also discuss how to raise capital when just starting out, estimating renovation costs, and the effect the pandemic had on major US cities. 

                
                

                About the Guest:

                Nick is the managing partner at Cambridge Realty Partners based in New Haven, Connecticut. The firm has been investing and developing in real estate opportunistically since 1978. Over that time, they have focused on office assets in the Northeast US, Texas, Mexico, and most recently, in multifamily in Connecticut. Nick previously worked at Cigna Realty Investors and Bristol Group. 

                
                

                Topics Covered:

                • The current state of student housing
                • How student housing differs from traditional multifamily housing 
                • The economic and social impacts student housing can have on surrounding areas
                • The specs and amenities of The Elm 
                • How the renter profile of The Elm has changed since the inception of the project 
                • The appeal of New Haven, Connecticut 
                
                

                
                

                Resources Mentioned: 

                • The National Multifamily Housing Council: The Future of U.S. Student Housing Demand 
                
                

                
                

                About Your Host:

                Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                
                

                Connect with Nick Falker: 

                • Connect with Nick on LinkedIn
                • Follow Cambridge Realty Partners on LinkedIn
                • Learn more about Cambridge Realty Partners
                
                

                
                

                Follow Us: 

                • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
                • Learn more on the With Zoom school largely a thing of the past, college students are back to living on or near campus again. Between dormitories, apartments, and multifamily homes, there are an estimated 8.5 million student housing beds across the US with an projected increase to 9.2 million this decade. 

                  In this episode, I’m unpacking the factors contributing to the boom in student housing and the pros and cons this housing type poses to the surrounding communities. I’m also revisiting a conversation with Nick Falker of Cambridge Realty Partners to discuss The Elm, the firm’s multifamily build in New Haven, Connecticut. 

                  
                  

                  Designed for Yale students and young professionals, The Elm is a six-story building with studios to four-bedroom options. It features bright, modern colors, a robust fitness center, conference rooms equipped with TVs and projectors, and a roof deck overlooking downtown and the Yale campus. 

                  
                  

                  New Haven appeals to many people for its walkability, foodie scene, and relief from overpopulation. Nick dives into who he thought would be the ideal renter for his build versus who currently occupies it, as well as the decisions he made that allow his build to compete with others in the city. 

                  
                  

                  Nick and I also discuss how to raise capital when just starting out, estimating renovation costs, and the effect the pandemic had on major US cities. 

                  
                  

                  About the Guest:

                  Nick is the managing partner at Cambridge Realty Partners based in New Haven, Connecticut. The firm has been investing and developing in real estate opportunistically since 1978. Over that time, they have focused on office assets in the Northeast US, Texas, Mexico, and most recently, in multifamily in Connecticut. Nick previously worked at Cigna Realty Investors and Bristol Group. 

                  
                  

                  Topics Covered:

                  • The current state of student housing
                  • How student housing differs from traditional multifamily housing 
                  • The economic and social impacts student housing can have on surrounding areas
                  • The specs and amenities of The Elm 
                  • How the renter profile of The Elm has changed since the inception of the project 
                  • The appeal of New Haven, Connecticut 
                  
                  

                  
                  

                  Resources Mentioned: 

                  • The National Multifamily Housing Council: The Future of U.S. Student Housing Demand 
                  
                  

                  
                  

                  About Your Host:

                  Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                  
                  

                  Connect with Nick Falker: 

                  • Connect with Nick on LinkedIn
                  • Follow Cambridge Realty Partners on LinkedIn
                  • Learn more about Cambridge Realty Partners
                  
                  

                  
                  

                  Follow Us: 

                  • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
                  • Learn more on the American Building website
                  • Follow us on Instagram
                  • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                  • Learn more about Michael Graves
                  • Learn more about Commonplace 
                  
                  ]]>1f06153c-ea9c-48b0-a5ec-49554e0c56f0Wed, 31 May 2023 05:00:00 -050042:25falsefull367673Kenneth Namkung of Monument Office | Suburbanism Exhibit in New York City | The Origins of Mass Produced HousingDue to the 1950 Federal Housing Authority and Veterans Administration loan programs, suburbs on Long Island and New Jersey were growing at 10 times the rate of downtown areas in New York City. Levittown in Nassau County is perhaps the most quintessential example of the outcome of those loan programs. 

                  Totaling 17,400 homes built on 4,000 acres of potato fields, Levittown was marketed as a safe, peaceful escape from the city. But, like most things that seem too good to be true, there was something nefarious behind-the-scenes: the loan programs had race-based underwriting guidelines and deed covenants that shut out BIPOC communities. Almost 75 years later, the boom of these cul-de-sac neighborhoods are at the root of many of the pressing urban planning issues we face today, including excessive traffic, housing affordability, racial discrimination, and the persistence of poverty. 

                  
                  

                  In this conversation with Kenneth Namkung, Founder of Monument Office and Senior Associate at Perkins Eastman, we explore the history of single family developments in the New York City area. We also dive into the details of his Suburbanism installation, designed for 32nd Street leading into Herald Square in Manhattan. 

                  
                  

                  The installation focuses on taking up negative space in an urban area and evoking the history and memory of the American suburb for those who previously lived there. Kenneth also discusses his inspiration for the design and reflects on the project as a Korean immigrant who grew up in a suburban area. We also touch on the impact of the American interstate system, redlining, and changes to tax codes in the 1980s, all of which all contributed to the creation of the American suburb we know today. 

                  
                  

                  About the Guest:

                  Kenneth is the founder and designer at Monument Office, a research and design firm based in Brooklyn, New York. His work focuses on the interplay between architecture, public space, and memory. Currently, he is a Senior Associate at Perkins Eastman. Previously, he was a Senior Project Designer for NBBJ design and worked at Studio Link-Arc, Ennead Architects, and Santiago Calatrava. He began his career at Rafael Viñoly Architects. He is a graduate of the School of Architecture at MIT and the University of Virginia. 

                  
                  

                  Topics Covered:

                  • The rise of single family developments in the New York City area
                  • The major influence of Levittown on housing 
                  • Kenneth’s inspiration for the Suburbanism installation in Herald Square
                  • Who lives in the American suburbs? 
                  • How suburbs have transformed over time
                  • Specific architecture types found in the American suburb 
                  • Effects of the pandemic on suburban housing
                  
                  

                  
                  

                  Resources Mentioned: 

                  • Why Buying a House Today Is So Much Harder Than in 1950 Patrick Sisson 
                  • Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates
                  
                  

                  
                  

                  About Your Host

                  Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                  
                  

                  Connect with Kenneth Namkung 

                  • Connect with Kenneth on LinkedIn
                  • Learn more about Due to the 1950 Federal Housing Authority and Veterans Administration loan programs, suburbs on Long Island and New Jersey were growing at 10 times the rate of downtown areas in New York City. Levittown in Nassau County is perhaps the most quintessential example of the outcome of those loan programs. 

                    Totaling 17,400 homes built on 4,000 acres of potato fields, Levittown was marketed as a safe, peaceful escape from the city. But, like most things that seem too good to be true, there was something nefarious behind-the-scenes: the loan programs had race-based underwriting guidelines and deed covenants that shut out BIPOC communities. Almost 75 years later, the boom of these cul-de-sac neighborhoods are at the root of many of the pressing urban planning issues we face today, including excessive traffic, housing affordability, racial discrimination, and the persistence of poverty. 

                    
                    

                    In this conversation with Kenneth Namkung, Founder of Monument Office and Senior Associate at Perkins Eastman, we explore the history of single family developments in the New York City area. We also dive into the details of his Suburbanism installation, designed for 32nd Street leading into Herald Square in Manhattan. 

                    
                    

                    The installation focuses on taking up negative space in an urban area and evoking the history and memory of the American suburb for those who previously lived there. Kenneth also discusses his inspiration for the design and reflects on the project as a Korean immigrant who grew up in a suburban area. We also touch on the impact of the American interstate system, redlining, and changes to tax codes in the 1980s, all of which all contributed to the creation of the American suburb we know today. 

                    
                    

                    About the Guest:

                    Kenneth is the founder and designer at Monument Office, a research and design firm based in Brooklyn, New York. His work focuses on the interplay between architecture, public space, and memory. Currently, he is a Senior Associate at Perkins Eastman. Previously, he was a Senior Project Designer for NBBJ design and worked at Studio Link-Arc, Ennead Architects, and Santiago Calatrava. He began his career at Rafael Viñoly Architects. He is a graduate of the School of Architecture at MIT and the University of Virginia. 

                    
                    

                    Topics Covered:

                    • The rise of single family developments in the New York City area
                    • The major influence of Levittown on housing 
                    • Kenneth’s inspiration for the Suburbanism installation in Herald Square
                    • Who lives in the American suburbs? 
                    • How suburbs have transformed over time
                    • Specific architecture types found in the American suburb 
                    • Effects of the pandemic on suburban housing
                    
                    

                    
                    

                    Resources Mentioned: 

                    • Why Buying a House Today Is So Much Harder Than in 1950 Patrick Sisson 
                    • Revolutionary Road by Richard Yates
                    
                    

                    
                    

                    About Your Host

                    Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                    
                    

                    Connect with Kenneth Namkung 

                    • Connect with Kenneth on LinkedIn
                    • Learn more about Monument Office 
                    
                    

                    
                    

                    Follow Us: 

                    • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
                    • Learn more on the American Building website
                    • Follow us on Instagram
                    • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                    • Learn more about Michael Graves
                    • Learn more about Commonplace 
                    
                    

                    
                    

                    ]]>4e09f817-2657-41ff-bfac-49b8a947129aWed, 24 May 2023 05:00:00 -050034:28falsefull366663In this episode, you will learn about the history of single family developments in the New York City area, the long shadow Levittown casts on housing, and who lives in suburbia then and now. You’ll join me in learning about Kenneth Namkung's Suburbanism installation influenced by this history.Rachel Loeb, Formerly of NYCEDC | Bronx Point in Bronx | When Governments Build HousingPublic housing is the oldest and one of the largest subsidy programs in the country. However, there hasn’t been any significant expansion of public housing spending since 1974 when President Nixon placed a moratorium on that budget. In this episode, I shine a light on the complicated history of government housing and the deep influence it has on segregation and race-related issues in the United States. 

                    I also revisit a conversation with Rachel Loeb, former president and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation, an agency that develops housing under the auspices of economic development. We discuss the vision for Bronx Point, a mixed-use development offering housing, community facilities, retail, and outdoor space along the Harlem River waterfront in the South Bronx.

                    Ensuring a diversity of income levels and housing stock, Bronx Point includes 1,000 units of studios, one, two, and three-bedroom options for families, and units set aside for formerly homeless individuals. The surrounding area provides access to The Children’s Museum, community colleges, and a food hall that not only offers fresh options to residents, but also gives small food vendors an opportunity to conduct business.

                    In addition to the details of Bronx Point, Rachel and I dive into the importance of diversity and representation, innovation through an equity lens, and the gold standard for waterfront resilience and risk reduction. 

                    
                    

                    About the Guest:

                    Rachel Loeb is the former President & CEO of the New York City Economic Development Authority. Prior to her work there, she was the Director of Development at the World-Wide Group and a Senior Director at AvalonBay Communities. She is a graduate of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and Northwestern University.

                    
                    

                    Topics Covered:

                    • The history of government-sponsored housing in New York City 
                    • How race relates to government-sponsored housing
                    • Driving innovation with the help of the government 
                    • Financing for the Bronx Point project 
                    • Tangible ways that NYCEDC aims to infuse local culture and history into the Bronx Point project
                    • How corporations build trust with communities  
                    
                    

                    
                    

                    Resources Mentioned: 

                    • A 'Forgotten History' Of How The U.S. Government Segregated America
                    
                    

                    
                    

                    About Your Host

                    Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                    
                    

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                    • Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn
                    • Follow NYCEDC on LinkedIn
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                    About Your Host

                    Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                    
                    

                    Connect with Rachel Loeb

                    • Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn
                    • Follow NYCEDC on LinkedIn
                    • Learn more about NYCEDC 
                    
                    

                    
                    

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                    ]]>b8bf1fd2-6c23-4cb5-8a55-1b21d2f063b6Wed, 17 May 2023 05:00:00 -050034:31falsefull365653In this episode, I shine a light on the complicated history of government housing and the deep influence it has on segregation and race-related issues in the United States.Lea Cloud of CDR Studio Architects | Bushwick Townhouse in Brooklyn | Townhouses Then and NowIn this episode, we’re exploring the history of townhouses in New York City and unpacking how this housing type relates to gentrification, a hot-button issue at the intersection of race, class, and housing. We’re revisiting a conversation that I had with Lea Cloud, co-founder and partner of CDR Studio Architects, where she walks us through a thoughtful, innovative Bushwick townhouse renovation. 

                    Townhouses are single-family, multi-level homes that share walls with other homes on one or both sides and feature an entrance directly to the street. They’re most common in New York City neighborhoods like Harlem, Long Island City, and Park Slope, which also happen to be communities at the epicenter of gentrification.

                    Gentrification is the process of changing the character of a neighborhood through the influx of more affluent residents. On the surface, the new neighbors boost the local economy with restaurants, businesses, and housing. But, these upgrades are typically at the cost of longtime residents. This shift sparks feelings of resentment, frustration, and anger about who gets to own what and who gets to call a place home.

                    
                    

                    In our conversation, Lea Cloud and I touch on this issue through the lens of the townhouse renovation her firm designed for a client located in the southeast part of Bushwick. Lea describes how the neighborhood demographics have changed since it was first acquired by the Dutch in the 1600s and has now become a major hub for Central and South American immigrants. 

                    
                    

                    Lea and I also discuss the ethos behind passive homes, what it’s like to work with multiple firms on a single project, and how to manipulate designs to meet the client’s vision while still complying with standard code. 

                    
                    

                    Resources Mentioned: 

                    • Gentrification, Displacement, and Neighborhood Revitalization by J. John Palen & Bruce London
                    • The NYC TikTok Influencer to Gentrification Pipeline by Lily Alvarado
                    
                    

                     

                    About the Guest:

                    Lea is a co-founder and partner at CDR studio architects, a full service design firm in New York. Prior to starting the firm, she was at PKSB architects, where she had an opportunity to work on the renovation of the famous Seagram building that was designed by Mies van der Rohe, Philip Johnson, Eli Cohn and Robert Jacobs. Lea serves along with me as a city planning commissioner in Hoboken, New Jersey. She's a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. 

                    
                    

                    Topics Covered:

                    • The implications of gentrification 
                    • How the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn has changed throughout the years
                    • Key features in the townhouse renovation 
                    • How to incorporate light and connectivity in a design
                    • Positioning stairs in a small spaces 
                    
                    

                    
                    

                    About Your Host

                    Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                    
                    

                    Connect with Lea Cloud 

                    • Connect with Lea on LinkedIn
                    • Follow CDR Studio Architects on In this episode, we’re exploring the history of townhouses in New York City and unpacking how this housing type relates to gentrification, a hot-button issue at the intersection of race, class, and housing. We’re revisiting a conversation that I had with Lea Cloud, co-founder and partner of CDR Studio Architects, where she walks us through a thoughtful, innovative Bushwick townhouse renovation. 

                      Townhouses are single-family, multi-level homes that share walls with other homes on one or both sides and feature an entrance directly to the street. They’re most common in New York City neighborhoods like Harlem, Long Island City, and Park Slope, which also happen to be communities at the epicenter of gentrification.

                      Gentrification is the process of changing the character of a neighborhood through the influx of more affluent residents. On the surface, the new neighbors boost the local economy with restaurants, businesses, and housing. But, these upgrades are typically at the cost of longtime residents. This shift sparks feelings of resentment, frustration, and anger about who gets to own what and who gets to call a place home.

                      
                      

                      In our conversation, Lea Cloud and I touch on this issue through the lens of the townhouse renovation her firm designed for a client located in the southeast part of Bushwick. Lea describes how the neighborhood demographics have changed since it was first acquired by the Dutch in the 1600s and has now become a major hub for Central and South American immigrants. 

                      
                      

                      Lea and I also discuss the ethos behind passive homes, what it’s like to work with multiple firms on a single project, and how to manipulate designs to meet the client’s vision while still complying with standard code. 

                      
                      

                      Resources Mentioned: 

                      • Gentrification, Displacement, and Neighborhood Revitalization by J. John Palen & Bruce London
                      • The NYC TikTok Influencer to Gentrification Pipeline by Lily Alvarado
                      
                      

                       

                      About the Guest:

                      Lea is a co-founder and partner at CDR studio architects, a full service design firm in New York. Prior to starting the firm, she was at PKSB architects, where she had an opportunity to work on the renovation of the famous Seagram building that was designed by Mies van der Rohe, Philip Johnson, Eli Cohn and Robert Jacobs. Lea serves along with me as a city planning commissioner in Hoboken, New Jersey. She's a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. 

                      
                      

                      Topics Covered:

                      • The implications of gentrification 
                      • How the Bushwick neighborhood of Brooklyn has changed throughout the years
                      • Key features in the townhouse renovation 
                      • How to incorporate light and connectivity in a design
                      • Positioning stairs in a small spaces 
                      
                      

                      
                      

                      About Your Host

                      Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                      
                      

                      Connect with Lea Cloud 

                      • Connect with Lea on LinkedIn
                      • Follow CDR Studio Architects on LinkedIn
                      • Learn more about CDR Studio Architects
                      
                      

                      
                      

                      Follow Us: 

                      • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
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                      • Learn more about Commonplace 
                      
                      ]]>57f6d90c-4952-45b1-8113-b12899a34071Wed, 10 May 2023 05:00:00 -050040:13falsefull364643In this episode, we’re exploring the history of townhouses in New York City and unpacking how this housing type relates to gentrification, a hot-button issue at the intersection of race, class, and housing. We’re revisiting a conversation that I had with Lea Cloud, co-founder and partner of CDR Studio Architects, where she walks us through a thoughtful, innovative Bushwick townhouse renovation.Camila Crazut, Formerly of Spivak Architects | Central Park West in New York City | Who's Afraid of the CooperativeToday I sit down with Camila Crazut, former architect and interior designer for Spivak Architects. Camila and I discuss her Central Park West project located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the benefits and challenges of projects in a cooperative structure, and the good & bad of client and designer relationships. 

                      Located in an upper class residential area, the Central Park West building is a pre-war, 11 storey building in a family-oriented neighborhood. Camila goes into detail about how the scope of the renovation is centered around its relation to Central Park and how they incorporate millwork throughout the design. 

                      
                      

                      This particular project is located inside of a cooperative structure, which brings its own challenges for architects and designers. Camila talks us through the challenges she faced when renovating in this space, as well as the benefits to working with family-owned vs. commercial residences. 

                      
                      

                      Lastly, Camila discusses how a budget affects the outcome of a project and the importance of designers and clients working together to form a relationship of trust and respect in order to accomplish the goals of each project. 

                      
                      

                      Tune in to this episode to learn more about cooperative structures and find out what qualities you should seek in your next designer. 

                      
                      

                      About the Guest:

                      Camila Crazut is an architect and interior designer and the Director of Interior Design at Linear Scape, a New York City design firm. Previously, she was a Senior Interior Designer at Spivak Architects and an Interior Designer at McKinley Design and TPG Architecture. She is a graduate of the Pratt Institute and Universidad Central de Venezuela.

                      
                      

                      Topics Covered:

                      • Camila Crazut’s background in architecture and interior design
                      • Who makes up the neighborhood of Central Park West 
                      • An apartment walk through in Central Park West 
                      • How to renovate inside cooperative structures 
                      • The qualities of good designers and good clients 
                      • Renovations on a small budget 
                      
                      

                      
                      

                      About Your Host

                      Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                      
                      

                      Connect with Camila Crazut 

                      • Connect with Camila on LinkedIn
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                      • Learn more about Spivak Architects  
                      
                      

                      
                      

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                      • Learn more about LinkedIn
                      • Follow Spivak Architects on LinkedIn
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                      ]]>f431004a-985d-46a0-ba0f-f7bdd4bd04bdWed, 03 May 2023 05:00:00 -050032:47falsefull363633Today I sit down with Camila Crazut, former architect and interior designer for Spivak Architects. Camila and I discuss her Central Park West project located in the Upper West Side of Manhattan, the benefits and challenges of projects in a cooperative structure, and the good & bad of client and designer relationships.Melissa Román Burch, Formerly of Lendlease Development | Claremont Hall in New York City | The History of HighrisesOn today’s podcast, we sit down with Melissa Román Burch to learn more about her project with Lendlease Development, Claremont Hall. Located in the academic acropolis of New York City, Claremont Hall is a mixed-use building with modern neo-gothic architecture and sweeping views of the Hudson River. We also dive into some of Melissa’s other developments such as the Atlantic Yards (renamed Pacific Park) and 1 Java Street. 

                      Melissa believes that development is about people and to be innovative we have to get curious and question fundamental assumptions. We ask the question of how to expand in a dense urban environment such as New York City and touch on topics of housing access and supply. We also talk about the importance of strategic partnerships with development, equity, and construction firms, as well as technology firms that have a growing interest in housing issues. 

                      Lendlease Development partnered with Union Theological Seminary to begin its work on Claremont Hall in June of 2020, right in the early stages of the pandemic. In an attempt to creatively renew the aging infrastructure on the 100-year old campus, Union sought out a developer to help them tap into their New York City air rights. 

                      Tune in to today’s episode to learn more about unique New York City construction phenomenons and the community-centered partners who are bringing these projects to life.  

                      About the Guest:

                      Melissa is a leading property executive and developer in New York with two decades of public company real estate experience. Over her career, she has initiated the entitlement and development of over 10 million square feet of commercial and residential mixed use projects. Those are often ones that are distinguished by urban placemaking, environmental leadership and innovative partnerships. Currently, she is the Chief Operating Officer for the NYC Economic Development Corporation and leads the Real Estate Transaction Services and Asset Management divisions.

                      Topics Covered:

                      • Melissa Román Burch’s background and the Claremont Hall development
                      • Lessons learned from the Atlantic Yards project 
                      • Curiosity and the importance of thinking differently in development 
                      • A descriptive walk through of the Claremont Hall project 
                      • What are air rights? 
                      • The importance of community involvement 
                      • Old and new partnerships 
                      
                      

                      
                      

                      About Your Host

                      Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                      
                      

                      Connect with Melissa Román Burch 

                      • Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn
                      • Connect with Lendlease on LinkedIn
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                      Follow Us: 

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                      • Connect with Atif Qadir on On today’s podcast, we sit down with Melissa Román Burch to learn more about her project with Lendlease Development, Claremont Hall. Located in the academic acropolis of New York City, Claremont Hall is a mixed-use building with modern neo-gothic architecture and sweeping views of the Hudson River. We also dive into some of Melissa’s other developments such as the Atlantic Yards (renamed Pacific Park) and 1 Java Street. 

                        Melissa believes that development is about people and to be innovative we have to get curious and question fundamental assumptions. We ask the question of how to expand in a dense urban environment such as New York City and touch on topics of housing access and supply. We also talk about the importance of strategic partnerships with development, equity, and construction firms, as well as technology firms that have a growing interest in housing issues. 

                        Lendlease Development partnered with Union Theological Seminary to begin its work on Claremont Hall in June of 2020, right in the early stages of the pandemic. In an attempt to creatively renew the aging infrastructure on the 100-year old campus, Union sought out a developer to help them tap into their New York City air rights. 

                        Tune in to today’s episode to learn more about unique New York City construction phenomenons and the community-centered partners who are bringing these projects to life.  

                        About the Guest:

                        Melissa is a leading property executive and developer in New York with two decades of public company real estate experience. Over her career, she has initiated the entitlement and development of over 10 million square feet of commercial and residential mixed use projects. Those are often ones that are distinguished by urban placemaking, environmental leadership and innovative partnerships. Currently, she is the Chief Operating Officer for the NYC Economic Development Corporation and leads the Real Estate Transaction Services and Asset Management divisions.

                        Topics Covered:

                        • Melissa Román Burch’s background and the Claremont Hall development
                        • Lessons learned from the Atlantic Yards project 
                        • Curiosity and the importance of thinking differently in development 
                        • A descriptive walk through of the Claremont Hall project 
                        • What are air rights? 
                        • The importance of community involvement 
                        • Old and new partnerships 
                        
                        

                        
                        

                        About Your Host

                        Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                        
                        

                        Connect with Melissa Román Burch 

                        • Connect with Melissa on LinkedIn
                        • Connect with Lendlease on LinkedIn
                        • Visit Lendlease’s website
                        
                        

                        
                        

                        Follow Us: 

                        • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
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                        ]]>28fbf127-541c-4636-893b-01fb4a90ca9aWed, 03 May 2023 05:00:00 -050055:04falsefull362623On today’s podcast, we sit down with Melissa Román Burch to learn more about her project with Lendlease Development, Claremont Hall. We also dive into some of Melissa’s other developments such as the Atlantic Yards (renamed Pacific Park) and 1 Java Street.MaryAnne Gilmartin of MAG Partners | 241 West 28th Street in New York City | Renting TodayToday we are speaking with the insightful MaryAnne Gilmartin, who discusses her experience getting into the real estate business, incorporating sustainability, and embracing wellness as it relates to creating new developments. MaryAnne is the CEO of MAG Partners and in this episode we dive into her project at 281 West 28th Street in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.  

                        The neighborhood of West Chelsea has changed drastically over the years. An area with architecture as diverse as the community that lives there, MaryAnne’s development on West 28th Street encompasses the history and diversity of the Upper East Side. Residents can experience an abundance of outdoor space, beautifully detailed brick, light-filled corridors, and an outdoor courtyard that delicately separates the two towers. 

                        An increasing desire for biophilic space has led developers such as MaryAnne to incorporate health and wellness into building designs while also considering what it truly takes to build a place that one calls home. Tune in to today’s episode to learn more about how a focus on sustainability and sourcing can result in timeless buildings that are a win-win for developers and our world. 

                        About the Guest:

                        Maryanne is the founder and CEO of MAG Partners, a real estate development company based in New York City. MAG Partners has one project under construction and was recently announced as the developer for another. She's also actively looking for deals within the metro area and beyond as well. Formerly, she was the board chair and the interim CEO of Mack-Cali Realty Corporation and the President and CEO of Forest City Ratner companies. She is one of the most well known and well respected professionals in the real estate business with 7 million square feet, 2000 housing units, and $4.5 billion of building value created under her leadership. 

                        Topics Covered:

                        • How MaryAnne got into real estate
                        • History and characteristics of West Chelsea 
                        • Identifying the site for a new build 
                        • The resident’s experience of 281 West 28th Street
                        • The importance of biophilic space in a building 
                        • Changes in development regarding sustainability 
                        
                        

                        About Your Host

                        Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                        Connect with MaryAnne Gilmartin

                        • Connect with MaryAnne on LinkedIn
                        • Connect with MAG Partners LP on LinkedIn
                        • Learn more about MAG Partners LP
                        
                        

                        Follow Us: 

                        • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
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                        • Learn more...]]>Today we are speaking with the insightful MaryAnne Gilmartin, who discusses her experience getting into the real estate business, incorporating sustainability, and embracing wellness as it relates to creating new developments. MaryAnne is the CEO of MAG Partners and in this episode we dive into her project at 281 West 28th Street in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.  

                          The neighborhood of West Chelsea has changed drastically over the years. An area with architecture as diverse as the community that lives there, MaryAnne’s development on West 28th Street encompasses the history and diversity of the Upper East Side. Residents can experience an abundance of outdoor space, beautifully detailed brick, light-filled corridors, and an outdoor courtyard that delicately separates the two towers. 

                          An increasing desire for biophilic space has led developers such as MaryAnne to incorporate health and wellness into building designs while also considering what it truly takes to build a place that one calls home. Tune in to today’s episode to learn more about how a focus on sustainability and sourcing can result in timeless buildings that are a win-win for developers and our world. 

                          About the Guest:

                          Maryanne is the founder and CEO of MAG Partners, a real estate development company based in New York City. MAG Partners has one project under construction and was recently announced as the developer for another. She's also actively looking for deals within the metro area and beyond as well. Formerly, she was the board chair and the interim CEO of Mack-Cali Realty Corporation and the President and CEO of Forest City Ratner companies. She is one of the most well known and well respected professionals in the real estate business with 7 million square feet, 2000 housing units, and $4.5 billion of building value created under her leadership. 

                          Topics Covered:

                          • How MaryAnne got into real estate
                          • History and characteristics of West Chelsea 
                          • Identifying the site for a new build 
                          • The resident’s experience of 281 West 28th Street
                          • The importance of biophilic space in a building 
                          • Changes in development regarding sustainability 
                          
                          

                          About Your Host

                          Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                          Connect with MaryAnne Gilmartin

                          • Connect with MaryAnne on LinkedIn
                          • Connect with MAG Partners LP on LinkedIn
                          • Learn more about MAG Partners LP
                          
                          

                          Follow Us: 

                          • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
                          • Learn more on the American Building website
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                          • Learn more about Commonplace
                          
                          ]]>141ea2ec-7381-49f3-bcf7-3736de4d7c96Wed, 03 May 2023 05:00:00 -050029:00falsefull361613Today we are speaking with the insightful MaryAnne Gilmartin, who discusses her experience getting into the real estate business, incorporating sustainability, and embracing wellness as it relates to creating new developments. MaryAnne is the CEO of MAG Partners and in this episode we dive into her project at 281 West 28th Street in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan.Sean Pichon of PGN Architects and Omar Karim of Banneker Ventures | 2220 MLK Avenue in Washington, D.C. | So, There is a Housing CrisisTo kick off Season 3 of American Building, I sit down with Sean Pichon of PGN Architects and Omar Karim of Banneker Ventures. We explore the projects they are working on together in D.C., such as 2220 MLK Avenue, while also diving into topics such as the nationwide housing shortage and home ownership for Black Americans. 

                          Sean and Omar go in depth about their project in Historic Anacostia at 2220 MLK Avenue, an update to a local church which adds affordable housing to the neighborhood, and how they are approaching community pushback. We also break down how the residential asset class is defined, housing and lending programs, and how these projects impact communities. 

                          Turning to headline news, The New York Times recently released a statistic that only 5% of developers are not white males. This headline drives our conversation as Omar details how he sees this statistic play out, especially when interacting with lenders. 

                          Listen to this week's episode of American Building to hear more about DC residential projects, defining impact, and how institutions are distributing money for BIPOC developers.  

                          About Sean:

                          Sean is a founding partner at PGN Architects, which was recently acquired by Michael Graves Architecture and Design. The firm's design work focuses on affordable and market rate residential projects and mixed use projects along with renovation and historic preservation. He is a board member at Eastern Market Main Street, an economic development focused nonprofit. He began his career at Skidmore Owings & Merrill and is a graduate of Howard University.

                          About Omar:

                          Omar Karim is the president of Banneker Ventures, a real estate development, construction and property management company. The firm focuses on residential and institutional projects. Omar is a lawyer who began his career at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel and is a graduate of Howard University.

                          Topics Covered:

                          • Details on Sean and Omar’s shared projects 
                          • Challenges when converting commercial properties to residential properties 
                          • How can BIPOC developers access capital for new projects? 
                          • Defining impact in the development world 
                          • Sean’s perspective on the lack of housing supply in the DC area 
                          
                          

                          
                          

                          About Your Host

                          Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                          
                          

                          Connect with Sean Pichon

                          • Connect with Sean on LinkedIn
                          • Learn more about Michael Graves Architecture & Design
                          • Learn more about PGN Architects 
                          
                          

                          
                          

                          Connect with Omar Karim 

                          • Connect with Omar on LinkedIn
                          • Connect with Banneker Ventures on LinkedIn
                          • Learn more about Banneker...]]>To kick off Season 3 of American Building, I sit down with Sean Pichon of PGN Architects and Omar Karim of Banneker Ventures. We explore the projects they are working on together in D.C., such as 2220 MLK Avenue, while also diving into topics such as the nationwide housing shortage and home ownership for Black Americans. 

                            Sean and Omar go in depth about their project in Historic Anacostia at 2220 MLK Avenue, an update to a local church which adds affordable housing to the neighborhood, and how they are approaching community pushback. We also break down how the residential asset class is defined, housing and lending programs, and how these projects impact communities. 

                            Turning to headline news, The New York Times recently released a statistic that only 5% of developers are not white males. This headline drives our conversation as Omar details how he sees this statistic play out, especially when interacting with lenders. 

                            Listen to this week's episode of American Building to hear more about DC residential projects, defining impact, and how institutions are distributing money for BIPOC developers.  

                            About Sean:

                            Sean is a founding partner at PGN Architects, which was recently acquired by Michael Graves Architecture and Design. The firm's design work focuses on affordable and market rate residential projects and mixed use projects along with renovation and historic preservation. He is a board member at Eastern Market Main Street, an economic development focused nonprofit. He began his career at Skidmore Owings & Merrill and is a graduate of Howard University.

                            About Omar:

                            Omar Karim is the president of Banneker Ventures, a real estate development, construction and property management company. The firm focuses on residential and institutional projects. Omar is a lawyer who began his career at Kramer Levin Naftalis & Frankel and is a graduate of Howard University.

                            Topics Covered:

                            • Details on Sean and Omar’s shared projects 
                            • Challenges when converting commercial properties to residential properties 
                            • How can BIPOC developers access capital for new projects? 
                            • Defining impact in the development world 
                            • Sean’s perspective on the lack of housing supply in the DC area 
                            
                            

                            
                            

                            About Your Host

                            Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                            
                            

                            Connect with Sean Pichon

                            • Connect with Sean on LinkedIn
                            • Learn more about Michael Graves Architecture & Design
                            • Learn more about PGN Architects 
                            
                            

                            
                            

                            Connect with Omar Karim 

                            • Connect with Omar on LinkedIn
                            • Connect with Banneker Ventures on LinkedIn
                            • Learn more about Banneker Ventures 
                            
                            

                            
                            

                            Resources: 

                            • The U.S. Needs More Housing Than Almost Anyone Can Imagine
                            • ‘Excuse After Excuse’: Black and Latino Developers Face Barriers to Success
                            
                            

                            
                            

                            Follow Us: 

                            • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
                            • Learn more on the American Building website
                            • Follow us on Instagram
                            • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                            • Learn more about Michael Graves
                            • Learn more about Commonplace.us
                            
                            ]]>5670738c-1815-40d1-8224-87781780930aWed, 26 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -050047:33falsefull360603To kick off Season 3 of American Building, I sit down with Sean Pichon of PGN Architects and Omar Karim of Banneker Ventures. We explore the projects they are working on together in D.C., such as 2220 MLK Avenue, while also diving into topics such as the nationwide housing shortage and home ownership for Black Americans.Atif Qadir of Commonplace | Building for ImpactAll good things either evolve or get left behind, that is why I have renamed REDIST to Commonplace. After speaking with over 250 real estate professionals, I found that developers working on affordable and workforce housing projects that support underserved communities often face the most difficulty in accessing funding. 

                            Operating at the intersection of brokerage, media and technology, Commonplace is a marketplace that connects real estate developers with capital to build more affordable, sustainable, accessible, and inclusive cities. In short, we’re bridging the gap between mission-driven developers and the money they need in order to make an impact. 

                            Join me on this episode as I explore the ethos and mission behind Commonplace and what you can expect from us going forward. 

                            About Your Host

                            Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                            Follow Us: 

                            • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
                            • Learn more on the American Building website
                            • Follow us on Instagram
                            • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                            • Learn more about Michael Graves
                            • Learn more about Commonplace.us
                            
                            ]]>All good things either evolve or get left behind, that is why I have renamed REDIST to Commonplace. After speaking with over 250 real estate professionals, I found that developers working on affordable and workforce housing projects that support underserved communities often face the most difficulty in accessing funding. 

                            Operating at the intersection of brokerage, media and technology, Commonplace is a marketplace that connects real estate developers with capital to build more affordable, sustainable, accessible, and inclusive cities. In short, we’re bridging the gap between mission-driven developers and the money they need in order to make an impact. 

                            Join me on this episode as I explore the ethos and mission behind Commonplace and what you can expect from us going forward. 

                            About Your Host

                            Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                            Follow Us: 

                            • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
                            • Learn more on the American Building website
                            • Follow us on Instagram
                            • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                            • Learn more about Michael Graves
                            • Learn more about Commonplace.us
                            
                            ]]>c1943c45-7421-4186-ae75-bce283c6e104Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -050008:14falsefull359593All good things either evolve or get left behind, that is why I have renamed REDIST to Commonplace.Introducing American Building Season 3What does home mean to Americans today, particularly after a pandemic that transformed our society's relationship to the built environment? Over the past three years, we have had to redefine our homes, neighborhoods, towns and cities and restructure our lives as shared spaces became cut off.

                            Now, broad-based issues such as social justice and diversity have come to the forefront of public interest with loud support, and sometimes louder opposition. Housing is where these topics all come together. 

                            Sit down with me, Atif Qadir, a licensed architect turned developer, city planning commissioner, and founder of Commonplace, as we dive into intriguing conversations with housing experts who are stewards of change. Sharing a fresh and unique perspective on the current state of the real estate market, we unpack the latest news and topics related to this evolving industry.

                            About Your Host

                            Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                            Follow Us: 

                            • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
                            • Learn more on the American Building website
                            • Follow us on Instagram
                            • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                            • Learn more about Michael Graves
                            • Learn more about Commonplace.us
                            
                            ]]>What does home mean to Americans today, particularly after a pandemic that transformed our society's relationship to the built environment? Over the past three years, we have had to redefine our homes, neighborhoods, towns and cities and restructure our lives as shared spaces became cut off.

                            Now, broad-based issues such as social justice and diversity have come to the forefront of public interest with loud support, and sometimes louder opposition. Housing is where these topics all come together. 

                            Sit down with me, Atif Qadir, a licensed architect turned developer, city planning commissioner, and founder of Commonplace, as we dive into intriguing conversations with housing experts who are stewards of change. Sharing a fresh and unique perspective on the current state of the real estate market, we unpack the latest news and topics related to this evolving industry.

                            About Your Host

                            Atif Qadir is the Founder of Commonplace, a company dedicated to tackling one of the biggest barriers to more inclusive, affordable, and sustainable development: improving access to capital. Commonplace helps impact-driven developers and capital providers with shared values discover and connect with each other.

                            Follow Us: 

                            • Grab our exclusive guide: How Eight Developers & Designers Are Responding to the Housing Crisis
                            • Learn more on the American Building website
                            • Follow us on Instagram
                            • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                            • Learn more about Michael Graves
                            • Learn more about Commonplace.us
                            
                            ]]>95f11b44-7c22-4958-a762-406a37720342Wed, 26 Apr 2023 05:00:00 -050002:02falsebonus33What does home mean to Americans today, particularly after a pandemic that transformed our society's relationship to the built environment?Lauren Popish of The Wave Podcasting | Season RecapTo round out season two, I’m pulling back the curtain and chatting with my producer about the behind-the-scenes of the show. Lauren Popish is the founder of The Wave Podcasting, an agency and recording studio based in Los Angeles that helps people tell their unique stories through podcasting by providing audio editing, educational resources, and a digital community. 

                            Lauren is a total pro when it comes to successfully launching and scaling a podcast, which is no easy feat into today’s market. We discuss what the top podcasts have in common, the importance of building a community around your show, and her advice for how to finally take the leap and follow through on that podcast idea that you’ve been thinking about. 

                            In the second half of the episode, we turn the tables and Lauren asks me some questions about where the idea for American Building came from, how my goals and priorities for the show have changed over time, and what I have planned for season three. I also share a little bit about my family history and the impact that my parents have had on my career and ability to take calculated risks. 

                            About the Guest:

                            Lauren Popish is the founder of The Wave Podcasting, an agency and recording studio based in Los Angeles that helps people tell their unique stories through podcasting by providing audio editing, educational resources, and a digital community. Previously, she worked as a Product Manager at CBRE, Customer Success Manager at Floored, and a Design Strategist at Gensler. She graduated from Arizona State University. 

                            Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                            Topics Covered:

                            • What ‘pod fading’ is and why so many podcasts don’t last long term 
                            • Tools for building your brand and cultivating a listener community 
                            • The reality about the initial and ongoing costs of podcasting 
                            • My favorite part about hosting American Building 
                            • The process that my team and I have for generating episode ideas, booking guests, and conducting interviews
                            • My advice for anyone who wants to get into the podcasting space 
                            
                            

                            About Your Host:

                            “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                            Resources and Links:

                            • Lauren Popish’s LinkedIn
                            • The Wave Podcasting Website
                            • The Wave Podcasting Instagram
                            • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                            • Learn more on the To round out season two, I’m pulling back the curtain and chatting with my producer about the behind-the-scenes of the show. Lauren Popish is the founder of The Wave Podcasting, an agency and recording studio based in Los Angeles that helps people tell their unique stories through podcasting by providing audio editing, educational resources, and a digital community. 

                              Lauren is a total pro when it comes to successfully launching and scaling a podcast, which is no easy feat into today’s market. We discuss what the top podcasts have in common, the importance of building a community around your show, and her advice for how to finally take the leap and follow through on that podcast idea that you’ve been thinking about. 

                              In the second half of the episode, we turn the tables and Lauren asks me some questions about where the idea for American Building came from, how my goals and priorities for the show have changed over time, and what I have planned for season three. I also share a little bit about my family history and the impact that my parents have had on my career and ability to take calculated risks. 

                              About the Guest:

                              Lauren Popish is the founder of The Wave Podcasting, an agency and recording studio based in Los Angeles that helps people tell their unique stories through podcasting by providing audio editing, educational resources, and a digital community. Previously, she worked as a Product Manager at CBRE, Customer Success Manager at Floored, and a Design Strategist at Gensler. She graduated from Arizona State University. 

                              Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                              Topics Covered:

                              • What ‘pod fading’ is and why so many podcasts don’t last long term 
                              • Tools for building your brand and cultivating a listener community 
                              • The reality about the initial and ongoing costs of podcasting 
                              • My favorite part about hosting American Building 
                              • The process that my team and I have for generating episode ideas, booking guests, and conducting interviews
                              • My advice for anyone who wants to get into the podcasting space 
                              
                              

                              About Your Host:

                              “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                              Resources and Links:

                              • Lauren Popish’s LinkedIn
                              • The Wave Podcasting Website
                              • The Wave Podcasting Instagram
                              • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                              • Learn more on the American Building website
                              • Follow us on Instagram
                              • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                              • Learn more about Michael Graves
                              • Learn more about REDIST
                              
                              ]]>75ba2f67-b2d1-42fb-98c3-e670129d1582Tue, 28 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -050043:47falsefull258582To round out season two, I’m pulling back the curtain and chatting with my producer about the behind-the-scenes of the show. Lauren Popish is the founder of The Wave Podcasting and a total pro when it comes to successfully launching and scaling a podcast. We discuss what the top podcasts have in common, where the idea for American Building came from, what listeners can expect next season, and so much more.Ron Schinik of New Blueprint Partners | Vancouver Innovation Center in Vancouver | Redeveloping ManufacturingI’m joined by Ron Schinik, the CEO of New Blueprint Partners, a New York-based company focused on redeveloping manufacturing facilities into mixed-use assets. Ron has a solid foundation in auditing and grew into the role of CFO at three companies centered around operational efficiency. We discuss why he decided to take the leap from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, and how his background in finance complements his current role as CEO. 

                              We get into the details of the Vancouver Innovation Center in Washington State, which is what Ron calls the antithesis of the 1950s and 1960s suburbia movement. Previously owned by Hewlett-Packard, the 180-acre site features 700,000 square feet of ‘Frankensteined’ industrial and office space. Ron describes how the team is reimagining the property as a 20-minute neighborhood, which includes apartments, industrial and mixed-use buildings, retail space, and a downtown area. 

                              Ron lays out major milestones on the project and gives an overview of the ambitious timeline. He highlights the importance of getting buy-in from the local community by having open, transparent conversations with people on the ground level. Ron also shares what kind of opportunities and challenges industrial manufacturing might face in the near future. 

                              About the Guest:

                              Ron Schinik is the CEO of New Blueprint Partners, a New York-based company focused on redeveloping manufacturing facilities into mixed-use assets. Previously he was the Chief Financial Officer at Reich Brothers, Crown Capital, and Quick International Courier. He began his career in audit at EisnerAmper. He is a Certified Public Accountant by training and a graduate of NYU Stern and Queens College. 

                              Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                              Topics Covered:

                              • How the core ability to make a profit is very different than the ability to make revenue
                              • The vision for what the Vancouver, WA will look like in a few years 
                              • The roles that Rabina and Google Sidewalk Labs play in the Vancouver Innovation Center project 
                              • Ron’s perspective on how to overcome zoning and community buy-in challenges 
                              • Trending away from Amazon-like distribution centers and investment in manufacturing sites 
                              
                              

                              About Your Host

                              “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                              Resources and Links

                              • Ron Schinik’s LinkedIn
                              • Learn more about The Vancouver Innovation Center 
                              • New Blueprint Partners LinkedIn
                              • New Blueprint Partners I’m joined by Ron Schinik, the CEO of New Blueprint Partners, a New York-based company focused on redeveloping manufacturing facilities into mixed-use assets. Ron has a solid foundation in auditing and grew into the role of CFO at three companies centered around operational efficiency. We discuss why he decided to take the leap from the corporate world to entrepreneurship, and how his background in finance complements his current role as CEO. 

                                We get into the details of the Vancouver Innovation Center in Washington State, which is what Ron calls the antithesis of the 1950s and 1960s suburbia movement. Previously owned by Hewlett-Packard, the 180-acre site features 700,000 square feet of ‘Frankensteined’ industrial and office space. Ron describes how the team is reimagining the property as a 20-minute neighborhood, which includes apartments, industrial and mixed-use buildings, retail space, and a downtown area. 

                                Ron lays out major milestones on the project and gives an overview of the ambitious timeline. He highlights the importance of getting buy-in from the local community by having open, transparent conversations with people on the ground level. Ron also shares what kind of opportunities and challenges industrial manufacturing might face in the near future. 

                                About the Guest:

                                Ron Schinik is the CEO of New Blueprint Partners, a New York-based company focused on redeveloping manufacturing facilities into mixed-use assets. Previously he was the Chief Financial Officer at Reich Brothers, Crown Capital, and Quick International Courier. He began his career in audit at EisnerAmper. He is a Certified Public Accountant by training and a graduate of NYU Stern and Queens College. 

                                Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                Topics Covered:

                                • How the core ability to make a profit is very different than the ability to make revenue
                                • The vision for what the Vancouver, WA will look like in a few years 
                                • The roles that Rabina and Google Sidewalk Labs play in the Vancouver Innovation Center project 
                                • Ron’s perspective on how to overcome zoning and community buy-in challenges 
                                • Trending away from Amazon-like distribution centers and investment in manufacturing sites 
                                
                                

                                About Your Host

                                “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                Resources and Links

                                • Ron Schinik’s LinkedIn
                                • Learn more about The Vancouver Innovation Center 
                                • New Blueprint Partners LinkedIn
                                • New Blueprint Partners Website
                                • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                • Learn more on the American Building website
                                • Follow us on Instagram
                                • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                • Learn more about REDIST
                                • Learn more about The American Red Cross
                                
                                ]]>b11c0306-4579-4563-bd8a-fe86c2476b83Tue, 21 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -050058:50falsefull257572I’m joined by Ron Schinik, the CEO of New Blueprint Partners, a New York-based company focused on redeveloping manufacturing facilities into mixed-use assets. We get into the details of the Vancouver Innovation Center in Washington State, which is what Ron calls the antithesis of the 1950s and 1960s suburbia movement. Ron also shares what kind of opportunities and challenges industrial manufacturing might face in the near future.Bo Sundius of Bunch Design | Stop Making Sense ADU in Los Angeles | Designing Small SpacesI’m joined by Bo Sundius, the owner of Bunch Design. His latest project, the Stop Making Sense Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), explores how you can make a small space feel big. ADUs are 1,200 square foot houses built on an existing single family home property. The space must include a kitchen, bathroom, and a bedroom. Bo highlights that this format allows for some income flexibility that can really help middle class dreams come true, provide a space to help care for aging parents, and respond to the housing crisis in California. 

                                Bo walks us through his firm’s typical design process and how they went about designing this specific project. His approach is to think outside of the box, literally and figuratively, and imagine the space from the inside out. Making an 800-to-1,200 square foot home feel expansive and airy isn’t necessarily about the construction, but rather cognition. His design includes vaulted ceilings, skylights, and minimal corners. 

                                Growing up in a home that was built on land and water, it’s no surprise that Bo rejects the idea of cookie cutter houses. We talk about trends of pre-design without prefabrication, his thoughts about the sustainability of venture capital-driven innovation in design and construction, and the reality of 3D printed homes. We also touch on the future of property development in light of historical and recent economic booms and busts. 

                                About the Guest:

                                Bo Sundius is the owner of Bunch Design, the Los Angeles-based design firm he founded with his wife Hisako Ichiki. Bunch Design’s work crosses product, building and urban scales and has appeared in a wide range of publications, including the Los Angeles Times and Dwell Magazine. Previously, he worked at Jerde and at Roto Architects, both in Los Angeles. He is a graduate of Brown University and Sci-Arc.

                                Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                Topics Covered:

                                • How Bo’s unique childhood home changed his perspective on the possibilities of architecture 
                                • Bo’s non-traditional college and career path 
                                • Background on Bunch Design, the firm that he started with his wife
                                • The pros and cons of ADUs 
                                • The ripple effect of living in more adaptive and intuitive spaces 
                                • Challenges and opportunities in 3D printed homes 
                                • Ways to create flexibility in single-family homes and work environments 
                                
                                

                                About Your Host

                                “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                Resources and Links

                                • Bo Sundius’ LinkedIn
                                • Bunch Design Website
                                • Grab our exclusive guide I’m joined by Bo Sundius, the owner of Bunch Design. His latest project, the Stop Making Sense Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), explores how you can make a small space feel big. ADUs are 1,200 square foot houses built on an existing single family home property. The space must include a kitchen, bathroom, and a bedroom. Bo highlights that this format allows for some income flexibility that can really help middle class dreams come true, provide a space to help care for aging parents, and respond to the housing crisis in California. 

                                  Bo walks us through his firm’s typical design process and how they went about designing this specific project. His approach is to think outside of the box, literally and figuratively, and imagine the space from the inside out. Making an 800-to-1,200 square foot home feel expansive and airy isn’t necessarily about the construction, but rather cognition. His design includes vaulted ceilings, skylights, and minimal corners. 

                                  Growing up in a home that was built on land and water, it’s no surprise that Bo rejects the idea of cookie cutter houses. We talk about trends of pre-design without prefabrication, his thoughts about the sustainability of venture capital-driven innovation in design and construction, and the reality of 3D printed homes. We also touch on the future of property development in light of historical and recent economic booms and busts. 

                                  About the Guest:

                                  Bo Sundius is the owner of Bunch Design, the Los Angeles-based design firm he founded with his wife Hisako Ichiki. Bunch Design’s work crosses product, building and urban scales and has appeared in a wide range of publications, including the Los Angeles Times and Dwell Magazine. Previously, he worked at Jerde and at Roto Architects, both in Los Angeles. He is a graduate of Brown University and Sci-Arc.

                                  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                  Topics Covered:

                                  • How Bo’s unique childhood home changed his perspective on the possibilities of architecture 
                                  • Bo’s non-traditional college and career path 
                                  • Background on Bunch Design, the firm that he started with his wife
                                  • The pros and cons of ADUs 
                                  • The ripple effect of living in more adaptive and intuitive spaces 
                                  • Challenges and opportunities in 3D printed homes 
                                  • Ways to create flexibility in single-family homes and work environments 
                                  
                                  

                                  About Your Host

                                  “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                  Resources and Links

                                  • Bo Sundius’ LinkedIn
                                  • Bunch Design Website
                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                  • Learn more on the American Building website
                                  • Follow us on Instagram
                                  • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                  • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                  • Learn more about REDIST
                                  • Learn more about the Alzheimer's Foundation of America
                                  
                                  ]]>7474cf6b-1fec-46d4-b671-d74ae0ac1b80Tue, 14 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -050001:13:36falsefull256562I’m joined by Bo Sundius, the owner of Bunch Design. His latest project, the Stop Making Sense Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU), explores how you can make a small space feel big. Bo walks us through his firm’s typical design process and how they went about designing this specific project. We also talk about trends of pre-design without prefabrication, his thoughts about the sustainability of venture capital-driven innovation in design and construction, and the reality of 3D printed homes.Mark Gardner of Jaklitsch / Gardner Architects | Inwood Sacred Sites in New York City | Sacred ArchitectureI’m joined by Mark Gardner, a Partner at Jaklitsch/Gardner and Professor at the Parsons School of Design. We discuss his work with the Inwood African Burial Ground & Lenape Ceremonial Site, also known as the Inwood Sacred Sites, and how colonization manifests itself in design and architecture across the US. 

                                  When The Bowery Residents Committee learned the site it planned to purchase had a history as a burial ground for enslaved Africans and as a Lenape Ceremonial Site, their plans for building and operating a high-quality shelter for people experiencing homelessness quickly changed. In our conversation, Mark gives an overview of the geographical history of this site, which is situated as far north as you can go on the island of Manhattan. He highlights key designers and collaborators who are working to capture the culture and contemplative nature of the land. 

                                  Mark and I also engage in a broader discussion about our experiences as minorities in the US. We talk about the racial bias in real estate and how he responds to people who deny the existence of institutionalized racism. Mark shares why he’s so drawn to projects like the Inwood Sacred Sites and how he manages to combine his passion for social justice with his architectural talents. 

                                  About the Guest:

                                  Mark Gardner is a Partner at the New York City based design firm Jaklitsch/Gardner. Mark started his career in architecture at the firms Jeffrey McKean Architect, Murphy Burnham & Buttrick, and Stanley Love-Stanley. Besides his design work, he is a Professor at the Parsons School of Design and previously served as the Director of its Master of Architecture program. He has also been active in community initiatives with SUPERFRONT and the National Association of Minority Architects. Mark is a graduate of the architecture programs at the University of Pennsylvania and Georgia Tech. 

                                  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                  Topics Covered:

                                  • How keeping up with the energy and vitality of Mark’s students keeps him sharp as a professional architect 
                                  • The balance between him and his business partner Stephan Jaklitsch
                                  • Where Mark finds design inspiration for the Inwood Sacred Sites project 
                                  • The importance of being thoughtful and acknowledging the past history of the land we inhabit 
                                  • Understanding where the white gaze shows up in architecture and beyond 
                                  • Making meaningful and lasting diversity changes in the real estate development industry 
                                  
                                  

                                  About Your Host

                                  “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                  Resources and Links

                                  • Mark Gardner’s LinkedIn
                                  • Jaklitsch/Gardner I’m joined by Mark Gardner, a Partner at Jaklitsch/Gardner and Professor at the Parsons School of Design. We discuss his work with the Inwood African Burial Ground & Lenape Ceremonial Site, also known as the Inwood Sacred Sites, and how colonization manifests itself in design and architecture across the US. 

                                    When The Bowery Residents Committee learned the site it planned to purchase had a history as a burial ground for enslaved Africans and as a Lenape Ceremonial Site, their plans for building and operating a high-quality shelter for people experiencing homelessness quickly changed. In our conversation, Mark gives an overview of the geographical history of this site, which is situated as far north as you can go on the island of Manhattan. He highlights key designers and collaborators who are working to capture the culture and contemplative nature of the land. 

                                    Mark and I also engage in a broader discussion about our experiences as minorities in the US. We talk about the racial bias in real estate and how he responds to people who deny the existence of institutionalized racism. Mark shares why he’s so drawn to projects like the Inwood Sacred Sites and how he manages to combine his passion for social justice with his architectural talents. 

                                    About the Guest:

                                    Mark Gardner is a Partner at the New York City based design firm Jaklitsch/Gardner. Mark started his career in architecture at the firms Jeffrey McKean Architect, Murphy Burnham & Buttrick, and Stanley Love-Stanley. Besides his design work, he is a Professor at the Parsons School of Design and previously served as the Director of its Master of Architecture program. He has also been active in community initiatives with SUPERFRONT and the National Association of Minority Architects. Mark is a graduate of the architecture programs at the University of Pennsylvania and Georgia Tech. 

                                    Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                    Topics Covered:

                                    • How keeping up with the energy and vitality of Mark’s students keeps him sharp as a professional architect 
                                    • The balance between him and his business partner Stephan Jaklitsch
                                    • Where Mark finds design inspiration for the Inwood Sacred Sites project 
                                    • The importance of being thoughtful and acknowledging the past history of the land we inhabit 
                                    • Understanding where the white gaze shows up in architecture and beyond 
                                    • Making meaningful and lasting diversity changes in the real estate development industry 
                                    
                                    

                                    About Your Host

                                    “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                    Resources and Links

                                    • Mark Gardner’s LinkedIn
                                    • Jaklitsch/Gardner LinkedIn
                                    • Jaklitsch/Gardner Website
                                    • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                    • Learn more on the American Building website
                                    • Follow us on Instagram
                                    • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                    • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                    • Learn more about REDIST
                                    • Learn more about Youth Design Center
                                    
                                    ]]>5e1120b3-0902-4992-b952-6307146980e7Tue, 07 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -050051:22falsefull155551I’m joined by Mark Gardner, a Partner at Jaklitsch/Gardner and Professor at the Parsons School of Design. We discuss his work with the Inwood African Burial Ground & Lenape Ceremonial Site, also known as the Inwood Sacred Sites, and how colonization manifests itself in design and architecture across the US.Devin McIntyre of REDIST | Next Gen InterviewToday, I’m joined by the Product Manager at REDIST, Devin McIntyre. Devin grew up in the suburbs of Detroit and has always been inspired by the city. We discuss how Detroit has transformed into a hub for creativity and technology in the past few years, and how the hustle culture of his hometown motivated him to pursue entrepreneurship from a young age. 

                                     

                                    Before joining the REDIST team, Devin worked for a smaller DTC business, large corporations, and startups. When I asked him how he sees his career panning out, he said that he’s interested in early-stage companies and building brands from the ground up. He shares where he sees exciting opportunities within real estate these days and ways that technology can elevate the industry. Listen in to learn more about Devin and his unique perspective on the proptech space. 

                                     

                                    About the Guest:

                                    Devin McIntyre is a Product Manager at REDIST, which is a technology company transforming how developers capitalize their deals, specifically through public incentives. Previously, he worked at CBRE and Coldwell Banker while a student. He graduated from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business in 2020. While in high school in Michigan, he launched PWRDetroit. For his work, he was featured on MSNBC, Huff Post, among other news outlets. 

                                     

                                    Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                     

                                    Topics Covered:

                                    • What inspired Devin to launch PWRDetroit as a junior in high school 
                                    • What makes Detroit a particularly unique city 
                                    • Devin’s near-term, mid-term, and long-term career goals 
                                    • Common threads through the different job roles Devin’s had 
                                    • Devin’s responsibilities as a project manager 
                                    • Areas of proptech that Devin wants to pursue further 
                                    •  
                                    
                                    

                                    About Your Host

                                    “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                     

                                    Resources and Links

                                    • Devin McIntyre’s LinkedIn
                                    • REDIST LinkedIn
                                    • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                    • Learn more on the American Building website
                                    • Follow us on Instagram
                                    • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                    • Learn more about Today, I’m joined by the Product Manager at REDIST, Devin McIntyre. Devin grew up in the suburbs of Detroit and has always been inspired by the city. We discuss how Detroit has transformed into a hub for creativity and technology in the past few years, and how the hustle culture of his hometown motivated him to pursue entrepreneurship from a young age. 

                                       

                                      Before joining the REDIST team, Devin worked for a smaller DTC business, large corporations, and startups. When I asked him how he sees his career panning out, he said that he’s interested in early-stage companies and building brands from the ground up. He shares where he sees exciting opportunities within real estate these days and ways that technology can elevate the industry. Listen in to learn more about Devin and his unique perspective on the proptech space. 

                                       

                                      About the Guest:

                                      Devin McIntyre is a Product Manager at REDIST, which is a technology company transforming how developers capitalize their deals, specifically through public incentives. Previously, he worked at CBRE and Coldwell Banker while a student. He graduated from the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business in 2020. While in high school in Michigan, he launched PWRDetroit. For his work, he was featured on MSNBC, Huff Post, among other news outlets. 

                                       

                                      Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                       

                                      Topics Covered:

                                      • What inspired Devin to launch PWRDetroit as a junior in high school 
                                      • What makes Detroit a particularly unique city 
                                      • Devin’s near-term, mid-term, and long-term career goals 
                                      • Common threads through the different job roles Devin’s had 
                                      • Devin’s responsibilities as a project manager 
                                      • Areas of proptech that Devin wants to pursue further 
                                      •  
                                      
                                      

                                      About Your Host

                                      “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                       

                                      Resources and Links

                                      • Devin McIntyre’s LinkedIn
                                      • REDIST LinkedIn
                                      • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                      • Learn more on the American Building website
                                      • Follow us on Instagram
                                      • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                      • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                      • Learn more about REDIST
                                      
                                      ]]>6b977b58-c8c5-4695-a798-d95d410ba230Tue, 31 May 2022 09:00:00 -050011:56falsefull254542Today, I’m joined by the Product Manager at REDIST, Devin McIntyre. Devin grew up in the suburbs of Detroit and has always been inspired by the city. We discuss how Detroit has transformed into a hub for creativity and technology in the past few years, and how the hustle culture of his hometown motivated him to pursue entrepreneurship from a young age.Tommy Craig of Hines & Rick Cook of COOKFOX | 555 Greenwich and 345 Hudson Street in New York City | Pioneering Sustainable ArchitectureToday, I’m joined by Tommy Craig, Senior Managing Director at Hines, and Rick Cook, Founding Partner at COOKFOX. Tommy and Rick are both pioneers of the sustainable architecture movement and have joined forces for the 555 Greenwich and 345 Hudson Street project. As it stands, they’re two existing buildings that form an entire block in the Hudson Square neighborhood of Manhattan. The goal for 555 Greenwich was to stitch the two buildings together, complete 345 Hudson Street, and face west out towards the Hudson River. 

                                      The combined buildings are 1.2 million square feet, and as you can imagine, designing that kind of space isn’t without its challenges. However, the team at COOKFOX has come up with a way to embrace those constraints and create a thermally active superstructure, the first of its kind in New York City. Rick describes the firm’s various efforts to make radical carbon changes and revamp this 100-year-old building to serve the community for the next 10+ decades. 

                                      We also discuss the importance of mentorship, how their own mentors have impacted their career development, and what they hope to pass on to the next generation of young architects at their respective firms. We touch on the current trends that are making buildings better for the planet and its occupants, and how to balance the quality and speed of construction. Listen in to hear more of our conversation about sustainable and modern living spaces. 

                                      About the Guests:

                                      Tommy Craig is Senior Managing Director and the Co-Head of the New York office of Hines, as well as Head of the Boston office. Hines is an international developer, investor and manager of real estate with nearly 5,000 employees worldwide. He is on the board of the Urban Design Forum,  and the Phipps Houses, a non-profit affordable housing developer. Previously, he taught at Columbia Business School.

                                      Rick Cook is a Founding Partner at COOKFOX, the New York City based design firm he started in 2003 with Bob Fox. Their work focuses on office, residential, interiors and cultural projects and how the natural environment can intertwine with the built environment. Prior to COOKFOX, he founded and ran his own firm, Richard Cook & Associates for 14 years.

                                      Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                      Topics Covered:

                                      • A brief history of the Hudson Square neighborhood of Manhattan 
                                      • What a thermally active superstructure is and how they’ve achieved it with this project 
                                      • Why it’s so crucial to create enticing office environments with this new hybrid work model 
                                      • Understanding the WELL and LEED Certifications 
                                      • The purpose of sustainable architecture at COOKFOX
                                      • The sector diversification that has occurred within Heins and the opportunities is provides in the new economy 
                                      
                                      

                                      About Your Host

                                      “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given...]]>Today, I’m joined by Tommy Craig, Senior Managing Director at Hines, and Rick Cook, Founding Partner at COOKFOX. Tommy and Rick are both pioneers of the sustainable architecture movement and have joined forces for the 555 Greenwich and 345 Hudson Street project. As it stands, they’re two existing buildings that form an entire block in the Hudson Square neighborhood of Manhattan. The goal for 555 Greenwich was to stitch the two buildings together, complete 345 Hudson Street, and face west out towards the Hudson River. 

                                      The combined buildings are 1.2 million square feet, and as you can imagine, designing that kind of space isn’t without its challenges. However, the team at COOKFOX has come up with a way to embrace those constraints and create a thermally active superstructure, the first of its kind in New York City. Rick describes the firm’s various efforts to make radical carbon changes and revamp this 100-year-old building to serve the community for the next 10+ decades. 

                                      We also discuss the importance of mentorship, how their own mentors have impacted their career development, and what they hope to pass on to the next generation of young architects at their respective firms. We touch on the current trends that are making buildings better for the planet and its occupants, and how to balance the quality and speed of construction. Listen in to hear more of our conversation about sustainable and modern living spaces. 

                                      About the Guests:

                                      Tommy Craig is Senior Managing Director and the Co-Head of the New York office of Hines, as well as Head of the Boston office. Hines is an international developer, investor and manager of real estate with nearly 5,000 employees worldwide. He is on the board of the Urban Design Forum,  and the Phipps Houses, a non-profit affordable housing developer. Previously, he taught at Columbia Business School.

                                      Rick Cook is a Founding Partner at COOKFOX, the New York City based design firm he started in 2003 with Bob Fox. Their work focuses on office, residential, interiors and cultural projects and how the natural environment can intertwine with the built environment. Prior to COOKFOX, he founded and ran his own firm, Richard Cook & Associates for 14 years.

                                      Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                      Topics Covered:

                                      • A brief history of the Hudson Square neighborhood of Manhattan 
                                      • What a thermally active superstructure is and how they’ve achieved it with this project 
                                      • Why it’s so crucial to create enticing office environments with this new hybrid work model 
                                      • Understanding the WELL and LEED Certifications 
                                      • The purpose of sustainable architecture at COOKFOX
                                      • The sector diversification that has occurred within Heins and the opportunities is provides in the new economy 
                                      
                                      

                                      About Your Host

                                      “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                      Resources and Links

                                      • Tommy Craig LinkedIn
                                      • Hines LinkedIn
                                      • Hines Website
                                      • Rick Cook LinkedIn
                                      • COOKFOX LinkedIn
                                      • COOKFOX Website
                                      • COOKFOX Instagram
                                      • COOKFOX Facebook
                                      • COOKFOX Twitter
                                      • Hudson Square Properties Instagram
                                      • Hudson Square Properties Facebook
                                      • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                      • Learn more on the American Building website
                                      • Follow us on Instagram
                                      • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                      • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                      • Learn more about REDIST
                                      • Learn more about Design For Freedom by Grace Farms
                                      
                                      ]]>2340a1ec-3fac-4ea5-b812-958d46be1193Tue, 24 May 2022 09:00:00 -050001:10:17falsefull253532Today, I’m joined by Tommy Craig, Senior Managing Director at Hines, and Rick Cook, Founding Partner at COOKFOX. Tommy and Rick are both pioneers of the sustainable architecture movement and have joined forces for the 555 Greenwich and 345 Hudson Street project. They pull back the curtain on the 1.2 million square foot space and explain some of the green tech and design decisions. We also discuss the importance of mentorship, trends in making buildings better for the planet and its occupants, and how to balance the quality and speed of construction.Chok Lei of Clear Mountain Capital | The Cedarview in Storrs | Garden CommunitiesToday, I’m joined by real estate executive Chok Lei to discuss his work with The Cedarview, a multiphase rental apartment development near the University of Connecticut. The 250-unit community is set upon a former nine-hole golf course, and will provide necessary housing for the students, faculty, and permanent residents of the college town. Chok describes how his team is providing a product that the town needs, but also is keeping in-line with the rural, natural character of Northeastern Connecticut. 

                                      Chok shares how he was influenced to pursue a career in real estate development from a young age一the only issue is that he’s seeing the same homebuilding process his grandfather followed. We talk about trends in proptech, which is innovation and use of technology within the property sector, and more broadly, the real estate industry. To Chok, it’s more than a buzzword. Proptech is a movement bringing the real estate industry into where it needs to be today, and also where it needs to be going forward, in order to address housing issues that we're seeing across the country. 

                                      I ask Chok about the exciting opportunities in the development space right now and what he keeps in mind when he’s investing in construction tech. He highlights startups in the proptech space that are making waves in the homebuilding space, and shares his predictions for the future of real estate development.

                                       

                                      About the Guest:

                                      Chok Lei is a real estate executive who has served in leadership roles for multiple investment firms, most recent of which is COO at Clear Mountain Capital, a New York City based company that develops real estate and invests in technology that will transform the industry. He is also a professor at Columbia’s Graduate School of Architecture, Preservation and Planning. He previously worked at Pretium Partners and began his career at JP Morgan. 

                                       

                                      Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                       

                                      Topics Covered:

                                      • The organizational and time management skill set that Chok gained from his time working in financial services
                                      • How the students in Chok’s real estate finance course at Columbia University help make him a better investor
                                      • Utilizing the natural landscape in Storrs to serve specific functions as it relates to land planning
                                      • What opportunity zones are and how to take advantage of them as a real estate developer
                                      • What’s currently trending in the proptech space 
                                      •  
                                      
                                      

                                      About Your Host

                                      “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                       

                                      Resources and Links

                                      • Chok Lei’s LinkedIn
                                      • Clear Mountain Capital Today, I’m joined by real estate executive Chok Lei to discuss his work with The Cedarview, a multiphase rental apartment development near the University of Connecticut. The 250-unit community is set upon a former nine-hole golf course, and will provide necessary housing for the students, faculty, and permanent residents of the college town. Chok describes how his team is providing a product that the town needs, but also is keeping in-line with the rural, natural character of Northeastern Connecticut. 

                                        Chok shares how he was influenced to pursue a career in real estate development from a young age一the only issue is that he’s seeing the same homebuilding process his grandfather followed. We talk about trends in proptech, which is innovation and use of technology within the property sector, and more broadly, the real estate industry. To Chok, it’s more than a buzzword. Proptech is a movement bringing the real estate industry into where it needs to be today, and also where it needs to be going forward, in order to address housing issues that we're seeing across the country. 

                                        I ask Chok about the exciting opportunities in the development space right now and what he keeps in mind when he’s investing in construction tech. He highlights startups in the proptech space that are making waves in the homebuilding space, and shares his predictions for the future of real estate development.

                                         

                                        About the Guest:

                                        Chok Lei is a real estate executive who has served in leadership roles for multiple investment firms, most recent of which is COO at Clear Mountain Capital, a New York City based company that develops real estate and invests in technology that will transform the industry. He is also a professor at Columbia’s Graduate School of Architecture, Preservation and Planning. He previously worked at Pretium Partners and began his career at JP Morgan. 

                                         

                                        Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                         

                                        Topics Covered:

                                        • The organizational and time management skill set that Chok gained from his time working in financial services
                                        • How the students in Chok’s real estate finance course at Columbia University help make him a better investor
                                        • Utilizing the natural landscape in Storrs to serve specific functions as it relates to land planning
                                        • What opportunity zones are and how to take advantage of them as a real estate developer
                                        • What’s currently trending in the proptech space 
                                        •  
                                        
                                        

                                        About Your Host

                                        “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                         

                                        Resources and Links

                                        • Chok Lei’s LinkedIn
                                        • Clear Mountain Capital LinkedIn
                                        • Clear Mountain Capital Website
                                        • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                        • Learn more on the American Building website
                                        • Follow us on Instagram
                                        • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                        • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                        • Learn more about REDIST
                                        • Learn more about Project Destined
                                        
                                        ]]>92b85feb-116a-4ec3-9a96-98a56ec7a32bTue, 17 May 2022 09:00:00 -050043:22falsefull252522Today, I’m joined by real estate executive Chok Lei to discuss his work with The Cedarview, a multiphase rental apartment development near the University of Connecticut. We also touch on what inspired him to pursue a career in real estate, his teaching career at Columbia University, and how technology can improve the process of developing for small to medium sized developers. He highlights startups in the proptech space that are making waves in the homebuilding space, and shares his predictions for the future of real estate development.Ifeoma Ebo of Creative Urban Alchemy | The Perfect New York Street in New York City | Optimizing Urban StreetsToday, I’m joined by the Founding Principal at Creative Urban Alchemy, Ifeoma Ebo. Ifeoma is a Brooklyn native with a background in architecture, urban planning, real estate development, and environmental sustainability. In our conversation, we dive into the details of her latest project, The Perfect New York Street, which is a modern take on the streetscape of Third Avenue between 33rd and 34th Street. She walks us through what people might see, hear and feel when walking through this re-crafted space, and highlights the ripple effect it can have on the local economy and neighborhood safety. 

                                         

                                        Ifeoma and I discuss the large-scale focus on equity and infrastructure in various global and domestic cities, with a particular focus on New York City. There's a movement towards how we're reconfiguring cities in the public realm to address damaging practices, such as redlining, in city development. Ifeoma has a unique perspective on the intertwined issues of sustainability, criminal justice reform, and housing affordability due to her upbringing between Brooklyn and her mother’s village in Nigeria, as well as her studies at Cornell University and MIT. 

                                         

                                        We talk about the design challenges that cities across the population spectrum are facing to make streets efficient for vehicles, productive for businesses, and accessible for residents. I get Ifeoma’s take al fresco dining on city sidewalks and ideas for how that experience can be improved. We also touch on where funding is typically sourced from for urban transformations and the challenges with maintenance and operations in the public realm. 

                                         

                                        About the Guest:

                                        Ifeoma Ebo is the Founding Principal at Creative Urban Alchemy, a NYC-based studio that specializes in strategies and frameworks for design, engagement and spatial planning in the areas of architecture, urban planning, real estate development and environmental sustainability. Ifeoma teaches at the graduate level at Columbia University and Syracuse University, and has taught at Cornell University and the University of Cape Town. She is also active with community initiatives, including with Architecture for Humanity and the BlackSpace Urbanist Collective. 

                                         

                                        Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                         

                                        Topics Covered:

                                        • The undergrad courses at Cornell that influenced her career path and design style
                                        • What inspired her to pursue a graduate degree in Urban Design and Planning at MIT 
                                        • The different dynamics and tools of nonprofit, private, government, and academia sectors 
                                        • Why she launched Creative Urban Alchemy initially, and the steps she took to pursue it full-time this year
                                        • Undoing generations of disinvestment and weaponization of infrastructure
                                        • Common streetscape issues
                                        • The collaborative design effort of The Perfect New York Street
                                        • Her ideal profile for the NYC ‘public realm czar’ 
                                        •  
                                        
                                        

                                        About Your Host

                                        “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                         

                                        Topics Covered:

                                        • The undergrad courses at Cornell that influenced her career path and design style
                                        • What inspired her to pursue a graduate degree in Urban Design and Planning at MIT 
                                        • The different dynamics and tools of nonprofit, private, government, and academia sectors 
                                        • Why she launched Creative Urban Alchemy initially, and the steps she took to pursue it full-time this year
                                        • Undoing generations of disinvestment and weaponization of infrastructure
                                        • Common streetscape issues
                                        • The collaborative design effort of The Perfect New York Street
                                        • Her ideal profile for the NYC ‘public realm czar’ 
                                        •  
                                        
                                        

                                        About Your Host

                                        “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                         

                                        Resources and Links

                                        • Ifeoma Ebo’s LinkedIn
                                        • Creative Urban Alchemy LinkedIn
                                        • Creative Urban Alchemy Website
                                        • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                        • Learn more on the American Building website
                                        • Follow us on Instagram
                                        • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                        • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                        • Learn more about REDIST
                                        • Learn more about Black Space Urbanist Collective
                                        
                                        ]]>00da270b-e538-4fd0-84b6-3b598541bd97Thu, 12 May 2022 09:00:00 -050059:16truefull251512Today, I’m joined by the Founding Principal at Creative Urban Alchemy, Ifeoma Ebo. Ifeoma is a Brooklyn native with a background in architecture, urban planning, real estate development, and environmental sustainability. In our conversation, we dive into the details of her latest project, The Perfect New York Street, which is a modern take on the streetscape of Third Avenue between 33rd and 34th Street. She walks us through what people might see, hear and feel when walking through this re-crafted space, and highlights the ripple effect it can have on the local economy and neighborhood safety.Apoorva Rao of Michael Graves Architecture & Design | Next Gen InterviewToday, I’m joined by senior architectural designer at Michael Graves Architecture & Design, Apoorva Rao. Apoorva shares what originally drew her to the field of architecture and how her passion for her family, Indian-American culture, theology, and philosophy ultimately inspired her thesis. She highlights the coaches and mentors who have helped shape her as a person and designer. She also touches on the role that Indian classical dance plays in her approach to architecture, and her dedication to always work from a place of boldness and courage. 

                                        About the Guest:

                                        Apoorva Rao is a senior architectural designer at Michael Graves Architecture & Design, where she has worked for almost three years. She previously interned at Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design and Gluckman Tang Architects. She also did research at CEMEX, the Mexican construction materials manufacturer. She received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University. 

                                        Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                        Topics Covered:

                                        • Apoorva’s path to becoming a senior architectural designer 
                                        • Early exposures to Indian architecture 
                                        • The mantra that has guided Apoorva’s career 
                                        • How Apoorva has learned to ask and accept support 
                                        • The importance of understanding a client’s challenges and expectations 
                                        • Apoorva’s overarching career goals 
                                        
                                        

                                        About Your Host

                                        Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                        Resources and Links

                                        • Apoorva Rao’s LinkedIn
                                        • Michael Graves Architecture & Design LinkedIn
                                        • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                        • Learn more on the American Building website
                                        • Follow us on Instagram
                                        • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                        • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                        • Learn more about REDIST
                                        
                                        ]]>Today, I’m joined by senior architectural designer at Michael Graves Architecture & Design, Apoorva Rao. Apoorva shares what originally drew her to the field of architecture and how her passion for her family, Indian-American culture, theology, and philosophy ultimately inspired her thesis. She highlights the coaches and mentors who have helped shape her as a person and designer. She also touches on the role that Indian classical dance plays in her approach to architecture, and her dedication to always work from a place of boldness and courage. 

                                        About the Guest:

                                        Apoorva Rao is a senior architectural designer at Michael Graves Architecture & Design, where she has worked for almost three years. She previously interned at Joshua Zinder Architecture + Design and Gluckman Tang Architects. She also did research at CEMEX, the Mexican construction materials manufacturer. She received her Bachelor of Architecture degree from Syracuse University. 

                                        Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                        Topics Covered:

                                        • Apoorva’s path to becoming a senior architectural designer 
                                        • Early exposures to Indian architecture 
                                        • The mantra that has guided Apoorva’s career 
                                        • How Apoorva has learned to ask and accept support 
                                        • The importance of understanding a client’s challenges and expectations 
                                        • Apoorva’s overarching career goals 
                                        
                                        

                                        About Your Host

                                        Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                        Resources and Links

                                        • Apoorva Rao’s LinkedIn
                                        • Michael Graves Architecture & Design LinkedIn
                                        • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                        • Learn more on the American Building website
                                        • Follow us on Instagram
                                        • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                        • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                        • Learn more about REDIST
                                        
                                        ]]>f54d112f-d932-4805-a8ec-d14c22b9ebfaMon, 02 May 2022 09:00:00 -050021:44falsefull250502Today, I’m joined by senior architectural designer at Michael Graves Architecture & Design, Apoorva Rao. Apoorva shares what originally drew her to the field of architecture and how her passion for her family, Indian-American culture, theology, and philosophy ultimately inspired her thesis. She highlights the coaches and mentors who have helped shape her as a person and designer. She also touches on the role that Indian classical dance plays in her approach to architecture, and her dedication to always work from a place of boldness and courage.Ryan Graye of Eremos | NOBULL in Boston | Limiting Noise DistractionI’m joined by Ryan Graye, the founder and principal of Eremos, an acoustic design firm based in New York City and Miami. We get into how he got his start in this field, his design experience with major fitness facilities, and his current project with the NOBULL headquarters in Boston. Ryan shares what he learned during his time at Cerami & Associates and how he decided to leave the corporate world to start Eremos. 

                                        Acoustic design is all about applying the science of sound and vibration to architecture. It’s something that a lot of people take for granted, but quickly realize how important it is when a space is poorly designed. One of the most challenging spaces to design and configure are gyms and fitness studios, but Ryan has found a particular niche in that area. 

                                        NOBULL is a cross-training footwear, apparel, and accessories brand that is setting up shop in the former Boston Globe Headquarters. CrossFit is a major part of their brand identity, so Ryan is in charge of making sure that people can slam 300-pound tires on the ground without disturbing their co-workers in other parts of the building. There’s also a rock climbing wall, digital content creation spaces, and a track for walking meetings to consider. 

                                        Though NOBULL is gearing up to get back into their brand new office, Ryan provides advice for how people can improve the sound of workspaces at home and simple recommendations for limiting noise distraction in small spaces. Listen in to hear more about Ryan’s unique perspective on design and learn how to optimize your own space.

                                        About the Guest:

                                        Ryan Graye is the founder and principal of Eremos, an acoustic design firm based in New York City and Miami. He previously worked at Cerami & Associates, the firm considered to be a pioneer in the field of acoustical design in the United States. He began his career at Lockheed Martin, where he worked as a mechanical engineer. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt and Penn State. 

                                        Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                        Topics Covered:

                                        • Acoustical needs of a number of different spaces
                                        • Figuring out your sense of self without a corporate job title 
                                        • The key challenges that come up with acoustic design in the fitness setting 
                                        • Mixing functional office design with a CrossFit gym 
                                        • The space, interior, and material design process 
                                        • The role that acoustic designers play in the construction process 
                                        • Common issues and potential solutions for noisy remote work environments 
                                        
                                        

                                        About Your Host

                                        “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                        Resources and Links

                                        • Ryan Graye on LinkedIn
                                        • Eremos on I’m joined by Ryan Graye, the founder and principal of Eremos, an acoustic design firm based in New York City and Miami. We get into how he got his start in this field, his design experience with major fitness facilities, and his current project with the NOBULL headquarters in Boston. Ryan shares what he learned during his time at Cerami & Associates and how he decided to leave the corporate world to start Eremos. 

                                          Acoustic design is all about applying the science of sound and vibration to architecture. It’s something that a lot of people take for granted, but quickly realize how important it is when a space is poorly designed. One of the most challenging spaces to design and configure are gyms and fitness studios, but Ryan has found a particular niche in that area. 

                                          NOBULL is a cross-training footwear, apparel, and accessories brand that is setting up shop in the former Boston Globe Headquarters. CrossFit is a major part of their brand identity, so Ryan is in charge of making sure that people can slam 300-pound tires on the ground without disturbing their co-workers in other parts of the building. There’s also a rock climbing wall, digital content creation spaces, and a track for walking meetings to consider. 

                                          Though NOBULL is gearing up to get back into their brand new office, Ryan provides advice for how people can improve the sound of workspaces at home and simple recommendations for limiting noise distraction in small spaces. Listen in to hear more about Ryan’s unique perspective on design and learn how to optimize your own space.

                                          About the Guest:

                                          Ryan Graye is the founder and principal of Eremos, an acoustic design firm based in New York City and Miami. He previously worked at Cerami & Associates, the firm considered to be a pioneer in the field of acoustical design in the United States. He began his career at Lockheed Martin, where he worked as a mechanical engineer. He is a graduate of Vanderbilt and Penn State. 

                                          Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                          Topics Covered:

                                          • Acoustical needs of a number of different spaces
                                          • Figuring out your sense of self without a corporate job title 
                                          • The key challenges that come up with acoustic design in the fitness setting 
                                          • Mixing functional office design with a CrossFit gym 
                                          • The space, interior, and material design process 
                                          • The role that acoustic designers play in the construction process 
                                          • Common issues and potential solutions for noisy remote work environments 
                                          
                                          

                                          About Your Host

                                          “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                          Resources and Links

                                          • Ryan Graye on LinkedIn
                                          • Eremos on LinkedIn
                                          • Eremos Website
                                          • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                          • Learn more on the American Building website
                                          • Follow us on Instagram
                                          • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                          • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                          • Learn more about REDIST
                                          • Learn more about SAX LLP
                                          
                                          ]]>05553165-a856-4709-a85f-73509c404f54Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -050044:49falsefull249492I’m joined by Ryan Graye, the founder and principal of Eremos, an acoustic design firm based in New York City and Miami. We get into how he got his start in this field, his design experience with major fitness facilities, and his current project with the NOBULL headquarters in Boston. Ryan shares what he learned during his time at Cerami & Associates and how he decided to leave the corporate world to start Eremos. Ryan also provides advice for how people can improve the sound of workspaces at home and simple recommendations for limiting noise distraction in small spaces.Matt Giammanco of AvalonBay Communities | Thanet Circle in Princeton | Choosing the Right LocationMatt Giammanco is a Senior Director of Development at AvalonBay Communities, the real estate investment trust that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages apartment communities across the nation. He’s based in their New Jersey office and is part of the development team focused on north and central New Jersey. In today’s episode, Matt brings us behind-the-scenes on the Thanet Circle project in Princeton, New Jersey, and how they’re changing the landscape of suburban rental housing. We also discuss more broadly how major developers like AvalonBay choose where to develop, and then how they go about building. 

                                          Matt started his career in real estate after graduating from Penn State in 2007. Some might consider that unlucky timing with the Great Recession of 2008/2009 just around the corner, but the skills that he developed during that time served him well during the Covid-19 global pandemic. We talk about the different challenges and responsibilities that he experienced as a developer during these last two years, and how rental demands have shifted as a result of the pandemic. 

                                          A great example of this shift is the AvalonBay Thanet Circle development in Princeton, New Jersey. This 221-unit inclusionary rental project has been an opportunity to resolve the lack of existing rental housing in the affluent town. The variety of units is meant to accommodate multiple demographics across the spectrum that don’t typically exist in suburban environments. He shares details of the development strategy, a taste of the finishes and the layouts, and what the financing was like for this project. 

                                          We finish our conversation by discussing one of my favorite topics: technology in property development. Matt shares how he’s incorporating technology to interact with prospective tenants and active residents in his day-to-day life. We also talk about some of the innovative technologies in the development and construction industries that Matt is seeing on AvalonBay job sites.

                                          About the Guest:

                                          Matt Giammanco is a Senior Director of Development at AvalonBay Communities, the real estate investment trust that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages apartment communities across the nation. Matt is based in their New Jersey office and is part of the development team focused on north and central New Jersey. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs Real Estate Investment Group, and began his career at Ernst and Young in their Real Estate Transactions Group. He is a graduate of Columbia Business School and Penn State University. 

                                          Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                          Topics Covered:

                                          • What Matt learned during his years at Ernst and Young and Goldman Sachs that prepared him for his career in real estate development 
                                          • Creating more rental opportunities in suburban environments
                                          • The start-to-finish process of a project like Thanet Circle
                                          • Affordable housing in New...]]>Matt Giammanco is a Senior Director of Development at AvalonBay Communities, the real estate investment trust that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages apartment communities across the nation. He’s based in their New Jersey office and is part of the development team focused on north and central New Jersey. In today’s episode, Matt brings us behind-the-scenes on the Thanet Circle project in Princeton, New Jersey, and how they’re changing the landscape of suburban rental housing. We also discuss more broadly how major developers like AvalonBay choose where to develop, and then how they go about building. 

                                            Matt started his career in real estate after graduating from Penn State in 2007. Some might consider that unlucky timing with the Great Recession of 2008/2009 just around the corner, but the skills that he developed during that time served him well during the Covid-19 global pandemic. We talk about the different challenges and responsibilities that he experienced as a developer during these last two years, and how rental demands have shifted as a result of the pandemic. 

                                            A great example of this shift is the AvalonBay Thanet Circle development in Princeton, New Jersey. This 221-unit inclusionary rental project has been an opportunity to resolve the lack of existing rental housing in the affluent town. The variety of units is meant to accommodate multiple demographics across the spectrum that don’t typically exist in suburban environments. He shares details of the development strategy, a taste of the finishes and the layouts, and what the financing was like for this project. 

                                            We finish our conversation by discussing one of my favorite topics: technology in property development. Matt shares how he’s incorporating technology to interact with prospective tenants and active residents in his day-to-day life. We also talk about some of the innovative technologies in the development and construction industries that Matt is seeing on AvalonBay job sites.

                                            About the Guest:

                                            Matt Giammanco is a Senior Director of Development at AvalonBay Communities, the real estate investment trust that acquires, develops, redevelops, and manages apartment communities across the nation. Matt is based in their New Jersey office and is part of the development team focused on north and central New Jersey. He previously worked at Goldman Sachs Real Estate Investment Group, and began his career at Ernst and Young in their Real Estate Transactions Group. He is a graduate of Columbia Business School and Penn State University. 

                                            Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                            Topics Covered:

                                            • What Matt learned during his years at Ernst and Young and Goldman Sachs that prepared him for his career in real estate development 
                                            • Creating more rental opportunities in suburban environments
                                            • The start-to-finish process of a project like Thanet Circle
                                            • Affordable housing in New Jersey 
                                            • The variety of demographics interested in Thanet Circle 
                                            • Unique tax dynamics of New Jersey 
                                            • How a firm like AvalonBay is structured 
                                            • Developing a hyperlocal focus to stay in tune to trends and opportunities 
                                            • Typical timelines for AvalonBay projects 
                                            • How technology is changing the real estate development space 
                                            
                                            

                                            About Your Host

                                            “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                            Resources and Links

                                            • Matt Giammanco’s LinkedIn
                                            • AvalonBay Communities LinkedIn
                                            • AvalonBay Communities Website
                                            • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                            • Learn more on the American Building website
                                            • Follow us on Instagram
                                            • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                            • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                            • Learn more about REDIST
                                            • Learn more about Sax LLP
                                            
                                            ]]>9327bef0-c8b5-4ba3-8272-9b4b333d0a76Tue, 19 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -050058:36falsefull248482Matt Giammanco is a Senior Director of Development at AvalonBay Communities. He’s based in their New Jersey office and is part of the development team focused on north and central New Jersey. In today’s episode, Matt brings us behind-the-scenes on the Thanet Circle project in Princeton, New Jersey, and how they’re changing the landscape of suburban rental housing. We also discuss more broadly how major developers like AvalonBay choose where to develop, and then how they go about building.Kenneth Namkung of Monument Office | Suburbanism in New York City | The American SuburbToday, I’m joined by Associate, Senior Project Architect, and Designer with NBBJ, Kenneth Namkung. When he’s not working in the NBBJ Healthcare+ Studio, he’s running Monument Office, his research and design firm. I invited Kenneth on to discuss Suburbanism, a concept design proposal for a civic installation in the Herald Square area of Manhattan. 

                                            Kenneth details the inspiration behind Suburbanism and how he came up with the design. He wanted to highlight the transition that many New Yorkers make: growing up in the land of shopping malls and cul-de-sacs, and then moving to the big city for their post-grad career. Kenneth says that he felt inspired by that energy and sought to define the areas around the installation in order to emphasize what was not there anymore. He walks listeners through the installation and explains the research and design process that went into it. 

                                            We discuss the history of the American suburb and the design language that is commonly associated with it. We get into some of the factors that resulted in the creation of the American suburb, such as the post-WWII endeavor to define the American lifestyle and differentiate it from immigrants living in cities, the growth of commuter rail roads, and redlining. I also ask Kenneth how he thinks towns outside of New York City have benefitted from the exodus due to the pandemic, and what those changes could look like long term. 

                                            About the Guest:

                                            Kenneth Namkung is the founder and designer at Monument Office, a research and design firm based in Brooklyn, New York. He specializes in the interplay between architecture, public space and memory. He is also an Associate, Senior Project Architect, and Designer with NBBJ in the Healthcare+ Studio. 

                                            Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                            Topics Covered:

                                            • Kenneth’s experience of living and studying in Pittsburgh and Charlottesville
                                            • What Kenneth learned from working under notable ‘starchitects’ 
                                            • His personal cultural connection to the Herald Square area 
                                            • The reasoning behind Kenneth’s use of wire mesh and scaffolding 
                                            • How the concept of ‘home’ is changing with millennials and Gen Z
                                            • How suburbs have changed over time, especially during the pandemic 
                                            
                                            

                                            About Your Host

                                            “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                            Resources and Links

                                            • Kenneth Namkung LinkedIn
                                            • Kenneth Namkung Instagram
                                            • NBBJ Design LinkedIn
                                            • NBBJ Design Today, I’m joined by Associate, Senior Project Architect, and Designer with NBBJ, Kenneth Namkung. When he’s not working in the NBBJ Healthcare+ Studio, he’s running Monument Office, his research and design firm. I invited Kenneth on to discuss Suburbanism, a concept design proposal for a civic installation in the Herald Square area of Manhattan. 

                                              Kenneth details the inspiration behind Suburbanism and how he came up with the design. He wanted to highlight the transition that many New Yorkers make: growing up in the land of shopping malls and cul-de-sacs, and then moving to the big city for their post-grad career. Kenneth says that he felt inspired by that energy and sought to define the areas around the installation in order to emphasize what was not there anymore. He walks listeners through the installation and explains the research and design process that went into it. 

                                              We discuss the history of the American suburb and the design language that is commonly associated with it. We get into some of the factors that resulted in the creation of the American suburb, such as the post-WWII endeavor to define the American lifestyle and differentiate it from immigrants living in cities, the growth of commuter rail roads, and redlining. I also ask Kenneth how he thinks towns outside of New York City have benefitted from the exodus due to the pandemic, and what those changes could look like long term. 

                                              About the Guest:

                                              Kenneth Namkung is the founder and designer at Monument Office, a research and design firm based in Brooklyn, New York. He specializes in the interplay between architecture, public space and memory. He is also an Associate, Senior Project Architect, and Designer with NBBJ in the Healthcare+ Studio. 

                                              Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                              Topics Covered:

                                              • Kenneth’s experience of living and studying in Pittsburgh and Charlottesville
                                              • What Kenneth learned from working under notable ‘starchitects’ 
                                              • His personal cultural connection to the Herald Square area 
                                              • The reasoning behind Kenneth’s use of wire mesh and scaffolding 
                                              • How the concept of ‘home’ is changing with millennials and Gen Z
                                              • How suburbs have changed over time, especially during the pandemic 
                                              
                                              

                                              About Your Host

                                              “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                              Resources and Links

                                              • Kenneth Namkung LinkedIn
                                              • Kenneth Namkung Instagram
                                              • NBBJ Design LinkedIn
                                              • NBBJ Design Website
                                              • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                              • Learn more on the American Building website
                                              • Follow us on Instagram
                                              • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                              • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                              • Learn more about Kramer Levin 
                                              • Learn more about REDIST
                                              
                                              ]]>bfc475dc-a570-4e66-ab2d-96448e5bac66Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -050053:49falsefull247472Today, I’m joined by Associate, Senior Project Architect, and Designer with NBBJ, Kenneth Namkung. When he’s not working in the NBBJ Healthcare+ Studio, he’s running Monument Office, his research and design firm. I invited Kenneth on to discuss Suburbanism, a concept design proposal for a civic installation in the Herald Square area of Manhattan. We get into the logistics behind the project, the history of the American suburb, and the ripple effects of the pandemic on suburbia.Jack Whalen of Michael Graves Architecture & Design | Next Gen InterviewToday, I’m chatting with another next-gen architectural designer at Michael Graves Architecture and Design, Jack Whalen. We discuss his time as a mentee in the ACE Mentor Program, how his work at dRemodeling in Philadelphia helped prepare him for his role at Michael Graves, and his vision for sustainable architecture. 

                                              Jack also shares the spectrum of what his days look like and what he enjoys most about working at Michael Graves. He says that one day he might be working on a project locally in Princeton or New York City, and the next he’s on a call with clients in Egypt or Qatar. One of the things that excite him most about Michael Graves is that he can make an impact on sustainability efforts and be on the cutting edge of new technology in the field. 

                                              We discuss possible solutions for making sustainable architecture more readily available and affordable. We also talk about the possibility of phasing sustainable practices into architectural code to update the industry standards and the responsibility that we have in the global north to slow carbon emissions. Listen in to hear more about Jack’s journey to becoming an architectural designer and his innovative ideas for making sustainability more mainstream.

                                               

                                              About the Guest:

                                              Jack Whalen is an architectural designer at Michael Graves Architecture and Design. He joined the firm in 2021 after completing his Bachelor of Architecture degree at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. As a student, he ran his own business doing architectural visualizations, and also made models for dRemodeling and Designblendz in Philadelphia. Outside of designing, he worked for the ACE Mentor Program. 

                                              Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                               

                                              Topics Covered:

                                              • What the ACE Mentor Program is and how it has influenced Jack’s career
                                              • Why it’s important to understand the finance side of architecture, regardless of your role at a firm
                                              • Jack’s responsibilities as an architectural designer
                                              • What makes Michael Graves a unique firm
                                              • Jack’s recommendations for sustainability improvements in design and construction
                                              • My take on Climate Reparations by David Wallace-Wells for The New Yorker
                                              •  
                                              
                                              

                                              About Your Host

                                              “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                               

                                              Resources and Links

                                              • Jack Whalen’s LinkedIn
                                              • Michael Graves Architecture & Design Today, I’m chatting with another next-gen architectural designer at Michael Graves Architecture and Design, Jack Whalen. We discuss his time as a mentee in the ACE Mentor Program, how his work at dRemodeling in Philadelphia helped prepare him for his role at Michael Graves, and his vision for sustainable architecture. 

                                                Jack also shares the spectrum of what his days look like and what he enjoys most about working at Michael Graves. He says that one day he might be working on a project locally in Princeton or New York City, and the next he’s on a call with clients in Egypt or Qatar. One of the things that excite him most about Michael Graves is that he can make an impact on sustainability efforts and be on the cutting edge of new technology in the field. 

                                                We discuss possible solutions for making sustainable architecture more readily available and affordable. We also talk about the possibility of phasing sustainable practices into architectural code to update the industry standards and the responsibility that we have in the global north to slow carbon emissions. Listen in to hear more about Jack’s journey to becoming an architectural designer and his innovative ideas for making sustainability more mainstream.

                                                 

                                                About the Guest:

                                                Jack Whalen is an architectural designer at Michael Graves Architecture and Design. He joined the firm in 2021 after completing his Bachelor of Architecture degree at Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. As a student, he ran his own business doing architectural visualizations, and also made models for dRemodeling and Designblendz in Philadelphia. Outside of designing, he worked for the ACE Mentor Program. 

                                                Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                 

                                                Topics Covered:

                                                • What the ACE Mentor Program is and how it has influenced Jack’s career
                                                • Why it’s important to understand the finance side of architecture, regardless of your role at a firm
                                                • Jack’s responsibilities as an architectural designer
                                                • What makes Michael Graves a unique firm
                                                • Jack’s recommendations for sustainability improvements in design and construction
                                                • My take on Climate Reparations by David Wallace-Wells for The New Yorker
                                                •  
                                                
                                                

                                                About Your Host

                                                “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                                 

                                                Resources and Links

                                                • Jack Whalen’s LinkedIn
                                                • Michael Graves Architecture & Design LinkedIn
                                                • Michael Graves Architecture & Design Website
                                                • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                • Learn more on the American Building website
                                                • Follow us on Instagram
                                                • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                • Learn more about REDIST
                                                
                                                ]]>f9718f3c-88c5-4430-8a93-4351e0478ff5Tue, 05 Apr 2022 09:00:00 -050018:10falsefull246462Today, I’m chatting with another next-gen architectural designer at Michael Graves Architecture and Design, Jack Whalen. We discuss the ACE Mentor Program, how his internships helped prepare him for his role at Michael Graves, and his vision for sustainable architecture. He also shares the spectrum of what his days look like and what he enjoys most about working at Michael Graves. Listen in to hear more about Jack’s journey and his innovative ideas for making sustainability more mainstream.Louis Schump of Gensler | The Westside Pavilion in Los Angeles | The Future of RetailToday, I’m joined by the creative director at Gensler, Louis Schump. Louis has spent his career making progress in proving, demonstrating, and advocating for interiors to be on equal footing as exterior design. His design philosophy is rooted in defining problems and creating unique solutions, which is on full display in his work with the Westside Pavilion. 

                                                The Westside Pavilion is a former shopping mall located in West Los Angeles, California that is being repurposed into an office complex for Google. You might recognize the location from Clueless, but like most shopping centers, it’s been on a steady decline since the introduction of the internet. Louis breaks down how both malls and technology companies have changed over time, and what makes the Westside Pavilion project particularly unique. We discuss the challenges and advantages that the space presents, and Louis shares some details about the design vision and finishes. 

                                                We also talk more broadly about the downfall of malls. I give a brief history on the suburban staple and we chat about some potential solutions: Converting them into senior housing, offices,  or constructing an intermix of industrial, commercial, retail, and residential functions. We round out the conversation by talking about Louis’ predictions about the future of brick-and-mortar retail and the role that augmented reality has in that. 

                                                About the Guest:

                                                Though Midwest born and raised, Louis Schump, creative director at Gensler, has spent the last 35 years in San Francisco. Over his career, designing buildings gave way to designing interiors, which was enhanced by furniture and experience design. He has worked at NBBJ, HOK, and Rapt Studio. As a creative director at Gensler, he is responsible for growing the firm's portfolio, cultivating client relationships, and mentoring talent.

                                                Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                Topics Covered:

                                                • Louis’ approach to being a designer and creative director 
                                                • How the concept of what a tech company is has changed over time 
                                                • What Louis sees as the problems and solutions with the Westside Pavilion project 
                                                • Louis’ desire to create mixed-use environments 
                                                • Where things went wrong for malls 
                                                • Gensler Research Institute design forecasts for retail spaces 
                                                
                                                

                                                About Your Host

                                                “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                                Resources and Links

                                                • Louis Schump’s LinkedIn
                                                • Gensler LinkedIn
                                                • Gensler Website
                                                • Grab...]]>Today, I’m joined by the creative director at Gensler, Louis Schump. Louis has spent his career making progress in proving, demonstrating, and advocating for interiors to be on equal footing as exterior design. His design philosophy is rooted in defining problems and creating unique solutions, which is on full display in his work with the Westside Pavilion. 

                                                  The Westside Pavilion is a former shopping mall located in West Los Angeles, California that is being repurposed into an office complex for Google. You might recognize the location from Clueless, but like most shopping centers, it’s been on a steady decline since the introduction of the internet. Louis breaks down how both malls and technology companies have changed over time, and what makes the Westside Pavilion project particularly unique. We discuss the challenges and advantages that the space presents, and Louis shares some details about the design vision and finishes. 

                                                  We also talk more broadly about the downfall of malls. I give a brief history on the suburban staple and we chat about some potential solutions: Converting them into senior housing, offices,  or constructing an intermix of industrial, commercial, retail, and residential functions. We round out the conversation by talking about Louis’ predictions about the future of brick-and-mortar retail and the role that augmented reality has in that. 

                                                  About the Guest:

                                                  Though Midwest born and raised, Louis Schump, creative director at Gensler, has spent the last 35 years in San Francisco. Over his career, designing buildings gave way to designing interiors, which was enhanced by furniture and experience design. He has worked at NBBJ, HOK, and Rapt Studio. As a creative director at Gensler, he is responsible for growing the firm's portfolio, cultivating client relationships, and mentoring talent.

                                                  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                  Topics Covered:

                                                  • Louis’ approach to being a designer and creative director 
                                                  • How the concept of what a tech company is has changed over time 
                                                  • What Louis sees as the problems and solutions with the Westside Pavilion project 
                                                  • Louis’ desire to create mixed-use environments 
                                                  • Where things went wrong for malls 
                                                  • Gensler Research Institute design forecasts for retail spaces 
                                                  
                                                  

                                                  About Your Host

                                                  “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                                  Resources and Links

                                                  • Louis Schump’s LinkedIn
                                                  • Gensler LinkedIn
                                                  • Gensler Website
                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                  • Learn more on the American Building website
                                                  • Follow us on Instagram
                                                  • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                  • Learn more about Providence Bank
                                                  • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                                  • Learn more about REDIST
                                                  
                                                  ]]>4a5011ae-21f6-4ca3-9de1-ca1c7226e9b8Tue, 29 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -050052:30truefull245452Today, I’m joined by the creative director at Gensler, Louis Schump. His design philosophy is rooted in defining problems and creating unique solutions. He is currently working on the Westside Pavilion project, which Gensler is repurposing into an office complex for Google. Louis breaks down what makes this project particularly unique and how both malls and technology companies have changed over time. We also talk more broadly about the downfall of shopping centers and the future of brick-and-mortar retail.Melissa Román Burch of Lendlease Development | Claremont Hall in New York City | Creating Successful PartnershipsToday, I’m joined by Head of the New York City office for Lendlease Development, Melissa Román Burch. Melissa is a leading property executive and developer in New York with twenty years of public-company real estate experience. 

                                                  In our conversation, we discuss how growing up in Ohio, attending college in Cambridge, and living her adult life in New York City has shaped her outlook on real estate. We touch on the role of academic institutions as economic generators for the cities in which they're situated and the connection between community and higher education. 

                                                  Melissa shares the three main lessons that she learned from her time on the Pacific Park/ Atlantic Yards project, a massive mixed-use commercial and residential development in Brooklyn. We discuss getting buy-in from the community, learning how to build in a dense urban environment, and understanding the nature of public-private partnership. 

                                                  Melissa’s currently working on the Claremont Hall renovation and provides some details on the background, challenges, and opportunities that she’s seeing with the project. We get into the New York City phenomenon of air rights and Melissa shares how the team is monetizing 300,000 aerial square feet to weave together the gothic collegiate style into modern living. 

                                                  Melissa also shares the importance of incorporating community feedback and local organizations on development projects, namely through the lens of the 1 Java Street project. Lendlease is transforming a vacant, single-story industrial warehouse into 850 units of housing, 30% of which will be affordable. They are also redeveloping the waterfront into an esplanade that will be open to the public. As property and rental prices skyrocket, housing access is top-of-mind for Lendlease. 

                                                  We round out the conversation by discussing the core purpose of Lendlease and what drew Melissa to join the team. Because Lendlease has construction, development, and investment under one roof, they’re set apart from almost every New York City developer. She describes some of the significant carbon reductions that they’re making towards their goal to be absolute carbon zero by 2040. A lofty goal, but Melissa believes it’s achievable given their resources and dedication to the mission.

                                                  About the Guest:

                                                  Melissa is the Head of the New York City office for Lendlease Development where she spearheaded the Sydney-based firms’ entry and expansion into the New York market and originated a pipeline of large-scale, ground-up developments for the firm. 

                                                  Before joining Lendlease in 2015, she worked at Forest City Ratner for 12 years, where she oversaw the Pacific Park/Atlantic Yard project featuring the Barclays Center. She started her career at Merrill Lynch. She serves on the board of the Henry Street Settlement, Citizen’s Budget Commission, Urban Design Forum, and Coro New York Leadership Center. She is an alumna of Harvard College and Harvard Business School.

                                                  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                  Topics Covered:

                                                  • The role of higher education in connecting the many stages of her life 
                                                  • Reimaging...]]>Today, I’m joined by Head of the New York City office for Lendlease Development, Melissa Román Burch. Melissa is a leading property executive and developer in New York with twenty years of public-company real estate experience. 

                                                    In our conversation, we discuss how growing up in Ohio, attending college in Cambridge, and living her adult life in New York City has shaped her outlook on real estate. We touch on the role of academic institutions as economic generators for the cities in which they're situated and the connection between community and higher education. 

                                                    Melissa shares the three main lessons that she learned from her time on the Pacific Park/ Atlantic Yards project, a massive mixed-use commercial and residential development in Brooklyn. We discuss getting buy-in from the community, learning how to build in a dense urban environment, and understanding the nature of public-private partnership. 

                                                    Melissa’s currently working on the Claremont Hall renovation and provides some details on the background, challenges, and opportunities that she’s seeing with the project. We get into the New York City phenomenon of air rights and Melissa shares how the team is monetizing 300,000 aerial square feet to weave together the gothic collegiate style into modern living. 

                                                    Melissa also shares the importance of incorporating community feedback and local organizations on development projects, namely through the lens of the 1 Java Street project. Lendlease is transforming a vacant, single-story industrial warehouse into 850 units of housing, 30% of which will be affordable. They are also redeveloping the waterfront into an esplanade that will be open to the public. As property and rental prices skyrocket, housing access is top-of-mind for Lendlease. 

                                                    We round out the conversation by discussing the core purpose of Lendlease and what drew Melissa to join the team. Because Lendlease has construction, development, and investment under one roof, they’re set apart from almost every New York City developer. She describes some of the significant carbon reductions that they’re making towards their goal to be absolute carbon zero by 2040. A lofty goal, but Melissa believes it’s achievable given their resources and dedication to the mission.

                                                    About the Guest:

                                                    Melissa is the Head of the New York City office for Lendlease Development where she spearheaded the Sydney-based firms’ entry and expansion into the New York market and originated a pipeline of large-scale, ground-up developments for the firm. 

                                                    Before joining Lendlease in 2015, she worked at Forest City Ratner for 12 years, where she oversaw the Pacific Park/Atlantic Yard project featuring the Barclays Center. She started her career at Merrill Lynch. She serves on the board of the Henry Street Settlement, Citizen’s Budget Commission, Urban Design Forum, and Coro New York Leadership Center. She is an alumna of Harvard College and Harvard Business School.

                                                    Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                    Topics Covered:

                                                    • The role of higher education in connecting the many stages of her life 
                                                    • Reimaging community as an opportunity for developers 
                                                    • Public-private partnerships built to last generations 
                                                    • The role that curiosity plays in successful real estate development 
                                                    • How Lendlease is really getting involved with the neighborhoods that they’re constructing in 
                                                    • Melissa’s perspective on housing access 
                                                    • How to deliver units faster and more cost effectively  
                                                    • Decarbonization in the construction industry 
                                                    
                                                    

                                                    About Your Host

                                                    “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                                    Resources and Links

                                                    • Melissa’s LinkedIn
                                                    • Lendlease LinkedIn
                                                    • Lendlease Website
                                                    • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                    • Learn more on the American Building website
                                                    • Follow us on Instagram
                                                    • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                    • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                                    • Learn more about REDIST
                                                    
                                                    ]]>c9252490-1dc6-46a6-9690-87cb5e63233fTue, 22 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -050059:36falsefull244442Today, I’m joined by Head of the New York City office for Lendlease Development, Melissa Román Burch. Melissa is a leading property Executive and Developer in New York with twenty years of public-company real estate experience. In our conversation, we talk about what influences her outlook on real estate, her work on the Pacific Park and Atlantic Yards project, details of Lendlease’s Claremont Hall project, and what the future of housing access in New York City looks like. Melissa also explains the core purpose of Lendlease and what they’re doing to move the needle on their goal to be at absolute carbon zero by 2040.Austin Crowley of Michael Graves Architecture & Design | Next Gen InterviewToday, I’m joined by Austin Crowley, a design architect at Michael Graves Architecture & Design. We’re giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to build your career at such an iconic firm and share our advice for listeners who are looking to break out into the field. 

                                                    Austin joined Michael Graves Architecture & Design in 2016 after finishing his Bachelor of Architecture degree at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark. From a young age, he was always interested in drawing, nature and music, and was encouraged to channel that into architecture. 

                                                    On today’s episode, he shares what drew him to working at Michael Graves Architecture & Design and gives us a peek into what his daily life is like at the office. We also discuss his career aspirations, Michael Graves’ legacy and what the future of architecture looks like. 

                                                    Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                    Topics Covered:

                                                    • Austin’s career path so far
                                                    • What Austin loves about architecture
                                                    • How he knew that Michael Graves Architecture & Design was the right fit for him
                                                    • What Austin hopes to accomplish in the career that he has ahead of him
                                                    • My advice for younger architects, real estate developers and investors
                                                    
                                                    

                                                    About Your Host

                                                    “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                                    Resources and Links

                                                    • Austin’s LinkedIn
                                                    • Michael Graves Architecture & Design Website
                                                    • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                    • Learn more on the American Building website
                                                    • Follow us on Instagram
                                                    • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                    • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                                    • Learn more about REDIST
                                                    
                                                    ]]>Today, I’m joined by Austin Crowley, a design architect at Michael Graves Architecture & Design. We’re giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to build your career at such an iconic firm and share our advice for listeners who are looking to break out into the field. 

                                                    Austin joined Michael Graves Architecture & Design in 2016 after finishing his Bachelor of Architecture degree at the New Jersey Institute of Technology in Newark. From a young age, he was always interested in drawing, nature and music, and was encouraged to channel that into architecture. 

                                                    On today’s episode, he shares what drew him to working at Michael Graves Architecture & Design and gives us a peek into what his daily life is like at the office. We also discuss his career aspirations, Michael Graves’ legacy and what the future of architecture looks like. 

                                                    Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                    Topics Covered:

                                                    • Austin’s career path so far
                                                    • What Austin loves about architecture
                                                    • How he knew that Michael Graves Architecture & Design was the right fit for him
                                                    • What Austin hopes to accomplish in the career that he has ahead of him
                                                    • My advice for younger architects, real estate developers and investors
                                                    
                                                    

                                                    About Your Host

                                                    “Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.”

                                                    Resources and Links

                                                    • Austin’s LinkedIn
                                                    • Michael Graves Architecture & Design Website
                                                    • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                    • Learn more on the American Building website
                                                    • Follow us on Instagram
                                                    • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                    • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                                    • Learn more about REDIST
                                                    
                                                    ]]>2adc96cd-5257-48c4-bfa3-07d9c734187fTue, 15 Mar 2022 09:00:00 -050014:54falsefull243432Today, I’m joined by Austin Crowley, a design architect at Michael Graves Architecture & Design. We’re giving listeners a behind-the-scenes look at what it’s like to build your career at such an iconic firm and share our advice for listeners who are looking to break out into the field. Austin shares what drew him to working at Michael Graves Architecture & Design and gives us a peek into what his daily life is like at the office. We also discuss his career aspirations, Michael Graves’ legacy and what the future of architecture looks like.Ting Chin of Linearscape | Wild Walk in Tupper Lake | Connecting Buildings and LandscapesI am joined by Ting Chin, founding principal of Linearscape, an award-winning New York City-based design firm. Linearscape was awarded the prestigious 2012 AIA ENYA Award for their submission “Sym’bio’pia” to the Harlem Edge Competition. Known for its unique designs, the firm focuses on connecting the urban environments to architecture, and architecture to landscape. Today we discuss the ways that buildings and landscapes can be integrated effectively and efficiently with thoughtful designs.

                                                    Ting also shares her experience designing Wild Walk, an interactive nature walk at the Wild Center. Built-in the forest, this project guides visitors into the treetops to offer a new perspective of the forest. It is a seamless integration of nature and the urban landscape, pushing the boundaries of innovative design. Through her designs, practices, and teachings, Ting continues to inspire future architects by cultivating connections between people and place.

                                                    Join us on this week’s episode as we discuss the design process of Wild Walk, how to connect the urban landscape with nature, and her experience as the founding principal of an award-winning interdisciplinary design studio based out of New York City.

                                                    About the Guest:

                                                    Ting Chin is a founding principal of Linearscape, an award-winning New York city-based design firm focused on the interplay between landscapes and buildings. She began her career at HOK and TPG Architecture and is an alum of the Harvard Graduate School of Design. As the Co-director of the Bachelor of Architecture program at the New York City College of Technology, she inspires future architects with her teachings and practices that engage in research, exploration, and collaboration.

                                                    Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                    Topics Covered:

                                                    • Ways that buildings and landscapes can be integrated effectively and efficiently with thoughtful designs
                                                    • The design process of Wild Walk, an interactive nature walk at the Wild Center
                                                    • How to push the boundaries of innovative design
                                                    • Integration of the urban landscape with nature
                                                    • How can design connect people with their surroundings?
                                                    
                                                    

                                                    About Your Host

                                                    Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                    Resources and Links

                                                    • Ting’s LinkedIn
                                                    • Linearscape Architecture LinkedIn
                                                    • Linearscape Architecture Website
                                                    • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                    • Learn...]]>I am joined by Ting Chin, founding principal of Linearscape, an award-winning New York City-based design firm. Linearscape was awarded the prestigious 2012 AIA ENYA Award for their submission “Sym’bio’pia” to the Harlem Edge Competition. Known for its unique designs, the firm focuses on connecting the urban environments to architecture, and architecture to landscape. Today we discuss the ways that buildings and landscapes can be integrated effectively and efficiently with thoughtful designs.

                                                      Ting also shares her experience designing Wild Walk, an interactive nature walk at the Wild Center. Built-in the forest, this project guides visitors into the treetops to offer a new perspective of the forest. It is a seamless integration of nature and the urban landscape, pushing the boundaries of innovative design. Through her designs, practices, and teachings, Ting continues to inspire future architects by cultivating connections between people and place.

                                                      Join us on this week’s episode as we discuss the design process of Wild Walk, how to connect the urban landscape with nature, and her experience as the founding principal of an award-winning interdisciplinary design studio based out of New York City.

                                                      About the Guest:

                                                      Ting Chin is a founding principal of Linearscape, an award-winning New York city-based design firm focused on the interplay between landscapes and buildings. She began her career at HOK and TPG Architecture and is an alum of the Harvard Graduate School of Design. As the Co-director of the Bachelor of Architecture program at the New York City College of Technology, she inspires future architects with her teachings and practices that engage in research, exploration, and collaboration.

                                                      Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                      Topics Covered:

                                                      • Ways that buildings and landscapes can be integrated effectively and efficiently with thoughtful designs
                                                      • The design process of Wild Walk, an interactive nature walk at the Wild Center
                                                      • How to push the boundaries of innovative design
                                                      • Integration of the urban landscape with nature
                                                      • How can design connect people with their surroundings?
                                                      
                                                      

                                                      About Your Host

                                                      Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                      Resources and Links

                                                      • Ting’s LinkedIn
                                                      • Linearscape Architecture LinkedIn
                                                      • Linearscape Architecture Website
                                                      • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                      • Learn more on the American Building website
                                                      • Follow us on Instagram
                                                      • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                      • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                                      • Learn more about REDIST
                                                      
                                                      ]]>6e88a013-5a4e-41f2-b314-9ccac874257dTue, 08 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -050033:53falsefull242422Ting Chin is the founding principal of Linearscape, an award-winning New York city-based design firm focused on the interplay between landscapes and buildings. Linearscape was awarded the prestigious 2012 AIA ENYA Award for their submission “Sym’bio’pia” to the Harlem Edge Competition. Today, we discuss the firm's project Wild Walk, an interactive nature walk at the Wild Center. More broadly, we also talk about the ways that buildings and landscapes can be integrated effectively and efficiently with thoughtful designs.Coby Lefkowitz of Backyard | Nile Street in San Diego | Accessory Dwelling UnitsCoby Lefkowitz, the co-founder of Backyard, a real estate development company focusing on infill development in Southern California, joins us to discuss the topic of Accessory Dwelling Units — also known as ADUs. These relatively inexpensive homes can be used to help ease the burden of the current housing market by providing more affordable options. Coby shares with us some of his thoughts on underlying ADU legislation and smaller infill development projects. 

                                                      In today’s episode, we also discuss Coby’s 3322 Nile Street project in San Diego. Located in the heart of Altadena, the neighborhood features mostly cozy homes with Spanish influence. It is a four-unit property with a contemporary design. We also discuss how projects similar to this one can be an answer to our country's challenge of producing housing that all Americans can afford. 

                                                      Join us on this week’s episode of American Building as we discuss the importance of ADUs in addressing the current housing crisis, including some of the challenges and benefits of building smaller detached housing units.

                                                      About the Guest:

                                                      Coby Lefkowitz is the co-founder of Backyard, a real estate development company focusing on infill development in Southern California. Previously, he worked with ASH NYC, Washington REIT, and the Runyon Group. Coby was raised in Westchester County, New York, and graduated from the University of Virginia Architecture School with a Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning.

                                                      Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                      Topics Covered:

                                                      • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a way of addressing the current housing crisis
                                                      • ADU legislations and challenges that arise with building smaller housing units
                                                      • Design process of 3322 Nile Street project in San Diego
                                                      • Infill development in Southern California
                                                      • The impact of unaffordability on designing more resilient housing projects
                                                      
                                                      

                                                      About Your Host

                                                      Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                      Resources and Links

                                                      • Coby’s Medium 
                                                      • Coby’s Twitter
                                                      • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                      • Learn more on the American Building website
                                                      • Follow us on Instagram
                                                      • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                      • Learn]]>Coby Lefkowitz, the co-founder of Backyard, a real estate development company focusing on infill development in Southern California, joins us to discuss the topic of Accessory Dwelling Units — also known as ADUs. These relatively inexpensive homes can be used to help ease the burden of the current housing market by providing more affordable options. Coby shares with us some of his thoughts on underlying ADU legislation and smaller infill development projects. 

                                                        In today’s episode, we also discuss Coby’s 3322 Nile Street project in San Diego. Located in the heart of Altadena, the neighborhood features mostly cozy homes with Spanish influence. It is a four-unit property with a contemporary design. We also discuss how projects similar to this one can be an answer to our country's challenge of producing housing that all Americans can afford. 

                                                        Join us on this week’s episode of American Building as we discuss the importance of ADUs in addressing the current housing crisis, including some of the challenges and benefits of building smaller detached housing units.

                                                        About the Guest:

                                                        Coby Lefkowitz is the co-founder of Backyard, a real estate development company focusing on infill development in Southern California. Previously, he worked with ASH NYC, Washington REIT, and the Runyon Group. Coby was raised in Westchester County, New York, and graduated from the University of Virginia Architecture School with a Bachelor of Urban and Environmental Planning.

                                                        Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                        Topics Covered:

                                                        • Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) as a way of addressing the current housing crisis
                                                        • ADU legislations and challenges that arise with building smaller housing units
                                                        • Design process of 3322 Nile Street project in San Diego
                                                        • Infill development in Southern California
                                                        • The impact of unaffordability on designing more resilient housing projects
                                                        
                                                        

                                                        About Your Host

                                                        Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                        Resources and Links

                                                        • Coby’s Medium 
                                                        • Coby’s Twitter
                                                        • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                        • Learn more on the American Building website
                                                        • Follow us on Instagram
                                                        • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                        • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                                        • Learn more about REDIST
                                                        
                                                        ]]>5dbda43e-9013-43c3-94da-b38f21c892d5Tue, 01 Mar 2022 10:00:00 -050054:01falsefull241412I am joined by my guest Coby Lefkowitz, the co-founder of Backyard — a real estate development company focusing on infill development in Southern California. We discuss Coby’s 3322 Nile Street project in San Diego. More broadly, we talk about accessory dwelling units, also known as ADUs, and how they can be one answer to our country's challenge of producing housing that all Americans can afford.Edwin Harris of EVOKE Studio Architecture | Durham Public Schools New Elementary School in Durham | Building Quality SchoolsI am joined by Edwin Harris, AIA, LEED AP, NOMA, Co-Founder and Design Principal at EVOKE Studio Architecture and design firm based in Durham, North Carolina. Today we will discuss the new elementary school that his firm has been focusing on designing for Durham public schools. EVOKE Studio Architecture was selected to design this elementary school, with plans to explore the interwoven relationship between the natural and built environment. 

                                                        As our needs begin changing, so do the buildings we occupy. With COVID and the pandemic, the outdoors has become a lot more important in terms of providing that flexibility and people feeling safer outdoors in terms of air quality. Edwin explains how his firm has been responding to the rapidly evolving needs of the country, including the extreme challenges in getting quality schools built and operating.

                                                        In today’s episode, Edwin shares how his personal life of growing up with his grandfather has informed the way he continues to design and build resilient buildings. Join us as we discuss these topics and much more, including how he plans to help build a school that is diverse, unique, inclusive and responsive to the needs of Americans.

                                                        About the Guest:

                                                        Edwin Harris, AIA, LEED AP, NOMA, is the Co-Founder and Design Principal at EVOKE Studio Architecture and design firm based in Durham, North Carolina.  He is also a professor of architecture at NC State University. In the past decade, he has worked with several design firms, including Perkins+Will, The Freelon Group, Inc., and DudaPain Architects. He is also a role model for future designers and encourages them through design dialogues and lectures at NC State University. 

                                                        Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                        Topics Covered:

                                                        • Designing a new elementary school for Durham Public Schools
                                                        • The role of mentors in shaping one’s career and education
                                                        • The extreme challenges in getting quality schools built and operating.
                                                        • How a building is an investment of resources as well as an investment in people.
                                                        • Interwoven relationship between the natural and built environment 
                                                        
                                                        

                                                        About Your Host

                                                        Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                        Resources and Links

                                                        • Edwin Harris LinkedIn
                                                        • EVOKE Studios Architecture Instagram
                                                        • Freelon LinkedIn
                                                        • Freelon Website
                                                        • Grab our exclusive guide I am joined by Edwin Harris, AIA, LEED AP, NOMA, Co-Founder and Design Principal at EVOKE Studio Architecture and design firm based in Durham, North Carolina. Today we will discuss the new elementary school that his firm has been focusing on designing for Durham public schools. EVOKE Studio Architecture was selected to design this elementary school, with plans to explore the interwoven relationship between the natural and built environment. 

                                                          As our needs begin changing, so do the buildings we occupy. With COVID and the pandemic, the outdoors has become a lot more important in terms of providing that flexibility and people feeling safer outdoors in terms of air quality. Edwin explains how his firm has been responding to the rapidly evolving needs of the country, including the extreme challenges in getting quality schools built and operating.

                                                          In today’s episode, Edwin shares how his personal life of growing up with his grandfather has informed the way he continues to design and build resilient buildings. Join us as we discuss these topics and much more, including how he plans to help build a school that is diverse, unique, inclusive and responsive to the needs of Americans.

                                                          About the Guest:

                                                          Edwin Harris, AIA, LEED AP, NOMA, is the Co-Founder and Design Principal at EVOKE Studio Architecture and design firm based in Durham, North Carolina.  He is also a professor of architecture at NC State University. In the past decade, he has worked with several design firms, including Perkins+Will, The Freelon Group, Inc., and DudaPain Architects. He is also a role model for future designers and encourages them through design dialogues and lectures at NC State University. 

                                                          Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                          Topics Covered:

                                                          • Designing a new elementary school for Durham Public Schools
                                                          • The role of mentors in shaping one’s career and education
                                                          • The extreme challenges in getting quality schools built and operating.
                                                          • How a building is an investment of resources as well as an investment in people.
                                                          • Interwoven relationship between the natural and built environment 
                                                          
                                                          

                                                          About Your Host

                                                          Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                          Resources and Links

                                                          • Edwin Harris LinkedIn
                                                          • EVOKE Studios Architecture Instagram
                                                          • Freelon LinkedIn
                                                          • Freelon Website
                                                          • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                          • Learn more on the American Building website
                                                          • Follow us on Instagram
                                                          • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                          • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                                          • Learn more about REDIST
                                                          
                                                          ]]>01c184be-751d-4007-8146-aca6ec193005Tue, 22 Feb 2022 10:00:00 -050051:25falsefull240402Today, I am joined by Edwin Harris, AIA, LEED AP, NOMA, Co-Founder and Design Principal at EVOKE Studio Architecture and design firm based in Durham, North Carolina. Today we will discuss the new elementary school that his firm has been focusing on designing for Durham public schools. More broadly, we will be talking about the extreme challenges in getting quality schools built and operating. Join us as we discuss these topics and how his design will help to build a school system that is diverse, unique, inclusive and responsive to the needs of Americans.Andrew Regenstreich of Housing and Neighborhood Development Services | Gateway Project in Orange | The Role of Public IncentivesIn today’s episode, I speak with Andrew Regenstreich, the Director of Real Estate and Economic Development at Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS). HANDS, Inc. is a developer of affordable housing in New Jersey. They engage stakeholders in community organizations, cultural spaces, and commercial properties to help revitalize spaces. Recently, they have planned the “Gateway Project” at 523 Freeman Street, a new construction project for mixed-use housing in Orange, New Jersey. 

                                                          As an undeveloped lot at the corner of Scotland Road, the “Gateway Project” will provide opportunities for entrepreneurs, open space for public gatherings, showcasing local artists, and moderate-income housing. This project is planned to be a four-story development with nine residential units. It will include 1,479 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, and provide residents with access to the commercial space near the Valley Arts District. The project has received incredible help from the City of Orange along with support from New Jersey Community Capital, DCA, and a partnership with NJ Transit.

                                                          Join us on today’s episode as we discuss the role of affordable housing in shaping a longer-term and comprehensive vision for the future, how COVID-19 has been impacting developments for low-income households, and Andrew’s personal experience working at HANDS, Inc. More broadly, we discuss the role that public incentives play in housing production today.

                                                          About the Guest:

                                                          Andrew Regenstreich is the Director of Real Estate and Economic Development at Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS). HANDS, Inc. is a developer of affordable housing in New Jersey. They engage stakeholders in community organizations, cultural spaces, and commercial properties to help revitalize spaces. Previously, Andrew worked at New Jersey Community Capital as the Assistant Director in Real Estate. He is a graduate of NYU and Northeastern. As a student at NYU, he had the opportunity to work at the Massachusetts legislature, the US Senate and the US State Department. 

                                                          Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                          Topics Covered:

                                                          • The role that public incentives play in housing production today
                                                          • “Gateway Project” at 523 Freeman Street
                                                          • Challenges of building affordable housing, including specific design requirements depending on what financing sources you use
                                                          • How COVID has impacted long-term development projects in New Jersey
                                                          • Why do we need to create more affordable housing projects for low-income residents?
                                                          
                                                          

                                                          About Your Host

                                                          Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                          Resources and Links

                                                          • Andrew’s LinkedIn
                                                          • Housing and Neighborhood Development Services...]]>In today’s episode, I speak with Andrew Regenstreich, the Director of Real Estate and Economic Development at Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS). HANDS, Inc. is a developer of affordable housing in New Jersey. They engage stakeholders in community organizations, cultural spaces, and commercial properties to help revitalize spaces. Recently, they have planned the “Gateway Project” at 523 Freeman Street, a new construction project for mixed-use housing in Orange, New Jersey. 

                                                            As an undeveloped lot at the corner of Scotland Road, the “Gateway Project” will provide opportunities for entrepreneurs, open space for public gatherings, showcasing local artists, and moderate-income housing. This project is planned to be a four-story development with nine residential units. It will include 1,479 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, and provide residents with access to the commercial space near the Valley Arts District. The project has received incredible help from the City of Orange along with support from New Jersey Community Capital, DCA, and a partnership with NJ Transit.

                                                            Join us on today’s episode as we discuss the role of affordable housing in shaping a longer-term and comprehensive vision for the future, how COVID-19 has been impacting developments for low-income households, and Andrew’s personal experience working at HANDS, Inc. More broadly, we discuss the role that public incentives play in housing production today.

                                                            About the Guest:

                                                            Andrew Regenstreich is the Director of Real Estate and Economic Development at Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS). HANDS, Inc. is a developer of affordable housing in New Jersey. They engage stakeholders in community organizations, cultural spaces, and commercial properties to help revitalize spaces. Previously, Andrew worked at New Jersey Community Capital as the Assistant Director in Real Estate. He is a graduate of NYU and Northeastern. As a student at NYU, he had the opportunity to work at the Massachusetts legislature, the US Senate and the US State Department. 

                                                            Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                            Topics Covered:

                                                            • The role that public incentives play in housing production today
                                                            • “Gateway Project” at 523 Freeman Street
                                                            • Challenges of building affordable housing, including specific design requirements depending on what financing sources you use
                                                            • How COVID has impacted long-term development projects in New Jersey
                                                            • Why do we need to create more affordable housing projects for low-income residents?
                                                            
                                                            

                                                            About Your Host

                                                            Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                            Resources and Links

                                                            • Andrew’s LinkedIn
                                                            • Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS) LinkedIn
                                                            • Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS) Website
                                                            • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                            • Learn more on the American Building website
                                                            • Follow us on Instagram
                                                            • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                            • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                                            • Learn more about REDIST
                                                            
                                                            ]]>b6a1567c-6ab1-4fde-a477-ee0df0564b01Tue, 15 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -050050:12falsefull239392Today’s guest is Andrew Regenstreich, the Director of Real Estate and Economic Development at Housing and Neighborhood Development Services (HANDS). HANDS, Inc. is a developer of affordable housing in New Jersey. We will be discussing the “Gateway Project” at 523 Freeman Street, a new construction project for mixed-use housing in Orange, New Jersey. With 1,479 square feet of ground-floor commercial space, this project is planned to be a four-story development with nine residential units. More broadly, we will talk about the role that public incentives play in housing production today.Nick Falker of Cambridge Realty Partners | The Elm in New Haven | Second CitiesIn this week’s episode, I speak with Nick Falker, the Managing Partner at Cambridge Realty Partners based in New Haven, Connecticut. His firm has been investing and developing in real estate opportunistically since 1978. Beginning in 2015, the company pivoted to focus on the New Haven multifamily residential market. In today’s episode we will discuss The Elm, a new construction multi-family building in Downtown New Haven. More broadly, we will also speak about the rise of the second city during COVID and what other cities may learn from it. As we will learn, New York’s loss is perhaps New Haven’s gain.

                                                            Located in the heart of Downtown New Haven, The Elm caters to young professionals and Yale affiliates. It is a mix of studios and four-bedroom units with a rooftop deck and an industrial feel. There are some shared workspace areas where people can break off into study groups or work from home in a more comfortable place overlooking the city.

                                                            Join us on today’s episode as we discuss strategies for multifamily development and real estate development, how COVID is changing the game for developers, and popular neighborhoods that have been growing in New Haven. We will be exploring these topics in-depth, including Nick’s previous experience working for Cigna Realty Investors in Connecticut and the Bristol Group Inc in California. 

                                                            About the Guest:

                                                            Nick Falker is the Managing Partner at Cambridge Realty Partners based in New Haven, Connecticut. The firm has been investing and developing in real estate opportunistically since 1978. Since then, they have focused on office assets in the Northeast US, Texas, and Mexico — and most recently in multi-family developments in Connecticut. Previously, Nick worked for Cigna Realty Investors in Connecticut and the Bristol Group Inc in California.

                                                            Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                            Topics Covered:

                                                            • The largest challenges to starting a real estate company.
                                                            • How COVID is changing the game for developers
                                                            • Development strategy for the construction of the Elm
                                                            • Popular neighbourhoods that have been growing in New Haven
                                                            • Strategies for multifamily development and real estate development
                                                            
                                                            

                                                            About Your Host

                                                            Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                            Resources and Links

                                                            • Nick Falker LinkedIn
                                                            • Cambridge Realty Partners Website
                                                            • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                            • Learn more on the In this week’s episode, I speak with Nick Falker, the Managing Partner at Cambridge Realty Partners based in New Haven, Connecticut. His firm has been investing and developing in real estate opportunistically since 1978. Beginning in 2015, the company pivoted to focus on the New Haven multifamily residential market. In today’s episode we will discuss The Elm, a new construction multi-family building in Downtown New Haven. More broadly, we will also speak about the rise of the second city during COVID and what other cities may learn from it. As we will learn, New York’s loss is perhaps New Haven’s gain.

                                                              Located in the heart of Downtown New Haven, The Elm caters to young professionals and Yale affiliates. It is a mix of studios and four-bedroom units with a rooftop deck and an industrial feel. There are some shared workspace areas where people can break off into study groups or work from home in a more comfortable place overlooking the city.

                                                              Join us on today’s episode as we discuss strategies for multifamily development and real estate development, how COVID is changing the game for developers, and popular neighborhoods that have been growing in New Haven. We will be exploring these topics in-depth, including Nick’s previous experience working for Cigna Realty Investors in Connecticut and the Bristol Group Inc in California. 

                                                              About the Guest:

                                                              Nick Falker is the Managing Partner at Cambridge Realty Partners based in New Haven, Connecticut. The firm has been investing and developing in real estate opportunistically since 1978. Since then, they have focused on office assets in the Northeast US, Texas, and Mexico — and most recently in multi-family developments in Connecticut. Previously, Nick worked for Cigna Realty Investors in Connecticut and the Bristol Group Inc in California.

                                                              Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                              Topics Covered:

                                                              • The largest challenges to starting a real estate company.
                                                              • How COVID is changing the game for developers
                                                              • Development strategy for the construction of the Elm
                                                              • Popular neighbourhoods that have been growing in New Haven
                                                              • Strategies for multifamily development and real estate development
                                                              
                                                              

                                                              About Your Host

                                                              Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                              Resources and Links

                                                              • Nick Falker LinkedIn
                                                              • Cambridge Realty Partners Website
                                                              • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                              • Learn more on the American Building website
                                                              • Follow us on Instagram
                                                              • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                              • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                                              • Learn more about REDIST
                                                              
                                                              ]]>79f866be-072c-40df-ba61-71915ddc6c84Tue, 08 Feb 2022 11:00:00 -050048:47falsefull238382Nick Falker is the Managing Partner at Cambridge Realty Partners based in New Haven, Connecticut. His firm has been investing and developing in real estate opportunistically since 1978. Beginning in 2015, the company pivoted to focus on the New Haven multifamily residential market. We will be discussing with him about The Elm, a new construction multi-family building in downtown New Haven. More broadly, we will discuss the rise of the second city during COVID and what other cities may learn from it.Alda Ly of Alda Ly Architecture | Tia San Francisco in San Francisco | Designing for WomenToday I am joined by our guest Alda Ly, the founder and principal of Alda Ly Architecture (ALA), a New York City firm that focuses on interiors with a specialty in tech-driven commercial projects. Join us as we discuss her work across the country for Tia, a women's health network and, in particular, their location in San Francisco. More broadly, we will be talking about the future of commercial design in a post-pandemic world. 

                                                              Alda’s firm has designed a new and vibrant space for Tia, a full-service women's healthcare platform creating a women-centric model of care with a blend of in-person and virtual services. It is a place for women to work and to work together, thrive, and build a network. The new San Francisco clinic is located in the mission district near tech giants like Twitter.

                                                              Join us as we discuss ALA’s contribution to designing this space, including moving beyond traditional construction materials and including living elements in design, the future of commercial design in a post-pandemic world, and learning how to create innovative, forward-thinking designs. Listen in as we discuss these topics and much more on today's episode of American Building!

                                                              About the Guest:

                                                              Alda Ly is the founder and principal of Alda Ly Architecture, a New York City firm that focuses on interiors with a specialty on tech-driven commercial projects. She previously worked at the design firms, Leong Leong Architecture, HWKN, and Rafael Viñoly Architects — where we actually overlapped for a few months while studying at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard. Alda launched MASS Design Group, a spectacular nonprofit design practice focused on humanitarian work. It has since grown to a team of over 140 architects landscape architects, engineers, designers, writers, filmmakers, and researchers representing 20 countries around the globe. 

                                                              Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                              Topics Covered:

                                                              • Future of commercial design in a post-pandemic world
                                                              • Alda Ly’s work across the country for Tia
                                                              • Exposure to art and design and particularly what it means
                                                              • Going beyond traditional construction materials and including living elements
                                                              • What does it mean to design with empathy?
                                                              
                                                              

                                                              About Your Host

                                                              Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                              Resources and Links

                                                              • Alda’s LinkedIn
                                                              • Alda Ly Architecture PLLC LinkedIn
                                                              • Alda Ly Architecture PLLC Website
                                                              • Grab our exclusive guide Today I am joined by our guest Alda Ly, the founder and principal of Alda Ly Architecture (ALA), a New York City firm that focuses on interiors with a specialty in tech-driven commercial projects. Join us as we discuss her work across the country for Tia, a women's health network and, in particular, their location in San Francisco. More broadly, we will be talking about the future of commercial design in a post-pandemic world. 

                                                                Alda’s firm has designed a new and vibrant space for Tia, a full-service women's healthcare platform creating a women-centric model of care with a blend of in-person and virtual services. It is a place for women to work and to work together, thrive, and build a network. The new San Francisco clinic is located in the mission district near tech giants like Twitter.

                                                                Join us as we discuss ALA’s contribution to designing this space, including moving beyond traditional construction materials and including living elements in design, the future of commercial design in a post-pandemic world, and learning how to create innovative, forward-thinking designs. Listen in as we discuss these topics and much more on today's episode of American Building!

                                                                About the Guest:

                                                                Alda Ly is the founder and principal of Alda Ly Architecture, a New York City firm that focuses on interiors with a specialty on tech-driven commercial projects. She previously worked at the design firms, Leong Leong Architecture, HWKN, and Rafael Viñoly Architects — where we actually overlapped for a few months while studying at the Graduate School of Design at Harvard. Alda launched MASS Design Group, a spectacular nonprofit design practice focused on humanitarian work. It has since grown to a team of over 140 architects landscape architects, engineers, designers, writers, filmmakers, and researchers representing 20 countries around the globe. 

                                                                Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                                Topics Covered:

                                                                • Future of commercial design in a post-pandemic world
                                                                • Alda Ly’s work across the country for Tia
                                                                • Exposure to art and design and particularly what it means
                                                                • Going beyond traditional construction materials and including living elements
                                                                • What does it mean to design with empathy?
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                About Your Host

                                                                Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                Resources and Links

                                                                • Alda’s LinkedIn
                                                                • Alda Ly Architecture PLLC LinkedIn
                                                                • Alda Ly Architecture PLLC Website
                                                                • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                • Learn more on the American Building website
                                                                • Follow us on Instagram
                                                                • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                                • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                                                • Learn more about REDIST
                                                                
                                                                ]]>ef6fd042-edd5-4ceb-ac66-cfcd2c090cd3Tue, 01 Feb 2022 17:13:00 -050055:44falsefull237372We are joined by our guest Alda Ly, the founder and principal of Alda Ly Architecture (ALA), a New York City firm that focuses on interiors with a specialty in tech-driven commercial projects. Join us as we discuss her work across the country for Tia, a women's health network and, in particular, their location in San Francisco. More broadly, we will be talking about the future of commercial design in a post-pandemic world.Sam Dickinson of Keeler Markwood Group | The Peekskill Brewery in Peekskill | Developing and RedevelopingThis week, I am joined by our guest Sam Dickinson, principal at Keeler Markwood Group, a Westchester-based development company focused on ground-up and value-add opportunities in the Greater New York area. We discuss the Peekskill Brewery, a major renovation, and redevelopment project that Sam’s firm had been working on in the Hudson Valley. More broadly, we will talk about how a good development strategy and design can make the difference between foodservice venues that survive and those that fail to make the cut.

                                                                Historically, the Peekskill Brewery project was the Myers Brothers Storage warehouse -- a four-story metal and stone building. In 1998, the building was taken by the city for tax evasion and has since been purchased by Keeler Markwood from Tap P Realty Corp. Keeler Markwood Group spent three years looking for an acquisition opportunity in Peekskill. The Brewery was attractive being a beloved business and central hub for those coming up from the city on weekends to go hiking and enjoy nature. 

                                                                Join us on this week’s episode as we discuss with Sam his company’s development strategy for this particular property, the optimization of location for the Peekskill Brewery project, as well as Sam’s advice for new developers on getting projects approved. Listen in as we discuss these topics and much more on today's episode of American Building.

                                                                About the Guest:

                                                                Sam Dickinson is a founder and principal at Keeler Markwood Group, a Westchester-based development company focused on ground-up and repositioning opportunities in the Greater New York area. Additionally, he was one of the founding team members and partner at Conatus Capital Management in Greenwich, Connecticut, where besides equity analysis and trade execution, he helped set up the company's risk management framework. Beyond being a commercial real estate developer, Sam started his career as a chartered financial analyst at Goldman Sachs Asset Management from 1999 to 2002. 

                                                                Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                                Topics Covered:

                                                                • Advice for new developers on getting projects approved
                                                                • Peekskill Brewery
                                                                • Up-and-coming locations for redevelopment projects
                                                                • The importance of beautiful, interesting historic buildings as assets
                                                                • Creating social hubs for gathering and meeting
                                                                
                                                                

                                                                About Your Host

                                                                Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                Resources and Links

                                                                • Sam’s LinkedIn
                                                                • Keeler Markwood Group Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                                  Topics Covered:

                                                                  • Advice for new developers on getting projects approved
                                                                  • Peekskill Brewery
                                                                  • Up-and-coming locations for redevelopment projects
                                                                  • The importance of beautiful, interesting historic buildings as assets
                                                                  • Creating social hubs for gathering and meeting
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                  About Your Host

                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                  Resources and Links

                                                                  • Sam’s LinkedIn
                                                                  • Keeler Markwood Group LinkedIn
                                                                  • Keeler Markwood Group Website
                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                  • Learn more on the American Building website
                                                                  • Follow us on Instagram
                                                                  • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                                  • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                                                  • Learn more about REDIST
                                                                  
                                                                  ]]>2a18542e-cc1e-41f8-b787-91d7547cf118Tue, 25 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -050054:12truefull236362Today we are joined by our guest Sam Dickinson, principal at Keeler Markwood Group, a Westchester-based development company focused on ground-up and value-add opportunities in the Greater New York area. We discuss the Peekskill Brewery, a major renovation, and redevelopment project that Sam’s firm had been working on in the Hudson Valley. More broadly, we will talk about how a good development strategy and design can make the difference between foodservice venues that survive and those that fail to make the cut.Arthi Krishnamoorthy of Deborah Berke Partners | The Princeton Residential Colleges in Princeton | In-Between SpaceI am joined today by our guest Arthi Krishnamoorthy and we discuss topics of the two new Residential Colleges that her team has designed at Princeton University, including strategies she implements to help make university buildings feel more like home for students that are coming from near and far. Additionally, we discuss the topics of how to integrate inside and outside to connect the colleges to the site and to the landscape, how to create designs that transform architectural spaces into homes for students and how she has addressed the impact of COVID-19 while building on-campus housing.

                                                                  The Princeton residential colleges, which Arthi and her firm are currently designing, accommodate an additional 125 students per class along with new social spaces, a dining hall, and servery. The 485,000-square-foot project allows for an overlapping relationship between the indoors and outdoors by creating an “in-between space” that includes several passageways, courtyards and thresholds in the design. Arthi shares with us the specific tools and strategies she uses when building dormitory projects, such as this one.

                                                                  If you are interested in learning more, we will share some of Deborah Berke Partner’s most complex projects that connect design-thinking to their missions. Join us today as we discuss Arthi’s journey from Southeast Asia to the cornfields of Urbana Champaign to West Philadelphia as well as how she brings to her designs to transform architectural spaces. 

                                                                  About the Guest:

                                                                  Arthi Krishnamoorthy has led several projects, including designing spaces for Princeton University and The Women’s Building, as a partner at the renowned architectural design firm Deborah Berke Partners, New York City. She has led some of the firm's most complex projects and has built a focus on work for mission-driven organizations — work for universities, cultural institutions, and non-profits — connecting design-thinking to their missions. Through this work, she has developed an expertise in helping groups forge a common purpose and in leading them to discoveries that can shape their evolution. Arthi is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and the University of Pennsylvania. 

                                                                  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                                  Topics Covered:

                                                                  • How to create designs that transform architectural spaces into homes for students
                                                                  • Building two new Residential Colleges that Arthi’s team designed at Princeton University
                                                                  • What specific tools and strategies should be deployed by architectures when building dormitory projects
                                                                  • Addressing the impact of COVID-19 has had in building on-campus housing
                                                                  • How to integrate inside and outside to connect the colleges to the site and to the landscape  
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                  About Your Host

                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                  Resources and...]]>I am joined today by our guest Arthi Krishnamoorthy and we discuss topics of the two new Residential Colleges that her team has designed at Princeton University, including strategies she implements to help make university buildings feel more like home for students that are coming from near and far. Additionally, we discuss the topics of how to integrate inside and outside to connect the colleges to the site and to the landscape, how to create designs that transform architectural spaces into homes for students and how she has addressed the impact of COVID-19 while building on-campus housing.

                                                                  The Princeton residential colleges, which Arthi and her firm are currently designing, accommodate an additional 125 students per class along with new social spaces, a dining hall, and servery. The 485,000-square-foot project allows for an overlapping relationship between the indoors and outdoors by creating an “in-between space” that includes several passageways, courtyards and thresholds in the design. Arthi shares with us the specific tools and strategies she uses when building dormitory projects, such as this one.

                                                                  If you are interested in learning more, we will share some of Deborah Berke Partner’s most complex projects that connect design-thinking to their missions. Join us today as we discuss Arthi’s journey from Southeast Asia to the cornfields of Urbana Champaign to West Philadelphia as well as how she brings to her designs to transform architectural spaces. 

                                                                  About the Guest:

                                                                  Arthi Krishnamoorthy has led several projects, including designing spaces for Princeton University and The Women’s Building, as a partner at the renowned architectural design firm Deborah Berke Partners, New York City. She has led some of the firm's most complex projects and has built a focus on work for mission-driven organizations — work for universities, cultural institutions, and non-profits — connecting design-thinking to their missions. Through this work, she has developed an expertise in helping groups forge a common purpose and in leading them to discoveries that can shape their evolution. Arthi is a graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and the University of Pennsylvania. 

                                                                  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                                  Topics Covered:

                                                                  • How to create designs that transform architectural spaces into homes for students
                                                                  • Building two new Residential Colleges that Arthi’s team designed at Princeton University
                                                                  • What specific tools and strategies should be deployed by architectures when building dormitory projects
                                                                  • Addressing the impact of COVID-19 has had in building on-campus housing
                                                                  • How to integrate inside and outside to connect the colleges to the site and to the landscape  
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                  About Your Host

                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                  Resources and Links

                                                                  • Arthi’s LinkedIn
                                                                  • Deborah Perke Partners Contact 
                                                                  • Deborah Perke Partners Website
                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                  • Learn more on the American Building website
                                                                  • Follow us on Instagram
                                                                  • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                                  • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                                                  • Learn more about REDIST
                                                                  
                                                                  ]]>0fb403bd-9cd8-4874-9aeb-79832c68c951Tue, 18 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -050051:24truefull235352Today we are joined by Arthi Krishnamoorthy, a partner at Deborah Berke Partners, the renowned architectural design firm. We discuss the two new Residential Colleges that her team has designed at Princeton University, including the strategies she uses to make university buildings feel more homely for students. Join us today as we discuss Arthi’s journey from Southeast Asia to the cornfields of Urbana Champaign to West Philadelphia as well as how she brings to her designs to transform architectural spaces.Paul Lewis of LTL Architects | Carnegie Mellon University Residence & Academic Hub in Pittsburgh | Designing for EducationIn today’s episode, I am joined by Paul Lewis, FIAI, Principal at LTL Architects based in New York City. He shares with us his experience of working on projects for universities across the United States, from NYU to the University of Wyoming. Additionally, we learn more about his project working on the Carnegie Mellon University Residence & Academic Hub Project. Recently, he was awarded the prestigious Rome Prize, the Emerging Voices Award and the Young Architects Award. 

                                                                  As a 265-bed residence hall, the Carnegie Mellon University Residence & Academic Hub Project aims to improve the quality of student life by providing an open space for social interaction as well as fostering an environment for wellness and play. Paul shares with us his experience working on this project, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

                                                                  To add to his impressive list of professional experience, he also works with students to develop environmentally sensitive and sustainable projects as the Professor and Associate Dean at Princeton University School of Architecture. In today’s episode, we learn more about Paul’s experience as a designer and educator, how virtual learning and quarantine measures are shaping the design of student dormitories, as well as the challenge of building a university building off-campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

                                                                  About the Guest:

                                                                  Paul is a founding partner of the amazing design firm, LTL Architects, and for his work is a winner of the prestigious Rome Prize, the Emerging Voices Award and the Young Architects Award. Besides his work as a designer, he is a professor of architecture at his alma mater, Princeton University, and was recently named an Associate Dean. With the ample free time he has, he also serves as the President of the Architectural League of New York. We will be talking about his Carnegie Mellon University Residence & Academic Hub Project.

                                                                  Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                                  Topics Covered:

                                                                  • Carnegie Mellon University Residence & Academic Hub Project.
                                                                  • Addressing “Town and Gown” issues, the expression used to describe the relationship between a university and the surrounding municipality
                                                                  • Paul’s experience working as a professor at Princeton’s School of Architecture
                                                                  • How virtual learning and quarantine measures are shaping the design of student dormitories
                                                                  • Challenges of building a university building off-campus
                                                                  
                                                                  

                                                                  About Your Host

                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                  Resources and Links

                                                                  • Paul’s LinkedIn
                                                                  • LTL Architects LinkedIn
                                                                  • LTL Architects In today’s episode, I am joined by Paul Lewis, FIAI, Principal at LTL Architects based in New York City. He shares with us his experience of working on projects for universities across the United States, from NYU to the University of Wyoming. Additionally, we learn more about his project working on the Carnegie Mellon University Residence & Academic Hub Project. Recently, he was awarded the prestigious Rome Prize, the Emerging Voices Award and the Young Architects Award. 

                                                                    As a 265-bed residence hall, the Carnegie Mellon University Residence & Academic Hub Project aims to improve the quality of student life by providing an open space for social interaction as well as fostering an environment for wellness and play. Paul shares with us his experience working on this project, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. 

                                                                    To add to his impressive list of professional experience, he also works with students to develop environmentally sensitive and sustainable projects as the Professor and Associate Dean at Princeton University School of Architecture. In today’s episode, we learn more about Paul’s experience as a designer and educator, how virtual learning and quarantine measures are shaping the design of student dormitories, as well as the challenge of building a university building off-campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.

                                                                    About the Guest:

                                                                    Paul is a founding partner of the amazing design firm, LTL Architects, and for his work is a winner of the prestigious Rome Prize, the Emerging Voices Award and the Young Architects Award. Besides his work as a designer, he is a professor of architecture at his alma mater, Princeton University, and was recently named an Associate Dean. With the ample free time he has, he also serves as the President of the Architectural League of New York. We will be talking about his Carnegie Mellon University Residence & Academic Hub Project.

                                                                    Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                                    Topics Covered:

                                                                    • Carnegie Mellon University Residence & Academic Hub Project.
                                                                    • Addressing “Town and Gown” issues, the expression used to describe the relationship between a university and the surrounding municipality
                                                                    • Paul’s experience working as a professor at Princeton’s School of Architecture
                                                                    • How virtual learning and quarantine measures are shaping the design of student dormitories
                                                                    • Challenges of building a university building off-campus
                                                                    
                                                                    

                                                                    About Your Host

                                                                    Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                    Resources and Links

                                                                    • Paul’s LinkedIn
                                                                    • LTL Architects LinkedIn
                                                                    • LTL Architects Website
                                                                    • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                    • Learn more on the American Building website
                                                                    • Follow us on Instagram
                                                                    • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                                    • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                                                    • Learn more about REDIST
                                                                    
                                                                    ]]>540eb58e-698e-46c1-abb9-45f5845b5e4eTue, 11 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -050040:43falsefull234342In today's episode, Paul Lewis, Principal at LTL Architects based in New York City, shares his experience of working on projects for universities across the United States, from NYU to the University of Wyoming. As the Professor and Associate Dean at Princeton University School of Architecture, he works with students to develop environmentally sensitive and sustainable projects. Listen to this week’s episode to learn more about Paul’s experience as a designer as well as his most recent project working on the Carnegie Mellon University Residence & Academic Hub.Lauren Eckhart Smith of Alagem Capital Group | One Beverly Hills in Beverly Hills | Large-Scale Sustainable DesignIn today’s episode, I discuss the topic of sustainability with my guest Lauren Eckhart Smith, the Head of Design at Alagem Capital Group in Beverly Hills, California. I also speak with her about One Beverly Hills, a mixed-use project that includes residential, retail, hotel and both new construction and renovation components. This project, located at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard, is a one-of-a-kind building with the most advanced technologies for health and sustainability. 

                                                                    Additionally, I discuss with Lauren how this particular 17.5-acre site is one of the largest projects incorporating sustainable design and architecture in California, far beyond the hand-waving that we see in our industry. She also shares with us her experience working with the City of Beverly Hills as well as her experience working on past jobs, such as designing the IAC Headquarters in New York by Frank Gehry, the Bloomberg LP Headquarters in London by Norman Foster. 

                                                                    A new wave of sustainable building designs has emerged - and it's nothing compared to what we have seen in the past. Join us on today’s episode if you are interested to learn more as we dive into this topic, including Lauren’s personal experience working in the industry. 

                                                                    About the Guest:

                                                                    Lauren Eckhart Smith is the Head of Design at Alagem Capital Group in Beverly Hills, California. After beginning her career at Gensler Associates, she spent a large portion of her career working on iconic buildings such as the IAC Headquarters in New York by Frank Gehry, the Bloomberg LP Headquarters in London by Norman Foster. Lauren is currently in charge of the design of One Beverly Hills, a master-planned and unsurpassed development at the gateway to Beverly Hills including 300 luxury residences, retail, a lifestyle members club and eight acres of botanical gardens.

                                                                    Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                                    Topics Covered:

                                                                    • Lauren’s experience working with Alagem Capital Group
                                                                    • What does sustainable design mean?
                                                                    • Lauren’s experience working with IAC Headquarters in New York by Frank Gehry, the Bloomberg LP Headquarters in London by Norman Foster
                                                                    • One Beverly Hills project
                                                                    • How large projects can address sustainability, far beyond the hand-waving that we see in our industry. 
                                                                    
                                                                    

                                                                    About Your Host

                                                                    Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                    Resources and Links

                                                                    • Lauren’s LinkedIn
                                                                    • Alagem Capital Group LinkedIn
                                                                    • One Beverly Hills Website
                                                                    • Grab our...]]>In today’s episode, I discuss the topic of sustainability with my guest Lauren Eckhart Smith, the Head of Design at Alagem Capital Group in Beverly Hills, California. I also speak with her about One Beverly Hills, a mixed-use project that includes residential, retail, hotel and both new construction and renovation components. This project, located at the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard, is a one-of-a-kind building with the most advanced technologies for health and sustainability. 

                                                                      Additionally, I discuss with Lauren how this particular 17.5-acre site is one of the largest projects incorporating sustainable design and architecture in California, far beyond the hand-waving that we see in our industry. She also shares with us her experience working with the City of Beverly Hills as well as her experience working on past jobs, such as designing the IAC Headquarters in New York by Frank Gehry, the Bloomberg LP Headquarters in London by Norman Foster. 

                                                                      A new wave of sustainable building designs has emerged - and it's nothing compared to what we have seen in the past. Join us on today’s episode if you are interested to learn more as we dive into this topic, including Lauren’s personal experience working in the industry. 

                                                                      About the Guest:

                                                                      Lauren Eckhart Smith is the Head of Design at Alagem Capital Group in Beverly Hills, California. After beginning her career at Gensler Associates, she spent a large portion of her career working on iconic buildings such as the IAC Headquarters in New York by Frank Gehry, the Bloomberg LP Headquarters in London by Norman Foster. Lauren is currently in charge of the design of One Beverly Hills, a master-planned and unsurpassed development at the gateway to Beverly Hills including 300 luxury residences, retail, a lifestyle members club and eight acres of botanical gardens.

                                                                      Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                                      Topics Covered:

                                                                      • Lauren’s experience working with Alagem Capital Group
                                                                      • What does sustainable design mean?
                                                                      • Lauren’s experience working with IAC Headquarters in New York by Frank Gehry, the Bloomberg LP Headquarters in London by Norman Foster
                                                                      • One Beverly Hills project
                                                                      • How large projects can address sustainability, far beyond the hand-waving that we see in our industry. 
                                                                      
                                                                      

                                                                      About Your Host

                                                                      Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                      Resources and Links

                                                                      • Lauren’s LinkedIn
                                                                      • Alagem Capital Group LinkedIn
                                                                      • One Beverly Hills Website
                                                                      • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                      • Learn more on the American Building website
                                                                      • Follow us on Instagram
                                                                      • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                                      • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                                                      • Learn more about REDIST
                                                                      
                                                                      ]]>437b9dcb-c0f7-4ab9-958a-af005a269df6Tue, 04 Jan 2022 11:00:00 -050044:33falsefull233332We are joined today by our guest Lauren Eckhart Smith, the Head of Design at Alagem Capital Group in Beverly Hills, California. She speaks to us about One Beverly Hills, a mixed-use project that includes residential, retail, hotel and both new construction and renovation components. More broadly, we discuss how this particular 17.5-acre site is one of the largest projects incorporating sustainable design and architecture in California, far beyond the hand-waving that we see in our industry.Pascale Sablan of Adjaye Associates | Cleveland Foundation Headquarters in Cleveland | Design Justice | Part 2In today’s episode, I speak with architect and Founder of Beyond the Built Environment, Pascale Sablan. She shares with us her experience working on the Cleveland Foundation Headquarters as a Senior Associate at S9 ARCHITECTURE in New York. This project, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 66th Street, is meant to be as open, transparent, and inviting as possible to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment. 

                                                                      More broadly, we discuss the topic of design justice and how that aims to challenge structural inequalities by centring marginalized individuals in community-led design practices. As Founder of Beyond the Built Environment, Pascale shares her vision of working to dismantle injustices in the built environment and advocating for equitable, reflectively diverse environments.

                                                                      What is the relationship between design, power, and social justice? Join us on today’s episode as we discuss incorporating marginalized voices into the built landscape, learning more about the design process behind the Cleveland Foundation Headquarters, and Pascale’s personal journey working with S9 ARCHITECTURE. 

                                                                      About the Guest:

                                                                      Pascale Sablan graduated from Pratt and pursued a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design at Columbia University. During this time, she found her advocate voice by defending her design ideas and implementing holistic design visions for the built environment. She is the 315th African American female architect in the United States to attain my architectural license. She has been awarded the 2018 Pratt Alumni Achievement Award, the NOMA Prize for Excellence in Design and Building Design + Construction 40 Under 40 as well as being featured on the cover of the September 2017 issue. As the recipient of the 2021 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award, she is a champion of women and diverse design professionals. Through her work, she has greatly enhanced the profession and broadened social awareness of the built environment by calling for design justice. 

                                                                      Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                                      Topics Covered:

                                                                      • What is design justice and what does that mean?
                                                                      • How to incorporate marginalized voices into the built landscape
                                                                      • The design process behind the Cleveland Foundation Headquarters
                                                                      • What is the relationship between design, power, and social justice?
                                                                      • Rethinking design processes, centring people who are normally marginalized by design and using collaborative practices in architecture
                                                                      
                                                                      

                                                                      About Your Host

                                                                      Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                      Resources and Links

                                                                      • Pascale’s LinkedIn
                                                                      • Pascale’s In today’s episode, I speak with architect and Founder of Beyond the Built Environment, Pascale Sablan. She shares with us her experience working on the Cleveland Foundation Headquarters as a Senior Associate at S9 ARCHITECTURE in New York. This project, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 66th Street, is meant to be as open, transparent, and inviting as possible to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment. 

                                                                        More broadly, we discuss the topic of design justice and how that aims to challenge structural inequalities by centring marginalized individuals in community-led design practices. As Founder of Beyond the Built Environment, Pascale shares her vision of working to dismantle injustices in the built environment and advocating for equitable, reflectively diverse environments.

                                                                        What is the relationship between design, power, and social justice? Join us on today’s episode as we discuss incorporating marginalized voices into the built landscape, learning more about the design process behind the Cleveland Foundation Headquarters, and Pascale’s personal journey working with S9 ARCHITECTURE. 

                                                                        About the Guest:

                                                                        Pascale Sablan graduated from Pratt and pursued a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design at Columbia University. During this time, she found her advocate voice by defending her design ideas and implementing holistic design visions for the built environment. She is the 315th African American female architect in the United States to attain my architectural license. She has been awarded the 2018 Pratt Alumni Achievement Award, the NOMA Prize for Excellence in Design and Building Design + Construction 40 Under 40 as well as being featured on the cover of the September 2017 issue. As the recipient of the 2021 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award, she is a champion of women and diverse design professionals. Through her work, she has greatly enhanced the profession and broadened social awareness of the built environment by calling for design justice. 

                                                                        Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                                        Topics Covered:

                                                                        • What is design justice and what does that mean?
                                                                        • How to incorporate marginalized voices into the built landscape
                                                                        • The design process behind the Cleveland Foundation Headquarters
                                                                        • What is the relationship between design, power, and social justice?
                                                                        • Rethinking design processes, centring people who are normally marginalized by design and using collaborative practices in architecture
                                                                        
                                                                        

                                                                        About Your Host

                                                                        Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                        Resources and Links

                                                                        • Pascale’s LinkedIn
                                                                        • Pascale’s Instagram
                                                                        • S9 Architecture LinkedIn
                                                                        • The Built Environment Website
                                                                        • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                        • Learn more on the American Building website
                                                                        • Follow us on Instagram
                                                                        • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                                        • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                                                        • Learn more about REDIST
                                                                        
                                                                        ]]>7f506dcc-814f-4994-b061-7a5cd3902f92Tue, 28 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -050037:31falsefull232322Today, we are speaking to architect, activist, and Founder of Beyond the Built Environment, Pascale Sablan, about her work on a variety of mixed-use, commercial, cultural & residential projects. She shares with us her experience working on the Cleveland Foundation Headquarters as a Senior Associate at S9 ARCHITECTURE in New York. More broadly, we discuss the topic of design justice and how that aims to challenge structural inequalities by centring marginalized individuals in community-led design practices.Pascale Sablan of Adjaye Associates | Cleveland Foundation Headquarters in Cleveland | Design Justice | Part 1In today’s episode, I speak with architect, activist, and Associate at Adjaye Associates, Pascale Sablan. She shares with us her experience working on the Cleveland Foundation Headquarters as a designer at S9 ARCHITECTURE in New York. This project, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 66th Street, is meant to be as open, transparent, and inviting as possible to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment. 

                                                                        More broadly, we discuss the topic of design justice and how that aims to challenge structural inequalities by centering marginalized individuals in community-led design practices. As Founder of Beyond the Built Environment, Pascale shares her vision of working to dismantle injustices in the built environment and advocating for equitable, reflectively diverse environments.

                                                                        What is the relationship between design, power, and social justice? Join us on today’s episode as we discuss incorporating marginalized voices into the built landscape, learning more about the design process behind the Cleveland Foundation Headquarters, and Pascale’s personal journey working with S9 ARCHITECTURE.

                                                                        About the Guest:

                                                                        Pascale Sablan graduated from Pratt and pursued a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design at Columbia University. During this time, she found her advocate voice by defending her design ideas and implementing holistic design visions for the built environment. She is the 315th African American female architect in the United States to attain my architectural license. She has been awarded the 2018 Pratt Alumni Achievement Award, the NOMA Prize for Excellence in Design and Building Design + Construction 40 Under 40 as well as being featured on the cover of the September 2017 issue. As the recipient of the 2021 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award, she is a champion of women and diverse design professionals. Through her work, she has greatly enhanced the profession and broadened social awareness of the built environment by calling for design justice. 

                                                                        Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                                        Topics Covered:

                                                                        • What is design justice and what does that mean?
                                                                        • How to incorporate marginalized voices into the built landscape
                                                                        • The design process behind the Cleveland Foundation Headquarters
                                                                        • What is the relationship between design, power, and social justice?
                                                                        • Rethinking design processes, centring people who are normally marginalized by design and using collaborative practices in architecture
                                                                        
                                                                        

                                                                        About Your Host

                                                                        Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                        Resources and Links

                                                                        • Pascale’s In today’s episode, I speak with architect, activist, and Associate at Adjaye Associates, Pascale Sablan. She shares with us her experience working on the Cleveland Foundation Headquarters as a designer at S9 ARCHITECTURE in New York. This project, located at the corner of Euclid Avenue and East 66th Street, is meant to be as open, transparent, and inviting as possible to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment. 

                                                                          More broadly, we discuss the topic of design justice and how that aims to challenge structural inequalities by centering marginalized individuals in community-led design practices. As Founder of Beyond the Built Environment, Pascale shares her vision of working to dismantle injustices in the built environment and advocating for equitable, reflectively diverse environments.

                                                                          What is the relationship between design, power, and social justice? Join us on today’s episode as we discuss incorporating marginalized voices into the built landscape, learning more about the design process behind the Cleveland Foundation Headquarters, and Pascale’s personal journey working with S9 ARCHITECTURE.

                                                                          About the Guest:

                                                                          Pascale Sablan graduated from Pratt and pursued a Master of Science in Advanced Architectural Design at Columbia University. During this time, she found her advocate voice by defending her design ideas and implementing holistic design visions for the built environment. She is the 315th African American female architect in the United States to attain my architectural license. She has been awarded the 2018 Pratt Alumni Achievement Award, the NOMA Prize for Excellence in Design and Building Design + Construction 40 Under 40 as well as being featured on the cover of the September 2017 issue. As the recipient of the 2021 Whitney M. Young Jr. Award, she is a champion of women and diverse design professionals. Through her work, she has greatly enhanced the profession and broadened social awareness of the built environment by calling for design justice. 

                                                                          Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                                          Topics Covered:

                                                                          • What is design justice and what does that mean?
                                                                          • How to incorporate marginalized voices into the built landscape
                                                                          • The design process behind the Cleveland Foundation Headquarters
                                                                          • What is the relationship between design, power, and social justice?
                                                                          • Rethinking design processes, centring people who are normally marginalized by design and using collaborative practices in architecture
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                          About Your Host

                                                                          Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                          Resources and Links

                                                                          • Pascale’s LinkedIn
                                                                          • Pascale’s Instagram
                                                                          • S9 Architecture LinkedIn
                                                                          • The Built Environment Website
                                                                          • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                          • Learn more on the American Building website
                                                                          • Follow us on Instagram
                                                                          • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                                          • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                                                          • Learn more about REDIST
                                                                          
                                                                          ]]>5fac05b3-ca6f-4530-8649-33cf57f370dfTue, 21 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -050036:11falsefull231312Today, we are speaking to architect, activist, and Associate at Adjaye Associates, Pascale Sablan, about her work on a variety of mixed-use, commercial, cultural & residential projects. She shares with us her experience working on the Cleveland Foundation Headquarters as a designer at S9 ARCHITECTURE in New York. More broadly, we discuss the topic of design justice, her advocacy platform, Built Environment, and how that aims to challenge structural inequalities by centering marginalized individuals in community-led design practices.Lea Cloud of CDR Studio Architects | Bushwick Townhouse in New York City | Designing ConnectivityIn this week’s episode, I met with Lea Cloud who is a co-founder and partner of CDR Studio with Victoria Rospond. She shared with me her experience working on several projects, including working on the Bushwick townhouse in Brooklyn as well as a residential project in Snowmass, Colorado. Prior to co-founding the firm, she gained experience working at PKSB Architects where she was project architect for two New York State University projects, a library addition and renovation at the Fredonia Campus. 

                                                                          Lea also shares how she is able to succeed as a designer with a diverse work portfolio. Her expertise has led her to work on multiple projects in Passive House, sustainable design, architectural design, interiors and comprehensive planning. She continues to use this experience in large-scale, complex educational and commercial facilities to implement forward-thinking design solutions. 

                                                                          The Bushwick townhouse project in Brooklyn incorporates the concepts of connectivity and openness into its design layout. Lea also shares with us how she rethinks the role of stairs in this architectural design. Join me as we explore these topics and much more in this week’s episode of American Building. 

                                                                          About the Guest:

                                                                          Lea Cloud is a co-founder and partner at CDR Studio Architects, a full-service design firm in New York. Prior to starting the firm, she was at PKSB Architects, where she had an opportunity to work on the renovation of the famous Seagram Building designed by Mies van Der Rohe, Phillip Johnson, Ely Kahn and Robert Jacobs. Lea serves along with me as a city planning commissioner in Hoboken, New Jersey. She is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. We will be talking about her Bushwick townhouse project in Brooklyn and more broadly about how to rethink the role of stairs in architectural design.

                                                                          Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                                          Topics Covered:

                                                                          • Lea’s experience co-founding CDR Studio Architects with her business partner Victoria Rospond
                                                                          • Her experience designing projects and working at PKSB 
                                                                          • How to succeed as a designer with a diverse work portfolio
                                                                          • The idea behind the design of the Bushwick townhouse 
                                                                          • Lea’s experience designing a residential project in Snowmass, Colorado 
                                                                          
                                                                          

                                                                          About Your Host

                                                                          Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                          Resources and Links

                                                                          • Lea Cloud’s LinkedIn
                                                                          • Lea Cloud’s Company LinkedIn
                                                                          • Company Website
                                                                          • Grab our exclusive guide In this week’s episode, I met with Lea Cloud who is a co-founder and partner of CDR Studio with Victoria Rospond. She shared with me her experience working on several projects, including working on the Bushwick townhouse in Brooklyn as well as a residential project in Snowmass, Colorado. Prior to co-founding the firm, she gained experience working at PKSB Architects where she was project architect for two New York State University projects, a library addition and renovation at the Fredonia Campus. 

                                                                            Lea also shares how she is able to succeed as a designer with a diverse work portfolio. Her expertise has led her to work on multiple projects in Passive House, sustainable design, architectural design, interiors and comprehensive planning. She continues to use this experience in large-scale, complex educational and commercial facilities to implement forward-thinking design solutions. 

                                                                            The Bushwick townhouse project in Brooklyn incorporates the concepts of connectivity and openness into its design layout. Lea also shares with us how she rethinks the role of stairs in this architectural design. Join me as we explore these topics and much more in this week’s episode of American Building. 

                                                                            About the Guest:

                                                                            Lea Cloud is a co-founder and partner at CDR Studio Architects, a full-service design firm in New York. Prior to starting the firm, she was at PKSB Architects, where she had an opportunity to work on the renovation of the famous Seagram Building designed by Mies van Der Rohe, Phillip Johnson, Ely Kahn and Robert Jacobs. Lea serves along with me as a city planning commissioner in Hoboken, New Jersey. She is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design. We will be talking about her Bushwick townhouse project in Brooklyn and more broadly about how to rethink the role of stairs in architectural design.

                                                                            Listen to the episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, TuneIn, or on your favorite podcast platform. 

                                                                            Topics Covered:

                                                                            • Lea’s experience co-founding CDR Studio Architects with her business partner Victoria Rospond
                                                                            • Her experience designing projects and working at PKSB 
                                                                            • How to succeed as a designer with a diverse work portfolio
                                                                            • The idea behind the design of the Bushwick townhouse 
                                                                            • Lea’s experience designing a residential project in Snowmass, Colorado 
                                                                            
                                                                            

                                                                            About Your Host

                                                                            Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                            Resources and Links

                                                                            • Lea Cloud’s LinkedIn
                                                                            • Lea Cloud’s Company LinkedIn
                                                                            • Company Website
                                                                            • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                            • Learn more on the American Building website
                                                                            • Follow us on Instagram
                                                                            • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                                            • Learn more about Michael Graves
                                                                            • Learn more about REDIST
                                                                            
                                                                            ]]>246f6930-6470-4a9e-a184-21bb70ca870aTue, 14 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -050046:42falsefull230302In this week’s episode, we will be speaking to Lea Cloud about her experience working at PKSB Architects and co-founding CDR Studio Architects with Victoria Rospond in 1995. She shares with us her experience working in Passive House, sustainable design, architectural design, interiors and comprehensive planning. We also learn more about her project in Brooklyn where the Bushwick townhouse is located, a project where she incorporates the concepts of connectivity and openness to allow growth and change for the client.Clayton Taylor of West of West and JR Gideon of Lincoln Property Company | Eastbound in Austin | Austin Design Week LiveToday we will be talking to Clayton Taylor and JR Gideon who are jointly working on the Eastbound project, a new mixed-use development in East Austin. This project is designed for open-air business-ready gatherings on a large scale and incorporates the current trend of destination mixed-use. Additionally, we will be speaking about how real estate professionals are already transforming where we work and how this has changed during the pandemic. Both of our guests have impressive professional portfolios, Clayton is the Founder and Principal at architecture firm West of West based out of Portland Oregon and JR is the Development Associate at Lincoln Property Company in Texas.  

                                                                            The Eastbound project has reflected the growing and shifting center of development projects during the COVID pandemic. During quarantine, disruptions and supply chain shortages have exposed vulnerabilities in the production stages of development. Clayton and Gideon discuss how they were able to overcome these challenges in order to continue moving this project forward. Join us on this week’s episode as we learn more about our guests’ current projects and examine the impact of COVID on the development of the Eastbound project.  

                                                                             

                                                                            Learn more about Clayton Taylor

                                                                            Clayton is a founding partner of West of West, an architectural design firm based in Portland Oregon. As a graduate of UCLA and California Polytechnic State University, he has led multiple creative office projects such as Columbia Square, Crossroads of the World, and The Telephone Building in the Los Angeles area. Clayton is also an NCARB certified architect.  

                                                                             

                                                                            Learn more about JR Gideon

                                                                            In the summer of 2019, JR joined the Lincoln Austin team and currently assists development efforts in the emerging Austin office market. In addition to working with the development team, he analyzes market research and supports leasing efforts. JR is a graduate of UT Austin and worked for an architectural firm on the west coast through the professional residency program in the UT School of Architecture.

                                                                             

                                                                            About your host: 

                                                                            Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                             

                                                                            Resources & Links:

                                                                            • Learn more about West of West
                                                                            • Connect with Clayton on LinkedIn
                                                                            • Learn more about the Eastbound project
                                                                            • Connect with JR Gideon on LinkedIn
                                                                            • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                            • Follow us on Instagram.
                                                                            • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn.
                                                                            • Learn more about Michael Graves.
                                                                            • Learn more about Today we will be talking to Clayton Taylor and JR Gideon who are jointly working on the Eastbound project, a new mixed-use development in East Austin. This project is designed for open-air business-ready gatherings on a large scale and incorporates the current trend of destination mixed-use. Additionally, we will be speaking about how real estate professionals are already transforming where we work and how this has changed during the pandemic. Both of our guests have impressive professional portfolios, Clayton is the Founder and Principal at architecture firm West of West based out of Portland Oregon and JR is the Development Associate at Lincoln Property Company in Texas.  

                                                                              The Eastbound project has reflected the growing and shifting center of development projects during the COVID pandemic. During quarantine, disruptions and supply chain shortages have exposed vulnerabilities in the production stages of development. Clayton and Gideon discuss how they were able to overcome these challenges in order to continue moving this project forward. Join us on this week’s episode as we learn more about our guests’ current projects and examine the impact of COVID on the development of the Eastbound project.  

                                                                               

                                                                              Learn more about Clayton Taylor

                                                                              Clayton is a founding partner of West of West, an architectural design firm based in Portland Oregon. As a graduate of UCLA and California Polytechnic State University, he has led multiple creative office projects such as Columbia Square, Crossroads of the World, and The Telephone Building in the Los Angeles area. Clayton is also an NCARB certified architect.  

                                                                               

                                                                              Learn more about JR Gideon

                                                                              In the summer of 2019, JR joined the Lincoln Austin team and currently assists development efforts in the emerging Austin office market. In addition to working with the development team, he analyzes market research and supports leasing efforts. JR is a graduate of UT Austin and worked for an architectural firm on the west coast through the professional residency program in the UT School of Architecture.

                                                                               

                                                                              About your host: 

                                                                              Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                               

                                                                              Resources & Links:

                                                                              • Learn more about West of West
                                                                              • Connect with Clayton on LinkedIn
                                                                              • Learn more about the Eastbound project
                                                                              • Connect with JR Gideon on LinkedIn
                                                                              • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                              • Follow us on Instagram.
                                                                              • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn.
                                                                              • Learn more about Michael Graves.
                                                                              • Learn more about REDIST.
                                                                              
                                                                              ]]>802ce4f2-5f7e-474d-aeff-1f2ff5545d98Tue, 07 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -050001:08:25falsefull229292Today we will be talking to Clayton Taylor and JR Gideon who are jointly working on the Eastbound project, a new mixed-use development in East Austin. This project is designed for open-air business-ready gatherings on a large scale and incorporates the current trend of destination mixed-use. Additionally, we will be speaking about how real estate professionals are already transforming where we work and how this has changed during the pandemic. Both of our guests have impressive professional portfolios, Clayton is the Founder and Principal at architecture firm West of West based out of Portland Oregon and JR is the Development Associate at Lincoln Property Company in Texas.Peter Brosens of Stolar Capital | Chatham on Main in Chatham | What's Workforce HousingIn today’s episode, we will be speaking with Peter (Pete) Brosens, the co-founder of Stolar Capital, a real estate investment firm with offices in Hoboken and Philadelphia. Since 2012, the firm’s focus has been on developing large mixed-use projects in transit-oriented downtown locations in New Jersey. We will be speaking with Pete about his Chatham on Main project which incorporates the charm of garden-style living into his development plans. Today we will also be discussing the larger topic of the challenges that inevitably come with journeying into the world of real estate and how Pete has leveraged his past experiences at JBG Companies.  

                                                                              The career path to becoming a real estate developer is not a smooth one, it will undoubtedly involve many twists and turns. However, it is possible to set yourself up for success in the early stages of your career as a real estate developer. Join us on this week’s episode as we learn more about Pete’s journey, including the challenges he had to face and how they have brought him to where he is today. We will be exploring these topics in-depth, including Pete’s experience acquiring, rehabilitating, and leasing single-family homes in the Washington Metropolitan area.  

                                                                               

                                                                              Learn more about Peter Brosens

                                                                              Peter is the co-founder of Stolar Capital, a real estate investment firm that blends entrepreneurial, hands-on management with data-driven risk assessment processes. In doing so, they transform underutilized properties into development plans that can withstand short-term market disruptions. Peter’s involvement with the firm has led him to overseas business development and management of the acquisition department. He has also raised a $10M specialty-financing fund to focus on investment in repositioning multifamily residential assets across the country. Prior to starting Stolar Capital, Peter worked at the JBG Companies in Washington, DC, where he developed several large commercial buildings. Peter received his BA in Political Science from Columbia University.  

                                                                               

                                                                              About your host: 

                                                                              Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                               

                                                                              Resources & Links:

                                                                              • Learn more about Stolar Capital
                                                                              • Connect with Peter on LinkedIn
                                                                              • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                              • Learn more about the Chatham on Main project
                                                                              • Connect with Stolar Capital on LinkedIn
                                                                              • Follow us on Instagram.
                                                                              • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn.
                                                                              • Learn more about Michael Graves.
                                                                              • Learn more about REDIST.
                                                                              
                                                                              ]]>In today’s episode, we will be speaking with Peter (Pete) Brosens, the co-founder of Stolar Capital, a real estate investment firm with offices in Hoboken and Philadelphia. Since 2012, the firm’s focus has been on developing large mixed-use projects in transit-oriented downtown locations in New Jersey. We will be speaking with Pete about his Chatham on Main project which incorporates the charm of garden-style living into his development plans. Today we will also be discussing the larger topic of the challenges that inevitably come with journeying into the world of real estate and how Pete has leveraged his past experiences at JBG Companies.  

                                                                              The career path to becoming a real estate developer is not a smooth one, it will undoubtedly involve many twists and turns. However, it is possible to set yourself up for success in the early stages of your career as a real estate developer. Join us on this week’s episode as we learn more about Pete’s journey, including the challenges he had to face and how they have brought him to where he is today. We will be exploring these topics in-depth, including Pete’s experience acquiring, rehabilitating, and leasing single-family homes in the Washington Metropolitan area.  

                                                                               

                                                                              Learn more about Peter Brosens

                                                                              Peter is the co-founder of Stolar Capital, a real estate investment firm that blends entrepreneurial, hands-on management with data-driven risk assessment processes. In doing so, they transform underutilized properties into development plans that can withstand short-term market disruptions. Peter’s involvement with the firm has led him to overseas business development and management of the acquisition department. He has also raised a $10M specialty-financing fund to focus on investment in repositioning multifamily residential assets across the country. Prior to starting Stolar Capital, Peter worked at the JBG Companies in Washington, DC, where he developed several large commercial buildings. Peter received his BA in Political Science from Columbia University.  

                                                                               

                                                                              About your host: 

                                                                              Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                               

                                                                              Resources & Links:

                                                                              • Learn more about Stolar Capital
                                                                              • Connect with Peter on LinkedIn
                                                                              • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                              • Learn more about the Chatham on Main project
                                                                              • Connect with Stolar Capital on LinkedIn
                                                                              • Follow us on Instagram.
                                                                              • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn.
                                                                              • Learn more about Michael Graves.
                                                                              • Learn more about REDIST.
                                                                              
                                                                              ]]>aa0ad8f5-933c-4d56-86b5-320148edca7cTue, 30 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -050043:55falsefull228282Peter is the co-founder of Stolar Capital, a real estate investment firm that blends entrepreneurial, hands-on management with data-driven risk assessment processes. In doing so, they transform underutilized properties into development plans that can withstand short-term market disruptions. Peter’s involvement with the firm has led him to overseas business development and management of the acquisition department. He has also raised a $10M specialty-financing fund to focus on investment in repositioning multifamily residential assets across the country. Prior to starting Stolar Capital, Peter worked at the JBG Companies in Washington, DC, where he developed several large commercial buildings. Peter received his BA in Political Science from Columbia University.Vishaan Chakrabarti of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland | Improving the Work of a Legend | Part 2Today we will be speaking with Vishaan Chakrabarti, a licensed architect and the founder of the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU). His professional portfolio is diverse, expanding from creating a master plan for the surrounding area of Michigan Central Station in Detroit to creating a social housing neighborhood in East New York. In this week’s episode, we will be speaking to Vishaan about his latest project for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, originally designed by I.M. Pei. His firm has brought its vision for creating sustainable and equitable designs to this project in order to create more accessible spaces. We will also be discussing how his firm's design will seamlessly integrate with legendary architect I.M. Pei’s geometric forms and shimmering glass pyramids.

                                                                              The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is located on Lake Erie and has been an essential driver for the local economy. It was no surprise that after securing a plot of land that the institution would immediately start looking towards expansion and renovation. From all across the world, twenty-two leading architects submitted their proposals and eventually, eight were shortlisted. Vishaan’s firm was selected as the winning design -- a 50,000-square-foot triangular building made of steel. Join us on this week’s episode as we learn more about Vishaan’s journey as well as how his firm is dedicated to crafting a careful balance of the cutting edge and the conservative.  

                                                                               

                                                                              Learn more about Vishaan Chakrabarti

                                                                              Vishaan Chakrabarti is a licensed architect and the author of two books, A Country of Cities: A Manifesto for an Urban America and NYC 2040: Housing the Next One Million New Yorkers. Previously, he held senior roles at SHoP Architects and New York City Department of City Planning. Vishaan also serves on the board of the Architectural League of New YOrk and the Regional Planning Association. Vishaan lectures internationally and has made several media appearances on CBS, MSNBC and NPR. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of California, Berkeley, a Master of City Planning degree from MIT, and dual bachelor’s degrees in art history and engineering from Cornell University.

                                                                               

                                                                              About your host: 

                                                                              Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                               

                                                                              Resources & Links:

                                                                              • Learn more about PAU
                                                                              • Connect with Vishaan on LinkedIn
                                                                              • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                              • Learn more about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
                                                                              • Connect with Vishaan on his website
                                                                              • Follow us on Instagram.
                                                                              • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn.
                                                                              • Learn more about Michael Graves.
                                                                              • Learn more about Today we will be speaking with Vishaan Chakrabarti, a licensed architect and the founder of the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU). His professional portfolio is diverse, expanding from creating a master plan for the surrounding area of Michigan Central Station in Detroit to creating a social housing neighborhood in East New York. In this week’s episode, we will be speaking to Vishaan about his latest project for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, originally designed by I.M. Pei. His firm has brought its vision for creating sustainable and equitable designs to this project in order to create more accessible spaces. We will also be discussing how his firm's design will seamlessly integrate with legendary architect I.M. Pei’s geometric forms and shimmering glass pyramids.

                                                                                The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is located on Lake Erie and has been an essential driver for the local economy. It was no surprise that after securing a plot of land that the institution would immediately start looking towards expansion and renovation. From all across the world, twenty-two leading architects submitted their proposals and eventually, eight were shortlisted. Vishaan’s firm was selected as the winning design -- a 50,000-square-foot triangular building made of steel. Join us on this week’s episode as we learn more about Vishaan’s journey as well as how his firm is dedicated to crafting a careful balance of the cutting edge and the conservative.  

                                                                                 

                                                                                Learn more about Vishaan Chakrabarti

                                                                                Vishaan Chakrabarti is a licensed architect and the author of two books, A Country of Cities: A Manifesto for an Urban America and NYC 2040: Housing the Next One Million New Yorkers. Previously, he held senior roles at SHoP Architects and New York City Department of City Planning. Vishaan also serves on the board of the Architectural League of New YOrk and the Regional Planning Association. Vishaan lectures internationally and has made several media appearances on CBS, MSNBC and NPR. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of California, Berkeley, a Master of City Planning degree from MIT, and dual bachelor’s degrees in art history and engineering from Cornell University.

                                                                                 

                                                                                About your host: 

                                                                                Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                 

                                                                                Resources & Links:

                                                                                • Learn more about PAU
                                                                                • Connect with Vishaan on LinkedIn
                                                                                • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                • Learn more about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
                                                                                • Connect with Vishaan on his website
                                                                                • Follow us on Instagram.
                                                                                • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn.
                                                                                • Learn more about Michael Graves.
                                                                                • Learn more about REDIST.
                                                                                
                                                                                ]]>5643f7fd-a3d4-489d-94d0-8b4efff6b5f0Tue, 23 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -050044:01falsefull227272Vishaan Chakrabarti is a licensed architect and the author of two books, A Country of Cities: A Manifesto for an Urban America and NYC 2040: Housing the Next One Million New Yorkers. Previously, he held senior roles at SHoP Architects and New York City Department of City Planning. Vishaan also serves on the board of the Architectural League of New York and the Regional Planning Association. Vishaan lectures internationally and has made several media appearances on CBS, MSNBC and NPR. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of California, Berkeley, a Master of City Planning degree from MIT, and dual bachelor’s degrees in art history and engineering from Cornell University.Vishaan Chakrabarti of Practice for Architecture and Urbanism | Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland | Improving the Work of a Legend | Part 1Today we will be speaking with Vishaan Chakrabarti, a licensed architect and the founder of the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU). His professional portfolio is diverse, expanding from creating a master plan for the surrounding area of Michigan Central Station in Detroit to creating a social housing neighborhood in East New York. In this week’s episode, we will be speaking to Vishaan about his latest project for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, originally designed by I.M. Pei. His firm has brought its vision for creating sustainable and equitable designs to this project in order to create more accessible spaces. We will also be discussing how his firm's design will seamlessly integrate with legendary architect I.M. Pei’s geometric forms and shimmering glass pyramids.

                                                                                The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is located on Lake Erie and has been an essential driver for the local economy. It was no surprise that after securing a plot of land that the institution would immediately start looking towards expansion and renovation. From all across the world, twenty-two leading architects submitted their proposals and eventually, eight were shortlisted. Vishaan’s firm was selected as the winning design -- a 50,000-square-foot triangular building made of steel. Join us on this week’s episode as we learn more about Vishaan’s journey as well as how his firm is dedicated to crafting a careful balance of the cutting edge and the conservative.  

                                                                                 

                                                                                Learn more about Vishaan Chakrabarti

                                                                                Vishaan Chakrabarti is a licensed architect and the author of two books, A Country of Cities: A Manifesto for an Urban America and NYC 2040: Housing the Next One Million New Yorkers. Previously, he held senior roles at SHoP Architects and New York City Department of City Planning. Vishaan also serves on the board of the Architectural League of New YOrk and the Regional Planning Association. Vishaan lectures internationally and has made several media appearances on CBS, MSNBC and NPR. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of California, Berkeley, a Master of City Planning degree from MIT, and dual bachelor’s degrees in art history and engineering from Cornell University.

                                                                                 

                                                                                About your host: 

                                                                                Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                 

                                                                                Resources & Links:

                                                                                • Learn more about PAU
                                                                                • Connect with Vishaan on LinkedIn
                                                                                • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                • Learn more about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
                                                                                • Connect with Vishaan on his website
                                                                                • Follow us on Instagram.
                                                                                • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn.
                                                                                • Learn more about Michael Graves.
                                                                                • Learn more about Today we will be speaking with Vishaan Chakrabarti, a licensed architect and the founder of the Practice for Architecture and Urbanism (PAU). His professional portfolio is diverse, expanding from creating a master plan for the surrounding area of Michigan Central Station in Detroit to creating a social housing neighborhood in East New York. In this week’s episode, we will be speaking to Vishaan about his latest project for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, originally designed by I.M. Pei. His firm has brought its vision for creating sustainable and equitable designs to this project in order to create more accessible spaces. We will also be discussing how his firm's design will seamlessly integrate with legendary architect I.M. Pei’s geometric forms and shimmering glass pyramids.

                                                                                  The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame is located on Lake Erie and has been an essential driver for the local economy. It was no surprise that after securing a plot of land that the institution would immediately start looking towards expansion and renovation. From all across the world, twenty-two leading architects submitted their proposals and eventually, eight were shortlisted. Vishaan’s firm was selected as the winning design -- a 50,000-square-foot triangular building made of steel. Join us on this week’s episode as we learn more about Vishaan’s journey as well as how his firm is dedicated to crafting a careful balance of the cutting edge and the conservative.  

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Learn more about Vishaan Chakrabarti

                                                                                  Vishaan Chakrabarti is a licensed architect and the author of two books, A Country of Cities: A Manifesto for an Urban America and NYC 2040: Housing the Next One Million New Yorkers. Previously, he held senior roles at SHoP Architects and New York City Department of City Planning. Vishaan also serves on the board of the Architectural League of New YOrk and the Regional Planning Association. Vishaan lectures internationally and has made several media appearances on CBS, MSNBC and NPR. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of California, Berkeley, a Master of City Planning degree from MIT, and dual bachelor’s degrees in art history and engineering from Cornell University.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Learn more about PAU
                                                                                  • Connect with Vishaan on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Learn more about the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
                                                                                  • Connect with Vishaan on his website
                                                                                  • Follow us on Instagram.
                                                                                  • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn.
                                                                                  • Learn more about Michael Graves.
                                                                                  • Learn more about REDIST.
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>ddf79899-b426-494a-80f1-98e82a6ebb30Tue, 16 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -050040:40falsefull226262Vishaan Chakrabarti is a licensed architect and the author of two books, A Country of Cities: A Manifesto for an Urban America and NYC 2040: Housing the Next One Million New Yorkers. Previously, he held senior roles at SHoP Architects and New York City Department of City Planning. Vishaan also serves on the board of the Architectural League of New York and the Regional Planning Association. Vishaan lectures internationally and has made several media appearances on CBS, MSNBC and NPR. He holds a Master of Architecture degree from the University of California, Berkeley, a Master of City Planning degree from MIT, and dual bachelor’s degrees in art history and engineering from Cornell University.Faith Rose of O’Neill Rose Architects | Cowboy Heaven in Big Sky | Redefining ResidentialToday we will be speaking with Faith Rose, a founding partner of O’Neill Rose Architects, a design firm based in Brooklyn. Her firm builds projects that have distinct physical, cultural, and historical conditions that create rich and meaningful spaces. She shares how her projects use a versatile approach to creating space that reflects and frames her client’s aspirations. One such project is Cowboy Heaven, a vacation home project in Big Sky. This Montana-style log cabin is a place for residents to experience resort living that allows them to immerse themselves in outdoor activities. We will also be speaking with Faith about creating alternative ways of living that move beyond the traditional single-family home. 

                                                                                  There has been a demographic shift underway in the U.S. for decades now that has driven an interest in alternatives to the single-family home. Faith’s work on the Cowboy Heaven and other cutting-edge projects are at this forefront, challenging the notion of the traditional family home. In this way, she connects her clients with the experience of the place. Today we will be discussing Faith’s journey into architectural design including her experience entering into the public sector of New York City. Join us on this week’s episode as we dive into these topics and talk to Faith about her work all over the country.

                                                                                   

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Learn more about Faith Rose 

                                                                                  Faith is a founding partner of O’Neill Rose Architects, a design firm based in Brooklyn. She works with her partner Dennis O’Neill to create residential projects in both urban and rural contexts which have been featured in New York Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and Wallpaper Mag. Previously she served as the Executive Director of the New York City Public Design Commission, under Mayor DeBlasio, and headed the Design Excellence Program at the NYC Department of Design and Construction, under Mayor Bloomberg. Faith also received her Masters of Architecture from Yale University and her Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College. From 2004 to 2014 Faith directed New York City's Design Excellence Program at the Department of Design and Construction under the Bloomberg Administration, overseeing over 200 projects.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Learn more about O’Neill Rose Architects
                                                                                  • Connect with Faith on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Learn more about the Cowboy Heaven Cabins
                                                                                  • Follow us on Instagram.
                                                                                  • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn.
                                                                                  • Learn more about Michael Graves.
                                                                                  • Learn more about REDIST.
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>Today we will be speaking with Faith Rose, a founding partner of O’Neill Rose Architects, a design firm based in Brooklyn. Her firm builds projects that have distinct physical, cultural, and historical conditions that create rich and meaningful spaces. She shares how her projects use a versatile approach to creating space that reflects and frames her client’s aspirations. One such project is Cowboy Heaven, a vacation home project in Big Sky. This Montana-style log cabin is a place for residents to experience resort living that allows them to immerse themselves in outdoor activities. We will also be speaking with Faith about creating alternative ways of living that move beyond the traditional single-family home. 

                                                                                  There has been a demographic shift underway in the U.S. for decades now that has driven an interest in alternatives to the single-family home. Faith’s work on the Cowboy Heaven and other cutting-edge projects are at this forefront, challenging the notion of the traditional family home. In this way, she connects her clients with the experience of the place. Today we will be discussing Faith’s journey into architectural design including her experience entering into the public sector of New York City. Join us on this week’s episode as we dive into these topics and talk to Faith about her work all over the country.

                                                                                   

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Learn more about Faith Rose 

                                                                                  Faith is a founding partner of O’Neill Rose Architects, a design firm based in Brooklyn. She works with her partner Dennis O’Neill to create residential projects in both urban and rural contexts which have been featured in New York Magazine, the Wall Street Journal, and Wallpaper Mag. Previously she served as the Executive Director of the New York City Public Design Commission, under Mayor DeBlasio, and headed the Design Excellence Program at the NYC Department of Design and Construction, under Mayor Bloomberg. Faith also received her Masters of Architecture from Yale University and her Bachelor of Arts from Amherst College. From 2004 to 2014 Faith directed New York City's Design Excellence Program at the Department of Design and Construction under the Bloomberg Administration, overseeing over 200 projects.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Learn more about O’Neill Rose Architects
                                                                                  • Connect with Faith on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Learn more about the Cowboy Heaven Cabins
                                                                                  • Follow us on Instagram.
                                                                                  • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn.
                                                                                  • Learn more about Michael Graves.
                                                                                  • Learn more about REDIST.
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>59b14683-e568-4814-a81c-02ffb9c1ed11Tue, 09 Nov 2021 11:00:00 -050051:54falsefull225252Today we will be speaking with Faith Rose, a founding partner of O’Neill Rose Architects, a design firm based in Brooklyn. Her firm builds projects that have distinct physical, cultural, and historical conditions that create rich and meaningful spaces. She shares how her projects use a versatile approach to creating space that reflects and frames her client’s aspirations. One such project is Cowboy Heaven, a vacation home project in Big Sky. This Montana-style log cabin is a place for residents to experience resort living that allows them to immerse themselves in outdoor activities. We will also be speaking with Faith about creating alternative ways of living that move beyond the traditional single-family home.Johanna Anderson of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services | Founders Way in Ithaca | Affordable Housing DevelopmentOn this week’s episode, we will be speaking with Johanna Anderson, Executive Director of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services. We will be speaking about Founder’s Way, a major mixed-use project in downtown Ithaca, New York on the site of a former Catholic school. This project was purchased by INHS from the Immaculate Conception School at 320 West Buffalo St. in Ithaca from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester. The property will be redeveloped with the intention to create a mixed-use community that includes space for nonprofit and community-based organizations, and affordable rental housing serving a range of household sizes and income levels. 

                                                                                  Across the United States, historic and ongoing displacement, exclusion, and segregation have perpetuated racial disparities in real estate. Today we will also be discussing housing affordability as a national crisis across the United States at a broader level, including Johanna’s own experience as an affordable housing expert. Join us on this week’s episode as we talk about the Founder’s Way project as well as Johanna’s current work with Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Learn more about Johanna Anderson

                                                                                  Johanna Anderson is the Executive Director of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services. This nonprofit organization focuses on the development and operations of housing for lower and middle-income people in Central New York State. Prior to working at INHS, she focused on affordable housing development and support services for Native people in Maine and in Minnesota. She has also held board member roles in other nonprofit organizations working in this arena. 

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Learn more about Founder’s Way.
                                                                                  • Connect with Johanna on her website
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Connect with INHS on LinkedIn.
                                                                                  • Follow us on Instagram.
                                                                                  • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn.
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>On this week’s episode, we will be speaking with Johanna Anderson, Executive Director of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services. We will be speaking about Founder’s Way, a major mixed-use project in downtown Ithaca, New York on the site of a former Catholic school. This project was purchased by INHS from the Immaculate Conception School at 320 West Buffalo St. in Ithaca from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester. The property will be redeveloped with the intention to create a mixed-use community that includes space for nonprofit and community-based organizations, and affordable rental housing serving a range of household sizes and income levels. 

                                                                                  Across the United States, historic and ongoing displacement, exclusion, and segregation have perpetuated racial disparities in real estate. Today we will also be discussing housing affordability as a national crisis across the United States at a broader level, including Johanna’s own experience as an affordable housing expert. Join us on this week’s episode as we talk about the Founder’s Way project as well as Johanna’s current work with Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Learn more about Johanna Anderson

                                                                                  Johanna Anderson is the Executive Director of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services. This nonprofit organization focuses on the development and operations of housing for lower and middle-income people in Central New York State. Prior to working at INHS, she focused on affordable housing development and support services for Native people in Maine and in Minnesota. She has also held board member roles in other nonprofit organizations working in this arena. 

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Learn more about Founder’s Way.
                                                                                  • Connect with Johanna on her website
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Connect with INHS on LinkedIn.
                                                                                  • Follow us on Instagram.
                                                                                  • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn.
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>5ca280e3-fa47-4486-8bed-745608e0c6bcTue, 02 Nov 2021 10:00:00 -050038:13falsefull224242On this week’s episode, we will be speaking with Johanna Anderson, Executive Director of Ithaca Neighborhood Housing Services. We will be speaking about Founder’s Way, a major mixed-use project in downtown Ithaca, New York on the site of a former Catholic school. This project was purchased by INHS from the Immaculate Conception School at 320 West Buffalo St. in Ithaca from the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rochester. The property will be redeveloped with the intention to create a mixed-use community that includes space for nonprofit and community-based organizations, and affordable rental housing serving a range of household sizes and income levels.Yasmin Rehmanjee of Buro Happold | The Hudson’s Site in Detroit | Urban RedevelopmentIn today’s episode, we will be speaking with Yasmin Rehmanjee, partner and Co-Director of the New York office of Buro Happold. She has had two decades of structural engineering design experience, leading large-scale, multidisciplinary projects such as the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Today we will be speaking to Yasmin about the Hudson’s Site in downtown Detroit, a 680-foot mixed-use project that will pay homage to the late department store and tallest retail building in the world. We will also be speaking to her about the broader topic of urban redevelopment in cities like Detroit, and how it celebrates the rich history of the Hudson’s site. 

                                                                                  The Hudson’s Site is an iconic building that integrates adjacent developments, including the Monroe Blocks and the Shinola Hotel. This site was known as the premier retailer in downtown Detroit in the 1950s and 1960s but sadly had to close its doors twenty years later when business began to decline. It is now being designed by SHoP Architects out of New York and will incorporate more than one million square feet of retail, office, residential units, and public space. Join us on this week’s episode as we talk about the Hudon’s Site project as well as Yasmin’s current design projects.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Learn more about Yasmin Rehmanjee

                                                                                  Yasmin Rehmanjee is a partner and the Co-Director of the New York office of Buro Happold, a pre-eminent engineering firm with offices around the world. She has built an incredible portfolio of completed projects including the Hudson’s Site and Mercedes Benz Stadium. Yasmine leads large-scale, multidisciplinary projects including sports and entertainment, commercial development, higher education, and healthcare. As a passionate advocate for equity and diversity, she also works to better reflect the varied cultures, communities, and clients that her firm serves. This has led her to become a mentor and teacher for many of Buro Happold’s young engineers. Listen to this week’s episode to learn more about Yasmin’s personal journey.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Connect with Yasmin on LinkedIn.
                                                                                  • Learn more about Buro Happold.
                                                                                  • Connect with Yasmin on her website.
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Follow Yasmin on Twitter @YasminRehmanjee
                                                                                  • Learn more about the Hudson’s Site.
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>In today’s episode, we will be speaking with Yasmin Rehmanjee, partner and Co-Director of the New York office of Buro Happold. She has had two decades of structural engineering design experience, leading large-scale, multidisciplinary projects such as the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Today we will be speaking to Yasmin about the Hudson’s Site in downtown Detroit, a 680-foot mixed-use project that will pay homage to the late department store and tallest retail building in the world. We will also be speaking to her about the broader topic of urban redevelopment in cities like Detroit, and how it celebrates the rich history of the Hudson’s site. 

                                                                                  The Hudson’s Site is an iconic building that integrates adjacent developments, including the Monroe Blocks and the Shinola Hotel. This site was known as the premier retailer in downtown Detroit in the 1950s and 1960s but sadly had to close its doors twenty years later when business began to decline. It is now being designed by SHoP Architects out of New York and will incorporate more than one million square feet of retail, office, residential units, and public space. Join us on this week’s episode as we talk about the Hudon’s Site project as well as Yasmin’s current design projects.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Learn more about Yasmin Rehmanjee

                                                                                  Yasmin Rehmanjee is a partner and the Co-Director of the New York office of Buro Happold, a pre-eminent engineering firm with offices around the world. She has built an incredible portfolio of completed projects including the Hudson’s Site and Mercedes Benz Stadium. Yasmine leads large-scale, multidisciplinary projects including sports and entertainment, commercial development, higher education, and healthcare. As a passionate advocate for equity and diversity, she also works to better reflect the varied cultures, communities, and clients that her firm serves. This has led her to become a mentor and teacher for many of Buro Happold’s young engineers. Listen to this week’s episode to learn more about Yasmin’s personal journey.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Connect with Yasmin on LinkedIn.
                                                                                  • Learn more about Buro Happold.
                                                                                  • Connect with Yasmin on her website.
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Follow Yasmin on Twitter @YasminRehmanjee
                                                                                  • Learn more about the Hudson’s Site.
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>402a75b3-023c-4813-aadf-9718851b2fd7Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:00:00 -050040:50falsefull223232In today’s episode, we will be speaking with Yasmin Rehmanjee, partner and Co-Director of the New York office of Buro Happold. She has had two decades of structural engineering design experience, leading large-scale, multidisciplinary projects such as the Mercedes Benz Stadium in Atlanta. Today we will be speaking to Yasmin about the Hudson’s Site in downtown Detroit, a 680-foot mixed-use project that will pay homage to the late department store and tallest retail building in the world. We will also be speaking to her about the broader topic of urban redevelopment in cities like Detroit, and how it celebrates the rich history of the Hudson’s site.Jon Pickard of Pickard Chilton | 2+U in Seattle | Why Collaboration Is KeyJon Pickard is a Co-founder and Principal at Pickard Chilton, an award-winning architectural design firm based in Connecticut. We are talking about 2+U (also known as the Qualtrics Tower), the studio’s recently completed 690,000-square foot next-generation office complex in the heart of downtown Seattle. 2+U consists of 2 separate towers of 38 stories and 18 stories joined atop a common podium. It has 19,000 square feet of retail and restaurants over 2 floors, as well as an underground parking garage. It tops out at 530 feet, offering stunning views of Elliot Bay. The developer of the project was Skanska USA and the total project budget was $392 million.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Learning from the Best

                                                                                  Before Pichard Chilton, Jon Pickard worked at a firm just down the street from his own in Connecticut. Cesar Pelli & Associates was an architect's dream workplace, Jon says. He was mentored by Cesar and learned how to build effective teams, work with world renowned clients, and design with integrity. It was here Jon met his cofounder, William Chilton. Jon credits his time at Cesar Pelli & Associates as the reason he and William were able to build such a successful firm of their own. The reputation of the company allowed them to get in the door with high-profile corporate clients before they had truly made a name for themselves. Years later, Pickard Chilton has grown a client roster that is a Who’s Who of corporate America, from ExxonMobil to Uber. 

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Winning the Project

                                                                                  It was both the portfolio of Pickard Chilton and their innovative designs that encouraged Skanska to extend an invitation to a Hackathon for a new office project in downtown Seattle. Through iteration and collaboration, Skanka and Pickard Chilton developed a concept that was as much about the community of Seattle as it was about the design of the tower. This sealed the deal, and Pickard Chilton was confirmed for the project, which would include demolition of Rainier Square Mall, the restoration of Town Hall, and the construction of F5 Tower.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Designing a Building for the Future

                                                                                  Jon says they approached the project with the future workplace in mind and didn’t just follow the office trends of the day. While open office is currently popular with tech companies, (the target tenant demographic in Seattle today,) it was important that they build for other tenants and work styles that might occupy the building in the future. Jon believes building sustainably is more than the materials you use. It is also about building a space that will withstand the test of time. This innovative thinking extended beyond the design to the tools they used to communicate with both Skanska and future tenants. Virtual reality played a major role in showcasing the vision for U + 2 in design presentation and the sales center. 

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Successful Design Through Collaboration

                                                                                  Although Pickard Chilton has many “favorite children,” referring to completed projects he is proud of, he says U + 2 was exceptional. The shared vision between his team and the developer, Skanska, gave Jon’s team the freedom to design a building that was innovative, human-centric, and community-minded. Jon is proud of the fact that he had very little to do with the success of the project. The credit, he says, goes entirely to the project team, which remained the same from day one. Collaboration, Jon believes, was the key to success.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real...]]>Jon Pickard is a Co-founder and Principal at Pickard Chilton, an award-winning architectural design firm based in Connecticut. We are talking about 2+U (also known as the Qualtrics Tower), the studio’s recently completed 690,000-square foot next-generation office complex in the heart of downtown Seattle. 2+U consists of 2 separate towers of 38 stories and 18 stories joined atop a common podium. It has 19,000 square feet of retail and restaurants over 2 floors, as well as an underground parking garage. It tops out at 530 feet, offering stunning views of Elliot Bay. The developer of the project was Skanska USA and the total project budget was $392 million.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Learning from the Best

                                                                                  Before Pichard Chilton, Jon Pickard worked at a firm just down the street from his own in Connecticut. Cesar Pelli & Associates was an architect's dream workplace, Jon says. He was mentored by Cesar and learned how to build effective teams, work with world renowned clients, and design with integrity. It was here Jon met his cofounder, William Chilton. Jon credits his time at Cesar Pelli & Associates as the reason he and William were able to build such a successful firm of their own. The reputation of the company allowed them to get in the door with high-profile corporate clients before they had truly made a name for themselves. Years later, Pickard Chilton has grown a client roster that is a Who’s Who of corporate America, from ExxonMobil to Uber. 

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Winning the Project

                                                                                  It was both the portfolio of Pickard Chilton and their innovative designs that encouraged Skanska to extend an invitation to a Hackathon for a new office project in downtown Seattle. Through iteration and collaboration, Skanka and Pickard Chilton developed a concept that was as much about the community of Seattle as it was about the design of the tower. This sealed the deal, and Pickard Chilton was confirmed for the project, which would include demolition of Rainier Square Mall, the restoration of Town Hall, and the construction of F5 Tower.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Designing a Building for the Future

                                                                                  Jon says they approached the project with the future workplace in mind and didn’t just follow the office trends of the day. While open office is currently popular with tech companies, (the target tenant demographic in Seattle today,) it was important that they build for other tenants and work styles that might occupy the building in the future. Jon believes building sustainably is more than the materials you use. It is also about building a space that will withstand the test of time. This innovative thinking extended beyond the design to the tools they used to communicate with both Skanska and future tenants. Virtual reality played a major role in showcasing the vision for U + 2 in design presentation and the sales center. 

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Successful Design Through Collaboration

                                                                                  Although Pickard Chilton has many “favorite children,” referring to completed projects he is proud of, he says U + 2 was exceptional. The shared vision between his team and the developer, Skanska, gave Jon’s team the freedom to design a building that was innovative, human-centric, and community-minded. Jon is proud of the fact that he had very little to do with the success of the project. The credit, he says, goes entirely to the project team, which remained the same from day one. Collaboration, Jon believes, was the key to success.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Connect with PickardChilton on Instagram and Twitter.
                                                                                  • Learn more about PickardChilton on LinkedIn.
                                                                                  • Contact the PickardChilton on their website.
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Follow us on Instagram.
                                                                                  • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn.
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>7cb41fd9-913b-466a-8449-1ce34f37af12Tue, 12 Oct 2021 20:22:00 -050001:01:05falsefull222222We're busy recording new guests for you. While we're away we are replaying one of our favorite episodes from Season 1. Jon Pickard is a Co-founder and Principal at Pickard Chilton, an award-winning architectural design firm based in Connecticut. We will be talking about 2+U (also known as the Qualtrics Tower), the studio’s recently completed 690,000-square foot next-generation office complex in the heart of downtown Seattle. 2+U consists of 2 separate towers of 38 stories and 18 stories joined atop a common podium. It has 19,000 square feet of retail and restaurants over 2 floors, as well as an underground parking garage. It tops out at 530 feet, offering stunning views of Elliot Bay. The developer of the project is Skanska USA and the total project budget was $392M.Jenny Peysin of Jenny Peysin Architecture | Wilderness Drive in East Jewett | Passive House DesignThis week we will be speaking with Jenny Peysin, a licensed architect based in Brooklyn, NYC, about her current passive house project, Wilderness Drive in the Catskills region of upstate New York. As the founder of Jenny Peysin Architecture, her approach to design is rooted in a modernist philosophy, one that incorporates people with the spaces in which they live and work. She has also become a certified passive house designer and has since shifted her focus towards this way of designing and building. In today’s episode, we will be speaking to her about this topic of passive housing, along with how this is changing the current urban landscape in order to reduce our current ecological footprint. Moreover, this conversation will explore the changing policy and shifting structure of our urban landscape that is now enabling more transformation to occur than ever before. 

                                                                                  Passive houses, which are ultra-efficient dwellings that use a fraction of the energy to heat regular homes, are increasingly seen as a solution to rising greenhouse gas emissions. Today we will speak to Jenny about how her work, including her Wilderness Drive project in Green County, in the Catskills Region of New York, has provided energy-efficient infrastructure and utilities. Join us as we explore this topic and much more, including how Jenny is currently re-shaping the current urban landscape to incorporate more sustainable designs.

                                                                                  Learn more about Jenny Peysin

                                                                                  Jenny Peysin is a licensed architect based in Brooklyn, NYC, who has previously worked with Blaze Makoid Architecture and Iu + Bibliowicz Architects. She is a registered architect in the states of New York and Connecticut and holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University. Jenny also interweaves her love of New York City and its rich history with her work as the founder of Jenny Peysin Architecture. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, she also received her certificate of passive house design and has since been passionate about incorporating sustainability into every level of her projects. Her current focus is on incorporating residential projects and providing client-oriented design solutions that reduce carbon emissions and meet international climate targets.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Connect with Jenny on Instagram.
                                                                                  • Learn more about Jenny Peysin Architecture on LinkedIn.
                                                                                  • Contact the Jenny Peysin Architecture on their website.
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Follow us on Instagram.
                                                                                  • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn.
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>This week we will be speaking with Jenny Peysin, a licensed architect based in Brooklyn, NYC, about her current passive house project, Wilderness Drive in the Catskills region of upstate New York. As the founder of Jenny Peysin Architecture, her approach to design is rooted in a modernist philosophy, one that incorporates people with the spaces in which they live and work. She has also become a certified passive house designer and has since shifted her focus towards this way of designing and building. In today’s episode, we will be speaking to her about this topic of passive housing, along with how this is changing the current urban landscape in order to reduce our current ecological footprint. Moreover, this conversation will explore the changing policy and shifting structure of our urban landscape that is now enabling more transformation to occur than ever before. 

                                                                                  Passive houses, which are ultra-efficient dwellings that use a fraction of the energy to heat regular homes, are increasingly seen as a solution to rising greenhouse gas emissions. Today we will speak to Jenny about how her work, including her Wilderness Drive project in Green County, in the Catskills Region of New York, has provided energy-efficient infrastructure and utilities. Join us as we explore this topic and much more, including how Jenny is currently re-shaping the current urban landscape to incorporate more sustainable designs.

                                                                                  Learn more about Jenny Peysin

                                                                                  Jenny Peysin is a licensed architect based in Brooklyn, NYC, who has previously worked with Blaze Makoid Architecture and Iu + Bibliowicz Architects. She is a registered architect in the states of New York and Connecticut and holds a Bachelor of Architecture from Cornell University. Jenny also interweaves her love of New York City and its rich history with her work as the founder of Jenny Peysin Architecture. Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, she also received her certificate of passive house design and has since been passionate about incorporating sustainability into every level of her projects. Her current focus is on incorporating residential projects and providing client-oriented design solutions that reduce carbon emissions and meet international climate targets.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Connect with Jenny on Instagram.
                                                                                  • Learn more about Jenny Peysin Architecture on LinkedIn.
                                                                                  • Contact the Jenny Peysin Architecture on their website.
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Follow us on Instagram.
                                                                                  • Connect with Atif Qadir on LinkedIn.
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>1afa2b27-213b-43ae-96ca-c9ef4213eb9dTue, 05 Oct 2021 17:31:00 -050034:56falsefull221212This week we will be speaking with Jenny Peysin, a licensed architect based in Brooklyn, NYC, about her current passive house project, Wilderness Drive in the Catskills region of upstate New York. As the founder of Jenny Peysin Architecture, her approach to design is rooted in a modernist philosophy, one that incorporates people with the spaces in which they live and work. She has also become a certified passive house designer and has since shifted her focus towards this way of designing and building.Chris Mazzola of Bijou Properties | 7Seventy House in Hoboken | Mitigating Environmental HazardsToday we will be speaking with Chris Mazzola, the Director of Development at Bijou Properties and a developer who focuses on residential anchored, mixed-use developments in New Jersey. He has been with the company for seven years and has shaped many of their major projects in the process, from acquisitions all the way to leasing. On today’s episode, we will hear more about the 7Seventy House, a new major mixed-use development in Hoboken, New Jersey, and dive into Chris’s personal experience working on this development. At a broader level, we will also touch-on the impact of climate change on urban real estate portfolios and how this has led to evident shifts in urban development projects.

                                                                                  How can built environments mitigate the effects of environmental hazards? The 7Seventy House has kept this question in mind while undergoing development, its nascent occurring on the heels of Hurricanes Henri and Ida. Chris shares with us how water management infrastructure along with municipal policies can address the broader issue of flooding for waterfront and riverfront cities across New Jersey and New York. Join us on this week’s episode as we speak to him about this topic, his personal journey working with Bijou Properties, and how the 7Seventy House is allowing tenants to experience Hoboken living like never before.

                                                                                  Learn more about Chris Mazzola 

                                                                                  Chris Mazzola is the Director of Development at Bijou Properties, which he has been with for the past seven years. Previously, he worked at JP Morgan and Brookfield Properties. Born in Long Island, eventually moving to Hoboken, he is passionate about introducing individuals to residential collections that allow tenants to experience Hoboken living. As the Director of Development for Bijou Properties, he oversees the development of multiple projects, including acquisitions, financing, design and construction, marketing, and leasing.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Connect with Chris on his website.
                                                                                  • Learn more about Bijou Properties on LinkedIn.
                                                                                  • Contact the Bijou Properties team on their website.
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Follow Bijou Properties on Instagram.
                                                                                  • Check out Chris on LinkedIn
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>Today we will be speaking with Chris Mazzola, the Director of Development at Bijou Properties and a developer who focuses on residential anchored, mixed-use developments in New Jersey. He has been with the company for seven years and has shaped many of their major projects in the process, from acquisitions all the way to leasing. On today’s episode, we will hear more about the 7Seventy House, a new major mixed-use development in Hoboken, New Jersey, and dive into Chris’s personal experience working on this development. At a broader level, we will also touch-on the impact of climate change on urban real estate portfolios and how this has led to evident shifts in urban development projects.

                                                                                  How can built environments mitigate the effects of environmental hazards? The 7Seventy House has kept this question in mind while undergoing development, its nascent occurring on the heels of Hurricanes Henri and Ida. Chris shares with us how water management infrastructure along with municipal policies can address the broader issue of flooding for waterfront and riverfront cities across New Jersey and New York. Join us on this week’s episode as we speak to him about this topic, his personal journey working with Bijou Properties, and how the 7Seventy House is allowing tenants to experience Hoboken living like never before.

                                                                                  Learn more about Chris Mazzola 

                                                                                  Chris Mazzola is the Director of Development at Bijou Properties, which he has been with for the past seven years. Previously, he worked at JP Morgan and Brookfield Properties. Born in Long Island, eventually moving to Hoboken, he is passionate about introducing individuals to residential collections that allow tenants to experience Hoboken living. As the Director of Development for Bijou Properties, he oversees the development of multiple projects, including acquisitions, financing, design and construction, marketing, and leasing.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Connect with Chris on his website.
                                                                                  • Learn more about Bijou Properties on LinkedIn.
                                                                                  • Contact the Bijou Properties team on their website.
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Follow Bijou Properties on Instagram.
                                                                                  • Check out Chris on LinkedIn
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>c5a6cefb-046c-448a-8d71-b6dced0fd95bTue, 28 Sep 2021 10:00:00 -050036:21falsefull220202Today we will be speaking with Chris Mazzola, the Director of Development at Bijou Properties and a developer who focuses on residential anchored, mixed-use developments in New Jersey. He has been with the company for seven years and has shaped many of their major projects in the process, from acquisitions all the way to leasing. On today’s episode, we will hear more about the 7Seventy House, a new major mixed-use development in Hoboken, New Jersey, and dive into Chris’s personal experience working on this development. At a broader level, we will also touch-on the impact of climate change on urban real estate portfolios and how this has led to evident shifts in urban development projects.Camila Crazut of Spivak Architects | Central Park West in New York City | Client ChemistryToday we speak with Camila Crazut, an architect and interior designer working as a Project Manager at Spivak Architects in New York City. After training and becoming licensed as an architect in Venezuela, Camila came to the US to extend her training with a degree in interior design. Regardless of the title, Camila identifies as a designer capable of a wide range of creative projects, including the project we focus on today, a Central Park West residential apartment. We discuss the unique challenges of executing a renovation project in today’s climate with the increased cost and delayed schedules caused by the pandemic. 

                                                                                  For young professionals entering the design and architecture field, it might be easy to accept any project that comes through your door. Camila dives into the characteristics that define a “good client” including trust in the designer, openness to new ideas, and a clear idea of the desired end result. She also shares her experience in identifying signs that a client and project might be a bad fit. Camila shares how design thinking transcends a project’s budget and can provide a satisfying result regardless of the cost of the furniture and finishes. 

                                                                                  About Camila Crazut

                                                                                  Camila is an architect and interior designer. She currently works as a Project Manager at Spivak Architects in New York City. Previous to joining the firm, she worked at TPG Architecture and McGinley Design. Her experience as a designer is concentrated in residential and hotel projects, but she has also worked on fascinating public projects like the Islamic Cultural Center near the World Trade Center site. Although she now identifies as an interior designer, Camila was trained and is licensed as an architect in Venezuela. In addition to her current project, Camila shares the differences she identified between her education in the US and abroad and how she navigates different perceptions of the title “interior designer”. 

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Connect with Camila on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Learn more about Camila's projects on her website
                                                                                  • Learn more about Spivak Architects
                                                                                  • Follow Spivak Architects on Instagram
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Connect with Host Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Follow American Building on  Instagram
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>Today we speak with Camila Crazut, an architect and interior designer working as a Project Manager at Spivak Architects in New York City. After training and becoming licensed as an architect in Venezuela, Camila came to the US to extend her training with a degree in interior design. Regardless of the title, Camila identifies as a designer capable of a wide range of creative projects, including the project we focus on today, a Central Park West residential apartment. We discuss the unique challenges of executing a renovation project in today’s climate with the increased cost and delayed schedules caused by the pandemic. 

                                                                                  For young professionals entering the design and architecture field, it might be easy to accept any project that comes through your door. Camila dives into the characteristics that define a “good client” including trust in the designer, openness to new ideas, and a clear idea of the desired end result. She also shares her experience in identifying signs that a client and project might be a bad fit. Camila shares how design thinking transcends a project’s budget and can provide a satisfying result regardless of the cost of the furniture and finishes. 

                                                                                  About Camila Crazut

                                                                                  Camila is an architect and interior designer. She currently works as a Project Manager at Spivak Architects in New York City. Previous to joining the firm, she worked at TPG Architecture and McGinley Design. Her experience as a designer is concentrated in residential and hotel projects, but she has also worked on fascinating public projects like the Islamic Cultural Center near the World Trade Center site. Although she now identifies as an interior designer, Camila was trained and is licensed as an architect in Venezuela. In addition to her current project, Camila shares the differences she identified between her education in the US and abroad and how she navigates different perceptions of the title “interior designer”. 

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Connect with Camila on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Learn more about Camila's projects on her website
                                                                                  • Learn more about Spivak Architects
                                                                                  • Follow Spivak Architects on Instagram
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Connect with Host Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Follow American Building on  Instagram
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>31728208-c937-4c90-a5a8-44cd9fccc319Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:36:00 -050036:23falsefull219192Today we speak with Camila Crazut, an architect and interior designer working as a Project Manager at Spivak Architects in New York City. After training and becoming licensed as an architect in Venezuela, Camila came to the US to extend her training with a degree in interior design. Regardless of the title, Camila identifies as a designer capable of a wide range of creative projects, including the project we focus on today, a Central Park West residential apartment. We discuss the unique challenges of executing a renovation project in today’s climate with the increased cost and delayed schedules caused by the pandemic.Rob Menendez of Port Authority of NY and NJ | The Port Authority Bus Terminal in New York City | Resilient City TransitToday we will be talking to Rob Menendez, a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. We will be discussing a major intermodal transit hub in Manhattan’s Times Square, serving 65M people per year, known as the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Located in the heart of Times Square, this project is not only the nation's largest bus terminal but the busiest in the world. As Rob notes, the current plan for the project’s expansion tackles the need to make transit more environmentally friendly in the face of the current climate crisis.

                                                                                  In the last 24-hours, New York City has witnessed an unprecedented amount of rainfall with massive flooding overnight in the state as a result of Hurricane Ida. Join us on this week’s episode as we speak to Rob about how he plans to tackle the rising concerns of the climate crisis, including what the future may hold for green bus transit. We will also discuss how he plans to coalesce the need for minimizing the harmful effects of carbon emissions with The Port Authority.

                                                                                  About Rob Menendez

                                                                                  Rob Menendez is a lawyer by trade as well as being a counsel at Lowenstein Sandler, where he focuses on investment management clients, particularly early-stage companies. He also does pro-bono work through the Lowenstein Center for Public Interest, particularly in voter rights, and is a board member of the Hudson School in Hoboken. As the son of U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, he grew up in Hudson County and has always had a profound fascination for real estate and public policy. He seeks to incorporate design elements that will improve the experience of individuals by adhering to the latest and best trends of sustainable architecture.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Connect with Rob on Lowstein Sandler.
                                                                                  • Learn more about Lowstein Sandler.
                                                                                  • Connect with The Port Authority on Instagram.
                                                                                  • Learn more about The Port Authority.
                                                                                  • Check out The Port Authority on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Connect with Host Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Follow American Building on Instagram
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>Today we will be talking to Rob Menendez, a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. We will be discussing a major intermodal transit hub in Manhattan’s Times Square, serving 65M people per year, known as the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Located in the heart of Times Square, this project is not only the nation's largest bus terminal but the busiest in the world. As Rob notes, the current plan for the project’s expansion tackles the need to make transit more environmentally friendly in the face of the current climate crisis.

                                                                                  In the last 24-hours, New York City has witnessed an unprecedented amount of rainfall with massive flooding overnight in the state as a result of Hurricane Ida. Join us on this week’s episode as we speak to Rob about how he plans to tackle the rising concerns of the climate crisis, including what the future may hold for green bus transit. We will also discuss how he plans to coalesce the need for minimizing the harmful effects of carbon emissions with The Port Authority.

                                                                                  About Rob Menendez

                                                                                  Rob Menendez is a lawyer by trade as well as being a counsel at Lowenstein Sandler, where he focuses on investment management clients, particularly early-stage companies. He also does pro-bono work through the Lowenstein Center for Public Interest, particularly in voter rights, and is a board member of the Hudson School in Hoboken. As the son of U.S. Senator Bob Menendez, he grew up in Hudson County and has always had a profound fascination for real estate and public policy. He seeks to incorporate design elements that will improve the experience of individuals by adhering to the latest and best trends of sustainable architecture.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Connect with Rob on Lowstein Sandler.
                                                                                  • Learn more about Lowstein Sandler.
                                                                                  • Connect with The Port Authority on Instagram.
                                                                                  • Learn more about The Port Authority.
                                                                                  • Check out The Port Authority on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Connect with Host Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Follow American Building on Instagram
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>8a91265b-689d-4b0b-ad5c-be82f1b5ac79Tue, 14 Sep 2021 12:26:00 -050044:05falsefull218182Today we will be talking to Rob Menendez, a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey. We will be discussing a major intermodal transit hub in Manhattan’s Times Square, serving 65M people per year, known as the Port Authority Bus Terminal. Located in the heart of Times Square, this project is not only the nation's largest bus terminal but the busiest in the world. As Rob notes, the current plan for the project’s expansion tackles the need to make transit more environmentally friendly in the face of the current climate crisis.Alicia Hylton-Daniel of Hylton Daniel | Modernist 4 in Durham, NC | Durham Does ModernIn today’s episode, we will be speaking with Alicia Hylton-Daniel who is the founder of Hylton Daniel, a design and construction company in Durham, North Carolina. She is both an interior designer and a general contractor, featuring in the Durham Magazine and the HGTV show Love it or List It, where she shares her portfolio of modernist renovation and new construction projects in greater Durham. Today we will be speaking with her about Modernist 4, a new single-family home project currently in development. We will also touch on how COVID-19 has impacted the real estate market in Durham, including how this tumultuous period has spotlighted social justice and safety amid a backdrop of economic uncertainty. 

                                                                                  Now, more than ever, buildings are integral for reshaping our social, work, and lifestyle environments. Modernist 4 is one such example, capturing the urban setting whilst emphasizing a sense of privacy and modernity for the homeowner. Alicia’s intentionality on this project has allowed her to increase the overall connectivity between people and their environments in the greater Durham area. Join us on this week’s episode as we speak to Alicia about her personal journey as well as her plans for her upcoming project, Modernist 4. 

                                                                                  Learn more about Alicia Hylton-Daniel 

                                                                                  Alicia Hylton-Daniel began her journey in interior design when a house fire caused by a faulty fireplace at her new Durham home occurred in 2002. That experience completely changed her career trajectory from being a hopeful paralegal to becoming an interior designer and a general contractor. Now she is is the founder of Hylton Daniel, a design and construction company in Durham, North Carolina, and has built a portfolio of over a dozen stunning modernist renovation and new construction projects. Her success is far-reaching; she has graced the pages of Dwell Magazine, has been on the cover of Durham Magazine and has completed two building projects for the HGTV show Love it or List It.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Connect with Alicia on her website.
                                                                                  • Learn more about Modernist 4.
                                                                                  • Connect with Alicia on Instagram.
                                                                                  • Follow Alicia on Twitter @hylton_design
                                                                                  • Check out Alicia on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Connect with Host Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Follow American Building on Instagram
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>In today’s episode, we will be speaking with Alicia Hylton-Daniel who is the founder of Hylton Daniel, a design and construction company in Durham, North Carolina. She is both an interior designer and a general contractor, featuring in the Durham Magazine and the HGTV show Love it or List It, where she shares her portfolio of modernist renovation and new construction projects in greater Durham. Today we will be speaking with her about Modernist 4, a new single-family home project currently in development. We will also touch on how COVID-19 has impacted the real estate market in Durham, including how this tumultuous period has spotlighted social justice and safety amid a backdrop of economic uncertainty. 

                                                                                  Now, more than ever, buildings are integral for reshaping our social, work, and lifestyle environments. Modernist 4 is one such example, capturing the urban setting whilst emphasizing a sense of privacy and modernity for the homeowner. Alicia’s intentionality on this project has allowed her to increase the overall connectivity between people and their environments in the greater Durham area. Join us on this week’s episode as we speak to Alicia about her personal journey as well as her plans for her upcoming project, Modernist 4. 

                                                                                  Learn more about Alicia Hylton-Daniel 

                                                                                  Alicia Hylton-Daniel began her journey in interior design when a house fire caused by a faulty fireplace at her new Durham home occurred in 2002. That experience completely changed her career trajectory from being a hopeful paralegal to becoming an interior designer and a general contractor. Now she is is the founder of Hylton Daniel, a design and construction company in Durham, North Carolina, and has built a portfolio of over a dozen stunning modernist renovation and new construction projects. Her success is far-reaching; she has graced the pages of Dwell Magazine, has been on the cover of Durham Magazine and has completed two building projects for the HGTV show Love it or List It.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Connect with Alicia on her website.
                                                                                  • Learn more about Modernist 4.
                                                                                  • Connect with Alicia on Instagram.
                                                                                  • Follow Alicia on Twitter @hylton_design
                                                                                  • Check out Alicia on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Connect with Host Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Follow American Building on Instagram
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>a8674b20-e4d6-4062-9c3e-75a48143c37fTue, 07 Sep 2021 22:07:00 -050052:47truefull217172In today’s episode, we will be speaking with Alicia Hylton-Daniel who is the founder of Hylton Daniel, a design and construction company in Durham, North Carolina. She is both an interior designer and a general contractor, featuring in the Durham Magazine and the HGTV show Love it or List It, where she shares her portfolio of modernist renovation and new construction projects in greater Durham. Today we will be speaking with her about Modernist 4, a new single-family home project currently in development. We will also touch on how COVID-19 has impacted the real estate market in Durham, including how this tumultuous period has spotlighted social justice and safety amid a backdrop of economic uncertainty.Phillip Gesue of Strategic Capital | 75 Park Lane in Jersey City | A Home for NewcomersThis week we'll be talking to Phillip Gesue, the Chief Development Officer at Strategic Capital, a Jersey City-based development company that is a subsidiary of China Construction America. Previously, he held senior development roles at the Witkoff Group and Time Equities. In this week’s episode, we will discuss how a 37 story high-rise, located just steps from the Hudson River, is set to become the city’s landmark condominium residence.

                                                                                  We will be speaking with him about how he has been involved with the architectural design and development of 75 Park Lane, his career at Strategic Capital, as well as how his team has implemented a number of technologies to increase energy efficiency and reduce the building’s waste. We will also discuss the buyer segment of Chinese nationals and Chinese Americans and how that has become intertwined with the macro-level topic of immigration in the greater New York City area. 

                                                                                  About Phillip Gesue

                                                                                  Phillip Gesue is an executive vice president at The Witkoff Group, a real estate investment and development company founded by Steven Witkoff, where he oversaw Witkoff's development projects. As a Columbia University graduate of the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation with an MS in Real Estate Development and Bachelor’s of Science in Business and Economics from University of Pittsburgh, Phillip is an expert in the field. He is also a board member of New York's Art Omi International Arts Center.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Connect with Phillip on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Learn more about 75 Park Lane
                                                                                  • Follow 75 Park Lane’s Instagram
                                                                                  • Learn more about Strategic Capital
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Connect with Host Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Follow American Building on Instagram
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>This week we'll be talking to Phillip Gesue, the Chief Development Officer at Strategic Capital, a Jersey City-based development company that is a subsidiary of China Construction America. Previously, he held senior development roles at the Witkoff Group and Time Equities. In this week’s episode, we will discuss how a 37 story high-rise, located just steps from the Hudson River, is set to become the city’s landmark condominium residence.

                                                                                  We will be speaking with him about how he has been involved with the architectural design and development of 75 Park Lane, his career at Strategic Capital, as well as how his team has implemented a number of technologies to increase energy efficiency and reduce the building’s waste. We will also discuss the buyer segment of Chinese nationals and Chinese Americans and how that has become intertwined with the macro-level topic of immigration in the greater New York City area. 

                                                                                  About Phillip Gesue

                                                                                  Phillip Gesue is an executive vice president at The Witkoff Group, a real estate investment and development company founded by Steven Witkoff, where he oversaw Witkoff's development projects. As a Columbia University graduate of the School of Architecture, Planning and Preservation with an MS in Real Estate Development and Bachelor’s of Science in Business and Economics from University of Pittsburgh, Phillip is an expert in the field. He is also a board member of New York's Art Omi International Arts Center.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Connect with Phillip on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Learn more about 75 Park Lane
                                                                                  • Follow 75 Park Lane’s Instagram
                                                                                  • Learn more about Strategic Capital
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Connect with Host Atif Qadir on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Follow American Building on Instagram
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>24716130-a8a0-4d27-a238-c1d20329861cTue, 31 Aug 2021 13:00:00 -050036:15falsefull216162This week we'll be talking to Phillip Gesue, the Chief Development Officer at Strategic Capital, a Jersey City-based development company that is a subsidiary of China Construction America. Previously, he held senior development roles at the Witkoff Group and Time Equities. In this week’s episode, we will discuss how a 37 story high-rise, located just steps from the Hudson River, is set to become the city’s landmark condominium residence.Samer Hanini of Hanini Group | Peoples Bank Building in Passaic | Historical PreservationFor this episode, we welcome Samer Hanini. Samer is the founder and managing partner of the Hanini Group, a development company with an affiliated architecture firm, Brick Design, and a construction management firm, Hanini Construction. We are talking about the Peoples Bank Building, his recently completed 120,000-square-foot mixed-use building in downtown Passaic, New Jersey. This historic landmark was built in 1931. After standing empty for nearly 30 years, it was completely renovated to include both retail and office. For this project, Samer and his team served as developer and designer as well as construction manager.

                                                                                  A Risky Leap into Develop

                                                                                  Samer knew that he wanted to make a name for himself in real estate after graduating from NJIT in 1990, but with a limited budget and even less experience, buying property near New York City was going to be difficult. When a series of historic building shells in Newark New Jersey came up for auction, Samer jumped at the chance. The only problem was he would have to purchase the property without ever setting foot in the building. His brother, Thafer, and a friend scraped together the cash they needed for 10% down and made the purchase. 30 years later, he still points to these early days of trial and error as examples of how his company has worked against the odds to deliver high-quality assets that transform the communities they inhabit.

                                                                                  Making the Numbers Work

                                                                                  Working in cities throughout New Jersey that were once industrial hubs has allowed Hanini Group to build expertise in historic rehabilitations. Samer explains that a critical element to his success has been to get creative about financing by using federal, state, and local tax incentives. The construction costs in New Jersey are similar to those of New York City, but the rental rates are almost a third of what you could get in the city. Cost is the primary reason so many historic buildings in New Jersey sit empty for decades. Taking full advantage of every tax incentive, grant, and government programs is the only way to get the balance sheet of a historical rehabilitation in that area to work, Sameer explains. There is no better example of Hanini Group’s creative financing than with The Peoples Bank Building in Passaic New Jersey.

                                                                                  Working Around the Challenges of a Historic Building

                                                                                  The 12-story Peoples Bank Building was constructed in the depths of the Great Depression. In subsequent years, it bore witness to Passaic’s rise as an industrial city. It was and still is the tallest building in the city and can be seen from miles away. Samer saw an opportunity to breathe new life into this historic landmark and the neighborhood surrounding it. After sitting empty for two decades, however, the building had its own challenges. Samer explains that there was ten feet of water in the basement when he purchased the building because it is built on stream. Determining how to keep the historic integrity of the building while making it suitable for modern tenants was also a feat.

                                                                                  A New Era of Develop for Passaic

                                                                                  Five years later, residents of Passaic once again see the lights of their favorite local landmark shining through the day and night, and the historic clock on the front of the building is operational. Many believe this is essentially the beginning of a new era of development for Passaic. As the largest project in his portfolio, Samer is proud of the community-minded approach he took to the entire building process. Just like his first development in Newark, he now has another example that he can point in the future of just what his passionate team can accomplish with the right combination of clever financial maneuvering and respect for the unique past of every building.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  ]]>84d94d11-8c88-461e-b229-7bcaa262896eTue, 24 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -050057:13falsefull215152We're busy recording new guests for you. While we're away we are replaying one of our favorite episodes from Season 1. Samer is the founder and managing partner of the Hanini Group, a development company with an affiliated architecture firm, Brick Design, and a construction management firm, Hanini Construction. We are talking about the Peoples Bank Building, his recently completed 120,000-square-foot mixed-use building in downtown Passaic, New Jersey. This historic landmark was built in 1931. After standing empty for nearly 30 years, it was completely renovated to include both retail and office. For this project, Samer and his team served as developer and designer as well as construction manager.Matthias Hollwich of HWKN | 25 Kent in Brooklyn | How To Find The Right PartnerFor this episode, we welcome Matthias Hollwich, Founder and Partner of the architecture firm HWKN (“Hawk-in”). This episode takes a deep dive into 25 Kent, HWKN’s recently completed commercial building on the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn. Totaling 500,000 square feet, the development is divided among office, light manufacturing, and retail. It includes 1.8 acres of open space and, for grateful dog owners, a pop-up puppy spa and camp. The owners of the project are Heritage Equity Partners and Rubenstein Partners.

                                                                                  About Matthias Hollwich

                                                                                  Matthias started his firm in 1999 after working for the world-renowned architect, Rem Koolhaas. He knew before setting out on his own that he would need to take time to understand his individual design point of view instead of simply replicating the style he learned from Rem. He experimented with teaching at ETH in Zurich, founded an architectural tech company at the height of the dot com bubble, and traveled through Europe before moving to the US. Only then did he found his firm, HWKN. 

                                                                                  Matthias describes HWKN as more than an architecture firm. It is “a collection of design, construction and communication specialists led by an architect and tech entrepreneur”. Particularly in the early days, Matthias knew that he didn’t want his work to be defined by one thing. Instead, he used experimentation to take on many different projects, clients, and theories. It was that same sense of curiosity that drew him to Toby Moskovitz of Heritage Equity Partners.

                                                                                  Finding the Right Development Partner

                                                                                  When Toby Moskovitz called Matthias about the opportunity to design a large project in Brooklyn, HWKN jumped at the chance. It was clear, however, that Toby wasn’t the typical development partner. Although she specialized in tech investment out of Israel, she wanted to make a name for herself in New York real estate. She had a vision to create a building that embodied the future of real estate while acknowledging the DNA of the location, in this case, Brooklyn. Together, Matthias and Toby walked the waterfront of Williamsburg, admiring the old warehouses that have come to define the neighborhood. It was the warehouse aesthetic that surfaced as the primary inspiration for 25 Kent after multiple design workshops were completed together.

                                                                                  Designing for the Future

                                                                                  The design of 25 Kent established more than an aesthetic, it created an intent for how the site should and would be used. By breaking away from the typical office dimensions, structure, and materials, Matthias was able to design a site that feels more like a campus where the ideals of collaboration, the collective, and cross-pollination could flourish. This shift in thinking about 25 Kent as an asset for the future means Mattihaus believes it will not suffer from criticism surrounding open office and coworking. He believes 25 Kent can adapt to the needs of workers now and long into the future. It can also easily accommodate uncommon tenants such as Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg. This flexibility will make it a site designers and developers admire and draw inspiration from for years to come.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  ]]>For this episode, we welcome Matthias Hollwich, Founder and Partner of the architecture firm HWKN (“Hawk-in”). This episode takes a deep dive into 25 Kent, HWKN’s recently completed commercial building on the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn. Totaling 500,000 square feet, the development is divided among office, light manufacturing, and retail. It includes 1.8 acres of open space and, for grateful dog owners, a pop-up puppy spa and camp. The owners of the project are Heritage Equity Partners and Rubenstein Partners.

                                                                                  About Matthias Hollwich

                                                                                  Matthias started his firm in 1999 after working for the world-renowned architect, Rem Koolhaas. He knew before setting out on his own that he would need to take time to understand his individual design point of view instead of simply replicating the style he learned from Rem. He experimented with teaching at ETH in Zurich, founded an architectural tech company at the height of the dot com bubble, and traveled through Europe before moving to the US. Only then did he found his firm, HWKN. 

                                                                                  Matthias describes HWKN as more than an architecture firm. It is “a collection of design, construction and communication specialists led by an architect and tech entrepreneur”. Particularly in the early days, Matthias knew that he didn’t want his work to be defined by one thing. Instead, he used experimentation to take on many different projects, clients, and theories. It was that same sense of curiosity that drew him to Toby Moskovitz of Heritage Equity Partners.

                                                                                  Finding the Right Development Partner

                                                                                  When Toby Moskovitz called Matthias about the opportunity to design a large project in Brooklyn, HWKN jumped at the chance. It was clear, however, that Toby wasn’t the typical development partner. Although she specialized in tech investment out of Israel, she wanted to make a name for herself in New York real estate. She had a vision to create a building that embodied the future of real estate while acknowledging the DNA of the location, in this case, Brooklyn. Together, Matthias and Toby walked the waterfront of Williamsburg, admiring the old warehouses that have come to define the neighborhood. It was the warehouse aesthetic that surfaced as the primary inspiration for 25 Kent after multiple design workshops were completed together.

                                                                                  Designing for the Future

                                                                                  The design of 25 Kent established more than an aesthetic, it created an intent for how the site should and would be used. By breaking away from the typical office dimensions, structure, and materials, Matthias was able to design a site that feels more like a campus where the ideals of collaboration, the collective, and cross-pollination could flourish. This shift in thinking about 25 Kent as an asset for the future means Mattihaus believes it will not suffer from criticism surrounding open office and coworking. He believes 25 Kent can adapt to the needs of workers now and long into the future. It can also easily accommodate uncommon tenants such as Brooklyn Flea and Smorgasburg. This flexibility will make it a site designers and developers admire and draw inspiration from for years to come.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  ]]>536e47ce-57c1-41e4-a2b3-c1b5ce107beeTue, 17 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -050046:41falsefull214142We're busy recording new guests for you. While we're away we are replaying one of our favorite episodes from Season 1. This episode takes a deep dive into 25 Kent, HWKN’s recently completed commercial building on the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn. Totaling 500,000 square feet, the development is divided among office, light manufacturing, and retail. It includes 1.8 acres of open space and, for grateful dog owners, a pop-up puppy spa and camp. The owners of the project are Heritage Equity Partners and Rubenstein Partners.Galia Solomonoff of SAS/Solomonoff Architecture Studio | The Philadelphia Art Alliance in Philadelphia | Art Is EverywhereThis week we'll be talking with Galia Solomonoff, founder and creative director of SAS/Solomona Architecture Studio, in New York City. We will be speaking to her about the Philadelphia Art Alliance, which Galia completed in collaboration with JacobsWyper Architects in 2019. This project preserved and re-imagined a dilapidated building in the heart of Philadelphia and owned by the University of the Arts. Currently, it is a gathering spot for artists to share ideas and redefine the city’s urban landscape. 

                                                                                  It is a profound misconception of our profession that the designs which are often most celebrated are the ones that are the most expensive. Galia shares her opinion on this topic and discloses how art can be made accessible to anyone, regardless of net worth. We will also learn more about the foundations of Galia’s architectural journey and explore how she has incorporated this theme of accessibility into her work. 

                                                                                  About Galia Solomona

                                                                                  Galia Solomona is an award-winning and internationally recognized architect. Galia founded Open Office in 1999 and then SAS in 2004 and has been working in Art and Architecture ever since. Since 2004, the SAS/Solomona Architecture Studio has designed 97 built projects, an incredible number for a firm of six designers. The firm’s work ranges from adaptive reuse projects to new construction, and from private townhouses to large museums for art. Beyond this, Galia is a winner of the National Endowment of the Arts grant and has previously worked at Rafael Viñoly Architects.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Connect with Galia on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Learn more about SAS/Solomona Architecture Studio
                                                                                  • Connect with JacobsWyper Architects on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Learn more about the Philadelphia Art Alliance
                                                                                  • Check out Michael Graves Architecture and Design
                                                                                  • Subscribe to the Michael Graves Youtube Channel
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>This week we'll be talking with Galia Solomonoff, founder and creative director of SAS/Solomona Architecture Studio, in New York City. We will be speaking to her about the Philadelphia Art Alliance, which Galia completed in collaboration with JacobsWyper Architects in 2019. This project preserved and re-imagined a dilapidated building in the heart of Philadelphia and owned by the University of the Arts. Currently, it is a gathering spot for artists to share ideas and redefine the city’s urban landscape. 

                                                                                  It is a profound misconception of our profession that the designs which are often most celebrated are the ones that are the most expensive. Galia shares her opinion on this topic and discloses how art can be made accessible to anyone, regardless of net worth. We will also learn more about the foundations of Galia’s architectural journey and explore how she has incorporated this theme of accessibility into her work. 

                                                                                  About Galia Solomona

                                                                                  Galia Solomona is an award-winning and internationally recognized architect. Galia founded Open Office in 1999 and then SAS in 2004 and has been working in Art and Architecture ever since. Since 2004, the SAS/Solomona Architecture Studio has designed 97 built projects, an incredible number for a firm of six designers. The firm’s work ranges from adaptive reuse projects to new construction, and from private townhouses to large museums for art. Beyond this, Galia is a winner of the National Endowment of the Arts grant and has previously worked at Rafael Viñoly Architects.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources & Links:

                                                                                  • Connect with Galia on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Learn more about SAS/Solomona Architecture Studio
                                                                                  • Connect with JacobsWyper Architects on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Grab our exclusive guide Seven Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Learn more about the Philadelphia Art Alliance
                                                                                  • Check out Michael Graves Architecture and Design
                                                                                  • Subscribe to the Michael Graves Youtube Channel
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>e2d25238-bd15-41c7-8d7e-0b72539e64bcTue, 10 Aug 2021 10:00:00 -050045:56falsefull1313This week we'll be talking with Galia Solomonoff, founder and creative director of SAS/Solomona Architecture Studio, in New York City. We will be speaking to her about the Philadelphia Art Alliance, which Galia completed in collaboration with JacobsWyper Architects in 2019. This project preserved and re-imagined a dilapidated building in the heart of Philadelphia and owned by the University of the Arts. Currently, it is a gathering spot for artists to share ideas and redefine the city’s urban landscape.Rachel Loeb of NYCEDC | Bronx Point in Bronx | Building with IntegrityToday, our guest is Rachel Loeb. Rachel is the President and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation. NYCEDC is a mission-driven non-profit organization that works on behalf of New York City to invest in neighborhoods to address long-standing community needs. We’ll chat about the Bronx Point project, which broke ground earlier this year. It features 542 units of affordable housing, creates a new waterfront esplanade, 10,000 square feet of retail, and the Universal Hip Hop Museum. Tune in as we discuss how this project will benefit the community, the importance of diversity in leadership, and the necessity for follow-through when it comes to the value you promise.  

                                                                                  About Rachel: 

                                                                                  Rachel is the President and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation. NYCEDC is a mission-driven non-profit organization. The organization works on behalf of New York City to invest in neighborhoods to address long-standing community needs. EDC drives sustainable infrastructures like affordable housing and open space and oversees initiatives to create jobs and lead innovation to strengthen the City’s competitiveness. Rachel served previously as the COO of NYCEDC before being President. Before her public sector career, she worked in senior development roles at The World Wide Group and Avalon Bay.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources mentioned: 

                                                                                  • Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn 
                                                                                  • Learn more about NYC EDC
                                                                                  • Apply for a position with NYC EDC
                                                                                  • Follow NYC EDC on Instagram
                                                                                  • Connect with NYC EDC on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Check out Michael Graves Architecture and Design
                                                                                  • Subscribe to the Michael Graves Youtube Channel
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>Today, our guest is Rachel Loeb. Rachel is the President and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation. NYCEDC is a mission-driven non-profit organization that works on behalf of New York City to invest in neighborhoods to address long-standing community needs. We’ll chat about the Bronx Point project, which broke ground earlier this year. It features 542 units of affordable housing, creates a new waterfront esplanade, 10,000 square feet of retail, and the Universal Hip Hop Museum. Tune in as we discuss how this project will benefit the community, the importance of diversity in leadership, and the necessity for follow-through when it comes to the value you promise.  

                                                                                  About Rachel: 

                                                                                  Rachel is the President and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation. NYCEDC is a mission-driven non-profit organization. The organization works on behalf of New York City to invest in neighborhoods to address long-standing community needs. EDC drives sustainable infrastructures like affordable housing and open space and oversees initiatives to create jobs and lead innovation to strengthen the City’s competitiveness. Rachel served previously as the COO of NYCEDC before being President. Before her public sector career, she worked in senior development roles at The World Wide Group and Avalon Bay.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources mentioned: 

                                                                                  • Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn 
                                                                                  • Learn more about NYC EDC
                                                                                  • Apply for a position with NYC EDC
                                                                                  • Follow NYC EDC on Instagram
                                                                                  • Connect with NYC EDC on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Check out Michael Graves Architecture and Design
                                                                                  • Subscribe to the Michael Graves Youtube Channel
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>6dfcc346-3ddb-44ac-a935-efb766c2bb0bMon, 02 Aug 2021 21:31:00 -050042:56falsefull212122Today, our guest is Rachel Loeb. Rachel is the President and CEO of the New York City Economic Development Corporation. NYCEDC is a mission-driven non-profit organization that works on behalf of New York City to invest in neighborhoods to address long-standing community needs. We’ll chat about the Bronx Point project, which broke ground earlier this year. It features 542 units of affordable housing, creates a new waterfront esplanade, 10,000 square feet of retail, and the Universal Hip Hop Museum. Tune in as we discuss how this project will benefit the community, the importance of diversity in leadership, and the necessity for follow-through when it comes to the value you promise. For further resources head to www.americanbuildingpodcast.comKirk Mitchell of AKT Designs | North Woodland St in Englewood | The Client's DesireToday, our guest is architect Kirk Mitchell. Kirk is the founder and principal at AKT Designs, an architecture and interior design firm based in Bergen County, New Jersey. We will be talking about 432 Woodland, a spectacular renovation of a single-family home in the Palisades, a stunning cliffside area of northern New Jersey. Listen in as we discuss how the pandemic has impacted residential design, the best ways to narrow down unlimited options while designing with a client, and Kirk’s renovation process that focuses on maximizing the value of a home while making sure his client’s dreams come true, no matter how eclectic.   

                                                                                  About Kirk: 

                                                                                  Today, our guest is architect Kirk Mitchell. Kirk is the founder and principal at AKT Designs, an architecture and interior design firm based in Bergen County, New Jersey. He focuses on residential projects across New York and New Jersey. That includes new construction and renovations of single-family and multi-family buildings. He has particular expertise in combining historic details with modern technology, having completed over 80 townhouse projects as AKT Designs, and previously as the Director of Design & Construction for Dixon Advisory, an Australian investment company focused on metro New York City.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources mentioned: 

                                                                                  • Connect with Kirk on LinkedIn 
                                                                                  • Learn more about AKT Designs
                                                                                  • Follow AKT Designs on Instagram
                                                                                  • Connect with AKT Designs on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • DONATE to the Future Forward for Haiti
                                                                                  • Check out Michael Graves Architecture and Design
                                                                                  • Subscribe to the Michael Graves Youtube Channel
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>Today, our guest is architect Kirk Mitchell. Kirk is the founder and principal at AKT Designs, an architecture and interior design firm based in Bergen County, New Jersey. We will be talking about 432 Woodland, a spectacular renovation of a single-family home in the Palisades, a stunning cliffside area of northern New Jersey. Listen in as we discuss how the pandemic has impacted residential design, the best ways to narrow down unlimited options while designing with a client, and Kirk’s renovation process that focuses on maximizing the value of a home while making sure his client’s dreams come true, no matter how eclectic.   

                                                                                  About Kirk: 

                                                                                  Today, our guest is architect Kirk Mitchell. Kirk is the founder and principal at AKT Designs, an architecture and interior design firm based in Bergen County, New Jersey. He focuses on residential projects across New York and New Jersey. That includes new construction and renovations of single-family and multi-family buildings. He has particular expertise in combining historic details with modern technology, having completed over 80 townhouse projects as AKT Designs, and previously as the Director of Design & Construction for Dixon Advisory, an Australian investment company focused on metro New York City.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources mentioned: 

                                                                                  • Connect with Kirk on LinkedIn 
                                                                                  • Learn more about AKT Designs
                                                                                  • Follow AKT Designs on Instagram
                                                                                  • Connect with AKT Designs on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • DONATE to the Future Forward for Haiti
                                                                                  • Check out Michael Graves Architecture and Design
                                                                                  • Subscribe to the Michael Graves Youtube Channel
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>173dedc7-b4cc-45fa-84f5-ef6e74a8a473Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -050044:03falsefull211112Today, our guest is architect Kirk Mitchell. Kirk is the founder and principal at AKT Designs, an architecture and interior design firm based in Bergen County, New Jersey. We will be talking about 432 Woodland, a spectacular renovation of a single-family home in the Palisades, a stunning cliffside area of northern New Jersey. Listen in as we discuss how the pandemic has impacted residential design, the best ways to narrow down unlimited options while designing with a client, and Kirk’s renovation process that focuses on maximizing the value of a home while making sure his client’s dreams come true, no matter how eclectic. About Kirk: Today, our guest is architect Kirk Mitchell. Kirk is the founder and principal at AKT Designs, an architecture and interior design firm based in Bergen County, New Jersey. He focuses on residential projects across New York and New Jersey. That includes new construction and renovations of single-family and multi-family buildings. He has particular expertise in combining historic details with modern technology, having completed over 80 townhouse projects as AKT Designs, and previously as the Director of Design & Construction for Dixon Advisory, an Australian investment company focused on metro New York City. For full show notes and resources head to www.americanbuildingpodcast.comAnthony Pellegrino of ASH NYC | Hotel Peter & Paul in New Orleans | Embracing the CommunityToday we’re talking with Anthony Pellegrino, Head of Hotels for ASH NYC, about the Hotel Peter & Paul in New Orleans. In this $20M project, ASH NYC reimagined a campus of buildings once owned by the Catholic Diocese into a 71 room hotel with 3 F&B outlets, an event space, and a courtyard. Anthony shares some fascinating insight on the project, specifically how his long-standing experience in the hospitality industry came into play, the importance of embracing the New Orleans community, and how he empowers his employees. 

                                                                                  About Anthony: 

                                                                                  Anthony Pellegrino is the Head of Hotels for ASH NYC, a real estate company whose work stretches from developing hotels and residential buildings, to design, staging, and creating products. They also manage a number of the properties they own. The company is based in Brooklyn and its completed buildings are in Providence, New York, Baltimore, Detroit, and New Orleans. Feel free to reach out to Anthony at Anythony@ashnyc.com. 

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources mentioned: 

                                                                                  • Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn 
                                                                                  • Learn more about ASH NYC
                                                                                  • Follow ASH NYC on Instagram
                                                                                  • Connect with ASH NYC on Facebook
                                                                                  • DONATE to the Rhode Island Special Olympics
                                                                                  • Check out Michael Graves Architecture and Design
                                                                                  • Subscribe to the Michael Graves Youtube Channel
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>Today we’re talking with Anthony Pellegrino, Head of Hotels for ASH NYC, about the Hotel Peter & Paul in New Orleans. In this $20M project, ASH NYC reimagined a campus of buildings once owned by the Catholic Diocese into a 71 room hotel with 3 F&B outlets, an event space, and a courtyard. Anthony shares some fascinating insight on the project, specifically how his long-standing experience in the hospitality industry came into play, the importance of embracing the New Orleans community, and how he empowers his employees. 

                                                                                  About Anthony: 

                                                                                  Anthony Pellegrino is the Head of Hotels for ASH NYC, a real estate company whose work stretches from developing hotels and residential buildings, to design, staging, and creating products. They also manage a number of the properties they own. The company is based in Brooklyn and its completed buildings are in Providence, New York, Baltimore, Detroit, and New Orleans. Feel free to reach out to Anthony at Anythony@ashnyc.com. 

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources mentioned: 

                                                                                  • Connect with Anthony on LinkedIn 
                                                                                  • Learn more about ASH NYC
                                                                                  • Follow ASH NYC on Instagram
                                                                                  • Connect with ASH NYC on Facebook
                                                                                  • DONATE to the Rhode Island Special Olympics
                                                                                  • Check out Michael Graves Architecture and Design
                                                                                  • Subscribe to the Michael Graves Youtube Channel
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>0af37746-7fee-41e7-a7f5-ed962ceffff3Mon, 19 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -050041:10falsefull210102Today we’re talking with Anthony Pellegrino, Head of Hotels for ASH NYC, about the Hotel Peter & Paul in New Orleans. In this $20M project, ASH NYC reimagined a campus of buildings once owned by the Catholic Diocese into a 71 room hotel with 3 F&B outlets, an event space, and a courtyard. Anthony shares some fascinating insight on the project, specifically how his long-standing experience in the hospitality industry came into play, the importance of embracing the New Orleans community, and how he empowers his employees. For full show notes and resources head to www.americanbuildingpodcast.comKim Yao of Architecture Research Office | Milgard Hall in Tacoma | A School for EveryoneToday we welcome Kim Yao to the podcast, partner at Architecture Research Office, ARO, in New York City. We will be talking about Milgard Hall, the 55,000 square foot Interdisciplinary STEM building at the University of Washington - Tacoma campus. It combines the School of Engineering & Technology and the Milgard Business School, and the Global Innovation and Design Lab together,  as a hub for entrepreneurship on campus. Listen in as we discuss creating an infrastructure that creates more flexibility for the future of academia in a post-covid society as well as the self-reflection necessary in our industry to create buildings that feel more inclusive to all people.

                                                                                  About Kim: 

                                                                                  Kim Yao is a partner at Architecture Research Office, ARO, in New York City. ARO was honored by the American Institute of Architects as the firm of the year in 2020. She teaches at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. She serves on the board of the Center for Architecture and on the board of AIA New York, where she was previously the president.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources mentioned: 

                                                                                  • Connect with Kim on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Learn more about ARO
                                                                                  • Follow ARO on Instagram
                                                                                  • DONATE to Asian American Advocacy Fund
                                                                                  • Check out Michael Graves Architecture and Design
                                                                                  
                                                                                  

                                                                                  Subscribe to the Michael Graves Youtube Channel

                                                                                  ]]>Today we welcome Kim Yao to the podcast, partner at Architecture Research Office, ARO, in New York City. We will be talking about Milgard Hall, the 55,000 square foot Interdisciplinary STEM building at the University of Washington - Tacoma campus. It combines the School of Engineering & Technology and the Milgard Business School, and the Global Innovation and Design Lab together,  as a hub for entrepreneurship on campus. Listen in as we discuss creating an infrastructure that creates more flexibility for the future of academia in a post-covid society as well as the self-reflection necessary in our industry to create buildings that feel more inclusive to all people.

                                                                                  About Kim: 

                                                                                  Kim Yao is a partner at Architecture Research Office, ARO, in New York City. ARO was honored by the American Institute of Architects as the firm of the year in 2020. She teaches at Columbia University’s Graduate School of Architecture, Planning, and Preservation. She serves on the board of the Center for Architecture and on the board of AIA New York, where she was previously the president.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources mentioned: 

                                                                                  • Connect with Kim on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Learn more about ARO
                                                                                  • Follow ARO on Instagram
                                                                                  • DONATE to Asian American Advocacy Fund
                                                                                  • Check out Michael Graves Architecture and Design
                                                                                  
                                                                                  

                                                                                  Subscribe to the Michael Graves Youtube Channel

                                                                                  ]]>8ae49334-de29-4672-8e8a-4976894d33ddMon, 12 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -050046:34falsefull2992Today we welcome Kim Yao to the podcast, partner at Architecture Research Office, ARO, in New York City. We will be talking about Milgard Hall, the 55,000 square foot Interdisciplinary STEM building at the University of Washington - Tacoma campus. It combines the School of Engineering & Technology and the Milgard Business School, and the Global Innovation and Design Lab together, as a hub for entrepreneurship on campus. Listen in as we discuss creating an infrastructure that creates more flexibility for the future of academia in a post-covid society as well as the self-reflection necessary in our industry to create buildings that feel more inclusive to all people. For full show notes and resources head to www.americanbuildingpodcast.comRafael Pelli of Pelli Clarke Pelli | Brookfield Place in New York City | Rethinking the World Trade CenterOn 9/11, images of Brookfield Place were seen around the world. Its gorgeous glass barrel-vaulted roof collapsed, its entrance blocked by a mountain of debris. Recently, Pelli Clarke Pelli reimagined what the building entrance could be, restoring key parts and changing others, to deliver a more innovative, sustainable building at this iconic location. Today we talk with Rafael Pelli, who rehabilitated his father’s initial vision with modern, sustainable swagger. Listen in as we discuss the development of this project as well as the evolution of construction standards, the keys to success as a new hire, and Pelli’s journey into architecture. 

                                                                                  About Rafael: 

                                                                                  Rafael is a partner at Pelli Clarke Pelli, the world-renowned design firm started by his father. He leads the New York City office of Pelli Clarke Pelli, which was established in 2000. While there, he has worked on major high-rise residential buildings, including in Battery Park City in Manhattan, and on teaching and research facilities for major universities, including Princeton and Rice. He was inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Association of Architects, an honor reserved for our nation’s greatest architects.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources mentioned: 

                                                                                  • Connect with Rafael on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Learn more about Pelli Clark Pelli
                                                                                  • Follow Pelli Clark Pelli on Instagram
                                                                                  • DONATE to Urban Green Lab
                                                                                  • Check out Michael Graves Architecture and Design
                                                                                  • Subscribe to the Michael Graves Youtube Channel
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>On 9/11, images of Brookfield Place were seen around the world. Its gorgeous glass barrel-vaulted roof collapsed, its entrance blocked by a mountain of debris. Recently, Pelli Clarke Pelli reimagined what the building entrance could be, restoring key parts and changing others, to deliver a more innovative, sustainable building at this iconic location. Today we talk with Rafael Pelli, who rehabilitated his father’s initial vision with modern, sustainable swagger. Listen in as we discuss the development of this project as well as the evolution of construction standards, the keys to success as a new hire, and Pelli’s journey into architecture. 

                                                                                  About Rafael: 

                                                                                  Rafael is a partner at Pelli Clarke Pelli, the world-renowned design firm started by his father. He leads the New York City office of Pelli Clarke Pelli, which was established in 2000. While there, he has worked on major high-rise residential buildings, including in Battery Park City in Manhattan, and on teaching and research facilities for major universities, including Princeton and Rice. He was inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Association of Architects, an honor reserved for our nation’s greatest architects.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources mentioned: 

                                                                                  • Connect with Rafael on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Learn more about Pelli Clark Pelli
                                                                                  • Follow Pelli Clark Pelli on Instagram
                                                                                  • DONATE to Urban Green Lab
                                                                                  • Check out Michael Graves Architecture and Design
                                                                                  • Subscribe to the Michael Graves Youtube Channel
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>02aac48d-e9be-4528-acb4-233c12e23611Tue, 06 Jul 2021 11:00:00 -050045:23falsefull2882On 9/11, images of Brookfield Place were seen around the world. Its gorgeous glass barrel-vaulted roof collapsed, its entrance blocked by a mountain of debris. Recently, Pelli Clarke Pelli reimagined what the building entrance could be, restoring key parts and changing others, to deliver a more innovative, sustainable building at this iconic location. Today we talk with Rafael Pelli, who rehabilitated his father’s initial vision with modern, sustainable swagger. Listen in as we discuss the development of this project as well as the evolution of construction standards, the keys to success as a new hire, and Pelli’s journey into architecture. About Rafael: Rafael is a partner at Pelli Clarke Pelli, the world-renowned design firm started by his father. He leads the New York City office of Pelli Clarke Pelli, which was established in 2000. While there, he has worked on major high-rise residential buildings, including in Battery Park City in Manhattan, and on teaching and research facilities for major universities, including Princeton and Rice. He was inducted into the College of Fellows of the American Association of Architects, an honor reserved for our nation’s greatest architects. For full show notes and resources head to www.americanbuildingpodcast.comMaryAnne Gilmartin of MAG Partners | 241 West 28th Street in New York City | Building When No One Else IsOne of the most well-known and well-respected professionals in the real estate business joins us on the podcast today for a highly insightful and motivating chat. Listen in as MaryAnne Gilmartin, founder and CEO of MAG Partners, walks us through the process of their latest project, 241 West 28th St, a new-construction, residential building in Chelsea, Manhattan. This building was the only major development in the city to break ground last year during the Covid-19 pandemic. Tune in to learn more about the strategy behind this feat, the importance of building with health and sustainability in mind, and what can be done to dissolve the taboo narratives around the real-estate industry. You’re not going to want to miss this! 

                                                                                  About MaryAnne: 

                                                                                  MaryAnne is the founder and CEO of MAG Partners, a real estate development company based in New York City. Formerly, she was the Board Chair and Interim CEO of Mack-Cali Realty Corporation and the President and CEO of Forest City Ratner Companies. She is one of the most well-known and well-respected professionals in the real estate business, with 7 million square feet, 2,000 housing units, and $4.5B of building value created under her leadership.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources mentioned: 

                                                                                  • Connect with MaryAnne on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Learn more about MAG Partners
                                                                                  • Follow MAG Partners on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • DONATE to United Nations High Commission for Refugees
                                                                                  • Download 7 Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Check out Michael Graves Architecture and Design
                                                                                  • Subscribe to the Michael Graves Youtube Channel
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>One of the most well-known and well-respected professionals in the real estate business joins us on the podcast today for a highly insightful and motivating chat. Listen in as MaryAnne Gilmartin, founder and CEO of MAG Partners, walks us through the process of their latest project, 241 West 28th St, a new-construction, residential building in Chelsea, Manhattan. This building was the only major development in the city to break ground last year during the Covid-19 pandemic. Tune in to learn more about the strategy behind this feat, the importance of building with health and sustainability in mind, and what can be done to dissolve the taboo narratives around the real-estate industry. You’re not going to want to miss this! 

                                                                                  About MaryAnne: 

                                                                                  MaryAnne is the founder and CEO of MAG Partners, a real estate development company based in New York City. Formerly, she was the Board Chair and Interim CEO of Mack-Cali Realty Corporation and the President and CEO of Forest City Ratner Companies. She is one of the most well-known and well-respected professionals in the real estate business, with 7 million square feet, 2,000 housing units, and $4.5B of building value created under her leadership.

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  Resources mentioned: 

                                                                                  • Connect with MaryAnne on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Learn more about MAG Partners
                                                                                  • Follow MAG Partners on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • DONATE to United Nations High Commission for Refugees
                                                                                  • Download 7 Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Check out Michael Graves Architecture and Design
                                                                                  • Subscribe to the Michael Graves Youtube Channel
                                                                                  
                                                                                  ]]>be8357d2-40b0-4cd5-b3c7-bf57578091e7Mon, 28 Jun 2021 11:00:00 -050047:28falsefull2772One of the most well-known and well-respected professionals in the real estate business joins us on the podcast today for a highly insightful and motivating chat. Listen in as MaryAnne Gilmartin, founder and CEO of MAG Partners, walks us through the process of their latest project, 241 West 28th St, a new-construction, residential building in Chelsea, Manhattan. This building was the only major development in the city to break ground last year during the Covid-19 pandemic. Tune in to learn more about the strategy behind this feat, the importance of building with health and sustainability in mind, and what can be done to dissolve the taboo narratives around the real-estate industry. You’re not going to want to miss this! For full show notes and resources head to www.americanbuildingpodcast.comAnn Rolland of FXCollaborative | Hunter's Point Campus in Long Island City | School as a SanctuaryIn today’s episode, we welcome esteemed architect and partner at FXCollaborative, Ann Rolland, to discuss her most recent project, Q404, or The Academy for Careers in TV and Film located in Hunters Point, Queens. We begin with the foundations of Ann’s architectural journey and explore how as architects and designers we can ensure people feel safer returning to schools in a post-Covid landscape. A school designed today helps inspire a student to do great things tomorrow. Listen in to find out more. 

                                                                                  About Ann: 

                                                                                  Ann is a partner at FXCollaborative where she was instrumental in launching the cultural and educational practice of the firm 23 years ago. Ann and her buildings have won a dazzling array of awards including from the Beverly Willis Architectural Foundation as well as the Center for Architecture Foundation. Anne was also elevated to the College of Fellows of the American Association of Architects, an honor reserved for America’s best architects. Her work embraces the pragmatic and the creative to cultivate new ways to integrate program and design to achieve results that are tangible, enduring, and reflect the culture of each client.

                                                                                  Resources mentioned: 

                                                                                  • Connect with Ann on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Learn more about FXCollaborative
                                                                                  • Follow FXCollaborative on Instagram
                                                                                  • Connect with FXCollaborative on Twitter
                                                                                  • Follow FXCollaborative on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • DONATE to Nontraditional Employment for Women
                                                                                  • Download 7 Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Check out Michael Graves Architecture and Design
                                                                                  • Subscribe to the Michael Graves Youtube Channel
                                                                                  
                                                                                  

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  ]]>In today’s episode, we welcome esteemed architect and partner at FXCollaborative, Ann Rolland, to discuss her most recent project, Q404, or The Academy for Careers in TV and Film located in Hunters Point, Queens. We begin with the foundations of Ann’s architectural journey and explore how as architects and designers we can ensure people feel safer returning to schools in a post-Covid landscape. A school designed today helps inspire a student to do great things tomorrow. Listen in to find out more. 

                                                                                  About Ann: 

                                                                                  Ann is a partner at FXCollaborative where she was instrumental in launching the cultural and educational practice of the firm 23 years ago. Ann and her buildings have won a dazzling array of awards including from the Beverly Willis Architectural Foundation as well as the Center for Architecture Foundation. Anne was also elevated to the College of Fellows of the American Association of Architects, an honor reserved for America’s best architects. Her work embraces the pragmatic and the creative to cultivate new ways to integrate program and design to achieve results that are tangible, enduring, and reflect the culture of each client.

                                                                                  Resources mentioned: 

                                                                                  • Connect with Ann on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Learn more about FXCollaborative
                                                                                  • Follow FXCollaborative on Instagram
                                                                                  • Connect with FXCollaborative on Twitter
                                                                                  • Follow FXCollaborative on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • DONATE to Nontraditional Employment for Women
                                                                                  • Download 7 Tips on How to Stand Out in Your Field
                                                                                  • Check out Michael Graves Architecture and Design
                                                                                  • Subscribe to the Michael Graves Youtube Channel
                                                                                  
                                                                                  

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  ]]>3c2c5b77-f504-48a0-a92b-63adfbec2b07Mon, 21 Jun 2021 15:39:00 -050057:41falsefull2662In today’s episode, we welcome esteemed architect and partner at FXCollaborative, Ann Rolland, to discuss her most recent project, Q404, or The Academy for Careers in TV and Film located in Hunters Point, Queens. We begin with the foundations of Ann’s architectural journey and explore how as architects and designers we can ensure people feel safer returning to schools in a post-Covid landscape. A school designed today helps inspire a student to do great things tomorrow. Listen in to find out more. For full show notes and resources head to www.americanbuildingpodcast.comMegan Luce of Michael Graves Architecture & Design | 1776 On The Green in Morristown | Hospitality With the Client In MindToday we’re joined by Megan Luce, Senior Director of Interior Design at Michael Graves. Join us as we discuss what it was like to work alongside Michael Graves, himself, and take a look behind the scenes of Megan’s latest project, 1776 On The Green in Morristown, New Jersey. Having begun work on this combination bar, restaurant, and Top Golf Suite just before the pandemic, Megan divulges the keys to designing a space that will invite diners to ease back into the post-pandemic restaurant experience and how Covid impacted the creation of this project. 

                                                                                  About Megan: 

                                                                                  Joining Michael Graves Architecture & Design in 2007, Megan brings over 13 years of experience in the design of office spaces, hotels, restaurants, and residences and has worked on several of the firm’s signature hospitality projects, including the Nile Corniche and Sentosa World Resorts in Singapore. She designs with the goal of integrating interiors into the architecture of the building to create seamless and unique solutions. Recognizing the importance of sustainable design, Megan believes that carrying the vision of the client through all the stages of design is critical and that a successful design solution is defined by the integration of sustainable concepts with cost-effective and beautiful design solutions. She works closely with associate architects and consultants located overseas throughout the design and construction process.

                                                                                  Resources mentioned: 

                                                                                  • Check out Michael Graves Architecture and Design
                                                                                  • Connect with Megan on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Reach out to Megan and the Michael Graves team
                                                                                  • Learn more about 1776 by David Burke
                                                                                  • Check out the Top Golf Swing Suite
                                                                                  • Follow 1776 on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Follow Chef David Burke on Instagram 
                                                                                  • Subscribe to the Michael Graves Youtube Channel
                                                                                  
                                                                                  

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  ]]>Today we’re joined by Megan Luce, Senior Director of Interior Design at Michael Graves. Join us as we discuss what it was like to work alongside Michael Graves, himself, and take a look behind the scenes of Megan’s latest project, 1776 On The Green in Morristown, New Jersey. Having begun work on this combination bar, restaurant, and Top Golf Suite just before the pandemic, Megan divulges the keys to designing a space that will invite diners to ease back into the post-pandemic restaurant experience and how Covid impacted the creation of this project. 

                                                                                  About Megan: 

                                                                                  Joining Michael Graves Architecture & Design in 2007, Megan brings over 13 years of experience in the design of office spaces, hotels, restaurants, and residences and has worked on several of the firm’s signature hospitality projects, including the Nile Corniche and Sentosa World Resorts in Singapore. She designs with the goal of integrating interiors into the architecture of the building to create seamless and unique solutions. Recognizing the importance of sustainable design, Megan believes that carrying the vision of the client through all the stages of design is critical and that a successful design solution is defined by the integration of sustainable concepts with cost-effective and beautiful design solutions. She works closely with associate architects and consultants located overseas throughout the design and construction process.

                                                                                  Resources mentioned: 

                                                                                  • Check out Michael Graves Architecture and Design
                                                                                  • Connect with Megan on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Reach out to Megan and the Michael Graves team
                                                                                  • Learn more about 1776 by David Burke
                                                                                  • Check out the Top Golf Swing Suite
                                                                                  • Follow 1776 on LinkedIn
                                                                                  • Follow Chef David Burke on Instagram 
                                                                                  • Subscribe to the Michael Graves Youtube Channel
                                                                                  
                                                                                  

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  ]]>ebdc0692-96fa-4698-a5a0-a710260f439dMon, 14 Jun 2021 07:00:00 -050034:43falsefull2552Today we’re joined by Megan Luce, Senior Director of Interior Design at Michael Graves. Join us as we discuss what it was like to work alongside Michael Graves, himself, and take a look behind the scenes of Megan’s latest project, 1776 On The Green in Morristown, New Jersey. Having begun work on this combination bar, restaurant, and Top Golf Suite just before the pandemic, Megan divulges the keys to designing a space that will invite diners to ease back into the post-pandemic restaurant experience and how Covid impacted the creation of this project.Season 2 Trailer: What are we building now?What goes into making an iconic building in America? What are the stories and who are the people behind the next generation of architecture? In season two of American Building Podcast, we aim to answer these questions as well as how the pandemic has impacted the architectural landscape by sitting down with top developers and designers at the forefront of the industry. Be sure to follow the podcast on your favorite listening app so you don't miss a thing and head to www.americanbuildingpodcast.com to learn more. Now, let's build something.  

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  ]]>What goes into making an iconic building in America? What are the stories and who are the people behind the next generation of architecture? In season two of American Building Podcast, we aim to answer these questions as well as how the pandemic has impacted the architectural landscape by sitting down with top developers and designers at the forefront of the industry. Be sure to follow the podcast on your favorite listening app so you don't miss a thing and head to www.americanbuildingpodcast.com to learn more. Now, let's build something.  

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  ]]>60fb3dfe-046a-48bf-abb9-a87f6ec63066Mon, 14 Jun 2021 02:38:00 -050001:07falsebonus22What goes into making an iconic building in America? What are the stories and who are the people behind the next generation of architecture? In season two of American Building Podcast, we aim to answer these questions as well as how the pandemic has impacted the architectural landscape by sitting down with top developers and designers at the forefront of the industry. Be sure to follow the podcast on your favorite listening app so you don't miss a thing and head to www.americanbuildingpodcast.com to learn more. Now, let's build something.Martin Ditto of Ditto Residential | OSLOadmo in Washington, D.C. | Learning Through IterationOur fourth guest of the American Building series is Martin Ditto. Martin is the founder and CEO of Ditto Residential, an award-winning development firm based in Washington, DC. We are talking about OSLOadmo, an 8-unit residential development in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of DC. It was completed just over a year ago and is the 3rd in his series of OSLO-branded co-living properties in urban infill locations. Martin is committed to developing new ways of living and is looking to branch into a larger residential platform that we will be talking about as well.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  ]]>Our fourth guest of the American Building series is Martin Ditto. Martin is the founder and CEO of Ditto Residential, an award-winning development firm based in Washington, DC. We are talking about OSLOadmo, an 8-unit residential development in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of DC. It was completed just over a year ago and is the 3rd in his series of OSLO-branded co-living properties in urban infill locations. Martin is committed to developing new ways of living and is looking to branch into a larger residential platform that we will be talking about as well.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  ]]>4aa06f4e-5f74-4590-896d-98dd5185cabfTue, 27 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -050050:48falsefull1441Our fourth guest of the American Building series is Martin Ditto. Martin is the founder and CEO of Ditto Residential, an award-winning development firm based in Washington, DC. We are talking about OSLOadmo, an 8-unit residential development in the Adams Morgan neighborhood of DC. It was completed just over a year ago and is the 3rd in his series of OSLO-branded co-living properties in urban infill locations. Martin is committed to developing new ways of living and is looking to branch into a larger residential platform that we will be talking about as well.Jon Pickard of Pickard Chilton | 2+U in Seattle | Office as CommunityOur third guest in the American Building series is Jon Pickard. Jon is a Co-founder and Principal at Pickard Chilton, an award-winning architectural design firm based in Connecticut. We will be talking about 2+U (also known as the Qualtrics Tower), the studio’s recently completed 690,000-square foot next-generation office complex in the heart of downtown Seattle. 2+U consists of 2 separate towers of 38 stories and 18 stories joined atop a common podium. It has 19,000 square feet of retail and restaurants over 2 floors, as well as an underground parking garage. It tops out at 530 feet, offering stunning views of Elliot Bay. The developer of the project is Skanska USA and the total project budget was $392M.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  ]]>Our third guest in the American Building series is Jon Pickard. Jon is a Co-founder and Principal at Pickard Chilton, an award-winning architectural design firm based in Connecticut. We will be talking about 2+U (also known as the Qualtrics Tower), the studio’s recently completed 690,000-square foot next-generation office complex in the heart of downtown Seattle. 2+U consists of 2 separate towers of 38 stories and 18 stories joined atop a common podium. It has 19,000 square feet of retail and restaurants over 2 floors, as well as an underground parking garage. It tops out at 530 feet, offering stunning views of Elliot Bay. The developer of the project is Skanska USA and the total project budget was $392M.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  ]]>558f4b20-8375-45ad-b506-dc5d1675de49Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -050001:00:09falsefull1331Our third guest in the American Building series is Jon Pickard. Jon is a Co-founder and Principal at Pickard Chilton, an award-winning architectural design firm based in Connecticut. We will be talking about 2+U (also known as the Qualtrics Tower), the studio’s recently completed 690,000-square foot next-generation office complex in the heart of downtown Seattle. 2+U consists of 2 separate towers of 38 stories and 18 stories joined atop a common podium. It has 19,000 square feet of retail and restaurants over 2 floors, as well as an underground parking garage. It tops out at 530 feet, offering stunning views of Elliot Bay. The developer of the project is Skanska USA and the total project budget was $392M.Samer Hanini of Hanini Group | Peoples Bank Building in Passaic | Preserving HistoryThe second guest on the American Building series is Samer Hanini. Samer is the founder and managing partner of the Hanini Group, a development company with an affiliated architecture firm, Brick Design, and a construction management firm, Hanini Construction. We are talking about the Peoples Bank Building, his recently completed 120,000-square-foot mixed-use building in downtown Passaic, New Jersey. This historic landmark was built in 1931. After standing empty for nearly 30 years, it was completely renovated to include both retail and office. For this project, Samer and his team served as developer and designer as well as construction manager.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  ]]>The second guest on the American Building series is Samer Hanini. Samer is the founder and managing partner of the Hanini Group, a development company with an affiliated architecture firm, Brick Design, and a construction management firm, Hanini Construction. We are talking about the Peoples Bank Building, his recently completed 120,000-square-foot mixed-use building in downtown Passaic, New Jersey. This historic landmark was built in 1931. After standing empty for nearly 30 years, it was completely renovated to include both retail and office. For this project, Samer and his team served as developer and designer as well as construction manager.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  ]]>c6ae7c08-2de5-4670-85a2-40cd1e592456Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -050056:20falsefull1221The second guest on the American Building series is Samer Hanini. Samer is the founder and managing partner of the Hanini Group, a development company with an affiliated architecture firm, Brick Design, and a construction management firm, Hanini Construction. We are talking about the Peoples Bank Building, his recently completed 120,000-square-foot mixed-use building in downtown Passaic, New Jersey. This historic landmark was built in 1931. After standing empty for nearly 30 years, it was completely renovated to include both retail and office. For this project, Samer and his team served as developer and designer as well as construction manager.Matthias Hollwich of HWKN | 25 Kent in Brooklyn | Offices Beyond Office DistrictsThe first guest in the American Building series is Matthias Hollwich, Founder and Partner of the architecture firm HWKN (“Hawk-in”). This episode takes a deep dive into 25 Kent, HWKN’s recently completed commercial building on the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn. Totaling 500,000 square feet, the development is divided among office, light manufacturing, and retail. It includes 1.8 acres of open space and, for grateful dog owners, a pop-up puppy spa and camp. The owners of the project are Heritage Equity Partners and Rubenstein Partners.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  ]]>The first guest in the American Building series is Matthias Hollwich, Founder and Partner of the architecture firm HWKN (“Hawk-in”). This episode takes a deep dive into 25 Kent, HWKN’s recently completed commercial building on the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn. Totaling 500,000 square feet, the development is divided among office, light manufacturing, and retail. It includes 1.8 acres of open space and, for grateful dog owners, a pop-up puppy spa and camp. The owners of the project are Heritage Equity Partners and Rubenstein Partners.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  ]]>6b0e6ac7-9416-4ac4-a7dc-d8b038e11fd1Tue, 27 Oct 2020 12:00:00 -050045:45falsefull1111The first guest in the American Building series is Matthias Hollwich, Founder and Partner of the architecture firm HWKN (“Hawk-in”). This episode takes a deep dive into 25 Kent, HWKN’s recently completed commercial building on the Williamsburg waterfront in Brooklyn. Totaling 500,000 square feet, the development is divided among office, light manufacturing, and retail. It includes 1.8 acres of open space and, for grateful dog owners, a pop-up puppy spa and camp. The owners of the project are Heritage Equity Partners and Rubenstein Partners.American Building Podcast: TrailerAmerican Building is a podcast series sponsored by Michael Graves Architecture & Design, headlined by Atif Z. Qadir, AIA, and hosted at the Warehouse, the home of the late Michael Graves in Princeton, New Jersey.

                                                                                  With his unique perspective as both architect and developer, Atif interviews accomplished individuals who tell the stories of American buildings that they have designed and/or developed. His guests talk about their processes and products on a deeply personal level, highlighting the teamwork, integrity, ingenuity, empathy, and commitment that are necessary to produce exceptional works that grace the skylines of our cities and towns.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  ]]>American Building is a podcast series sponsored by Michael Graves Architecture & Design, headlined by Atif Z. Qadir, AIA, and hosted at the Warehouse, the home of the late Michael Graves in Princeton, New Jersey.

                                                                                  With his unique perspective as both architect and developer, Atif interviews accomplished individuals who tell the stories of American buildings that they have designed and/or developed. His guests talk about their processes and products on a deeply personal level, highlighting the teamwork, integrity, ingenuity, empathy, and commitment that are necessary to produce exceptional works that grace the skylines of our cities and towns.

                                                                                   

                                                                                  About your host: 

                                                                                  Atif Qadir is the Founder & CEO of REDIST, a technology company making it easy for commercial real estate professionals to find and use the $100B of real estate incentives given out every year in the US.

                                                                                  ]]>903a03ab-679b-4a0a-b9ed-21b3ca3fdc1cSun, 11 Oct 2020 20:52:00 -050002:11falsebonus11American Building is a podcast series sponsored by Michael Graves Architecture & Design, headlined by Atif Z. Qadir, AIA, and hosted at the Warehouse, the home of the late Michael Graves in Princeton, New Jersey. With his unique perspective as both architect and developer, Atif interviews accomplished individuals who tell the stories of American buildings that they have designed and/or developed. His guests talk about their processes and products on a deeply personal level, highlighting the teamwork, integrity, ingenuity, empathy, and commitment that are necessary to produce exceptional works that grace the skylines of our cities and towns.