In this episode, Cherise is joined by Dave Hardister, Principal, and Andra Riegler, Project Manager/Architect from Woodblock Architecture in Portland, Oregon. They discuss the I&E Construction Headquarters in Wilsonville, Oregon. You can see the project here as you listen along. The newly renovated headquarters of I & E Construction is the product of a design-build and adaptive reuse project. What was once a nondescript nursing school from the 1970s has undergone a significant makeover, showcasing modern design and functionality. Woodblock Architects focused on overhauling the building ..read more

In this episode, Cherise is joined by returning guest, Brett Baba, founding partner, along with Andy Brown, associate, at Graham Baba Architects in Seattle, WA. They discuss the Woodinville Whiskey Processing and Barrel Aging Facility in Quincy, WA. You can see the project here as you listen along. Woodinville Whiskey's expansion is sited on a 10-acre, sprawling grain field in Quincy, Washington. The design accommodates the growing demand for Woodinville’s prized whiskey. The facility includes processing and bottling buildings, new corporate offices, and the barrel rickhouses which pay homage ..read more

In this episode, Cherise is joined by David Briggs, AIA, LEED AP, CPHD, Principal and Founding Partner at Loci (LO-SCI) Architecture in New York, and Dr. Adrian C. Manual, Executive Director at Merrick Academy Charter School. They discuss the Merrick Academy Charter School in Queens, New York. You can see the project here as you listen along. In the vibrant streets of Queens, New York City, awaits the new home of Merrick Academy Charter School, primed to emerge as a hub of educational excellence and communal advancement. This 60,000-square-foot edifice, situated within a dynamic neighborhood ..read more

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Richard Olcott, Design Partner at Ennead Architects in New York City, with offices in Shanghai and Los Angeles. They discuss the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C. You can see the project here as you listen along. Commissioned in 2019, the Hopkins Bloomberg Center is the brainchild of Ennead Architects, Rockwell Group, and SmithGroup, who seamlessly melded exterior and interior elements to create a dynamic space unlike any other.  The 435,000 sq ft, flexible learning environment, often described as a "vertical quad," feature ..read more

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Wayne Van Loon, Principal, and Caitlin Poliak, Associate with Soderstrom Architects in Portland, Oregon. They discuss the Echolands Winery in Walla Walla, Washington.  You can see the project here as you listen along. Born from a vision by founder Doug Frost and Chairman Brad Bergman and designed in collaboration with Soderstrom Architects, Echolands Winery merges architectural splendor with operational prowess. Production facilities will debut with a 27,000-square-foot winemaking facility and feature a spectacular hospitality center centered around a ..read more

In this episode, Cherise is joined by returning guest, Brent Grubb, Managing Principal at Skylab Architecture in Portland, Oregon. They discuss The Humbird Hotel at Schweitzer Resort in Sandpoint, Idaho. You can see the project here as you listen along. The Humbird Hotel weaves the essence of Schweitzer Basin's heritage into a distinctive mountain lodging experience through innovative design and contemporary building techniques. The choice of heavy timber construction not only pays homage to the area's rich logging history but also embraces inherent beauty and sustainability. If you enjoy this ..read more

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Ted Hyman, Partner, and Vlad Pajkic, Partner from ZGF Architects, a firm with multiple offices across North America and 750+ staff. You can see the project here as you listen along. Crafted as Cal Poly San Luis Obispo's inaugural interdisciplinary structure, the Frost Center seamlessly amalgamates three colleges within a single architectural embrace.  It stands as a pioneering example of the evolution in classroom and laboratory design, embodying an open, welcoming, and adaptable space tailored to accommodate the educational needs of an expanding and ..read more

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Sam Batchelor, AIA, LEED AP – Partner at designLAB Architects in Boston, Massachusetts. They discuss the Quinnipiac University Health and Wellness Center in Hamden, Connecticut. You can see the project here as you listen along. Uniting three previously separate departments – health, counseling, and recreation – the Quinnipiac Health and Wellness Center marks a groundbreaking integration, complemented by innovative programs in social and nutritional education.  At the inception of the design journey, the creative team advocated for the incorporation of ..read more

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Christopher Roach, Principal, and Jacquelyn Fung, Studio Director at Studio VARA in San Francisco, California. You can see the project here as you listen along. The Redwood Highway Offices began as an adaptive reuse project that transformed the most banal of commercial box buildings into a light-filled courtyard office space specifically outfitted for a discerning, high-end residential builder with an exclusive clientele.  Four main objectives drove the architectural design for the building: to embody the client’s enigmatic brand, to embrace the indus ..read more

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Diana Kellogg, Architect at Diana Kellogg Architects based in New York City. They discuss the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girl's School in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. You can see the project here as you listen along. Originally designed to be a multi-structure campus, the Rajkumari Ratnavati School serves hundreds of girls below the poverty line, equipping them with tools for education and independence. Constructed with hand-cut local sandstone in the shape of an oval, the building’s form reflects the curvilinear shapes of the local forts, as well as symbols of f ..read more