In this episode, Cherise is joined by Brian Korte, FAIA, Principal, and Camden Greenlee, AIA, Associate from the San Antonio office of Clayton Korte, also with an office in Austin, Texas. They discuss the Fulldraw Vineyard in Paso Robles, CA. You can see the project here as you listen along. In 2015, Connor and Rebecca McMahon embarked on a journey to craft a winery complex that mirrored their personalities and aspirations. Teaming up with Clayton Korte, renowned for their winery design, they envisioned a space that exuded familiarity, exclusivity, comfort, and sophistication. The 12,620-squar ..read more

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Bobby Larson, Senior Associate at DLR Group in Chicago. They discuss the T3 ATX Eastside in Austin, Texas. You can see the project here as you listen along. DLR Group in collaboration with developer Hines brings us the latest iteration of a mass timber building in Austin, TX.  East Austin has undergone significant redevelopment, particularly aimed at attracting a burgeoning younger demographic. Utilizing an undeveloped half-block previously owned by a local metal recycling company, the newest T3 building––or timber, transit, and technology building––f ..read more

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Victoria “Tory” Cuddy, Associate at PBDW Architects in New York City, New York. They discuss the Powerhouse Arts in Brooklyn, New York. You can see the project here as you listen along. This project emerged as a revitalization initiative, born from the collaboration of PBDW Architects and Herzog & DeMeuron.  This 170,000 square foot facility serves as a hub for artistic production and community involvement, breathing new life into a historic structure formerly housing the Central Power Station of the Brooklyn Rapid Transit System. If you enjoy thi ..read more

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