This week David and Marina discuss reasons for hiring an architect and establishing a good client-architect relationship: Why hire an architect? The pros and cons of hiring an interior designer (00:00) or contractor (23:00) instead of an architect, design-build services (28:57), licensed architects vs designers (45:29), common fee structures (52:39), finding the right architect (01:09:05), why the client-architect relationship is important and common problems that occur when the right architect is not hired (01:21:35).

This episode is in conjunction with FAME Architecture and Interior Design.

This episode is supported by Brizo • Monograph • Miele

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