B/A/D Talks

Eighty years ago, modernist homes suddenly and surprisingly took root in the New England countryside. With their walls of glass and flat roofs, they confounded conventional wisdom about design. Join us we explore their heritage, preservation, and influence on contemporary design.

Urban influx and downtown residential development are spiraling upward offering a newly enriched market for B/A/D companies. Urban dwelling has distinct qualities that attract homeowners and bring unique challenges to the professionals working on their behalf. Join our panel of experts in a discussion of the special qualities, opportunities, and constraints of working in downtown Boston’s rich mix of low and high-rise neighborhoods.

In today’s increasingly plugged-in world, an eye-catching public profile is crucial for attracting clients and collaborators. Join us for a practical discussion of photography, self-presentation, social media, and getting your work published designed just for busy B/A/D professionals.

TUESDAY, MARCH 19, 2019 5:30 PM

BOSTON DESIGN CENTER, GALLEY WEST (2ND FLOOR)

1 Design Center Pl, Boston, MA

MODERATOR

John Kilfoyle. President, United Marble Fabricators

PANELISTS

Katherine Nolan, Director of Marketing, Patrick Ahearn Architect, LLC.

Kyle Hoepner, Editor-in-Chief, New England Home

Michael J. Lee, Photographer, Michael J. Lee Photography

Is there one particular professional best suited to lead a residential project team? If so, who? Or should leadership roles change over the course of design and construction? What if the nominal leader isn’t the real driver, or if nobody wants to take full

responsibility? Is management by committee sometimes most effective? Join us to consider what kinds of leadership struct can produce the best outcomes for B/A/D professionals and their clients.

Eric Adams, Co-Founder,

Adams + Beasley Associates

Michael Moynihan, Project manager/Owner, Nautilus Construction

Michael Tartamella, Managing Principal,

Patrick Ahearn Architect, LLC.

Heather Wells, Principal,

Heather Wells Inc

Builders, architects, and designers must all keep up with what’s new in home technology such as lighting, audio/video, automation, climate control, and the like. But it’s hard for a busy generalist to stay truly on top of the newest developments. Panelist: Dennis Jaques, System Designer, Maverick Integration Josh Feinstein, Partner & Principal, Sladen Feinstein Integrated Lighting

Establishing and maintaining impeccable quality is critical for residential

projects in a very high-end market. How do you measure and achieve

excellence for a particular job within your own firm? And how can you best

work with outside partners on a job—other designers, consultants, builders

and subcontractors to ensure that the whole team is producing up to the

same standard?

Panelists:

Dee Elms, Principal, Elms Interior Design, Boston

Jonathan Merz, President, Merz Construction, Carlisle, MA

Paul Reidt, President, Kochman Reidt + Haigh Cabinetmakers, Stoughton, MA

David Stern, Partner, Stern McCafferty, Boston

Imagination and inventiveness, although easy to lose in the day-to-day

grind, are the wellspring for success in residential design, custom

building, or any other creative field. How can you harness the power of

inspiration and discovery to drive your work every day, from fresh ideas

for a particular project to strategic planning for your firm? Some of our

region's top professionals discuss how they keep the juices of ingenuity

flowing.

Panelists:

Sean Clarke, president of Clarke/Sub Zero Wolf of New England

Paul Lukez, principal of Paul Lukez Architecture

David Winston, co-owner of Winston Flowers

Much of the home design and construction industry has historically been

heavily male. While that is changing over time (particularly in interior

design), there is still plenty of room for progress. How can companies

attract more talented female employees, and what benefits does this bring

to the shared enterprise? What changes to company culture and thinking will

make women feel more welcome, valued, and able to make their optimal

contribution?

Panelists:

Catherine Truman, principal of Catherine Truman Architects in Cambridge

Paula Daher, principal of Daher Interior Design in Boston

Emily Grandstaff-Rice, senior associate, Arrowstreet, Boston

Von Salmi, principal, Von Salmi and Associates in Westminster, MA, and

board member of EM NARI and BRAGB

Starting a design and construction project with a new client can be

delicate…particularly when it comes to discussing schedule and budget. How

can you know what their expectations are, and how can you make sure those

expectations are realistic without scaring them off? Plus, if you are a

builder, how can you ensure that the bidding process is open and fair? Come

meet with your fellow industry professionals to share perspectives and

experience. Panelists:

Colin Flavin, Flavin Architects, Boston

Jill Litner Kaplan, Jill Litner Kaplan Interiors, West Newton

Steve Payne, Payne | Bouchier Fine Builders, Boston

Matthew Cunningham, Matthew Cunningham Landscape Design, Stoneham

As a residential design and construction professional, you are undoubtedly

running around like crazy just to service existing clients and keep your

business going. But getting your name and your best work out in public, to

catch the eye of potential new clients and collaborators, is the basis for

all future success. This panel will address the most effective strategies

for marketing and self-presentation, especially for small firms, in all the

different media that help define today’s marketplace.

MODERATOR: Kyle Hoepner, Editor in Chief, New England Home

PANELISTS:

Julie Brown, Business Development Strategist, JB|BD

Jennifer Driscoll, President, Broadview Marketing

Mark Hutker, Principal, Hutker Architects

Mally Skok, Principal, Mally Skok Design