Evan Wiskup, founder of Wiskup Architecture and co-founder of Neighbor, shares his unique perspective as both an architect and a real estate developer. He discusses his early interest in design and architecture, his intentionality when studying and practicing architecture, and his transition into real estate development.

Evan emphasizes the importance of finding fulfillment in one's work through balancing between design excellence and practicality, finding compatibility in project partnerships, and moving towards happiness every single day.

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00:00 Introduction and Background

01:22 Early Interest in Architecture

04:14 Engaging with Reality

05:37 Shifting Perspective on Architecture

06:07 Getting in Touch with the City

09:25 Transitioning to Grad School at Yale

10:23 Exploring Theoretical Frameworks in Architecture

11:47 Working at OMA and Alloy

13:16 Transitioning to Real Estate Development

25:08 Founding neighbor and Wiskup Architecture in succession

34:19 Managing Multiple Projects and Prioritizing Happiness

38:10 Selecting Projects and Collaborators

42:30 Closing Remarks and Getting in Touch