Vince interviews Andy Fillmore, Mayor of Halifax.

In conversation: Halifax’s distinct identity, its rapid growth, and the pressing challenges of the housing crisis. Drawing on his career path from architecture and urban planning in the United States to serving as a Member of Parliament, Andy offers a broad perspective on city-building. Together, they explore strategies for sustainable development that balance heritage preservation with modernization, while considering the cultural, economic, and political forces shaping Halifax’s future.

Vincent interviews Jason Shannon, President at Shannex. 

In conversation: Origin of the family business, challenges and opportunities in the industry of building retirement living communities. Perspectives on leadership, the design process, decision making and the future of Shannex.

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Vincent interviews Brian Mackay-Lyons Founder of Mackay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects.

In conversation: Approaches to design, challenges of the profession, building a career, life as an architect and the future of the MLS Architects

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Host: Vincent Van den Brink, Architect + Partner, Breakhouse, Inc.
Guests: Brian Mackay-Lyons
Announcer: Danielle Pottier, Senior Architect, Breakhouse, Inc.
Producer: Arthur Comeau, Tide School.

Vincent interviews Chef Anthony Walsh and Marco Gucciardi from Oliver & Bonacini and Freehand Hospitality.

In conversation: Creating and running a restaurant, challenges and opportunities in the business and perspectives on their new group of restaurants in Halifax Nova Scotia.

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Vincent interviews six students studying architecture. Colby Rice, Logan Hawkes, Cody Gaulton, Holly Mills, Mark Mackinnon and Cesar Basillo.

In this conversation: the challenges of being a student today, priorities of a practice, finding a work life balance, fear and excitement of the future and more.

Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/9

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Vincent interviews Bruce Kuwabara: Bruce Kuwabara is a founding partner of KPMB Architects and the Chair of the Canadian Centre for Architecture in Montreal.

In this conversation: how to grow an office and maintain its culture, drawing and the design process, value of and more.

Transcript, mood board examples, and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/8

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Vincent interviews Musemo Handahu, digital content creator, writer, style guru, and Tedx speaker.

In this conversation: Design, brand, and self-identity; the daily grind and creative process of a digital content creator; self-expression and brand alignment decisions, and much more.

Transcript, mood board examples, and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/7

Learn more about Musemo Handahu at misslionhunter.com and follow her on Instagram @misslionhunter

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Vincent continues his interview with Christine Macy, architect, researcher, and former Dean of Architecture at Dalhousie University.

In Part 2 of this conversation: the future of architectural education, importance of physicality in design and building, and advice for students and leaders about bringing life experience to your work.

Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/6.2

Learn more about Christine Macy at her faculty page.

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Vincent interviews Christine Macy, architect, researcher, and former Dean of Architecture at Dalhousie University.

In Part 1 of this conversation: food, landscapes, monuments, and festivals as community identity makers, ideas of land ownership and use, integrating professional points of view to see a bigger whole, and more.

Transcript and show notes: breakhouse.ca/podcast/6.1

Learn more about Christine Macy at her faculty page.

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