Introducing DesigningAustin x WangArchitects!

In this companion video, Gary Wang introduces and describes the process of designing the Lakeview residence of client Cory Gerdts. Watch this episode before Cory's for a deeper understanding of their discussion.

See more of Wang Architect's work here:

⁠https://linktr.ee/WangArchitects⁠

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Music Credit: Jon Guerra

Joe Buehler is an award-winning architect based in Chicago whose work demonstrates the power of architecture to serve communities. Throughout his career, he has designed projects that support inner-city youth and has championed service through architecture, creating spaces that foster opportunity, connection, and positive social impact.

See Joe's work here:

https://pfa.work/

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Music Credit: Jon Guerra

WANG ARCHITECTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wangarchitects.com/⁠⁠⁠

Thanks to our sponsor, Cody Pools:

https://codypools.com/austin-pool-builder/

Leonid Furmansky is an acclaimed photographer and artist. He has an exhibit titled Beautiful City - Empty City that is showing at Gallery 200 through May 14, 2026.

www.leonidfurmansky.com

www.gallery200-austin.com

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Join us for this episode where we chat with Hugh Jefferson Randolph!

See Hugh's work here: ⁠⁠⁠

https://austinarchitect.com/

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Music Credit: Jon Guerra

WANG ARCHITECTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wangarchitects.com/⁠⁠

Larry Speck is a fellow of the American Institute of Architects, the W.L. Moody, Jr. Centennial Professor in Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin. He was the Dean for nine years, was principal of Lawrence W. Speck Associates for 20 years, and a partner at Page Southerland Page, before became Page; before it was acquired by Stantec.

See Larry's work here: ⁠

https://soa.utexas.edu/faculty/larry-speck

https://larryspeck.com/

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Music Credit: Jon Guerra

WANG ARCHITECTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wangarchitects.com/⁠⁠

Today we’re joined by Camille and Ada, the principals of Jobe and Corral Architects here in Austin. They’ll share how they’ve built a partnership grounded in trust, collaboration, and shared purpose — and what it means to navigate the world of architecture as women leading their own firm. 

See Camille and Ada's work here: https://jobecorral.com/

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Music Credit: Jon Guerra

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In this special episode, we take Designing Austin on the road! Kim Nigro is a Chicagoan architect and was the founding principal of Studio Nigro. She was awarded the prestigious Burnham Prize and was a fellow at the American Academy in Rome. Kim led her firm for 18 years before shuttering her office and transitioning into a larger, more-established practice.

See Kim's profile here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kim-nigro-architect/⁠

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Music Credit: Jon Guerra

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Kevin Alter is the founding principal of Alterstudio Architecture and the Sid W. Richardson Centennial Professor in Architecture at the University of Texas at Austin.

See Kevin's work here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://alterstudio.net/

The Rabies: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3iOzszjpT3uNg0BnZKiR6K?si=wxFhGwrxTwCl9Og1mIE_KA

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Music Credit: Jon Guerra

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Jakeb is a partner at Specht Novak Architects in Austin. They focus upon modern luxury residential projects throughout central Texas and beyond. Jakeb joined the firm in 2014 and became a partner in 2023. 

See Jakeb's work here: ⁠⁠https://spechtnovak.com/work/

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Music Credit: Jon Guerra

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Nicole Blair is a native Austinite, focusing on residential, small commercial and public art projects. She was named one of the greatest living architects by Elle Decor.

See Nicole's work here: ⁠https://nicoleblair.com⁠

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Music Credit: Jon Guerra

WANG ARCHITECTS: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.wangarchitects.com/⁠