Open Plan Podcast

In this Professional Series interview, we speak with Tracy Carusi,  2021 President of AIA Atlanta and Former President/CEO of Collins Cooper Carusi Architects.
We dive into Tracy's past (including some statements she received about being the only woman in the drafting room), how she put the "Carusi" in Collins Cooper Carusi, and why introverts make fantastic leaders. She also lends advice on knowing your worth in the field, and knowing the why behind everything you do.
Join us in this content packed conversation with Tracy, we promise you'll leave inspired!

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Maria & Emily's Recommendations:

• Show: Maid
• Show: Succession
• ARE Prep: Quizlet

Book Rec for introverts in leadership

 Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking by Susan Cane

Projects mentioned:

Eli & Edythe Broad Art Museum - Zaha Hadid Architects

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In one of our favorite episodes yet, we sit down with Ellen Dunham-Jones; architect, urban designer, educator, author, podcast host, viral TED Talk host...the list goes on!
We cover a lot of ground with Ellen during this episode, including the adversities she faced as one of the few women in her architecture program, what sparked her interest in "retrofitting suburbia," and how autonomous vehicles will change the future of cities. We also discuss how COVID has impacted the public realm and her favorite mode of transportation (hint: it has two wheels). Join us in this thought-provoking conversation with one of our role models in the design industry - it's an episode you don't want to miss!

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Emily & Maria's recommendation links:
The French Dispatch's graphic illustrator
Sydney Cumming's workout channel
Chrissy Stanley's workout channel
Desk Crits

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Where to find Ellen:
Twitter
Redesigning Cities Podcast
TED Talk
WIRED interview

Her books (use code ARC35 for 30% off from now until December 2021!):
Retrofitting Suburbia: Urban Design Solutions for Retrofitting Suburbs
Case Studies in Retrofitting Suburbia: Urban Design Strategies for Urgent Challenges

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It’s another exciting installment of our Professional Series, but this time with one of our own! Emily interviews Maria about her role as a Marketing Manager at Collins Cooper Carusi. What does a Marketing Manager do at an architecture firm? How did she pivot from a designer role to a marketing role? What is a typical day in the life of a Marketing Manager? We discuss these topics and much, much more. If you are interested in learning more about a marketing position in architecture, this episode is for you! 

We hope you enjoy it, and if you have more questions for Maria, feel free to DM or email us!

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Happy 1 Year Anniversary! We can't believe it's already been a year since our first episode went live, and we're so grateful to you for sticking with us during this time! In this bonus episode, we discuss a few of our favorite moments and behind the scenes from the last year and share some fun stats. We also want to thank you for listening and hear more about your thoughts on how we're doing! If you'd like to take 5 minutes to provide us some feedback so we can plan future content, you can fill out the survey here: OPEN PLAN PODCAST SURVEY

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We're back with another professional interview! From Studio SOGO, Leslie Ellsworth is a firm owner, principal  and mother of two. We talked about how she started her career, the difficulties she went through as a young mom at a small firm, how Studio SOGO came to be and how they're trying to do things differently in terms of increasing equity in the profession.  She also offered some valuable advice for young professionals! We hope you enjoyed this conversation as much as we did. Take your notepad out, because this ep is packed with useful tips from this amazing woman in our industry!

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LINKS:

Studio SOGO

Westview Cemetery

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Long-time friend Danny Griffin joins us this week to chat about his experience as a designer and M.Arch candidate at MIT! How did he find his interests in undergrad? What's the culture like at MIT? How do his interests in architecture and robotics come together? Most importantly, how did he get away with writing a children's book as a studio project?! We hope you enjoy getting to know Danny and if you're considering applying to MIT, this is a must-listen!

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LINKS:
dannygriffin.design + @gri.dfab + Dream Lawn Book

MIT Media Lab + MIT Architecture

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Why pursue an MBA after design school? How do the skills learned in business school help your architecture career? What are some differences in culture between an MBA program and a design school? In our first student series episode, Bangseh Akuchu tells us about his experience at his GA Tech MBA program. Also, stick around for the lightning round where you'll hear about him meeting and singing for the Obamas. We hope you enjoy the conversation!

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Ayyy welcome to our crib(s)! On this episode Maria and Emily catch up on some recent life changes and then have a chat about all things home decor and apartment hacks. They cover easy to do, affordable tips to elevate your apartment’s vibe and organization  - no matter what the size! They then give their take on recent Tik Tok design trends. Green kitchens, pink bathrooms, oh my!
*disclaimer - we are not professional interior designers, thoughts are completely our own and done in good fun*
We hope you enjoy!

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What’s it like coming from a different country into an architecture school? How does one actually apply for a PhD in Architecture? Yousef’s unique career path inspired us to interview him about these topics and much more! He’s a PhD candidate at Georgia Tech, teaches architecture studios and is the creator of the Architect’s Tarot. We hope you enjoy getting to know more about his story as much as we did! See below for timestamps, links to things mentioned and how to find his art!

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Our catch-up + updates: 0:00 

Yousef's Intro: 6:40

His background: 10:15

Our questions: 29:40

Side hustles: 1:06:30

Wrap up: 1:23:00

LINKS:

Behind Closed Doors - Life of an Architect Documentary

LeYousef.com

IG: @leyousef

SimTigrate Design Lab

Google 89+ Website

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Woohoo! You've landed an interview with an architecture firm! Now what?
 In this Part II of the Career Series, Emily and Maria cover how to prepare before the interview (how much should you stalk firms?), how to discuss an architecture portfolio (without having to go through every image), and have stellar questions ready (what questions help make you stand out?).  We also touch on important salary + negotiation advice and how to navigate job searching as an international student. We hope this episode helps you during the interview process! Good luck!

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