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- JC Buck of JC Buck Photography
On this episode we’re speaking with JC Buck, a Denver based architectural photographer.
JC is most fascinated with photographing public architecture from historic, mainly mid-century modern and brutalist buildings, to cutting-edge modern engineering marvels of today's most advanced structures. Today he splits his time between client commissions and self-assigned work.
Related links for this episode:
- JC Buck Website
- JC Buck on Instagram
- Iwan Baan on Instagram
- David Adjaye
- Adjaye Associates
- MCA Denver
- Red Rocks Amphitheatre
- Union Station Denver
Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Visit Authentic Form & Function for more information: https://authenticff.com
© 2019 Authentic Form & Function
1 hr 3 min - Alex Ryden of Guest House
On this episode we’re speaking with Alex Ryden, founder of Guest House.
Alex is an Emmy award-winning creative leader with 10+ years of experience working with brands including Lyft, Amazon, Spotify, Facebook, W Hotels, Lincoln Motors, The North Face and Oakley. Today, Alex is building a few startups of his own, including Guest House – a real estate staging company that's turning homes into retail stores for local makers.
Related links for this episode:
- Guest House
- Guest House on Instagram
- Age Carriers
- Hovey Design NYC
- Maker & Place
- Slate Real Estate Advisors (see our Season One podcast with Jorgen)
Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Visit Authentic Form & Function for more information: https://authenticff.com
© 2019 Authentic Form & Function
52 min - Antoinette Marie Johnson of Cohere
On this episode we’re speaking with Antoinette Marie Johnson, Founder of Cohere - a creative agency focused on place-based storytelling.
Antoinette's superpower is uniting often siloed stakeholders so they can unite in shared goals, helping both cities and companies reach their full potential. She writes regularly for publications like Forbes and works alongside small retail and restaurant businesses that help neighborhoods keep their unique local charm.
Related links for this episode:
- Cohere
- Choice Market
- The North Face / Walls Are Meant For Climbing
- Antoinette on Instagram
Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Visit Authentic Form & Function for more information: https://authenticff.com
© 2019 Authentic Form & Function
55 min - Jonathan Westeinde of Windmill Development Group
On this episode we’re speaking with Jonathan Westeinde, founder and CEO of Windmill Developments.
Windmill has become one of Canada’s most well-known green building developers, having completed over $1B in developments since 2003. With a background that touches on construction, economics, and ecology, Jonathan is specifically interested in creating alternative financing vehicles to embed sustainability into projects.
With his work at Windmill he’s become a recognized leader in Canada for finding innovative solutions for non-conventional lifecycle financing issues.
Related links for this episode:
- Windmill Developments
- Bioregional
- Natural Capitalism (book)
- One Planet Living
- Zibi
- Dockside Green
- Baker District Development
- The Plant
- Sidewalk Labs
- Broad Sustainable Building
- Jonathan on LinkedIn
Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Visit Authentic Form & Function for more information: https://authenticff.com
© 2019 Authentic Form & Function
52 min - Jay Wall of RallyRally
On this episode we’re speaking with Jay Wall, the principal and creative director of RallyRally.
Based in Toronto, RallyRally is a design studio dedicated to social change. Jay is an advocate for communications and graphic design that encourage inclusive public participation in transforming our cities.
Related links for this episode:
RallyRally
- RallyRally Website
- More Than Transit (Windsor, Ontario)
- RallyRally on Twitter
Jay Wall
- Jay's G20 arrest story (video)
- Jay Wall on Twitter
Urban planning and public engagement
- Dillon Consulting
- Gladki Planning Associates
- Crazy Dames & Process
- Maximum City
- ThinkFresh Group
- Swerhun Facilitation
- LOKI's Blog on Socially Engaged Design
Public space interventions
- Paper Monuments
- Daily tous les jours
- Urban Repair Squad
Visual storytelling
- Adjacent Possibilities
- The Urban Geographer
- Center for Urban Pedagogy
The intersection of social justice and cities
- Zahra Ebrahim
- Jay Pitter
- Courage Co-Lab
Urban policy research and publishing
- Spacing
- Next City & Vanguard
- Evergreen
- Ryerson City Building Institute
Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Visit Authentic Form & Function for more information: https://authenticff.com
© 2019 Authentic Form & Function
52 min - Jorgen Jensen of Slate Real Estate Advisors
On this episode we’re speaking with Jorgen Jensen, partner at Denver-based Slate Real Estate Advisors.
Slate Real Estate Advisors is a creative real estate agency that specializes in the marketing and sales of unique well-designed properties and residential development projects in Denver.
Related links for this episode:
- Slate Real Estate Advisors
- The Foundry at Valley Junction
- Zeppelin Development
- Canvas Homes
- Guest House
- BOSS Architecture
- Studio Limited
- Meridian 105
- Eight Seven Central
Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Visit Authentic Form & Function for more information: https://authenticff.com
© 2019 Authentic Form & Function
44 min - Julian Sleath of The Bentway
On this episode, we're speaking with Julian Sleath, CEO of The Bentway in Toronto.
Julian brings more than 35 years of leadership and experience in the performing arts to The Bentway, which opened its first full phase to the public by late summer 2018.
Related links for this episode:
- The Bentway Toronto
- The Meadoway
- 100 Resilient Cities
- Studio Roosegaarde
Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Visit Authentic Form & Function for more information: https://authenticff.com
© 2019 Authentic Form & Function
38 min - Megan Torza of DTAH
On this episode, we're speaking with Megan Torza, Architect and Partner at DTAH.
Megan's professional development has been influenced by a strong personal interest in adaptive reuse and the integration of contemporary architecture into the historic urban fabric. She's helped develop and implement two of Toronto's most beloved community hubs: the Artscape Wychwood Barns and the Evergreen Brick Works both award-winning, LEED-certified examples of the creative adaptive reuse of abandoned industrial facilities for not-for-profit clients.
Related links for this episode:
- DTAH Toronto
- Allies and Morrison
- Michael Green Architecture (MGA)
- Sidewalk Labs Toronto
- Claude Cormier & Associates
Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Visit Authentic Form & Function for more information: https://authenticff.com
© 2019 Authentic Form & Function
45 min - Emily Silverman of Denver Smart City
On this episode, we're speaking with Emily Silverman, Program Manager at the Denver Smart City initiative.
Emily received a Master of Urban Planning and Master of Urban Design from CU Boulder before eventually finding her way to the Colorado Department of Transportation, and then to the City of Denver, as a Transportation Planner. After almost 6 years at the city, Emily transitioned to her current role deploying Denver's Smart City Program.
Related links for this episode:
- Denver Smart City
- Denver Vision Zero
- Colorado Smart City
- Smart City Portland (PDX)
- Austin Smart Mobility
Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Visit Authentic Form & Function for more information: https://authenticff.com
© 2019 Authentic Form & Function
35 min - Anna Mackay of Guerrilla Development
On this episode, we're speaking with Anna Mackay from Portland-based Guerrilla Development.
For the last 5 years Anna has filled a number of roles at Guerilla: from spearheading projects to tackling marketing, to leading crowdfunding efforts. We spoke with Anna on the work they're doing at Guerrilla and the unique way they view ROI on their projects.
Related links for this episode:
- Guerrilla Development
- Kevin Cavenaugh | TEDxPortland
- Graffito
- Team Better Block
Be sure to support this podcast by subscribing and reviewing! Visit Authentic Form & Function for more information: https://authenticff.com
© 2019 Authentic Form & Function
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