The Power of Placemaking at Skylab Architecture In this episode of the EntreArchitect Podcast, Mark R. LePage explores holistic design process architecture with Susan Barnes and Robin Wilcox of Skylab. Based in Portland, Skylab integrates architecture, interiors, and master planning into one seamless approach. Their work shows that design is more than solving problems. It […]
EA555: Andrew Mikhael – The Architect’s Guide to NKBA Membership
The Architect’s Guide to NKBA Membership Join Mark in this episode as he interviews Andrew Mikhael, an architect with over 20 years of experience, who shares his journey from discovering his passion for architecture to starting his own practice. Andrew emphasizes the transformative power of architecture, aiming to imbue everyday activities with wonder and ease, […]
EA548: Eran Chen – Solving the Urban Crisis Through Fractal Porosity (D.C. Greenways)
Solving the Urban Crisis Through Fractal Porosity (D.C. Greenways) Eran Chen, the visionary founder of ODA, traces his architectural journey from his upbringing in Israel to his impactful presence in New York City. Inspired by childhood memories, such as the quaint courtyards of his neighborhood, Eran’s designs reflect a deep understanding of human interaction with […]
EA467: Douglas Teiger – The Light in Me Sees the Light in You
The Light in Me Sees the Light in You Douglas Teiger, FAIA, graduated from Cornell University in 1982. He opened his own firm in 1989 and grew from a solo practitioner to become managing partner of his 32 person firm. In 2009, Douglas received a Master’s in Spiritual Psychology from USM, where he learned tools […]
5 Secrets To My Success as an Entrepreneur Architect
My Secrets To Success as an Architect My wife and I launched our architecture firm, Fivecat Studio, in 1999. We were 29 years old; young, ambitious and a little crazy. We started with no money and no clients. One good lead and some help from a few local architect friends gave us the courage to […]
The second step will build upon the first… Just Start!
This article was originally published here at EntreArchitect back in May of 2013. It’s one of my favorites. -Mark What’s holding you back from the success of your dreams? Last summer my son Henry built a rowboat; an eleven foot poorboy skiff built from mahogany lumber and plywood. I shared Henry’s story here on the […]
