New Year, New Sketches: Exploring Portraits and Kintsugi

In this episode, the hosts reflect on the new year and dive into their latest creative endeavors. They discuss the college football playoffs, their dogs' antics, and a unique coffee find. The talks shift to Jamie's recent sketches, including the Hockey Hall of Fame building and experimental hybrid portraits that weave in architectural elements. The conversation also touches on the concept of Kintsugi and the influence of AI in art. Additionally, they discuss the national significance of Evelyn's recent article and Jamie's participation in AIA Governance Week. The episode wraps up with an exciting announcement about an upcoming lecture by Evelyn at Lawrence Tech.

00:00 Introduction and Banter
00:06 Football Playoffs and New Year
00:32 Dog Talk and Tech Nostalgia
03:23 Squid Game Discussion
04:22 Streaming Services and Season Breaks
06:25 Coffee Talk and Recommendations
12:14 AeroPress and Missing Parts
14:01 Curated Sketches and Content
14:43 Sketches and AI Generated Images
15:29 AIA Governance Week and New Roles
15:54 Evelyn's Inauguration and Article Highlights
17:07 Live Stream and Podcast Updates
18:13 AI Image Prompt and New Year Fun
22:06 Hybrid Portrait Sketches
35:19 Exploring Kintsugi and Artistic Influences
38:50 Architecture and Personal Reflections
42:09 Upcoming Events and Announcements

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Kickstarting Season 7: New Year Resolutions and Reflections

In the season opener, Jamie and Kurt reflect on the past year and discuss their personal and professional resolutions for 2025. Kurt talks about the sense of agency and AI's role in education and business, while Jamie embraces the concept of 'Kintsugi,' finding beauty in brokenness. They also dive into recent sketches, the influence of films, and teaching experiences. Join them as they set the tone for a new season filled with introspection, growth, and creativity.

00:00 New Year Greetings and Radio Voices
01:14 3D Printing Adventures
02:59 Guatemalan Coffee and Nicknames
05:52 Reflecting on Resolutions
12:36 Teaching Experiences and Adaptive Reuse Projects
32:30 Kicking Off with Humor
33:10 Discussing the Word for 2025
33:53 Exploring the Concept of Agency
39:51 Reflecting on Personal Growth
41:25 Introducing Kintsugi
49:56 Sketching and Creativity
01:03:51 Wrapping Up and Looking Forward

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Architectural Conversations: Sketches, Coffee, and Career Journeys

In this episode, hosts Jamie and Kurt engage with guests Brad Benjamin and Ben Ward, two architects and longtime friends from Greenville, South Carolina. The conversation meanders through the joys of incorporating guests into their podcast, the importance of sketching in the architectural process, and the career paths that led Brad and Ben to co-found Radium Architecture. They touch upon the influence of professional societies like the AIA, memorable conferences, and architectural practices. The dialogue covers everything from personal sketching habits to favorite pens, providing an insightful and intimate look into the architectural profession.

00:00 Welcome and Guest Introductions
02:12 Architectural Backgrounds and Experiences
04:54 Coffee Conversations
21:38 Pop Culture and Architecture
34:35 Starting and Running a Small Firm
49:44 The Gift of Gab and Coffee Talk
50:13 Architectural Team and Regional Work
52:08 Partnership Beginnings and Fun at Work
53:39 Professional Networks and Career Growth
59:58 Sketching and Architectural Landmarks
01:06:03 The Value of Sketching in Architecture
01:24:00 Pen Recommendations and Final Thoughts

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