For this episode, Tom is joined by Craig Severance. Craig is a founder of iMod Structures and has more than 25 years of experience in real estate acquisitions and financing and was an early pioneer in utilizing technology to expedite these processes. He also served... READ MORE >
Tom's guest is Branka Knezevic, architect and founder of Plāna, a Los Angeles based architecture and design studio rooted in design, ecological and social sustainability, and effective project management. Their mission is to create environments that are timeless, in... READ MORE >
For this episode, Tom is joined by Mary Giuseffi, CEO of Luxachrome i, a commercial luxury paint line, and color services for architectural and trade professionals. Mary is also a former Ford model, personal brand expert, Amazon number 1 best selling author, speaker,... READ MORE >
Tom Dioro is joined by the dynamic and inspiring René Silvin. René was born in New York, and grew up in Switzerland. After earning his bachelor’s degree from Georgetown University and an MBA from Cornell University, he spent 25 years in the investor-owned hospita... READ MORE >
Tom speaks with Ken Lowney, architect and founder of Lowney Architecture. Lowney Architecture is a multidisciplinary practice with its headquarters in Oakland, CA. They are quite engaged with clients and projects in the commercial, civic, academic, and housing secto... READ MORE >
In this episode of The Modern Architect, Tom is joined by Richard A. Viczorek, Mayor of Dana Point, California. Rick was first elected to the Dana Point City Council in 2014 and served as the City's Mayor in 2018. Rick was re-elected to the City Council for a secon... READ MORE >
Tom talks to Lindsay Anyon Brier. Lindsay has a truly innate talent for beautifully curating rooms and environments, which is evidenced in her well-appointed San Francisco store and the high-profile homes she has designed. Lindsay is the child of an antique shop owne... READ MORE >
For this episode, Tom is joined by Jason Wolf, Chief Strategy and Information Officer at Veev. Jason grew up watching his entrepreneur father start and grow one of Israel's major real estate companies. In 2018 and after 25 years in various high-tech entrepreneur and... READ MORE >
Tom is joined by Todd Sherer, CEO and Founder of Fleq. Fleq believes that a mortgage is a silly way to finance a home purchase and offers a debt-free solution that combines the freedom of renting with the benefits of home ownership and adds new features that are not... READ MORE >
Tom's guest is Susan Jones, FAIA and Founder of Atelier Jones. Susan's firm seeks out sites, buildings and materials with inherent but underutilised value to harvest their embodied energy, their catalytic power for owners and communities, as well as their beauty. Her... READ MORE >
In this episode of The Modern Architect, Tom talks to Justin Shubow, President of the National Civic Art Society, a non-profit organisation head-quartered in Washington, DC READ MORE >
Tom talks to Douglas Abbey, who is a lecturer in Finance at Stanford University, where he works with GSB students to evaluate career opportunities in real estate and to expose them to research and educational opportunities in the field. Douglas is also Chairman of... READ MORE >
Tom is joined by the co-founders of Rent The Backyard: Spencer Burleigh and Brian Bakerman. Rent The Backyard builds and places studio apartments in homeowner's backyards READ MORE >
This episode of The Modern Architect features guest Dean Lewis, professional engineer and project manager at DCI Engineers. Dean developed unparalleled project experience in prefabrication, modular, and mass timber structures. He quickly grew into a leadership role u... READ MORE >
Tom's guest is Inna Braverman, an Israeli entrepreneur and co-founder of Eco Wave Power, a renewable energy company. Eco Wave Power is an advanced and innovative international wave power developer, headquartered in Israel. The company was established after a period o... READ MORE >
In this episode of The Modern Architect, Tom talks to Jay Jeffers, an interior designer extraordinaire. Jay is founder of JayJeffers Inc. and author of Collected Cool and Be Bold. He has received numerous honors including being named to Elle Décor's A-list, and his... READ MORE >
Tom is joined by two guests this episode: Richard Williams - who is the head of History of Art, and Professor of Contemporary Visual Cultures in Edinburgh, UK - and Peter DeMaria, architect and Principal of DeMaria Design. Peter has dedicated the last two decades to... READ MORE >
Tom is joined by Ed Westbrook, who is the CEO of QuarryHouse. Ed founded QuarryHouse two decades ago, translating the ancient craft of stone masonry into a modern vernacular. He and his artisans believe in the art of legacy, combining traditional and innovative ston... READ MORE >
This episode of The Modern Architect features guest Michael McCutcheon. He is the founder of McCutcheon Construction, which is an employee-owned company. Founded in Berkeley in 1980, it now has a staff of more than 31 experienced and dedicated professionals READ MORE >
Tom's guest is Tyler Pew, who is the founder and principal of LMNOP-Design. LMNOP-Design brings the design and fabrication process into one seamless stroke. They specialize in immersive and branded environments, with a focus on commercial, retail, and restaurants.�... READ MORE >
In this episode of The Modern Architect, Tom talks to David Baker, Principal of David Baker Architects. David Baker Architects is a progressive architecture firm located in San Francisco and Oakland that creates acclaimed buildings in urban environments. DBA is known... READ MORE >
Tom's guest is Andrew Wright, who has been the President of Wright Architects since 1986 in Kingston, New York. Wright Architects specializes in Architecture and Construction Assistance of homes, offices, institutional buildings, sustainable projects and developments... READ MORE >
Tom is joined by Morten Jensen, Architect and President of JRDV Urban International. JRDV is an innovative practice that combines architectural design, urban planning and development strategy READ MORE >
In this episode of The Modern Architect, Tom speaks to Mattia Crespi, who is the CEO and Founder of Qbit Technologies Inc, a Palo Alto boutique startup, built by Virtual Reality seasoned executives. QBit specializes in the development of virtual, augmented and mixed... READ MORE >
This episode of The Modern Architect features guest Gennifer Muñoz, who is an architect and Principal of Gen M Architecture, a full service architecture and design studio specializing in custom residential and multi-family projects. Gen also teaches interior archi... READ MORE >
Tom talks to Kyle Pickett, who is the Co-founder and COO of Urban Fabrick. Kyle is responsible for the consultancy's West Coast operations. His leadership has established the firm as an influential community partner and reputable for inclusive technical training and... READ MORE >
In this episode of The Modern Architect, Tom is joined by Richardson Robertson III, architect and Principal of Robertson Partners. Rick has executed a host of projects in diverse historic revival styles. Most projects are luxury and range from private estate residen... READ MORE >
Tom's guest for this episode is Ron Baker, CPA. Ron is one of the world's leaders in the area of pricing professional services. In addition to his role with Ignition, he is founder of VeraSage Institute, a think tank dedicated to teaching value-based pricing to profe... READ MORE >
Tom speaks with Wayne Lee, Mayor of Millbrae, California. Wayne was on the Millbrae Planning Commission for six years, serving as the Commission's Chair in 2008. Wayne is also an Alternate Representative to the Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), a member of... READ MORE >
Tom is joined by Francisco Gonzalez Pulido (FGP), an international architect based in Chicago where he leads FGP Atelier. FGP leads a team that is currently focused on designing buildings across a range of scales and typologies that contribute to social and economic... READ MORE >