In this episode of Better Buildings for Humans, host Joe Menchefski sits down with David Bruce Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, Founding Partners of FAME Architecture & Interior Design and co-hosts of The Second Studio Design & Architecture Show, a top-ten design podcast. With over 13 years of experience, David and Marina share their journey from working in New York on custom homes and high-rises to establishing their own firm. They dive into their design philosophy, emphasizing the deep connection between lifestyle and architecture, and how their unique client questionnaire helps bring out the essence of each individual in their projects. They also explore how their architectural work mirrors the fluidity of music composition and discuss their approach to creating spaces that reflect their clients’ personalities, not just functional needs. Tune in for insights into the creative process and to learn how FAME is reimagining modern living spaces! More about David Bruce Lee and Marina Bourderonnet David Bruce Lee, Founding Partner of FAME Architecture & Interior Design and Host of The Second Studio Design & Architecture Show David is a Founding Partner of FAME Architecture & Interior Design, an office specializing in custom modern and contemporary residences. His 13 years of professional experience includes custom homes, luxury high-rises, towers, and other buildings across several countries. He is a Registered Architect in the States of California, Nevada, and New York and holds a Master of Urban Design from the City College of New York under the directorship of Michael Sorkin; a Bachelor of Architecture and a Minor in Sustainable Environments with Honors from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo; and a diploma in music and architecture from Les Ecoles d'Art Américaines de Fontainebleau, France. David's work has been displayed in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City and The Museum of the City of New York. He taught architecture, interior design, and urban design at the collegiate level, has lectured at various professional and academic conferences, and co-hosts the Second Studio Architecture & Design Show, a top-ten design podcast. Marina Bourderonnet, Founding Partner of FAME Architecture & Interior Design and Host of The Second Studio Design & Architecture Show Marina is a Founding Partner of FAME Architecture & Interior Design, an office specializing in custom modern and contemporary residences. Her 13 years of professional experience includes custom beachfront homes, a mid-rise luxury condominium building, restaurants, cafes, and health facilities. She is a Registered Architect in the State of New York, a Designer, and a LEED Green Associate and holds a Bachelor of Architecture from l'Ecole Nationale Supérieure d'Architecture de Paris Val-de-Seine; is trained in sculpture, life drawing, and art history from l'Ecole des Beaux-Arts; and studied film photography and architecture at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Marina's work has been published in the Architect's Newspaper Interiors and the Brooklyn Gallery. She co-hosts the Second Studio Architecture & Design podcast, a top-ten design podcast. CONTACT: https://www.famearchitects.com/ https://www.instagram.com/fame_architects/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjLfSZ7t_nGco7GlcT6X41w https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-bruce-lee-18b0a329  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-bourderonnet-1a95813b/en Where To Find Us: https://bbfhpod.advancedglazings.com/ www.advancedglazings.com https://www.linkedin.com/company/better-buildings-for-humans-podcast www.linkedin.com/in/advanced-glazings-ltd-848b4625 https://twitter.com/bbfhpod https://twitter.com/Solera_Daylight https://www.instagram.com/bbfhpod/ https://www.instagram.com/advancedglazingsltd https://www.facebook.com/AdvancedGlazingsltd