165 - Sketches, Coffee, and Career Journeys wsg Brad Benjamin and Ben Ward

Architectural Conversations: Sketches, Coffee, and Career JourneysIn 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 Introductions02:12 Architectural Backgrounds and Experiences04:54 Coffee Conversations21:38 Pop Culture and Architecture34:35 Starting and Running a Small Firm49:44 The Gift of Gab and Coffee Talk50:13 Architectural Team and Regional Work52:08 Partnership Beginnings and Fun at Work53:39 Professional Networks and Career Growth59:58 Sketching and Architectural Landmarks01:06:03 The Value of Sketching in Architecture01:24:00 Pen Recommendations and Final ThoughtsSend Feedback :) Support the showBuy some Coffee! Support the Show!https://ko-fi.com/coffeesketchpodcast/shopOur LinksFollow Jamie on Instagram  - https://www.instagram.com/falloutstudio/ Follow Kurt on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kurtneiswender/ Kurt’s Practice - https://www.instagram.com/urbancolabarchitecture/ Coffee Sketch on Twitter - https://twitter.com/coffeesketch Jamie on Twitter - https://twitter.com/falloutstudio Kurt on Twitter - https://twitter.com/kurtneiswender