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#474 - William Pedersen, Founding Design Partner of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF)

from The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show · host David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet

This week David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by William Pedersen, founding design partner of Kohn Pedersen Fox Associates (KPF). The three discussed William's background and career influences, leaving hockey for architecture, career breakthrough, establishing and growing KPF, gesture & response site design approach, One Jackson Square, maintain design quality in growing office, buildings that Bill is proud of, designing his own house and furniture, most challenging project, if Bill would do anything different in his career, and more. This episode is supported by Chaos • Autodesk Forma & Autodesk Insight • Programa • Learn more about BQE CORE SUBSCRIBE  • Apple Podcasts  • YouTube  • Spotify CONNECT  • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office  • Instagram • Facebook  • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review  EPISODE CATEGORIES  •  Interviews: Interviews with industry leaders.  •  Project Companion: Informative talks for clients.    •  Fellow Designer: Tips for designers.  •  After Hours: Casual conversations about everyday life. •  Design Reviews: Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee's guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the view, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.  

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