The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show

Author: David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet

The Second Studio is an explicit podcast about design, architecture, and the everyday. Hosted by Architects David Lee and Marina Bourderonnet, the show covers a wide array of subjects with humor and honesty and features a variety of creative professionals in unscripted and more personal conversations.
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#525 - What's Worth The Money In Your Build?
Monday, 2 November, 2026

This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss what clients should spend money on in a remodel or new construction home project. The two cover spec house vs custom house spending, building for longevity and climate events, balancing living experiences and having a quality structure, phasing projects and future budgets, where clients overspend, external factors that affect project spending, things clients can spend less on, solutions to lower costs by 15%, and more. This episode is supported by Chaos • Programa • Acelab 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 views, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.