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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#518 - Building a Custom House as Spec House
Tuesday, 15 September, 2026

This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design discuss building custom homes as spec homes. The two cover the types of houses, the differences between custom homes and spec homes, designing for resale value, planning for change, balancing good design with being cost-effective, timelines for spec and custom homes, client influences, why custom homes might not work out, build quality, resale profit, and more. This episode is supported by Chaos • Programa • Future London Academy 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.