The Modern Architect

The last episode of the season features guest Gaylaird Christopher, founding Principal at Architecture 4 Education.Gaylaird is a recognized expert in the design of educational facilities. His experience involves K-12 and higher education projects, including the design/renovation of individual buildings and campuses, and master plans that delineate strategies for future change and growth. Foundational to his work is a passion to inspire learning through creative and effective facilities design.The Modern Architect is brought to you by Modlar and hosted by Tom Dioro, architect aficionado and principal of Accurate. It features interviews with renowned architects, influential industry veterans, and thought leaders who are helping shape design.

Tom's guest is Tom Habian, an AIA Architect who is also the CEO and co-founder of Tect App, Inc.Tect App is a communication platform that empowers design professionals and specifiers to connect with building product experts from location-specific manufacturers.

The guest for this episode is Randy Collins, Founder and Principal of FTF Engineering.FTF Engineering was established in 2002 and has offices in San Francisco and San Luis Obispo, California. FTF creates value by designing safe and enduring structures with integrity. They build in an evolving world to ensure communities are safe and businesses prosper.  

For this episode, Tom is joined by Thuy Fontelera, Structural Engineer and Principal of Element. Element is a passionate and creative structural engineering firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area. They're handpicked by architects and developers who seek a diverse team trained in cutting-edge technology.

This episode's guest is Annie Lowengart, who founded her award-winning firm in 2000. Located just a few miles north of the Golden Gate Bridge, Ann Lowengart Interiors enjoys Marin County's stunning terrain as its backdrop.In 2021 Annie opened her second studio in tropical Palm Beach. While enjoying the inspirational beauty of both coasts, Annie and her team balance their designs with practicality.

This episode of The Modern Architect features guest Paul McClean, architect and principal at McClean Design.Paul was trained as an architect in Ireland and founded McClean Design in 2000. Over the last fifteen years, the firm has grown into one of the leading contemporary residential design firms in the Los Angeles area committed to excellence in modern design.

In this episode of The Modern Architect, the featured guest is Tom Kundig, one of the owners and design principals of Olson Kundig.Tom has received some of the world's highest design honors, including a National Design Award in Architecture from the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, an Academy Award in Architecture from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, and an election to the National Academy as an Academician in Architecture.Tom has also received the AIA Seattle Medal of Honor as well as a Distinguished Alumni Award from the University of Washington.

For this episode of The Modern Architect, Tom is joined by guest George Kelly, Principal at Kelly Architects, an interior architectural design studio specializing in restaurant, bar and nightclub projects.Founded in 2003, Kelly Architects has been instrumental in the success of the most noted venues in Hollywood and Downtown Los Angeles. Our work reflects a layering of concepts, ideas, beliefs, cultures, desires, materials, interior design, budgets, city and code requirements, timing, personalities, location, entitlements and finally architecture.

The guest for this episode is Anders Lasater, AIA. He is the Principal Architect of Anders Lasater Architects in Laguna Beach, CA.Anders focuses on innovative designs for residential, commercial, restaurant and hotel projects. He is licensed as an architect in California, Texas, and Hawaii and is a certified green building professional.

This episode of The Modern Architect features guest Casey O'Callaghan.He currently serves as President, Chief Executive and Lead Designer of Casey O'Callaghan Golf Course Design, Inc. in Newport Beach, California.The company's focus is new golf course design, master planning, golf course restoration, and resort development projects throughout North America, Asia, and Latin America.Casey is also a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley School of Environmental Design.