150: Roman Brick and Limestone | Precision Watchmakers Store

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Jeffrey Huber, FAIA, ASLA – Principal at Brooks + Scarpa with offices in California and Florida. As a matter of fact, Angie Brooks and Larry Scarpa were previous guests on Detailed. They discuss the DC Alexander Park in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.You can see the project here as you listen along.DC Alexander Park reimagines what a resilient, community-centered beachfront landscape can be. Once a flat expanse of asphalt parking lot along Fort Lauderdale Beach, the 1.2-acre site has been transformed into a living model of ecological restoration and climate adaptation, employing a design called botanized asphalt, where infrastructure and play coexist seamlessly.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Alexander Zilberman, AIA, Principal at Alexander Zilberman Architecture in New York City. They discuss the new Precision Watchmakers Store in Lower Gwynedd Township, Pennsylvania. Precision has been in the watchmaker business since 1946 and represents brands such as Rolex, Cartier, Tudor, Omega, Bell&Ross, Michele, and Longines.You can see the project here as you listen along.Set within a vibrant suburban corridor of Philadelphia, the new Precision Watchmakers Store is conceived as both landmark and craft object. The 9,000-square-foot building occupies a wedge-shaped site, its exterior clad in Roman brick and limestone that lend weight and permanence to the composition. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Ruth Wilson, Principal and Jayden Peacock, Senior Associate at Architectus with twelve offices in Australia and New Zealand. They discuss the Kangan Institute Health and Community Centre of Excellence in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Kangan Institute’s new Health and Community Centre of Excellence demonstrates how architecture can do more than house a program—it can shape civic identity and elevate undervalued fields of work. The centre’s design responds to the post-pandemic era of blended learning, offering students the flexibility to study in ways that suit their lives and careers.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Hannah Hackathorn and Benjamin Ayers, both Co-Directors and Principals at Mancini Duffy in their Phoenix office. Mancini Duffy has offices in NYC, New Jersey, Washington, Arizona, and Florida. They discuss the Hualapai Tribal Program in Arizona.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Hualapai Tribal Program is a comprehensive design and construction initiative that redefines civic, cultural, and community infrastructure for the Hualapai Tribe in northwestern Arizona. Encompassing 34 distinct projects and utilizing PMB–or pre-engineered metal buildings–the program is conceived not only as a delivery of essential facilities, but as a coordinated architectural statement—one that integrates cultural resonance, contemporary function, and environmental responsiveness.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Cory Hawbecker, Principal and Sustainability Director at Holst Architecture with offices in Portland, Oregon and Minneapolis, Minnesota. They discuss he Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law Library in Pangbisa, Paro, Bhutan.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law Library marks a profound milestone for Bhutan—the creation of the nation’s first law school, envisioned as a place where future leaders will study and shape the country’s evolving legal framework. Holst worked closely with a diverse team of Bhutanese engineers and craftspeople to realize this vision, balancing high-performance, sustainable design with centuries-old Bhutanese traditions.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Boston, MA.Cherise is joined by Eric Van Diggelen and Matt Scott, both Key Account Managers of Architecture & Design at Rubbermaid Commercial Products. Eric and Matt highlight and differentiate the vast catalog of commercial products Rubbermaid offers from the at-home based products most consumers are aware of. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Aaron Thornton, AIA, Principal at Leddy Maytum Stacy Architects (LMSA) in San Francisco, California. They discuss Montara in San Mateo, California.You can see the project here as you listen along.Montara is a new affordable housing community in San Mateo, California, designed as a welcoming gateway to the Bay Meadows transit-oriented development. The four-story building provides 68 apartments for low-income families and individuals, including 12 homes reserved for formerly homeless veterans.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Boston, MA.Cherise is joined by Tyler Munn, Director of Digital Marketing Strategy at Bavis Fabacraft. Tyler underscores that prioritizing the client’s needs is crucial when installing and specifying Bavis Fabacraft’s versatile, reliable transaction drawers.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy

In this episode, Cherise is joined by Michelle Vo, Vice President and Principal at Hennebery Eddy Architects in Portland, Oregon. They discuss the Portland International Airport Concourse E Extension in Portland, Oregon.You can see the project here as you listen along.The Portland International Airport Concourse E Extension marks the Port of Portland’s first major terminal project in nearly two decades and represents a major step forward in balancing the flow of passengers across the airport. Rooted in a sense of place, the design is inspired by Oregon’s natural landscapes and urban character with expansive curtainwall glazing that floods the interiors with daylight and opens sweeping views toward Mt. Hood, the Columbia River, and the surrounding airfield. If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:Social Channel Pre-rollPromotes the YouTube channel, ARACTemy, and social handle.

In this bonus episode of Detailed, we share a LIVE conversation from the 2025 AIA Conference on Architecture & Design in Boston, MA.Cherise is joined by Mike Darsch, Vice President of Roofing Technical Services for Sika Sarnafil. Mike explores the key elements of effective communication with all stakeholders during the specification process, illustrated through Sika’s commercial roofing products and innovative solutions.If you enjoy this episode, visit arcat.com/podcast for more. If you're a frequent listener of Detailed, you might enjoy similar content at Gābl Media. Mentioned in this episode:ARCATemy