Episode Details

In this episode, Steve Larosiliere interviews Colton Broadbent, the creative director of an architectural design firm. He shares his journey of starting the firm right out of college and how it has grown over the years. Colton emphasizes the importance of rooting designs in traditional values while also being creative and thinking outside the box. He discusses the need for the architectural industry to evolve and adapt to new technology and resources, while also focusing on education and creativity. Colton shares his goal of helping change the culture of architectural design and ushering in a renaissance of better design. He also talks about the impact of architecture on mental health and the importance of creating inspiring spaces.

Takeaways:

• Starting an architectural design firm right out of college is possible and can lead to significant growth.
• Rooting designs in traditional values while being creative and thinking outside the box is a winning combination.
• The architectural industry needs to evolve and adapt to new technology and resources, while also focusing on education and creativity.
• Changing the culture of architectural design and ushering in a renaissance of better design is a goal worth pursuing.
• Architecture has a significant impact on mental health, and creating inspiring spaces is essential.

Chapters:

00:00 - Starting an Architectural Design Firm

04:01 - Rooted in Tradition, Creative in Design

08:49 - Evolution and Education in Architectural Design

13:22 - Changing the Culture of Architectural Design

26:15 - Balancing Online Presence and Design Work

33:17 - Spreading the Word and Inspiring Others

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Connect with Colton at:

https://www.instagram.com/cbroadbentdesign/