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Alan Maskin and Blair Payson

Architectural Record’s DESIGN:ED Podcast

Alan Maskin and Blair Payson, principals and owners at Olson Kundig, join the podcast to discuss the renovation of the Space Needle, the complications of building a structure 500 feet off the ground, and the pressure that comes with renovating one of Seattle’s most cherished landmarks.

Every other week, the podcast will feature guests from top firms all over the world, working at every scale, and sharing their professional highs and lows, as well as lessons learned throughout their careers. Listening to their stories offers insights for professionals at all levels, from anyone seeking to advance his or her career and elevate work to the next level, to those who just want to compare notes on achieving success. Hosted by Austin, Texas–based architect Aaron Prinz, Architectural Record’s DESIGN:ED podcast has featured the most renowned architects of our time—such as Art Gensler, Kengo Kuma, and Glenn Murcutt, as well as rising professionals in the next generation, such as Pascale Sablan, Michael Murphy, and Jenny Wu, all available in our library.