 What happens when architecture is driven by passion, adventure and the power of nature? 

On the latest episode of Design Your Life, Chad Oppenheim joins Vince Frost for a wide-ranging conversation on creativity, resilience and designing life beyond buildings. 

From growing up in suburban New Jersey dreaming through films like Star Wars and James Bond and becoming fascinated by the dramatic architecture of movie villains’ lairs, to creating some of the world’s most extraordinary hospitality projects shaped by desert, sea and landscape, including Desert Rock Resort and Shibara Resort, Chad shares the experiences that formed his worldview. 

Tune in as Vince and Chad explore travel as education, the realities of running a creative business, balancing ambition with family, and why great architecture should engage every sense; sound, scent, emotion, memory and our connection to the natural world. 

A powerful conversation with one of architecture’s most passionate voices. 

https://oppenoffice.com/

&nbsp;What happens when architecture is driven by passion, adventure and the power of nature?&nbsp;
On the latest episode of Design Your Life, Chad Oppenheim joins Vince Frost for a wide-ranging conversation on creativity, resilience and designing life beyond buildings.&nbsp;
From growing up in suburban New Jersey dreaming through films like&nbsp;Star Wars&nbsp;and&nbsp;James Bond&nbsp;and becoming fascinated by the dramatic architecture of movie villains&rsquo; lairs, to creating some of the world&rsquo;s most extraordinary hospitality projects shaped by desert, sea and landscape, including Desert Rock Resort and&nbsp;Shibara&nbsp;Resort, Chad shares the experiences that formed his worldview.&nbsp;
Tune in as Vince and Chad explore travel as education, the realities of running a creative business, balancing ambition with family, and why great architecture should engage every sense; sound, scent, emotion,&nbsp;memory&nbsp;and our connection to the natural world.&nbsp;
A powerful conversation with one of architecture&rsquo;s most passionate voices.&nbsp;
https://oppenoffice.com/

Your life is the most important design project you will ever undertake!

Design is everywhere, in what we make, how we think, and how we live. The question is: are you designing your life, or just living by default? 

Each week I sit down with creators, entrepreneurs, and thinkers who’ve shaped their own paths, to uncover the ideas, struggles, and breakthroughs that can help you design a life with purpose. 

Vince Frost is the CEO and Executive Creative Director of Frost*collective, a strategic creative group dedicated to designing a better world through human-centered design. Its goal is to design experiences that enrich lives by combining specialist skills to tackle complex challenges and drive superior results.

Your life is the most important design project you will ever undertake!
Design is everywhere, in what we make, how we think, and how we live. The question is: are you designing your life, or just living by default?&nbsp;
Each week I sit down with creators, entrepreneurs, and thinkers who&rsquo;ve shaped their own paths, to uncover the ideas, struggles, and breakthroughs that can help you design a life with purpose.&nbsp;
Vince Frost is the CEO and Executive Creative Director of Frost*collective, a strategic creative group dedicated to designing a better world through human-centered design. Its goal is to design experiences that enrich lives by combining specialist skills to tackle complex challenges and drive superior results.

In his Design Your Life podcast series, Vince Fro…

Design Your Life with Vince Frost

Your life is the most important design project you will ever undertake!

Design is everywhere, in what we make, how we think, and how we live. The question is: are you designing your life, or just living by default? 

Each week I sit down with creators, entrepreneurs, and thinkers who’ve shaped their own paths, to uncover the ideas, struggles, and breakthroughs that can help you design a life with purpose.

Your life is the most important design project you will ever undertake!
Design is everywhere, in what we make, how we think, and how we live. The question is: are you designing your life, or just living by default?&nbsp;
Each week I sit down with creators, entrepreneurs, and thinkers who&rsquo;ve shaped their own paths, to uncover the ideas, struggles, and breakthroughs that can help you design a life with purpose.

Designing lives, shaping lifestyles with Chad Oppenheim

What does it take to design spaces that feel like a series of carefully crafted scenes? 

In this episode, Vince sits down with architect Ismael Soto, founder of SOTO, whose global career spans some of the world’s most influential practices before launching his own studio in Los Angeles. 

They discuss the role of research in design, the evolving impact of AI on architecture, and how new housing models must respond to climate, community and changing ways of living. 

Listen as Vince and Ismael explore how architecture can be experienced like a sequence of scenes — shaping mood, emotion and the way we move through space. 

What does it take to design spaces that feel like a series of carefully crafted scenes?&nbsp;
In this episode, Vince sits down with architect&nbsp;Ismael Soto, founder of SOTO, whose global career spans some of the world&rsquo;s most influential practices before launching his own studio in Los Angeles.&nbsp;
They discuss the role of research in design, the evolving impact of AI on architecture, and how new housing models must respond to climate, community and changing ways of living.&nbsp;
Listen as Vince and Ismael explore how architecture can be experienced like a sequence of scenes &mdash; shaping mood,&nbsp;emotion&nbsp;and the way we move through space.&nbsp;

Designing scenes in architecture with Ismael Soto

What does it take to build not just a successful practice, but a lasting partnership? 

In this episode, Vince sits down with Tim Hay and Jeff Fearon, founders of the critically acclaimed architecture and design practice Fearon Hay. Nearly 30 years into their journey, they reflect on how a shared vision, mutual respect and deep friendship have shaped both their work and their lives. 

From early ambitions and formative influences, to growing a globally recognised studio across New Zealand, Australia and the United States, Tim and Jeff share how they’ve stayed intentionally small, focused and true to their values. 

They discuss why New Zealand design consistently punches above its weight, their approach to creating architecture that is deeply connected to place, and what it means to design with longevity in mind. 

Listen as Vince, Tim and Jeff explore partnership, purpose, and the idea of designing a life through architecture. 

https://fearonhay.com/

What does it take to build not just a successful practice, but a lasting partnership?&nbsp;
In this episode, Vince sits down with Tim Hay and Jeff Fearon, founders of the critically acclaimed architecture and design practice Fearon Hay.&nbsp;Nearly 30&nbsp;years into their journey, they reflect on how a shared vision, mutual respect and deep friendship have shaped both their work and their lives.&nbsp;
From early ambitions and formative influences, to growing a globally recognised studio across New Zealand, Australia and the United States,&nbsp;Tim&nbsp;and Jeff share how&nbsp;they&rsquo;ve&nbsp;stayed intentionally small,&nbsp;focused&nbsp;and true to their values.&nbsp;
They discuss why New Zealand design consistently punches above its weight, their approach to creating architecture that is deeply connected to place, and what it means to design with longevity in mind.&nbsp;
Listen as Vince,&nbsp;Tim&nbsp;and Jeff explore partnership, purpose, and the idea of designing a life through architecture.&nbsp;
https://fearonhay.com/

Designing site and place with Jeff Fearon & Tim Hay

What does it really mean to design for wellbeing?

For husband and wife team architect Michael Kovac and pediatrician Karina Maher, it begins with understanding the powerful relationship between nature, environment and health. While their work comes from two very different disciplines, both are guided by the same belief: the spaces we inhabit have a profound impact on how we live and feel.

Michael is the founder of Kovac, the Los Angeles-based architecture studio known for its warm, modern and environmentally sensitive homes. Karina brings a medical perspective through her work as a pediatrician, with a particular interest in children’s health and the environmental factors that shape long-term wellbeing.

Together, they offer a compelling view of wellness from both the physical and medical perspectives — from healthier homes and materials to cleaner air, better habits and a deeper connection to the natural world.

Listen as Vince, Michael and Karina explore designing homes with nature in mind, the hidden health impacts of our indoor environments, and how architecture centred around wellbeing can both help us live better lives. 

https://www.kovac.studio/

What does it really mean to design for wellbeing?
For husband and wife team architect Michael Kovac and pediatrician Karina Maher, it begins with understanding the powerful relationship between nature, environment and health. While their work comes from two very different disciplines, both are guided by the same belief: the spaces we inhabit have a profound impact on how we live and feel.
Michael is the founder of Kovac, the Los Angeles-based architecture studio known for its warm, modern and environmentally sensitive homes. Karina brings a medical perspective through her work as a pediatrician, with a particular interest in children&rsquo;s health and the environmental factors that shape long-term wellbeing.
Together, they offer a compelling view of wellness from both the physical and medical perspectives &mdash; from healthier homes and materials to cleaner air, better habits and a deeper connection to the natural world.
Listen as Vince, Michael and Karina explore designing homes with nature in mind, the hidden health impacts of our indoor environments, and how architecture centred around wellbeing can both help us live better lives.&nbsp;
https://www.kovac.studio/

Designing lives, shaping lifestyles with Chad Oppenheim

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