EPISODE 119
A Conversation with Two Designers, Space and Story with Howard Kuo of KDC Architects
Episode 119
Join Derek and Howard Kuo to discuss where architecture and brand identity meet, why the sequence matters more than most clubs realize, what happens when a club tries to design a space without first knowing who it’s for, and why less is more is as true on a floor plan as it is on a brand.
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