In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Charles Stone, President with Fisher Marantz Stone.  Fisher Marantz Stone is one of the premier lighting design firms in the World. Fisher Marantz Stone has worked with Portman Architects on several high profile design projects.  Charles shared some great stories about how light connects public spaces, at what point a design firm like Portman Architects needs a lighting firm like Fisher Marantz Stone, and why he cannot afford to have a bad job in his portfolio.  When pressed to talk about the importance of lighting on a design project, Charles made it simple and plain - " If you think lighting is not important, just remember to close your eyes!"    This episode of the Portman Architects Podcast is an enlightening and thought-provoking conversation - see what we did there?!?Enjoy!  

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with Gordon Beckman, a Principal with Portman Architects.  Gordon has a distinct sense of style and brings his informed opinion to a wide variety of design projects for Portman Architects.  As the title of this episode shares, Gordon believes that being a good architect is more than just a day to day job. Hear Gordon's story and his unique take on Architecture. This episode of the Portman Architects Podcast is an engaging and thought-provoking conversation.  Gordon does not disappoint!

In this episode of the podcast, we sit down with the future of Portman Architects. Three of Portmans' rising stars, share how they get interested in Architecture, how they ended up at Portman, and what informs their design work. This is a far-reaching and engaging conversation that you will not want to miss!

This recording is the first episode of the Portman Architects Podcast. Hear from Chairman and CEO, Jack Portman, President and Principal-in-Charge, Robert Halverson, and Acting Marketing Director, Mark Zweig.  We go back to the 1970s when Portman Architects established an office in Mainland China, and we bring you up to modern-day in less than 20 minutes.  You don't want to miss this episode. Learn more about an iconic Architectural firm that continues to evolve and deliver for both its employees and its clients.