Episodes

Thursday Feb 01, 2024
TheSquare Ep #80 · Practice Technology
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
Thursday Feb 01, 2024
With technology moving at warp speed and new design tools introduced every day, how does a company of this size choose the right tools and training to improve overall performance? Ryan Smothers, our Practice Technology Specialist of more than 16 years, discusses the research and thought behind embracing new tools to increase productivity. Join us for this episode of The Square for tips on curating and adopting technology that empowers architects to design more efficiently and find out how training can make tools more accessible and adaptable to shape the quality and output of work. Visit: https://www.Corgan.com/ Also connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CorganInc/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorganInc/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CorganInc LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corgan Video Produced by: Corgan Have Questions? We’d love to hear from you. Email: communications@corgan.com

Thursday Jan 18, 2024
TheSquare Ep #79 · Year In Review
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Thursday Jan 18, 2024
Don’t miss this 2023 recap as the group of creatives from MediaLab riffs on the creative content that inspired them the most during the hottest year on record -- from books, concerts, videos, and podcasts to whiskey, wine, movies, and music.
Sharpen your pencil and note their top recommendations for the most riveting pop culture, zany streaming documentaries, and engaging media content they experienced in this entertaining and revealing commentary from Corgan’s storytellers and filmmakers. Join us as they share their personal and professional opinions on life and media and what we can look forward to in 2024.
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Thursday Jan 04, 2024
TheSquare Ep #78 · Decoding Master Planning
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Watch this episode the Square as Joe Haver, Principal of our Commercial Studio, explores the elements, tools, and best practices that go into master planning – the very foundation that shapes the rhythm, character, and connectivity of urban neighborhoods and communities.
Whether providing long-term feasibility studies for developers, gauging the market for future funding, or designing amenities, retail, and multi-family housing to support corporations, the master plan provides the visioning and design solutions for thoughtful, sustainable, and desirable urban environments that influence how we live, work, and play.
Join us and discover how master planning has shaped the character and identity of some of Dallas’ most enduring and distinguished parks and neighborhoods, enhancing our culture and quality of life.
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Thursday Dec 14, 2023
TheSquare Ep #77 · Architecture and Film: Holiday Movies
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
What are you watching this holiday season? James Adams and Brandon Carmichael recommend three must-see holiday films to put on your movie watchlist. Explore the iconic buildings and homes that set the scenes for our most enduring and memorable Christmas classics and how directors harness the power of architecture to create settings that resonate and entertain audiences year after year.
Tune into this special holiday episode of The Square and curl up to watch your holiday favorites. Season’s greetings from our family to yours. We wish you a peaceful and joyful holiday and a Happy New Year!
#diehard #elf #homealonemovie
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Thursday Nov 30, 2023
TheSquare Ep #76 · Architecture and Film: Setting
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Thursday Nov 30, 2023
Our architecture and film series presents two award-winning movies by foreign directors. Rooted in different genres – one a period piece set in 1790 and the other a futuristic sci-fi –were shot on location in remarkable settings which set the tone for both films.
Tune in to this episode with Brandon Carmichael and John Adams as they examine how spaces in movies shape the lives and relationships of the characters who dwell within them. Join us on this journey as we explore the architecture of an eighteenth-century castle in Great Britain and a modern house in Norway and the roles these buildings play in these riveting films.
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Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
TheSquare Ep #75 · Lessons and Opportunities in Data-Driven Design
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Psychology drives our approach to space design, yet complexities and unknowns in human behavior can often make user needs and outcomes unpredictable. In this episode, we sit down with Samantha Flores, Director of Hugo, and discuss how data-driven design takes the guesswork out of behavior to shape the user experience.
From helping passengers navigate airports or healthcare facilities to supporting how people work, learn, and live, Hugo probes and investigates new technologies in sensorial data and emotional response to enhance functionality and beauty in the built environment. Join us and find out how data produces measurable results to influence design for a more empathetic and human-centric user experience.
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Thursday Aug 17, 2023
TheSquare Ep #69 · Hybrid Report: Spaces for Culture and Connection
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Thursday Aug 17, 2023
Designing for a hybrid workforce means delivering on new and evolving expectations for the office—to bring us together and to encourage a sense of belonging. Listen in as David Euscher, Interiors Studio Leader, unpacks the findings from Corgan’s Hybrid Report, a survey of 1000 hybrid employees from across the nation—exploring how the modern office is about more than general proximity. Rather, it is an opportunity and a call for employers to create moments of connection and foster motivation. From building relationships and retaining top talent to shaping a positive office culture, learn how workplace design powers the way we work.

Thursday Aug 03, 2023
TheSquare Ep #68 · Samantha Flores Profile
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Thursday Aug 03, 2023
Glimpse what’s in store for architecture and design with futurist and visionary Samantha Flores, Director of our Hugo Team. Learn how Hugo, Corgan’s innovation and research arm, uses data and technology to predict future trends in human behaviors and emerging technologies as well as global environmental topics. In this riveting episode, Samantha reveals the early influencers who sparked her fascination with architecture and continue to drive her to seek cutting-edge ideas and discoveries that will transform the world as we know it and change our approach to architecture and design for future generations.
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Thursday Jul 20, 2023
TheSquare Ep #67 · Architecture and Film with James Adams
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Thursday Jul 20, 2023
Grab your popcorn! This episode of The Square dives into the influence architects have on movies. Film buffs Brandon Carmichael and James Adams examine the role of architecture as viewed through the camera lens, and how iconic buildings and interior spaces play an integral part in set design and filmmaking. Join us for this revealing conversation about films by such distinguished directors as Alfred Hitchcock, Wes Anderson, James Cameron, and Christopher Nolan, and how they use architecture to tell the story and resonate with audiences by capturing the essence of culture and sense of place. We’re excited to celebrate our firm roots in theater design with a series exploring the intersection of architecture and film—so, sit back and enjoy this premier episode.
#filmmaking #architectureinspiration #architectureinfilm
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Thursday Jul 06, 2023
TheSquare Ep #66 · Workplace Redefined
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
Thursday Jul 06, 2023
With the growing popularization of hybrid work, how does the modern office support the needs, challenges, and evolved expectation of the workforce? Corgan’s nationwide study of 1,000 hybrid workers provides insights on the state of hybridity—its impact on focus, connection, retention and more. Listen in to this episode of The Square as Emily Strain, Director of Workplace Strategy, and Melissa Hoelting, Senior Design Research Lead of Hugo discuss the role of design in how we work.
#hybridwork #flexibleworking #corgan
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