Barriers to Entry — Matthias Hollwich, Founder, HWKN Architecture

Deep Green — Reseat’s Office Furniture Rescue

Find more episodes of Deep Green at SURROUNDpodcasts.com [https://surroundpodcasts.com] Listeners of Deep Green know that we have a big problem with office furniture. In 2018, an estimated 12 million tons of furniture went to landfills in the United States alone, and eight million tons of that was office furniture. Not cheap e-commerce or flat-pack couches or low-quality furniture. These were desks, workstations, and ergonomic chairs that probably had many more years of life left in them. Now, if we could divert those pieces to new projects and give them a second life, it could mean some money for the original owners, savings for the new owners, and a whole lot of good for the planet. That's where Reseat comes in. In this episode, created in partnership with Reseat, host Avinash Rajagopal sits down with the company’s founder and CEO, Brandi Susewitz. Building on Susewitz’s deep knowledge of the furniture industry, Reseat is making an increasingly big impact through furniture reuse every year. Listen to learn about what's new with the Reseat platform, how the challenges and opportunities around circularity and design have changed, and why furniture is still a key lever in our transition to a circular built environment. Resources: Reseat’s Mission [https://reseat.com/our-mission] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Design Nerds Anonymous — Why Fixing Work Fixes Everything

Listen to every episode of Design Nerds Anonymous at SURROUNDpodcasts.com [https://surroundpodcasts.com] In the Season 10 premiere of Design Nerds Anonymous, host Amanda Schneider kicks off a season built around the ideas inside her upcoming book, Work for What’s Next, with a guest who lives at the intersection of innovation, risk, and human potential: Deb Golden, Deloitte’s US Chief Innovation Officer. Together, they unpack a core tension shaping work right now: companies keep trying to fix a software problem (culture, trust, systems) with hardware (office mandates). The result is a conversation about the trust gap, unlearning outdated rules, and what it takes to design workplaces that become magnets—not mandates.  Links Mentioned:  * Grab your copy of Work for What's Next [https://hubs.la/Q045BLcm0].  * Sign up for ThinkLab’s Newsletter [https://thinklab.design/#:~:text=SIGN%20UP%20FOR%20OUR%20NEWSLETTER] to keep up with industry trends.   * Follow Amanda on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandajeanschneider] for more workplace insights.  * Book Amanda [https://thinklab.design/experiences] to speak   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Barriers to Entry — Matthias Hollwich, Founder, HWKN Architecture

Find more episodes of Barriers to Entry at surroundpodcasts.com/barriers-to-entry [https://surroundpodcasts.com/barriers-to-entry/] Architecture as a Startup Season 4 opens with a milestone moment: Andrew Lane’s first solo episode as host. With a little encouragement from Producer Rob, Andrew welcomes back friend of the show Matthias Hollwich, founder of HWKN Architecture, for a conversation about why the architecture industry may need to reinvent itself entirely. Matthias argues that today every architecture firm needs to think like a startup. With AI transforming design tools and workflows at breakneck speed, his studio has embraced rapid experimentation—running internal AI sprints, rewriting their design process every few months, and using generative tools to explore entirely new forms of architecture. Andrew and Matthias discuss how AI is reshaping everything from design research to client collaboration, how new technologies can unlock more emotional and human-centered architecture, and why this moment may allow architects to reclaim influence over the future of the built environment. Connect with our host, Andrew Lane, on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewgflane/] Follow Matthias Hollwich on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthias-hollwich-91859b/] References and resources HWKN Architecture [https://hwkn.com/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Live from NeoCon: Helene Oberman with Neel Bradham of Parador

Recorded live at NeoCon 2025, Helene Oberman, Managing Director of Interior Design Magazine, sits down with Neel Bradham, CEO and Managing Director of Parador [https://parador.de/en]. In this episode, they discuss Parador's debut in the U.S. market, their rich legacy of nearly 50 years in the European design industry, and how Parador integrates innovation and sustainability in their products. Neel also shares insights into how Parador navigates global expansion and the importance of partnerships in achieving their vision. This episode was produced in partnership with Parador and recorded live in the NeoCon Podcast Lounge Powered by SURROUND, sponsored by Material Bank, and in partnership with HÅG, Stylex, KI Wall, and Turf. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].

Live from NeoCon: Cindy Allen with Ryan Smith of 3form + LightArt in DesignScene

This special episode of SURROUND Presents was recorded live during NeoCon 2025, in the DesignScene lounge hosted by SANDOW DESIGN GROUP. Surrounded by more than 300 full-sized lamps and countless miniature models, Interior Design Editor-in-Chief Cindy Allen sat down in the experiential space with Ryan Smith, Chief Creative Officer of 3form [https://www.3-form.com/] companies and founder of LightArt [https://lightart.com/]. The duo shared behind-the-scenes details on how the installation came to life, the bumps and brilliance along the way, and why this partnership means so much to everyone involved. Click here to learn more about DesignScene. [https://interiordesign.net/designwire/designscene-lounge-neocon-2025/] See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy [https://art19.com/privacy] and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info [https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info].