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Award-winning architect and author Jeffrey Dungan joins us on the show today to talk all about bringing joy to home design. He founded his firm, Jeffrey Dungan Architects, with a focus on creating private residences with lasting beauty. He’s known for his clean and modern approach to classical architecture. His accolades include numerous awards from the American Institute of Architects, Veranda, and ADAC’s 2017 Southeastern Architect of the Year, being named a Shutze fellow by the Institute of Classical Architecture, and a prestigious Palladio Award. His work has been featured in The Wallstreet Journal, Garden &amp; Gun, Southern Living, House Beautiful, and many others. His highly regarded book, The Nature of Home, is available now and he’s also working on a second book. We talk all about Jeffrey’s creative process, his playfulness and childlike approach to design, why he thinks a house should “wink” at you, an in-depth look at natural light, and much more.What You’ll Hear on This Episode: How Jeffrey’s journey to architecture began on his family farm in rural Alabama. Why Jeffrey likes to create ethereal homes by focusing on natural light and materials. Using visual interest to create an inviting, intuitive flow in a home. Jeffrey likes to be playful and have “zingers” in a home design; what is his favorite zinger? How Jeffrey accomplishes his ultimate goal in his work: to bring joy. The trick to bringing in the right amount of natural light and materials. How geography and topography play a big part in architectural design. How Jeffrey’s personal home build with his wife is coming along. When does Jeffrey recommend bringing in a team of professionals in the home-building process? Decorating DilemmaHi McKinley,Some of the best interior decorators never went to interior design school, so you don’t have to necessarily go to a specialty program. That said, it’s not a bad idea either! Anecdotally, I went to architectural school with Ray Booth who now spends most of his time doing interior design, but he had a strong foundation from his education. If you have interior design firms in mind, I would say go ahead and reach out to them. You could certainly see if they have an internship or summer program so you can get your feet wet and decide if it’s really what you want to do. Family ties can always be helpful, but there is SO much work out there right now that I don’t think you’ll have trouble finding a place that would be happy to bring you on. Never underestimate the power of a handwritten note! My best advice would be to follow your heart. If you’re at architectural school and you still feel interior design pulling at you, I would explore it. Even if you spend some time doing it and decide it’s not for you, it's better to know now than always wonder. It’s a true gift to be able to do something you naturally love and are passionate about. Good luck!Mentioned in This Episode:Jeffrey Dungan ArchitectsJeffrey Dungan on InstagramThe Nature of Home

Award-winning architect and author Jeffrey Dungan joins us on the show today to talk all about bringing joy to home design. He founded his firm, Jeffrey Dungan Architects, with a focus on creating private residences with lasting beauty. He’s known for his clean and modern approach to classical architecture. His accolades include numerous awards from the American Institute of Architects, Veranda, and ADAC’s 2017 Southeastern Architect of the Year, being named a Shutze fellow by the Institute of Classical Architecture, and a prestigious Palladio Award. His work has been featured in The Wallstreet Journal, Garden &amp; Gun, Southern Living, House Beautiful, and many others. His highly regarded book, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Home-Creating-Timeless-Houses/dp/0847863069/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1534543263&amp;sr=8-1-fkmr0&amp;keywords=the+nature+of+home+jeffrey+dungan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nature of Home</a>, is available now and he’s also working on a second book. We talk all about Jeffrey’s creative process, his playfulness and childlike approach to design, why he thinks a house should “wink” at you, an in-depth look at natural light, and much more. What You’ll Hear on This Episode:<ul> <li>How Jeffrey’s journey to architecture began on his family farm in rural Alabama.</li> <li>Why Jeffrey likes to create ethereal homes by focusing on natural light and materials.</li> <li>Using visual interest to create an inviting, intuitive flow in a home.</li> <li>Jeffrey likes to be playful and have “zingers” in a home design; what is his favorite zinger?</li> <li>How Jeffrey accomplishes his ultimate goal in his work: to bring joy.</li> <li>The trick to bringing in the right amount of natural light and materials.</li> <li>How geography and topography play a big part in architectural design.</li> <li>How Jeffrey’s personal home build with his wife is coming along.</li> <li>When does Jeffrey recommend bringing in a team of professionals in the home-building process?</li> </ul> Decorating DilemmaHi McKinley,Some of the best interior decorators never went to interior design school, so you don’t have to necessarily go to a specialty program. That said, it’s not a bad idea either! Anecdotally, I went to architectural school with Ray Booth who now spends most of his time doing interior design, but he had a strong foundation from his education. If you have interior design firms in mind, I would say go ahead and reach out to them. You could certainly see if they have an internship or summer program so you can get your feet wet and decide if it’s really what you want to do. Family ties can always be helpful, but there is SO much work out there right now that I don’t think you’ll have trouble finding a place that would be happy to bring you on. Never underestimate the power of a handwritten note! My best advice would be to follow your heart. If you’re at architectural school and you still feel interior design pulling at you, I would explore it. Even if you spend some time doing it and decide it’s not for you, it's better to know now than always wonder. It’s a true gift to be able to do something you naturally love and are passionate about. Good luck! Mentioned in This Episode:<a href="https://www.jeffreydungan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeffrey Dungan Architects</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jeffreydungan/?hl=en" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Jeffrey Dungan on Instagram</a><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Home-Creating-Timeless-Houses/dp/0847863069/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&amp;qid=1534543263&amp;sr=8-1-fkmr0&amp;keywords=the+nature+of+home+jeffrey+dungan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Nature of Home</a>

Ep. 245: Modern Approaches to Classical Architecture with Jeffrey Dungan

Along the same line, his ideal customers are those who focus on value over cost—those who are focused on the timelessness of what may just be their forever home.Asked his opinion on the future of home design, particularly in a post-COVID world, Jeff says that “we need to get more distance between ourselves and these events to truly, fully comprehend what they are really doing—and have done—to our psyches.”People now truly look at their home as a sanctuary, and the market has changed to reflect these developing tastes, which include an explosion in demand for pools and home offices.An artist at his core, Jeff believes that “inspiration is the fuel for a creative spirit,” and points to nature as his ultimate source of that inspiration.Topics Discussed:[03:27] Defining “timeless design”[06:50] The “Golden Section” and the “Rule of Thirds” in art[13:43] Setting expectations with clients[18:26] Knowing when a client is the right fit[25:21] The future of home design[34:30] How growing up on a farm impacted Jeff creativity and work ethic[40:19] When and why Jeff decided to go into architecture and grew his passion for art[50:22] Jeff’s early career[55:34] Jeff’s advice to young architects who want to start their own company[01:02:07] Jeff’s exciting upcoming projectsConnect with Guest:Website: https://www.jeffreydungan.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JeffreyDunganArchitects/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeffreydungan/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/jeffreydungan/_created/Connect with Brad Leavitt:Website - https://www.aftconstructionpodcast.com/Instagram - https://instagram.com/aft_constructionFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/aftconstructionHouzz - https://www.houzz.com/pro/aft-construction/aft-constructionPinterest - https://www.pinterest.ph/AFT_CONSTRUCTION/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzB4R_DHPVV1SPh7RUfR5jgKey Quotes by Jeff:Especially in America, where we’ve got a fake version of everything, if there’s anything we shouldn’t be faking, it’s stone.I’ve got more ideas than you’ve got money. [...] I want to make a place that’s going to basically change your life. To me, you can’t put a price on that. Let’s talk about something infinitate and way more meaningful than costs.I want to have a conversation not about the cost of the thing, but the value of it.There is something about nature that refurbishes our spirit.Inspiration is the fuel for a creative spirit. [...] Where do we get that inspiration from? There are many sources, but I think that nature is supreme.If you don’t say “no” to the wrong things, you can’t say “yes” to the right things.

Along the same line, his ideal customers are those who focus on value over cost—those who are focused on the timelessness of what may just be their forever home.Asked his opinion on the future of home design, particularly in a post-COVID world, Jeff says that “we need to get more distance between ourselves and these events to truly, fully comprehend what they are really doing—and have done—to our psyches.”People now truly look at their home as a sanctuary, and the market has changed to reflect these developing tastes, which include an explosion in demand for pools and home offices.An artist at his core, Jeff believes that “inspiration is the fuel for a creative spirit,” and points to nature as his ultimate source of that inspiration.Topics Discussed:<ul><li>[03:27] Defining “timeless design”</li><li>[06:50] The “Golden Section” and the “Rule of Thirds” in art</li><li>[13:43] Setting expectations with clients</li><li>[18:26] Knowing when a client is the right fit</li><li>[25:21] The future of home design</li><li>[34:30] How growing up on a farm impacted Jeff creativity and work ethic</li><li>[40:19] When and why Jeff decided to go into architecture and grew his passion for art</li><li>[50:22] Jeff’s early career</li><li>[55:34] Jeff’s advice to young architects who want to start their own company</li><li>[01:02:07] Jeff’s exciting upcoming projects</li></ul>Connect with Guest:<ul><li>Website: <a href="https://www.jeffreydungan.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.jeffreydungan.com/</a></li><li>Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JeffreyDunganArchitects/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/JeffreyDunganArchitects/</a></li><li>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jeffreydungan/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.instagram.com/jeffreydungan/</a></li><li>Pinterest: <a href="https://www.pinterest.com/jeffreydungan/_created/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.com/jeffreydungan/_created/</a></li></ul>Connect with Brad Leavitt:<ul><li>Website - <a href="https://www.aftconstructionpodcast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.aftconstructionpodcast.com/</a></li><li>Instagram - <a href="https://instagram.com/aft_construction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://instagram.com/aft_construction</a></li><li>Facebook - <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aftconstruction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/aftconstruction</a></li><li>Houzz - <a href="https://www.houzz.com/pro/aft-construction/aft-construction" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.houzz.com/pro/aft-construction/aft-construction</a></li><li>Pinterest - <a href="https://www.pinterest.ph/AFT_CONSTRUCTION/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.pinterest.ph/AFT_CONSTRUCTION/</a></li><li>YouTube - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzB4R_DHPVV1SPh7RUfR5jg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzB4R_DHPVV1SPh7RUfR5jg</a></li></ul>Key Quotes by Jeff:<ul><li>Especially in America, where we’ve got a fake version of everything, if there’s anything we shouldn’t be faking, it’s stone.</li><li>I’ve got more ideas than you’ve got money. [...] I want to make a place that’s going to basically change your life. To me, you can’t put a price on that. Let’s talk about something infinitate and way more meaningful than costs.</li><li>I want to have a conversation not about the cost of the thing, but the value of it.</li><li>There is something about nature that refurbishes our spirit.</li><li>Inspiration is the fuel for a creative spirit. [...] Where do we get that inspiration from? There are many sources, but I think that nature is supreme.</li><li>If you don’t say “no” to the wrong things, you can’t say “yes” to the right things.</li></ul>

Jeffrey Dungan Architects: The Passion & Inspiration for Creating Timeless Houses with Author & Architect Jeffrey Dungan

Jeffrey Dungan discovered a love for drawing and art at a young age while growing up on his family farm in rural Alabama. Being immersed in the powerful natural countryside would become inspiration for a life designing beautiful architecture and interiors. Dungan’s creative work can been seen in his native South, and throughout North and Central America. Recognized for his clean and modern approach to traditional vernaculars and classical architecture, he is a fresh voice in the industry. In addition to his architecture, he brings passion, depth and an endless enthusiasm for the people he works withJeffrey has been honored with numerous awards from the American Institute of Architects as well as the 2017 Southeast Architect of the Year award by Veranda magazine and ADAC. The Institute of Classical Architecture and Art named him a Shutze fellow in 2015, and in 2018 he was a recipient of a prestigious Palladio Award, the only national award for classical architecture.Jeffrey’s work has been featured in numerous books, as well as the Wall Street Journal, Veranda, LUXE, Garden &amp; Gun, MILIEU, Southern Living, and House Beautiful. His book, “The Nature of Home”, was published by Rizzoli in September of 2018.

Jeffrey Dungan discovered a love for drawing and art at a young age while growing up on his family farm in rural Alabama. Being immersed in the powerful natural countryside would become inspiration for a life designing beautiful architecture and interiors.  Dungan’s creative work can been seen in his native South, and throughout North and Central America. Recognized for his clean and modern approach to traditional vernaculars and classical architecture, he is a fresh voice in the industry. In addition to his architecture, he brings passion, depth and an endless enthusiasm for the people he works with Jeffrey has been honored with numerous awards from the American Institute of Architects as well as the 2017 Southeast Architect of the Year award by Veranda magazine and ADAC. The Institute of Classical Architecture and Art named him a Shutze fellow in 2015, and in 2018 he was a recipient of a prestigious Palladio Award, the only national award for classical architecture. Jeffrey’s work has been featured in numerous books, as well as the Wall Street Journal, Veranda, LUXE, Garden &amp; Gun, MILIEU, Southern Living, and House Beautiful. His book, “The Nature of Home”, was published by Rizzoli in September of 2018.