Welcome to Laying the Foundation

Laying the Foundation is a podcast by CMBA Architects, created to give you insight into us, along with some great guests and thought points. Join our hosts, Brian and Skyler, as we cover various architectural topics and the sectors we serve, including healthcare, education, senior living and more. You can expect to hear from multiple architects on our team, and you'll learn more about who they are through our Behind the Blueprint mini-series and listen to them speak about their expertise across various topics.

Every episode will be something new, and we hope you'll enjoy listening as much as we enjoy creating this podcast.

Episodes

You can listen to all our episodes here and wherever else you listen to podcasts. 


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Leading the Way: Why You Need an Architect with Lee Beukelman
In this episode of Laying the Foundation, we sit down with Lee Buekelman, a Principal Architect at CMBA Architects, to discuss the importance of using an architect throughout the ...
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Project Highlight: UI I-VETS Renovation Feat. Anna Bednarko
Join us on Laying the Foundation as we explore the recent renovation of the Iowa Veteran Education, Transition, and Support (IVETS) department at the University of Iowa. We sit ...
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Integrating Marketing, Branding, & Signage into Healthcare Spaces
In this episode of Laying the Foundation, we sit down with one of our incredibly talented Interior Designers: Cathy Koch, to discuss the importance of integrating marketing, ...
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Interview with an Intern: Chris Nguyen
Embark on a captivating journey with Chris Nguyen, our bright and talented intern at CMBA Architects. In this episode, Chris shares his path to discovering a passion for ...
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Leading the Way: Higher Ed Trends with Kent Lutz
In this episode of Laying the Foundation, we sit down with Kent Lutz, a principal architect at CMBA Architects, to discuss the latest trends in higher education design. Kent ...
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Building Culture with Brian: Company History and Growth
In this episode of Laying the Foundation, we sit down with Brian Crichton, the CEO of CMBA Architects, to discuss the company's history, growth, and evolving culture. Brian shares ...
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Beyond the Vault: Designing a Modern Bank
In this episode of Laying the Foundation, we sit down with Lee Buekelman, a Principal Architect at CMBA Architects, and Jackie Mahler, EVP Chief Financial & Chief Operations ...
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MMCRU - More Than Just a School
In this episode of Laying the Foundation, we sit down with Courtney Koch, a Principal Architect at CMBA Architects, to discuss the MMCRU School project. We delve into the ...
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The Importance of Collaboration: Architects & Educators
In this episode of Laying the Foundation, we sit down with two of CMBA's principal Architects: Courtney Koch and Lee Buekelman, to discuss the critical role of collaboration ...
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Brian Crichton

Brian is our host, CEO and Principal Architect. Brian’s fascination with architecture started as a kid with engines, motorcycles, go-karts, anything that could go! Eventually transitioning into building materials and construction, Brian has always been interested in how materials and parts go together to create something more than themselves.

Skyler Gorsett

Skyler is not just one of our hosts, but he’s also the show’s producer! When it comes to digital content, Skyler considers himself a jack of all trades. If he’s not proficient with it, he has at least dabbled in it. Everything from end-to-end video production to audio production… even a little animation!

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