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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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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Interview with an Intern: Crayton Maurer
Dive into the world of architecture with Crayton Maurer, a dynamic force and our esteemed intern at CMBA Architects in 2023 who returned for another dive in 2024. Join us in this ...
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Terrifying Tales of Spooky Spaces
This Halloween special of Laying the Foundation takes a spooky turn as our team shares their most chilling encounters from the world of architecture. From abandoned facilities to ...
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Campus Master Planning for Higher Education
This episode delves into the key steps involved in creating a successful campus master plan, from understanding the institution's mission and goals to assessing current facilities ...
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KTIV - Designing a TV Station
In this captivating episode of "Laying the Foundation," host Skyler engages in a dynamic conversation with architect David Brockshus from CMBA Architects, alongside Alexis ...
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How Design is Impacting Behavioral Health
In this episode of Laying the Foundation, we delve into the fascinating world of healthcare design with architect Adam Wheelock. Discover how thoughtfully designed spaces can ...
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Learning Environments for Special Needs
In this episode of Laying the Foundation Podcast, we dive into the world of special needs education with a unique perspective. Joining us are architect Eric Coleman and his wife, ...
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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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