Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke brokers
Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke brokers
Podcast Description
Hosted by real estate brokers Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson from beSpoke real estate, Modern Home Mastermind is the ultimate source for exploring modern luxury in Arizona. We'll guide you through the dynamic world of real estate, architecture, and construction in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley. Each week, we dive into conversations with the visionary architects, innovative builders, cutting-edge interior designers, creative landscape architects and others shaping the modern spaces in the Valley of the Sun. Join us as we explore the art of modern living together!
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The podcast centers around modern real estate, architecture, and interior design, featuring topics such as rebuilding after wildfires, latest architectural trends, and landscape innovation. Episodes such as the discussion with Erik Peterson highlight the role of architects in addressing environmental challenges, while others explore the nuances of modern living and home design.
Hosted by real estate brokers Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson from beSpoke real estate, Modern Home Mastermind is the ultimate source for exploring modern luxury in Arizona. We’ll guide you through the dynamic world of real estate, architecture, and construction in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and Paradise Valley. Each week, we dive into conversations with the visionary architects, innovative builders, cutting-edge interior designers, creative landscape architects and others shaping the modern spaces in the Valley of the Sun. Join us as we explore the art of modern living together!
In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, hosts Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with acclaimed architect Erik Peterson, AIA, founder of PHX Architecture. From his roots in Chicago to designing iconic spaces in Arizona and Beverly Hills, Erik shares stories from working at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin Architects, revamping the Arizona Biltmore, and shaping modern clubhouses and resorts.
Whether you’re an architecture enthusiast, real estate professional, or someone who loves a great origin story — this episode offers an inspiring, behind-the-scenes look at how architecture becomes personal, timeless, and truly living.
📍 Chapter Timestamps (estimated timings):
00:00 – Introduction to Modern Home Masterminds
00:52 – Meet Erik Peterson of PHX Architecture
01:57 – Falling in love with architecture in 5th grade
03:05 – High school design and drafting roots
04:23 – Rome changed everything: study abroad and beyond
05:06 – Working in London with Terry Farrell Architects
06:13 – Moving to Arizona and getting into ASU
06:58 – Getting hired at Taliesin Architects
07:36 – What it was like working in Wright’s studio
08:45 – Wright’s unrealized project: Monona Terrace
10:24 – Transitioning from Taliesin to golf course design
11:55 – Designing Apache Clubhouse and more
13:36 – Launching his firm and challenges to Arizona’s reputation
14:43 – Breaking into LA and the creative energy there
16:11 – Weekly LA commutes and balancing both markets
17:11 – The real story behind the Arizona Biltmore and Frank Lloyd Wright
21:15 – Finally landing the Biltmore renovation
22:07 – COVID, expanded budgets, and iconic redesigns
23:13 – Creating the Spire Bar: inspired by Wright, designed for today
24:35 – Designing homes with light, scale, and story
25:14 – What makes architecture “living”?
26:24 – Collaborating with Modernist and redefining bespoke
27:56 – 🔥 Rapid Fire Questions 🔥
29:04 – Why hospitality design is his current favorite
29:42 – Phoenix vs. LA — and the opportunity after the fires
30:08 – Best advice: Listen.
30:51 – Where to find Erik online
31:16 – Closing thoughts from Bespoke Brokers
🌐 Explore PHX Architecture
Website: https://phxarch.com
📸 Instagram: @phxarch
📩 Contact Us
Ready to explore modern living in Arizona?
Reach out to the beSpoke team at:
Website: https://bespokephx.com
📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx
📚 Facebook: / bespoke.phx
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