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, Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with Jason Smith, founder of Identity Construction, a premier Arizona builder known for creating architect-driven modern homes. With a degree in architecture and decades of hands-on experience, Jason shares how his design foundation elevates every project, how true collaboration happens between architects and builders, and why controlling details—from steel fabrication to custom millwork—creates unmatched results.
Jason walks us through standout projects, including modern homes designed with The Ranch Mine, DeBartolo, and Studio Ma, plus innovative custom builds featuring cast-in-place concrete, bucket windows, Luna wood ceilings, architectural steel, and glamping structures in Sedona. He also shares behind-the-scenes insights on materials, teamwork, craftsmanship, and what it really takes to bring visionary architecture to life.If you're passionate about architecture, modern design, building science, or high-end custom homes, this episode is packed with valuable insights.
⏱️ Estimated Chapter Timings:
00:00 – Welcome & Episode Intro: Jason Smith, Identity Construction
01:04 – Architecture background & building approach
02:22 – Collaborating with top architects
03:28 – Assembling your team early for success
04:55 – In-house fabrication: steel, wood, glazing & custom elements
07:00 – Controlling architectural details & working with steel
09:15 – Preferred materials & woodcraft background
10:00 – Project deep dive: Mission Project + 10×10 steel pivot door
12:10 – Cast-in-place concrete & bucket window detailing
13:20 – Jason’s personal home: long-lot design & Luna wood
15:20 – Material aging, patina & designing for change
16:30 – 8×8 project with The Ranch Mine
18:40 – Sedona glamping tents & remote construction
20:40 – Stone Canyon homes & architect selection
22:35 – New Sedona/Stone Canyon projects & organic architecture
24:20 – Mountaintop build challenges & neighborhood reactions
25:30 – Work-life balance, triathlons & lifestyle
27:10 – Choosing building over architecture
30:00 – Rapid Fire: favorite architects, restaurants & races
33:25 – Project celebrations & best advice received
34:30 – Where to find Identity Construction & Closing
🔗 Connect with identity construction
🌐 Website: https://www.identityconstruction.net/
📸 Instagram: @identityconstruction
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