The Placemakers Journal

The Placemakers Journal
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Explore the comprehensive story of real estate development—every vision, decision, and discipline that brings places to life.
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Focused on various aspects of real estate development, design, and community impact, the podcast covers themes like adaptive reuse, sustainability, and placemaking, with episodes featuring experts discussing topics such as the intersection of architecture and construction, urban revitalization, and the role of landscape architecture in modern development.

Explore the comprehensive story of real estate development—every vision, decision, and discipline that brings places to life.
Today’s guest is Benjamin Hall, he is the founder and principal of Benjamin Hall Design, a boutique architecture and design firm based in Phoenix.
Known for his hands-on approach and “master builder” philosophy, Ben blends architecture and construction to deliver innovative, regionally inspired projects.
His work emphasizes minimalism, material honesty, and sustainability—often tackling complex infill sites to create award-winning housing that reflects the desert environment.
From adaptive reuse to missing middle housing, Ben’s projects have been featured in ArchDaily and Architectural Record and are helping shape a distinct architectural identity for the Southwest.

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