Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke brokers

What makes a Will Bruder home so unforgettable? In this special episode of Modern Home Mastermind, Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson take us behind the scenes of several of Bruder’s most distinctive residential projects and share what they’ve learned from working in, showing, selling, and experiencing his architecture firsthand.From the Platt House and Byrne Residence to the Desert Bridge House and Hummingbird, this episode explores Bruder’s signature use of natural materials, sculptural forms, light, landscape, and thoughtful connections between interior and exterior spaces. The conversation also dives into what makes Hummingbird such a unique piece of Arizona modernism and what possibilities exist for its future.Most importantly, Shawna and Brittainy discuss why Hummingbird isn't simply about square footage or amenities, it’s about experiencing and living inside a work of art.Chapters (estimated timings):00:00 Welcome to Modern Home Mastermind01:15 Who Is Will Bruder, FAIA?02:30 Brittainy’s First Experiences with Bruder Architecture04:42 Discovering What a Client Really Wants in Modern Architecture05:35 The Platt House: Brittainy’s First Will Bruder Sale08:36 The Byrne Residence & Being a Good Steward of Architecture10:54 The Desert Bridge House in Alta Vista Park12:24 What Makes Hummingbird So Compelling?13:53 The Townsend Residence & Its Thoughtful Renovation15:10 Modern Technology Meets Original Architecture16:28 Art, Glass & the Five Intertwined Circles17:20 Experiencing Bruder’s Crescent-Shaped Architecture18:39 The Future Possibilities for Hummingbird21:00 How We Market an Architecturally Significant Home23:43 Hummingbird as an Art Collector’s Property24:36 What the Next Owner Needs to Understand25:56 Celebrating Two Years of Modern Home Mastermind26:39 Rapid Fire: Materials, Settings & Architecture28:05 Preserving Architecture While Allowing It to Evolve29:29 Buying & Selling Modern Architectural Homes30:01 Closing & How to Connect with Bespoke Real EstateWatch, listen, and explore the architecture behind some of Arizona’s most compelling modern homes.🎧 Listen to more episodes of beSpoke Modern Home Mastermind, where architecture, design, and lifestyle meet inspiration.📩 Follow beSpoke Real Estate🌐 bespokephx.com📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx🔗 Connect with NextSpaceAZ🌐 nextspaceaz.com📸 Instagram: @nextspaceaz#ModernHomeMastermind #WillBruder #ArizonaModernism #ModernArchitecture #BespokeRealEstate

What makes a home feel truly personal, like it evolved over time rather than being decorated all at once?In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind with beSpoke Brokers, Shawna Glazier and Brittainy Williamson sit down with Ashley Leavitt, founder and principal designer of Gold & Oak Design Co., to talk about creating interiors that feel storied, soulful, and deeply connected to the people who live in them.Ashley shares how she gets to know her clients and translates their stories, travels, lifestyles, and personal tastes into highly tailored spaces. From incorporating antiques and meaningful objects to selecting natural materials, architectural lighting, custom millwork, tile, cabinetry, and stone, Ashley explains how the smallest details can make a home feel uniquely its own.The conversation also explores several of Ashley's projects, including an expansive 8,000+ square-foot custom home in Gilbert, luxury remodels in Gilbert and Mesa, a modern content room, and a commercial endodontist office in North Scottsdale. You'll also hear Ashley's approach to designing around challenging spaces, creating timeless interiors that won't be dictated by trends, and why communication between the homeowner and designer is so important.Chapters (Estimated timings):00:00 Welcome to Modern Home Mastermind01:45 Meet Ashley Leavitt & Gold & Oak Design Co.03:43 Blending Traditional & Modern Design07:03 Designing a Home Around Personal Memories08:21 European Inspiration & Timeless Materials10:00 Timeless Design vs. Passing Trends11:06 Luxury Remodels: Turning Challenges Into Beauty14:13 Custom Homes & Commercial Design Projects18:00 What an Interior Designer Really Does20:21 Ashley's Advice for Hiring an Interior Designer. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share Modern Home Mastermind for more conversations with the architects, builders, designers, artists, and creative professionals shaping the future of modern living.🔗 Connect with Ashley Leavitt at Gold & Oak Design Co.🌐 https://www.goldandoakdesignco.com/📸 Instagram: @goldandoakdesignco🎧 Listen to more episodes of beSpoke Modern Home Mastermind, where architecture, design, and lifestyle meet inspiration.📩 Follow beSpoke Real Estate🌐 bespokephx.com📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx🔗 Connect with NextSpaceAZ🌐 nextspaceaz.com📸 Instagram: @nextspaceaz

Art can do more than fill a wall and it can give a space a soul.In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind, we sit down with artist and designer Jamie Boling to explore how art can transform a beautifully designed space into something personal, meaningful, and full of story.Jamie shares how he works with homeowners, architects, and interior designers to create art that reflects the people who inhabit a space. From researching a client's history and attachments to creating large-scale murals and commissioned pieces, Jamie explains why the most meaningful art often goes beyond simple preference.We also dive into Jamie's unique background in fine art, carpentry, and design build and how that experience influences the way he approaches materials, structure, scale, and collaboration.Chapters: (Estimated Timings)00:00 — Introduction to Jamie Boling01:58 — Creating Art Through Research & Story05:10 — Bringing Art Into the Design Process Early07:12 — The Power of Restraint in Design09:48 — Knowing When a Space Is Finished13:23 — Creating Effortless-Looking Composition14:18 — Transforming a Cold Room With Art17:56 — Multiple Truths Within One Room20:43 — The Process Behind Public Art24:17 — Unconventional Materials & Techniques30:47 — Advice for Commissioning Meaningful Art35:10 — Finding Hidden Meaning in Art37:21 — Why Meaningful Art Is Rarely Off-the-Shelf43:46 — Commissioned Work vs. Creative Freedom45:22 — Statement Pieces & Building an Art ProgramIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share Modern Home Mastermind for more conversations with the architects, builders, designers, artists, and creative professionals shaping the future of modern living.🔗 Connect with Jamie Boling🌐 https://www.jamieboling.com/📸 Instagram: @jamieboling🎧 Listen to more episodes of beSpoke Modern Home Mastermind, where architecture, design, and lifestyle meet inspiration.📩 Follow beSpoke Real Estate🌐 bespokephx.com📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx🔗 Connect with NextSpaceAZ🌐 nextspaceaz.com📸 Instagram: @nextspaceaz#ModernHomeMastermind #JamieBoling #ModernArt #InteriorDesign #ArizonaDesign

What makes a home truly exceptional? Scott returns to Modern Home Mastermind to take us behind the scenes of some of the most fascinating properties he’s toured for his YouTube channel, Real Estate Report.From a Frank Lloyd Wright property to a home perched on a Sedona Red Rock and a custom Paradise Valley estate, Scott shares the stories, construction details, and design decisions that make these homes stand out.He also talks about how touring homes has influenced his own construction work, what viewers really want in a home, and the difference between a home that’s expensive, outrageous, and truly exceptional.Plus, Scott reveals why he’ll always choose architectural significance over over-the-top luxury and a fascinating real estate story over a full home tour.Chapters (estimated timings)00:00 Welcome to Modern Home Mastermind01:15 Meet Scott & Real Estate Report02:09 Touring the Frank Lloyd Wright Property03:28 The Likes House / Circular Sun House05:08 Why Scott Started Telling Real Estate Stories05:57 From House Flipping to Real Estate Stories06:49 The 100,000-Square-Foot “One”08:11 From YouTube Stories to Home Tours08:39 Scott’s Wildest Home Tour: Sedona09:16 A Home on Top of a Red Rock10:26 The Tram to the House11:33 Helicopters, Construction & Building on the Mountain12:27 What Home Tours Have Taught Scott About Construction13:08 Bars and Bridges: Touring During Construction15:20 Ideas Scott Brings Back to Boardwalk16:46 How Home Tours Build Relationships17:27 Expensive vs. Outrageous vs. Exceptional18:07 What Makes a Custom Home Exceptional?19:37 Designing Around Views & Lifestyle20:28 The Details That Make a Custom Home Different21:27 What Buyers Really Want in a Home22:32 Privacy, Usable Space & Warmer Design23:54 The Importance of Orientation25:26 Designing for Your Life Cycle26:20 Rapid Fire27:11 Where to Find Scott / Real Estate ReportIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share Modern Home Mastermind for more conversations with the architects, builders, designers, artists, and creative professionals shaping the future of modern living.🔗 Connect with Scott on YouTube at Real Estate Report🎧 Listen to more episodes of beSpoke Modern Home Mastermind, where architecture, design, and lifestyle meet inspiration.📩 Follow beSpoke Real Estate🌐 bespokephx.com📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx🔗 Connect with NextSpaceAZ🌐 nextspaceaz.com📸 Instagram: @nextspaceaz

What does it take to create the custom metalwork found in some of Arizona’s most incredible modern homes?In this episode of Modern Home Mastermind, we sit down with Scott Dow, owner of Falcon Designs, to go behind the scenes of architectural metal fabrication. Scott shares how he collaborates with architects, designers, builders, and homeowners to turn ambitious designs into beautifully crafted details.From custom staircases and railings to fireplaces, wine rooms, window details, and large-scale architectural statements, Scott explains the precision, problem-solving, technology, and craftsmanship that go into his work. He also shares stories from some of his favorite residential and commercial projects and why the best collaborations often push fabricators outside their comfort zone.Chapters (estimated)00:00 Welcome to Modern Home Mastermind01:23 Meet Scott Dow & Falcon Designs02:00 What Makes Metalwork Beautiful?03:47 The Importance of Collaboration05:00 Working With Steel & Other Metals08:23 Designing for Rust & Aging09:29 What Makes a Great Architect–Fabricator Collaboration?12:18 Behind the Scenes: Custom Residential Projects13:40 A Massive Two-Sided Fireplace15:00 The Details That Make Great Fabrication16:00 Precision Down to 1/16 of an Inch17:36 Why Architecture Is Always Evolving20:00 Working With Architects & Designers23:00 When Fabrication Pushes the Comfort Zone27:00 Creating One-of-a-Kind Architectural Pieces32:00 Favorite Residential Projects38:00 Commercial & Large-Scale Metalwork43:00 Building a 40-Foot Architectural Feature44:10 Lux Coffee Shop Project45:06 Scott's Rapid-Fire Questions45:42 Statement Pieces vs. Subtle Details46:13 The Reality of a Career in Fabrication46:51 Where to Find Falcon DesignsIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share Modern Home Mastermind for more conversations with the architects, builders, designers, artists, and creative professionals shaping the future of modern living.🔗 Connect with Scott Dow📸 Instagram: @falcondesignsllc🎧 Listen to more episodes of beSpoke Modern Home Mastermind, where architecture, design, and lifestyle meet inspiration.📩 Follow beSpoke Real Estate🌐 bespokephx.com📸 Instagram: @bespoke.phx🔗 Connect with NextSpaceAZ🌐 nextspaceaz.com📸 Instagram: @nextspaceaz