HeyJaredBefore the Build
Conversations around a design first approach in residential construction. Interviewing Architects and Designers who live and work in Louisville Kentucky.
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From San Francisco to Louisville: A Builder’s Journey of Craft and Compassion (opens the original)
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In this episode, host Jake Fabish speaks with Gabe Norcross about his path from custom carpentry in California to founding Norcross Builders in Louisville, his design-first approach to craftsmanship, and the lessons learned running a construction business.Gabe also shares his personal story of struggle and recovery, the relaunch of his nonprofit Resilience to Reform to support mental health in the trades, and his belief in collaboration over competition to raise the bar for local design and buil
Designing with Contrast: Todd Shelburne on History, Materials, and Authenticity (opens the original)
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In this episode Todd Shelburne shares his design philosophy rooted in research, materiality, and thoughtful contrast, and how collaboration and respect for history guide his work. He walks through transforming a historic Louisville school estate into an 11,000‑sqft family home, discusses lighting, proportion, and preservation, and explains launching Fourth Dimension to deliver authentic, human‑centered design.
Compassionate Community Driven Design - Dave Mayo (opens the original)
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Host Jake Favish sits down with Dave Mayo, founder of Studio Mayo, to discuss his work transforming spaces like the USA Cares call center — including the innovative undulating felt ceiling for acoustics — and how empathy and material choices shape his designs. Mayo shares his journey from a mountain upbringing to award-winning projects, his architect-led construction approach, and his mission to tackle local housing needs through ADUs and community-focused, cost-conscious design.
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