435: The Art of Taking Risks with Brian Messana

<p>Brian founded New York City-based architectural firm Messana O'Rorke with Toby O'Rorke in 1996. He has since developed an extraordinary portfolio of work in residential, commercial, retail and conceptual projects. </p> <p>The firm is anticipating their first monograph, <a href= "https://www.rizzoliusa.com/book/9780847872473/" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Messana</em> O'Rorke<em>: Building Blocks</em></a>, with text by Mayer Rus and a foreword by Thomas Phifer, to be published by Rizzoli this October and will showcase 25 projects that represent the firm's legacy of projects. </p> <p>Brian spoke very authentically in this conversation about how the practice has grown and developed.</p> <p>Topics we discussed were:</p> <ul> <li>How to sustain a long lasting business partnership</li> <li>The importance of taking risk in business and design and how to guide your clients through their own risk</li> <li>The importance of getting published </li> </ul> <p>Learn more about Brian at his:</p> <p>Website: <a href="https://www.messanaororke.com/" target= "_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.messanaororke.com/</a></p> <p>LinkedIn: <a href= "https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-messana-7196252/" target= "_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-messana-7196252/</a></p> <p>Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/messanaororke/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">https://www.instagram.com/messanaororke/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>► Feedback? Email us at <a href= "mailto:podcast@businessofarchitecture.com">podcast@businessofarchitecture.com</a></p> <p>► Access your free training at <a href= "http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/">http://SmartPracticeMethod.com/</a></p> <p>► If you want to speak directly to our advisors, book a call at <a href= "https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call">https://www.businessofarchitecture.com/call</a></p> <p>► Subscribe to my YouTube Channel for updates: <a href= "https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture">https://www.youtube.com/c/BusinessofArchitecture</a></p> <p>*******</p> <