{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Anti-Architect","title":"Episode 81: Antonio Scalise of Parallel Architectural Group","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3295,"description":"In this episode, Christian sits down with Antonio Scalise, Principal Architect and Founder of Parallel Architectural Group. Growing up in a multi-generational family of masons from Italy, Antonio's path took him from swinging a sledgehammer in New York to leading a full-service architecture firm in New Jersey. Antonio and Christian dive into why every architect should spend at least a year in the field, how Hurricane Sandy became a turning point for his firm, and how lessons from his father’s business still guide the way he leads today. Antonio also explains why being a “yes” firm - even on the $1,000 project - can open doors to lasting relationships and unexpected opportunities.https://parallelgrp.com/https://theantiarchitect.com/0:05 – Christian introduces the Anti-Architect Podcast and guest Antonio Scalise, founder of Parallel Architectural Group 1:05 – How growing up in a multi-generational masonry family shaped Antonio's work ethic 2:15 – Early jobsite memories and the hands-on lessons learned from working alongside his father 3:43 – Why field experience from a young age gave Antonio a deeper appreciation for the trades 4:59 – Antonio's father encouraged education over labor and how that led him to architecture 6:17 – The one thing that frustrates Antonio most about other architects 7:15 – Why architecture education should require at least a year of fieldwork 8:28 – The importance of building physical models and staying connected to tactile design 9:49 – Drawing by hand vs digital shortcuts and what that does to architectural thinking 11:00 – Field precision vs architectural theory and the danger of over-specifying 12:01 – How fee competition is hurting the profession and what clients often misunderstand 13:08 – Why educating clients is part of an architect’s job and how scope comparison reveals the truth 14:01 – Lessons from Antonio's dad about doing the job right, even if it takes longer 15:05 – Builders recommend architects who prevent rework and get...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/ZW5eDuUt1bwb5UhkubWT6UvpLMvmRoByqUMpcbhYG6o/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzQ1OTQ4LzE2OTY5/NDk0MjctYXJ0d29y/ay5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}