Episode Description

This episode from Beyond the Surface features Julie Eizenberg, founding partner of KoningEizenberg Architecture, an award-winning firm based in Santa Monica. Julie shares insights from her distinguished architectural career, which spans both Australia and the United States. She reflects on her unique perspective as an “outsider” working between these cultural contexts and discusses the creative and professional challenges she has encountered along the way.

Julie highlights the importance of thoughtful, community-responsive design and how her firm’s work balances innovation with context and history. She also shares stories of collaboration, mentorship, and the evolving landscape of architecture in both countries. This episode offers a rich exploration of what it means to practice architecture across borders, emphasizing creativity, adaptability, and the value of diverse perspectives in shaping meaningful, lasting places.