Episodes
Nov. 30, 2025
Equity in Preservation w/ Tiffani Simple
In this conversation, Nakita Reed interviews Tiffani Simple, a preservation architect based in New York City. They discuss the complexities of preservation architecture, including the importance of facade maintenance, the rol...
Nov. 16, 2025
CREW Conversations w/ Carla Hinson and Nakita Reed
This episode is a replay of CREW Conversations Episode 17 : Preserving Baltimore’s History While Building a Sustainable Future. In this insightful episode, Nakita Reed of Quinn Evans and Carla Hinson of Cross Street Partners ...
Oct. 6, 2025
From Ruins to Revival: The Packing House Project
Today's episode is all about the Packing House in Cambridge, MD. From the owner's side I'm joined by Bill Strever, CEO of Cross Street Partners and Margaret Northfleet-Neff, development partner at Cross Street Partners. From...
Sept. 29, 2025
Building Dreams: The LOVE Building Project Journey
Episode 3 of the Building Reuse is Climate Action, a Tangible Remnants limited series sponsored by Quinn Evans, is all about the LOVE Building in Detroit. From the owner's side Nakita is joined by Kwaku Osei - current Executi...
Sept. 22, 2025
The Walter French Project: A Tale of Transformation
Episode 2 of the Building Reuse is Climate Action, a Tangible Remnants limited series sponsored by Quinn Evans, is all about the transformation of the Walter French Academy in Lansing, MI. From the owner's side Nakita is joi...
Sept. 15, 2025
Introducing the Building Reuse is Climate Action limited series
Have you ever wondered how reusing buildings can make a real difference for our climate? In this limited series, Building Reuse is Climate Action , sponsored by Quinn Evans, we’ll break down the strategies, stories, and real-...
Sept. 15, 2025
Reviving Legacy: The Marie Reed Community Learning Center Story
Episode 1 of the Building Reuse is Climate Action , a Tangible Remnants limited series sponsored by Quinn Evans, is all about the Marie Reed Community Learning Center in Washington DC. This was a 150,0000 square foot renovati...
Aug. 24, 2025
Preserving Together w/ Carol Quillen
This week I’m joined by Carol Quillen , President & CEO of the National Trust for Historic Preservation . Carol became the 10th president in 2024 and brings a fresh perspective from her career in academia, including over a de...
Aug. 10, 2025
Resilience for Cultural Landscapes w/ Nina Jean-Louis
In this conversation, Nakita Reed and Nina Jean-Louis discuss the intricacies of adaptive reuse projects, focusing on the role of structural engineers and the importance of community engagement. The discussion emphasizes the ...
July 20, 2025
10th Anniversary Celebration of HOPE Crew
In May 2025, Nakita was the emcee for a livestream celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the National Trust for Historic Preservation' s HOPE Crew program . HOPE Crew, which stands for Hands-On Preservation Experience, was o...
June 26, 2025
Demystifying Design-Bid-Build Phases
This episode provides an overview of the Design-Bid-Build design process, emphasizing the importance of following structured phases. Nakita explains the sequential nature of design phases, the significance of working with qua...
April 27, 2025
Letters to Ms. 1000 w/ Christian Joosse
In this conversation, Nakita Reed and Christian Joosse discuss the journey of writing and publishing 'Letters to Miss 1000', a book aimed at mentoring and inspiring future Black women architects. Christian shares her personal...
March 31, 2025
There's Always A Way with Belinda Stewart
This week's episode features a delightful conversation with Belinda Stewart and will resonate with you if you have ever wondered if it's possible to do the type of work you want to do in your hometown. Or what it would take t...
Feb. 24, 2025
Exploring Adaptive Reuse: Answers to 5 Common Building Owner Questions
In this episode, Nakita addresses the top five questions often posed by building owners interested in adaptive reuse projects. She discusses the criteria for determining if a building is historic, the implications of preserva...
Feb. 1, 2025
Advocacy in Action w/Melissa Jest
This episode features a conversation with Melissa Jest from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund at the National Trust for Historic Preservation. We discuss her extensive experience in preservation and advocacy...
Nov. 12, 2024
The Black Power Movement in DC: A Context Study
In 2020 the DC Preservation League received a $50,000 grant from the African American Civil Rights Program, as administered by the National Park Service (NPS), Department of the Interior, to fund the creation of a study entit...
Nov. 4, 2024
CROSSOVER: Going Green w/ Dimitrius Lynch
This episode is a crossover, featuring the bonus episode from the limited series Going Green, a Spaces podcast story. This series was created by fellow Gabl Media podcaster, Dimitrius Lynch, is well researched , and beautifu...
Sept. 23, 2024
Promoting Climate Resilience and Housing through the ACHP w/ Sara Bronin
This week's episode features a conversation with Sara Bronin, the chair of the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation (ACHP). In this episode she shares her journey through the profession and her interest in historic prese...
Sept. 16, 2024
Leading with Love w/ Steven Lewis
This week's episode features an insightful episode with Steven Lewis, FAIA, NOMAC. Steven touches on the challenges faced by Black architects in the profession and the importance of unity and love in addressing these issues. ...
Aug. 26, 2024
Not a Murder House w/ Katie Hughes-Pucci
This episode features a conversation with my longtime friend, Katie Hughes-Pucci. We went to summer camp together decades ago (shout out to Independent Lake Camp in Orson, PA) and there's a group of us that still stay in tou...
Aug. 12, 2024
Domingo Tafoya House
A tangible remnant is a historic building that left a mark on the built environment and tells the story of people who came before us. This episode explores the tangible remnant that is the Domingo Tafoya House in Albuquerque,...
Aug. 5, 2024
Finding Fellowship w/ Jason Green
This week's episode features a conversation with Jason Green. He shares his journey from working at the White House to creating the documentary, Finding Fellowship. His documentary explores the history of the Pleasant View Hi...
July 22, 2024
Adaptive Reuse w/ Michael Bohn
In this week's episode I got to chat with California based architect, Michael Bohn. Michael is an architect and advocate for preserving historic buildings. During the episode he shares his journey into the profession and his ...
July 15, 2024
Memorialization Work w/ Burt Pinnock
This week's conversation is with Burt Pinnock. Burt is one of the most sought after preservation architects in Virginia - especially for memorialization work - and I am super grateful to have met him in recent years. We discu...