# #497 - Benjamin Uyeda, Designer at Large & Co-Founder of Reset Hotel

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Podcast: [The Second Studio Design and Architecture Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-second-studio-design-and-architecture-show-743256)
Published: 2026-04-21T02:35:00+00:00
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This week, David and Marina of FAME Architecture & Design are joined by Ben Uyeda , Designer at Large & Co-Founder of Reset Hotel. The three discussed Ben's educational background, cost-effective modular homes, mediocre built environment as a point of inspiration, balancing conceptual & practical thinking, launching a successful firm, the business of architecture, why Ben left architecture, designing for the masses, a solution to wasted intellectual work, an alternative approach to affordable housing, and more. This episode is supporte d by Chaos • Programa • Future London Academy SUBSCRIBE • Apple Podcasts • YouTube • Spotify CONNECT • Website: www.secondstudiopod.com • Office • Instagram • Facebook • Call or text questions to 213-222-6950 SUPPORT Leave a review EPISODE CATEGORIES • Interviews : Interviews with industry leaders. • Project Companion : Informative talks for clients. • Fellow Designer : Tips for designers. • After Hours : Casual conversations about everyday life. • Design Reviews : Reviews of creative projects and buildings. The views, opinions, or beliefs expressed by Sponsee or Sponsee's guests on the Sponsored Podcast Episodes do not reflect the views, opinions, or beliefs of Sponsor.

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