Once Upon a Project

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hello@surroundpodcasts.com

rsenatore@sandowdesign.com

ouap@sandowdesign.com

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Designing Through Disruption

August 19, 2026

How do you design a workplace that's ready for constant change? AJ Paron speaks with Karen Marie Stonely, founding principal of SPAN Architecture, about how her firm has reimagined its studio through decades of disruption, from 9/11 and the pandemic to the rise of AI. Together, they explore how flexibility, biophilic design, and a culture of continuous adaptation have shaped a workplace where collaboration, wellbeing, and creativity continue to thrive.This season of Once Upon A Project is pre...

Designing the Office as a Destination

August 12, 2026

What makes an office worth coming back to? This episode explores Roivant's first purpose-built New York headquarters at Penn One, designed to foster connection, collaboration and culture for a hybrid workforce. AJ Paron speaks with Sommer Schauer of Perkins&Will about transforming the workplace into a destination through a dramatic central hub, hospitality-inspired amenities, flexible gathering spaces and thoughtful design strategies that encourage movement, visibility and belonging.Episo...

Redesigning the Physician Office Experience

August 05, 2026

What does it mean to design a workplace that cares for caregivers? This episode explores Northwestern Medicine’s Faculty Office Center in Chicago, a restorative environment created to support physician wellbeing through biophilic design, flexible workspaces, and hospitality-inspired amenities. Mark Hirons of CannonDesign and Jill from Northwestern Medicine discuss how the project is redefining the physician office experience around focus, recovery, connection, and care.This season of Once Upo...

I Hear Design: the i+s podcast · Medium booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with Once Upon a Project?

Once Upon a Project is hosted by AJ Paron. Its publicly listed emails are hello@surroundpodcasts.com, rsenatore@sandowdesign.com, and ouap@sandowdesign.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Once Upon a Project?

The publicly listed emails for Once Upon a Project: hello@surroundpodcasts.com, rsenatore@sandowdesign.com, and ouap@sandowdesign.com.

How many listeners does Once Upon a Project have?

Podseeker estimates Once Upon a Project reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Once Upon a Project?

Once Upon a Project typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Senior architects, interior designers, workplace strategists, and client-side project stakeholders from established firms or organizations, with direct involvement in notable commercial, healthcare, or corporate workplace projects. Common among recent guests: Leadership or direct involvement in significant workplace-design projects; Senior roles at established architecture or design firms; Practical expertise in workplace strategy, interior architecture, wellbeing, or project implementation. Recent guests include Karen Marie Stonely, Sommer Schauer, and Mark Hirons.

How hard is it to get booked on Once Upon a Project?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Once Upon a Project cover?

Recent episodes cover Workplace Design, Interior Design, Architecture, Healthcare Design, and Hospitality Design. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.