Being a Catalyst for Change | Catalyst Architecture, Planning, And Development
From Built By Insights by Matt Krueger
June 12, 2026 · 47 min · Season 2 · Episode 16
About this episode
Seth Donnell and Anthony Gengaro discuss how their firm Catalyst Architecture, Planning, and Development is creating meaningful change in the architecture industry.
What does it mean to be a catalyst for change in the architecture industry? Seth Donnell and Anthony Gengaro of Catalyst Architecture, Planning, and Development join Matt Krueger to share the story behind their growing Colorado architecture firm. From custom homes and historic restorations to urban infill and community development, they discuss how architects can create meaningful change by understanding design, construction, business, and the people they serve. The conversation covers Catalyst's philosophy, lessons learned from launching a firm, the realities of historic preservation, and why the future of architecture may depend on creating more connected, sustainable communities. See Catalyst's projects here: https://www.catalyst-arch.com See Built By Krueger's projects here: https://bykrueger.com
People in this episode
Host: Matt Krueger
Guests: Seth Donnell, Anthony Gengaro
Topics covered
- architecture
- catalyst for change
- community development
- sustainable design
- historic preservation
- business lessons
Keywords
- architecture
- community
- sustainability
- design
- historic restoration
- urban infill
- business
- development
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Catalyst Architecture, Planning, and Development, Catalyst, Built By Krueger
Places: Colorado
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