Hospitality Design & Planning with Michael Kollin

Hospitality Design & Planning with Michael Kollin

From Playing Offense with CREDE by Colby Durnin

May 28, 2025 · 37 min

About this episode

Colby Durnin interviews Michael Kollin about his experiences in hospitality design and the architectural industry.

Playing Offense with CREDE with Colby Durnin, Episode 11 In this episode of Playing Offense with CREDE, Colby Durnin speaks with Michael Kollin, President and CEO of Kollin Altomare Architects, a Michael Graves company, a full-service boutique design and planning firm with a focus on hospitality, residential, and mixed-use projects. Tune in to the episode to hear about: - Kollin’s experiences starting his own firm in 1995 after being laid off during a recession, highlighting key projects and relationships that propelled his career forward - The impacts of interest rates on the industry, technological advancements like AI and digital twin concepts, and the increasing collaboration and offshoring opportunities in architecture - Kollin’s passion for cars and racing, and the connection of his enthusiasm for teamwork and strategy in racing to his architectural practice - Advice for aspiring architects Learn more about Michael Kollin: - Connect with Michael on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/michael-kollin-b7b67ab - Visit Kollin Altomare Architects’ website: http://www.kollinaltomare.com - Read about Michael Graves’ acquisition of Kollin Altomare Artichects…

People in this episode

Host: Colby Durnin

Guest: Michael Kollin

Topics covered

  • hospitality design
  • architecture
  • technology
  • career advice

Keywords

  • AI
  • digital twin
  • interest rates
  • teamwork
  • strategy

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Products: Kollin Altomare Architects

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