The Archiologist - Podcast Interview

Bryan Maddock was featured on Maria Flores’ The Archiologist Podcast in a lively, in-person interview discussing his journey in architecture, design, and entrepreneurship. He shared insights on his transition from graphic design to architecture, his experiences at BIG and OMA, and his decision to leave traditional practice.

Maddock highlighted how Fantastic Offense and Dimensions.com reflect his multidisciplinary approach, using speculative design and digital tools to expand architectural impact. The conversation explored architecture beyond buildings—as a medium for knowledge-sharing and creative exploration. His story offered inspiration for designers looking to break conventional career paths and embrace new opportunities.

Finding Yourself Outside Office Culture / Bryan Maddock
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June 2, 2020

PODCAST HOST: Maria Flores

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Fantastic Offense was selected as a Finalist for the CRAFT SCHOOL proposal, part of the Nepal School Project competition. Our design features modular, indoor-outdoor classrooms arranged around a central courtyard. The school redefines education as both a learning space and a shared act of making.
Fantastic Offense was selected as a finalist in the Buildner Microhome 2024/25 competition for its project MICROGROVE, a speculative aquatic microhome designed for Biscayne Bay in Miami. The proposal received an Honorable Mention, recognizing its innovative approach to housing and ecology.
Fantastic Offense has established a dedicated design studio on Miami Beach, marking an exciting new chapter for the practice. This space serves as a launchpad for Miami-based architectural and urban initiatives, reinforcing the studio’s commitment to forward-thinking design.
On February 22, 2023, Bryan Maddock of Fantastic Offense delivered a lecture titled "Future Thinking Projects" at the Bandung Institute of Technology (ITB). Organized by Gemawang Swaribathoro, the talk explored speculative design and architecture’s role in shaping future urban environments.
Fantastic Offense won Website of the Year (Brand) and the Public Vote Website of the Year at the Dezeen Awards 2022 for its creation of Dimensions.com. The platform, which provides precise dimensions for everyday objects, was praised for its clean, intuitive design and practical utility.
On April 10, 2022, Bryan Maddock of Fantastic Offense delivered a lecture at the Tulane School of Architecture as part of the Utopia Dystopia Design Symposium. His hour-long session explored speculative architecture and the future of design practice, using Dimensions.com as a case study.
Bryan Maddock was featured on Maria Flores’ The Archiologist Podcast in a lively, in-person interview discussing his journey in architecture, design, and entrepreneurship. He shared insights on his transition from graphic design to architecture and his experiences at BIG and OMA.
Voyage Phoenix featured Bryan Maddock in an interview exploring his journey as the founder of Dimensions.com and principal of Fantastic Offense. Maddock discussed his passion for architecture, speculative design, and creating accessible digital tools for designers.