Today I interview Colorado Springs architect and board game enthusiast, Ben Kubczak. He gives and advice for anyone looking to make Colorado Springs their home as an architect, including tips on the current job market. Ben has very extensive knowledge about the local Colorado Springs buildings – both historic and new – and he shares insight on the local history, his favorite buildings, local building projects, and future growth of Colorado Springs. Want the perfect tour of Colorado Springs? Ben drafted a game plan on how to explore town, including what sites to see and breweries to visit along the way.
Ben’s also an avid board game collector and enthusiast. He’ll bring you up to speed on what’s new in table-top games, including different types of board games you can find as well as a few dozen game suggestions that you can play with your children, family, or friends. And of course he also reveals the best places to buy board games in Colorado Springs. Make sure you have a pen and paper handy because you will want to take note of all the games that Ben mentions!
Ideas and Topics Discussed in This Episode:
- Colorado Springs city history and advice for touring iconic local architecture
- How Ben has been involved in the growth of UCCS through his architecture career
- Past and future plans for building on the top of Pikes Peak, and the controversy surrounding them
- Ben’s favorite building in Colorado Springs
- “The perfect day in Colorado Springs”
- Websites and podcasts for learning about board games
- The different table top game genres
- Which new board games are superior to classic games and why
- Board game suggestions for every interest, ex. What to play with kids, what to play with grandparents. Games that take 5 minutes, games that take all day to play.
- How many games Ben owns
- The next level of gaming in Colorado Springs
Links/Resources/Sponsors Mentioned:
- Ben Kubczak: Ben@hall-architects.com
- Stephen Hall Architects: http://hall-architects.com/
- (719) 277-7300
- Gamers Haven: http://www.gamershavenco.com/forums/content.php
- Petrie’s Family Games (Children Games and used games): http://www.petriesgames.com/
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