Survival Instinct

Survival Instinct

An architect learned to adapt to crisis.

Then came his COVID diagnosis.

Undivided, Episode 5

Survival Instinct

Our fifth episode returns to New York for an in-depth look at the opportunities as well as challenges that a crisis can bring to an architecture firm.

Having learned critical lessons from previous crises such as 9/11 and the 2008 recession, David Ennis of EPOC Design + Architecture shares how these critical moments led to the creation of a highly successful network model, and informed the technologies he chose to protect as well as advance his practice. In a moving personal story, David also candidly discusses his own COVID diagnosis, and his struggle to overcome it.

Inside the Episode

EPOC Design + Architecture is a thriving New York practice built on a unique partnership model, combining direct client work with specialist consultancy on projects throughout the world. The heart of EPOC’s business model is all about creating multiple networks to provide greater efficiency and resiliency, and leveraging them for equally shared gain.

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