Talking Architecture & Design

Wellbeing

Episode 228: Water, so fundamental to life, yet so complex

So, water, the lifeblood of wellness, an essential yet often invisible force that shapes the health of every ecosystem, community, and individual on Earth. In a single drop, water carries the promise of life, bearing... Read More

Residential

Episode 227: Dominic Gaetani, the DKO lead architect on the trials & tribulations of the Pentridge Prison urban rehabilitation project

Dominic Gaetani (left), is a senior associate from DKO Architecture, who as a Tasmanian-born architect, left the sleepy Apple Isle more than 10 years ago to pursue his dream of shaping Melbourne’s skyline. One of... Read More

Commercial

Episode 226: Studio.SC balances aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability across diverse projects

Studio SC or Scott Carver as it was known then was established in Sydney in 1983 by Stuart Scott and Malcolm Carver using innovative and entrepreneurial spirit across commercial and experiential projects, including several Sydney... Read More

Urban Planning

Episode 225: 2024 AIA Gold Medal Winner Philip Thalis on urban density, transport design and how to fix Sydney

An urbanist at heart, 2024 AIA Gold Medal Winner Philip Thalis has demonstrated how a higher-density future can also yield a quality public realm and civic opportunity. His design thinking is effective across all scales:... Read More

Urban Planning

Episode 224: When culture and architecture collide

An interview with prominent Melbourne-based urban designer, architect and multi-disciplinary design practice DKO founding partner and principal Koos de Keijzer. Read More

Urban Planning

Episode 222: Rothelowman Sydney Principal Ben Pomroy on legacy, light and longing for a better designed future

Celebrating their 10th anniversary in Sydney, along with 33 years in Melbourne, Rothelowman Sydney Principal Ben Pomroy talks about the years that have passed, what influences their residential designs and what the future holds for... Read More

Commercial

Episode 221: Amanda York from Grimshaw on design authenticity & designing specifically for place

Amanda York is a highly accomplished Interior Designer with over 20 years’ experience and is currently the Interiors Lead for Grimshaw Architects. Amanda has been responsible for delivering a wide variety of award wining... Read More

Residential

Episode 220: David Malvern from Sekisui House on the rise of prefab house designs in Australia

David Malvern is the General Manager of the Residential Communities & Home Building arm of Sekisui House Australia. David is a skilled professional with over 23 years industry experience. Commencing his career as a carpenter... Read More

Sustainability

Episode 219: Gabrielle Suhr from SJB on the role of sustainability and wellbeing in modern design

Gabrielle Suhr is a leader in the residential space. With a focus on elevating the ease of every day living into memorable moments of delight, Gabrielle brings clarity and refinement to the design process that... Read More

Urban Planning

Episode 218: City of Sydney’s resident architect-councillor HY William Chan on how to make Sydney an even greater international city

The City of Sydney’s resident architect-councillor HY William Chan leads at the helm of the city’s urban planning, heritage, transport, and environment. The Forbes ’30 Under 30′ innovator is the Head of Delegation to the... Read More

Episode 228: Water, so fundamental to life, yet so complex

Episode 229: Improving the thermal performance and reducing heat loss risk of roofs

Episode 228: Water, so fundamental to life, yet so complex

Episode 227: Dominic Gaetani, the DKO lead architect on the trials & tribulations of the Pentridge Prison urban rehabilitation project

Episode 226: Studio.SC balances aesthetics, functionality, and sustainability across diverse projects

Episode 225: 2024 AIA Gold Medal Winner Philip Thalis on urban density, transport design and how to fix Sydney

Episode 224: When culture and architecture collide

Episode 222: Rothelowman Sydney Principal Ben Pomroy on legacy, light and longing for a better designed future

Episode 221: Amanda York from Grimshaw on design authenticity & designing specifically for place

Episode 220: David Malvern from Sekisui House on the rise of prefab house designs in Australia

Episode 219: Gabrielle Suhr from SJB on the role of sustainability and wellbeing in modern design

Episode 218: City of Sydney’s resident architect-councillor HY William Chan on how to make Sydney an even greater international city

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