Talking Architecture & Design

Residential

Episode 96: Harold Perks on the shift to Build-to-Rent models of residential design

Harold Perks is Director with Hames Sharley and has been a part of the practice for over a decade. As a registered Architect for over 18 years’, he has experience in mixed-use master planning, commercial,... Read More

Residential

Episode 95: Harvey Male, Buchan’s Living sector leader talks about the secrets behind build-to-rent

Harvey Male is Buchan’s Living sector leader, which encompasses the firm’s residential, hospitality and build-to-rent portfolio. In this episode, he talks about how buildings work and how to balance commercial viability while also delivering environmental... Read More

Residential

Episode 94: Dr Shane Geha on what is really driving the housing affordability crisis and what we can do about it

Dr Shane Geha is the Managing Director and co-founder of EG Advisory, a premier rezoning company with expertise in land transformation operating across Australia. Dr Geha is one of the leading rezoning experts in New South... Read More

Commercial

Episode 93: Architect Brett Diprose on the secrets behind designing sustainable sports infrastructure

Prior to joining Warren and Mahoney, Brett Diprose held the position of Associate Director with Peddle Thorp Architects. In this role, Brett was in charge of the Sports Architecture arm including a large portfolio of... Read More

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Episode 92: Restoration Australia’s Anthony Burke on history, architecture, planning & why his show brings out your inner Julius Caesar

The host of Restoration Australia, Anthony Burke, is a Professor of Architecture and Associate Dean of International Engagement in the Faculty of Design Architecture and Building at the University of Technology Sydney. A graduate of... Read More

Sustainability

Episode 91: Stephen Choi talks about biophilic design and the opportunities it brings to architects

In this episode, we talk biophilic design, sustainability and how this can help with the challenge of climate change with Stephen Choi from Fraser’s property. Stephen Choi is a UK-qualified Project Architect and Australian-qualified Project... Read More

Residential

Episode 90: Robert Puksand on post-pandemic design, the changing nature of the profession & what kind of design legacy he would like to leave

Robert Puksand is the founding Partner of national architectural firm Gray Puksand who works across a variety of project types including masterplanning, commercial and retail projects. Robert Puksand is the founding Partner of national architectural... Read More

Commercial

Episode 89: Industry icon Sue Carr on design, work and the challenges of being a female designer in the 1980s

Since co-founding Inarc in the early seventies and later Carr Design Group, Sue Carr has played a crucial role in the evolution of Australian interior design. Navigating the early days when the career path was largely unheard of, ... Read More

Retail / Hospitality

Episode 88: Michael Drescher from DKO on how to design an award-winning hotel

Michael Drescher is a director at DKO who is very focused on creating a customer experience pathway from arrival to room to amenity, and many moments along the journey. Michael graduated with a degree in Architecture... Read More

Aged Care

Episode 87: Karen Cmiel from Dementia Australia on how to achieve good design for aged and health care

Dementia Australia’s Karen Cmiel has been working in the Aged Care sector for over 20 years. She has qualifications in Community Leisure and Health, Community Services Management, Dementia care and Education and Training. She is... Read More

Episode 96: Harold Perks on the shift to Build-to-Rent models of residential design

Episode 96: Harold Perks on the shift to Build-to-Rent models of residential design

Episode 95: Harvey Male, Buchan’s Living sector leader talks about the secrets behind build-to-rent

Episode 94: Dr Shane Geha on what is really driving the housing affordability crisis and what we can do about it

Episode 93: Architect Brett Diprose on the secrets behind designing sustainable sports infrastructure

Episode 92: Restoration Australia’s Anthony Burke on history, architecture, planning & why his show brings out your inner Julius Caesar

Episode 91: Stephen Choi talks about biophilic design and the opportunities it brings to architects

Episode 90: Robert Puksand on post-pandemic design, the changing nature of the profession & what kind of design legacy he would like to leave

Episode 89: Industry icon Sue Carr on design, work and the challenges of being a female designer in the 1980s

Episode 88: Michael Drescher from DKO on how to design an award-winning hotel

Episode 87: Karen Cmiel from Dementia Australia on how to achieve good design for aged and health care

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