Talking Architecture & Design

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  Episode 313: Kevin Hogan on the use of BIM and AI to reduce waste, improve productivity and change how buildings are delivered 15.09.2026 27min

  Kevin Hogan, Head of Design & Digital Engineering at Kapitol Group leads an in-house team of more than 20 digital engineers, design managers and architects, driving Virtual Design and Construction (VDC), Building Information Modelling (BIM), and the development of custom digital tools including Kapitol’s 3D Construction Tracker. He’s also become a leading voice across Australia’s construction sector, advocating for the practical use of BIM and artificial intelligence to reduce waste...
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  Episode 312: BVN chalks up a century of design & why this matters for them and the design industry 08.09.2026 13min

  We talk with BVN CEOS & principals, Ali Bounds, Principal & Co-CEO (Sydney) and Neil Logan, Principal & Co-CEO (Brisbane) about the signifance of BVN reaching its' 100th birthday. In August 1926, Arthur Bligh, BVNs founding principal, set in motion a trajectory of architectural endeavour defined by curiosity, reinvention and collective effort that has endured for 100 years. Through recession, war, boom times, low times and a new millennium, 44 principals have passed on the b...
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  Episode 311: Jocelyn Martin, Managing Director, Housing Industry Association on skills shortages & what the housing sector really needs 01.09.2026 51min

  After more than a decade with the HIA in senior leadership roles, Jocelyn Martin, Managing Director of the Housing Industry Association stepped into the organisation’s top position at a time when Australia’s housing sector is facing unprecedented pressure—from affordability and supply constraints to skills shortages, planning reform and the challenge of delivering enough homes for a growing population. In this episode, Jocelyn discussed her vision for HIA, the role of industry advocacy,...
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  Episode 310: Robert Sobyra from BuildSkills Australia on how to fix our building industry skills shortages 25.08.2026 38min

  Australia has committed to building 1.2 million new homes over five years, but there's one enormous obstacle standing in the way: people. According to BuildSkills Australia, the nation needs around 90,000 additional construction workers if we're to have any realistic chance of meeting that target. At the same time, automation, robotics, AI, and advanced manufacturing are beginning to transform how buildings are designed and constructed. So, can technology solve our workforce crisi...
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  Episode 309: Renee Gigliotti, Associate Director at The Studio Collaborative* on transforming the hospitality spaces at Afterpay Arena 18.08.2026 18min

  In this episode, we're talking with Renee Gigliotti, Associate Director at The Studio Collaborative* at how thoughtful interior architecture can transform not just a venue, but the entire visitor experience. Australia's major entertainment venues are increasingly becoming destinations in their own right, where hospitality, technology, branding and design converge to create memorable experiences long before the main event begins. One of the latest examples is the transformati...
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  Episode 308: Associate Professor Andrea Sharam from RMIT University on why Australia's housing boom-and-bust cycle is holding back new homes 11.08.2026 30min

  Australia is facing one of its biggest housing challenges in decades, with the federal government's National Housing Accord aiming to deliver 1.2 million new homes by 2029. But what if the biggest obstacle isn't planning approvals, land supply, or even skills shortages? A major new report from RMIT University, prepared for the Australian Housing and Urban Research Institute, argues that the industry's chronic boom-and-bust cycles are the real culprit—creating labour shortages during the...
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  Episode 307: Airport lounge design: Creating the best passenger experience beyond the terminal with Hassell duo Joanna Ho, interior designer and Rosie Morley, Principal 04.08.2026 39min

  For decades, airport lounges were viewed simply as waiting rooms for premium travellers. Today, they're something much more sophisticated—extensions of airline brands, wellness spaces, workplaces, hospitality venues and, increasingly, destinations in their own right. But what actually makes a great airport lounge? How do architects and designers balance luxury with durability, privacy with openness, and local identity with a consistent global brand? Joining us in this episode are Joanna Ho, i...
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  Episode 306: Decay and Play: Towards a living cemetery with architect & PhD graduate, Isabel Lasala 28.07.2026 24min

  According to PhD graduate Isabel Lasala, who is also an architect and landscape architect, and one of the directors of Lasala & Lasala Design Studio, "Cemeteries have long been central to our relationship with death, traditionally viewed as sacred and static places. "But what if we reimagined cemeteries as dynamic, hybrid spaces shaped by time, memory, and ecological processes? "Rather than viewing their gradual decay as failure, we could explore design-driven alternatives th...
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  Episode 305: Designing sustainably for health & wellbeing with Tamara White from WAM 21.07.2026 41min

  In this episode, sponsored by Autex Acoustics, we talk with Tamara White from Warren and Mahoney (WAM), whose work spans creating environments that support human performance, connection, and healthier futures. We discuss how designers are redefining what sustainable spaces look and feel like — and what that means for the people using them.” Our theme is on how can architects and designers create spaces that are not only environmentally sustainable, but actively support human...
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  Episode 304: Plus Studio Principal John Walsh on how shared-use & hybrid buildings are redefining design for density, community, and long-term value 14.07.2026 29min

  Drawing from his local and overseas architecture experience, recently appointed Plus Studio principal John Walsh, in this episode, unpacks how shared-use, hybrid buildings—blending education, civic, and commercial functions—are redefining how we design for density, community, and long-term value. From navigating security and adaptability to stretching the design brief for greater impact, this conversation looks at how architects can respond creatively to the pressures of urban growth.&n...
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  Episode 303: The wonders of straw-based panels with Derek Layfield, Managing Director of Durra Panel & Michael Jones, Studio Lead – Design at AJC Architects 07.07.2026 1h 12min

  Derek Layfield, Managing Director of Durra Panel, who has championed straw-based panel technology for decades, and Michael Jones, Studio Lead – Design at AJC Architects, a registered architect with a wealth of experience specifying bio-based materials, including Durra Panel projects and recent Byera Hadley research into straw and prefabricated systems, explain why straw is the ultimate building material when it comes to acoustic and temperature insulation. This podcast was sponsored by Durra ...
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  Episode 302: David Holm, Principal at Cox Architecture on the intersection of connectivity, culture, and placemaking 30.06.2026 21min

  David Holm, Principal at Cox Architecture has a career spanning major transport and civic infrastructure—from international airports like the new Western Sydney airport and Changi airport in Singapore to urban masterplans and public spaces—David’s work sits at the intersection of connectivity, culture, and placemaking. He’s also a passionate advocate for drawing as a design tool and has contributed widely to architectural discourse and education. His ideas on the intersection of c...
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  Episode 301: Kjetil Trædal Thorsen, co-founder of Snøhetta explains how architecture can shape culture, public life, and collective futures 23.06.2026 27min

  In this episode of Talking Architecture & Design, we speak with Kjetil Thorsen, co-founder of Snøhetta—the Oslo-based, globally recognised practice known for its transdisciplinary approach to architecture, landscape, interiors, and design. From iconic cultural landmarks like the Norwegian National Opera and Ballet to the National September 11 Memorial Museum Pavilion, Snøhetta has built a reputation for projects that blur boundaries between disciplines while prioritising social and ...
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  Episode 300: Jacob Burke, founder of Mijasu, on removing the bottlenecks for people‑centred outcomes across the built environment 16.06.2026 50min

  Jacob Burke is the founder of Mijasu, an interdisciplinary group of design practices focused on people‑centred outcomes across the built environment. With more than 25 years’ experience in the Australian market, his career was shaped by humble beginnings in a family business and a hands-on experience through design, delivery and business leadership. He established Mijasu in 2019 as a parent company designed to acquire, integrate and scale high‑quality design practices within a uni...
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  Episode 299: Zoe Schmidt & Paul Charteris on how low-carbon construction can actually work 09.06.2026 46min

  This episode tackles one of construction’s biggest questions: If the built environment needs to rapidly cut embodied carbon, what materials and manufacturing systems can realistically scale. The construction sector sits at the centre of the climate challenge. Cement and concrete underpin modern infrastructure but remain among the world’s most carbon-intensive materials. At the same time, a new generation of circular manufacturers is turning waste streams into building products designed to rep...
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  Episode 298: Jim Hunter, Managing Director of Capital Corporation on the The Residences at Wahroonga Estate 02.06.2026 14min

  The Residences at Wahroonga Estate, designed by GroupGSA, is a project that’s generating a lot of discussion up on Sydney’s Upper North Shore. Capital Corporation has officially broken ground on The Residences at Wahroonga Estate — a landmark luxury development delivered in partnership with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, award-winning builder DASCO, with architecture by GroupGSA and interiors by Coco Republic. More than just a residential project, this development sits at the interse...
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  Episode 297: Architectural representative Cindy Lee from Stratco Architectural on why early collaboration is key to the perfect project 26.05.2026 25min

  Cindy Lee from Stratco Architectural talks about the strategies needed to bridge the gap between design and delivery in her role at Stratco. In this recent interview, Cindy Lee shares insights on the company’s evolution, the shifting challenges of practice, and how early collaboration with suppliers can help architects realise their vision.
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  Episode 296: Léo Terrando from Studio Terrando on choreographing interiors for timeless residential and hospitality spaces 19.05.2026 21min

  In this episode of Talking Architecture & Design, Clémence Carayol sits down with Interior Designer Léo Terrando to explore how hospitality thinking is reshaping the way we design and live. With over two decades of experience across hotels and high-end homes, Terrando brings a perspective grounded in how spaces are actually used, how people move through them, and how they feel along the way. He explains that hospitality design has taught him to think beyond aesthetics. In that...
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  Episode 295: Leanne Guy Principal & Global Health Sector Leader of Hassell on rethinking our healthcare learning environments 12.05.2026 22min

  As demand for healthcare services rises and workforce shortages intensify, universities and health institutions are under growing pressure to educate more students, more effectively, and in environments that reflect the rapidly changing nature of healthcare itself. A recent research whitepaper, Anatomy of Change: Rethinking Healthcare Learning Environments, explores how architecture, planning and design can help respond to these challenges — from co-locating education with hospitals and resea...
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  Episode 294: Senior Landscape Architect and TCL Associate Kar Gan on designing Adelaide's award-winning Breakout Creek / Purruna Pari Stage 3 05.05.2026 29min

  Breakout Creek / Purruna Pari Stage 3 recently took out both the Landscape & Urban category and Best of the Best at the 2025 Sustainability Awards. Delivered by TCL in collaboration with Green Adelaide, the City of Charles Sturt and the City of West Torrens, the project reimagines a once-degraded drainage channel as a thriving blue–green landscape. Featuring over six kilometres of new walking trails, wetlands that improve water quality and habitat, and deep collaboration with the K...