First Light

Behind every incredible project is someone who knows how to tell its story. This week on Light Focus , we’re joined by architectural photographer Jack Lovel . The creative eye behind some of Australia’s most recognised architecture and interior projects. We chat about what makes a photograph memorable, how lighting shapes the way we experience architecture, the biggest mistakes designers make befo...

Episode 8 | Tom Robertson What separates good design from truly memorable design? In our upcoming episode of First Light , we sit down with Tom Robertson to explore the thinking behind exceptional architecture, the pursuit of refinement, and how great spaces create emotional connections that last. We discuss: • The journey that shaped Tom’s design philosophy • Why emotion is one of the most powerf...

“The spaces people remember are rarely the biggest or the most expensive. They’re the ones where every detail has been considered.” A great conversation with Youssef Sheeth from  INCRA⁠ about delivering exceptional retail and hospitality projects, the importance of craftsmanship, and creating environments that leave a lasting impression. Youssef shared insights into the challenges of bringing ambi...

🎙️ Episode 6 is live. This week I’m joined by Iva Foschia, founder of IF Architecture. From some of Melbourne’s most iconic hospitality venues to award-winning residential projects, Iva has built a reputation for creating spaces that connect people, place and experience. We discuss architecture, business, creativity, leadership and the role curiosity has played throughout her career. Listen now vi...

For Episode 5 of First Light, we’re joined by Scott Wilcox — founder of W. Build and one of Melbourne’s leading figures in high-end residential construction. Known for delivering some of the country’s most refined homes, Scott has built a reputation around craftsmanship, precision, and an unwavering commitment to quality. In this episode, we explore the mindset behind building exceptional spaces —...

Episode 4 of First Light welcomes one of Australia’s most respected voices in residential architecture — Andrew Piva, director of B.E. Architecture. Known for creating homes that feel timeless, grounded and deeply emotional, Andrew has helped shape some of the country’s most admired residences through an obsessive attention to detail, materiality and the way people truly live within a space. From...

Episode 3 of First Light welcomes Mikayla Rose — founder and creative director of Heartly Design — a designer known for creating homes that feel deeply personal, emotionally connected, and quietly refined. In this conversation, Mikayla opens up about the realities behind running a growing design studio, balancing creativity with motherhood, and the pressure of building spaces that not only look be...

In Episode 2 of First Light , I sit down with Jess Perry — a designer and creative leader whose work has helped shape some of Australia’s most thoughtful and immersive architectural environments. As Director of Electrolight Melbourne, Jess has spent years at the intersection of architecture, emotion, and experience, leading projects that use light not simply as illumination, but as a powerful desi...

Great architecture often reveals itself quietly — through restraint, clarity, and an understanding of how people actually live. Today’s guest is Adam Kane, founder and director of Adam Kane Architects, a practice known for its thoughtful, highly resolved residential work and a deep respect for context, materiality, and longevity. Adam’s projects are characterised by calm confidence — homes that fe...