Talking Architecture & Design

Jayne Harrison is Founding Director of JDH Architects and has been at the helm since its inception in 2003. Through her leadership, and pioneering vision, JDH has delivered an extensive portfolio of education and community projects and a hard-earned reputation as one of Australia’s most creative and dynamic architecture firms. As a  leading voice advocating resilient and responsible architecture a...

Luke Johnson from Architectus  is a highly-skilled designer who has worked throughout Australia, Japan and Europe on arts and cultural, education, residential, transport, health and workplace sector projects. In this wide-ranging interview, Luke talks about where design is going, how education design has become his passion and why we need embrace sustainable design sooner rather than later. This p...

Rob Bryant , Executive Vice President of APAC, InEight explains how emerging technologies such as digital twin concepts can minimise carbon emissions for existing and future projects, improve Australia’s sustainability efforts and encourage sustainable behaviours and can also ultimately lead to the built sector achieving net zero faster. Bryant also explains what these new technologies mean for th...

Caroma Senior Industrial Designer Luke di Michiel is at the forefront of product design and innovation, contributing to numerous award-winning products for GWA Bathrooms and Kitchens and their leading Caroma brand.  Andy Grigor, the Head of Design and Innovation at GWA for the Caroma, Methven, Clark and Dorf brands has lead the design and innovation team for Methven since 2016 and GWA/Caroma desig...

Tone Wheeler is a lot of things: architect, lecturer, builder, author, entrepreneur, mentor, government advisor, critic and columnist.  To this long list of salubrious accolades and achievements, we can now add the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2021 Sustainability Awards. This is perhaps the crowning glory to what has been stellar and fascinating career.  Wheeler is certainly a p...

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, retail, high-end residential design, warehouse and hospitality architecture.  His passion for carefully-considered urban fabric regularly sees him working at the complex intersection between Urba...

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 and community benefits.  Harvey’s expertise lies in architectural and masterplan design and project coordination of cultural and civic pro...

Dr Shane Geha  is the Managing Director and co-founder of EG Advisory , a rezoning company with expertise in land transformation operating across Australia.  Dr Geha is one of the leading rezoning experts in New South Wales and as Managing Director, takes responsibility for all operations and projects undertaken by the company. His focus is working closely with clients on property uplift strategy...

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 aquatic projects including Metro Sports Facility in Christchurch (a joint venture with Warren and Mahoney), Melbourne Sports and Aquatic Centre, Stage 2 (2006 Commonwealth Games and...

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 Columbia University, he is recognised internationally for his work in architectural design, curation, and commentary, specialising in contemporary design theory at th...

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 Manager. He co-founded not-for-profit environmental building consultancy, Architecture for Change, has been a long-time ambassador for the Living Future Insti...

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.  In each case, he brings a deep philosophy and understanding of architecture. This pre-occupation with strategy in design allows him to deliver an outcome highly sought by clients.   As past President of the Austral...

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,  Sue has a far-reaching legacy, earning gold at the Interior Design Excellence Awards . Sue Carr was also recognised for her leadership by the Financial Review’s Westpa...

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 from the Queensland University of Technology and additionally studied in both China and Japan.  Michael’s influence has seen an evolution in DKO’s interior design offering, with proj...

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 a registered Diversional Therapist and has worked in both residential and community care. During her 20 years she has managed aged care facilities and worked as an a...

Jamileh Jahangiri is a registered architect and academic. She studied at the University of Sydney and has experience working across a diverse range of scales and typologies, including Cultural, Educational, Sports and Commercial projects with leading practices in both Sydney and Tehran.  She is an enthusiastic contributor to the architectural community and is a member of the AIA NSW EmAGN Committe...

Christian Hampson is a proud Woiwurrung and Maneroo man and with an extensive background in Indigenous Cultural Heritage management, with over 20 years of experience leading the design and delivery of heritage programs in the public sector.  Developing his passion for cultural heritage as a young man and through his long career with the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service, Christian brings a c...

Dr Duncan Maxwell is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Head of the Future Building Initiative, Department of Architecture, Monash Art, Design and Architecture. Duncan holds a PhD from the University of Sydney (2018), where he conducted his research within the Innovation in Applied Design Lab at the School of Architecture, Design, and Planning.  In addition, he is a Registered Architect (Qld). Duncan...

Oya Demirbilek is a Professor of Industrial Design at UNSW Built Environment, where she held various positions. She was the Built Environment Associate Dean of Education, leading the curriculum development and enhancing students and academic staff's experience (2013-17).  Before this, she was Discipline Director for Industrial Design and Program Director for the Master of Industrial Design an...

Meron Tierney is an enthusiastic and engaging team leader at John Wardle Architects. While her experience extends across all project stages, her recent focus has been on the translation of design intent from sketch to construction documentation from shop drawing to built-outcome.  Meron is also a judge on the 2021 Sustainability Awards.  In this exclusive interview she talks about the approach to...

Sadie Burling has over 30 years’ experience in senior executive roles leading operational and strategic perspectives within acute care, aged care and child care for public, church/charitable and for-profit domains.  As the Health & Ageing Business Development Manager at Paynter Dixon, Sadie works closely with a range of health and aged care clients to manage project risks during the constructi...

Pablo Albani is Principal of Interior Design at GroupGSA. His breadth of experience in the industry extends from the workplace sector, to education and retail, working with major design firms in Australia.  With strong client relationship skills, Pablo drives the workplace and design strategy for all projects striving towards a holistic approach to design.  Pablo’s portfolio of work includes clien...

As Principal and Building Designer of Envirotecture, Dick Clarke is once again the Sustainability Awards Chair.  With more than 35 years’ experience, Dick focuses exclusively on ecologically sustainable and culturally appropriate buildings, as well as sustainable design in vehicles and vessels. He is Director of Sustainability for Building Designers Australia (BDA) and is a founding member of the...

Founded in Tasmania in 2002, Kate Philips and Thomas Bailey from Room11 have a reputation for creating exemplary architecture, whereby a sensitivity to, and preoccupation with landscape typifies Room11’s architecture.   As the only Australian architectural practice to be invited as part of the International contingent for the La Biennale di Venezia, Room11 certainly do impress. Directors Kate Phil...

Max Rafferty has 20 years’ experience within the construction industry and is currently Master Builders Australia National Technical Policy Manager. He represents the MBA on the Building Codes Committee which provides Technical advice the Australian Building Codes Board, and a number of Australian Standards Committees including BD 038 Wet Areas In Buildings.   He has also worked as a Construction...