
Episode 175: Darren Palmer from The Block talks about new designs, bathroom ideas and why designing windows properly is crucial for sustainability
Darren Palmer began his career designing beautiful and personalised homes for discerning clients. Today, Darren Palmer has evolved into a prestigious brand that stands for inspirational design, timeless appeal and accessible luxury. As a designer, writer and speaker known for his stylish and classic interior designs, Darren is an established and well-regarded member of the Australian design community. In the exclusive interview, he talks about new designs, bathroom ideas and why desig...
18 Syys 202333min

Episode 174: World famous Egyptologist Dr Mostafa Waziry on the upcoming Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition
We talk to World famous Egyptologist Dr Mostafa Waziry on the upcoming Ramses & the Gold of the Pharaohs exhibition that is coming to the Australian Museum in Sydney on November 18, featuring over 180 priceless artefacts, many never seen outside of Egypt. Dr Waziry talks about the uniqueness of Egyption building techniques, scientific advancements and why the fascination with Ancient Egypt and its culture is as strong as ever, some 40 centuries after the height of own Golden Age. R...
11 Syys 202317min

Episode 173: Virginia Wong See, Co-founder of Architecture@Altitude on site-specific design Section J and getting window design right
Virginia Wong See relaunched her practice as architecture@altitude in 2011 to focus on cool climate energy efficient building design and architect-designed kitchens from our new studio in Armidale in the New England Tablelands of NSW, 1000 metres above sea level. She talks about how her projects are very much client and site driven with a focus on sustainability through design principles and appropriate material choices. In this interview, Virginia also explains how her approach is to allow ...
4 Syys 202339min

Episode 171: Callie van der Merwe from Design Partnership reveals the secrets of designing a successful restaurant
As the founder of the Design Partnership, Callie van der Merwe began his career as an architect in the early 1990’s before changing over to hospitality architecture in the early 2000’s. Since then, he has completed multiple award winning and successful hotel and hospitality interior spaces all over the world with a signature philosophical approach of design for predictive behaviour. In this interview, he reveals the secrets of designing a successful & vibrant restaurant. This podcast ...
21 Elo 202344min

Episode 170: Stanley Krummeck & Dick Nugent on the true urban value of Mixed Use Projects
In the wake of their recent architectural alliance in a bid to deliver a number of mixed-use projects throughout Australia, Farrells' Stanley Krummeck and CM+'s Dick Nugent sit down with Jarrod Reedie for Episode 170 of Talking Architecture & Design.They talk backgrounds, expertise in various sectors and their plans for the future, namely the various metro systems in state capitals and subsequent over-station developments.
14 Elo 202330min

Episode 169: Craig Baudin from Fender Katsalidis explains urban design, biophilia, wellness and his role in designing the iconic Central Place Sydney precinct
Craig Baudin, is a highly credentialed and experienced contemporary architect and also a principal at Fender Katsalidis. Craig has had an active role in the development of some of Australia’s most significant city-shaping projects projects that revitalise entire neighbourhoods – breathing new life into a forgotten or under-utilised area through new mixed-use precincts. As the lead Australian Architect for Central Place Sydney, Craig’s design introduce more than 130,000 square metres of co...
7 Elo 202336min

Episode 168: Karen Primmer, Colliers Head of Workplace & Transformation Tenant Advisory talks about trends in modern office design
Karen Primmer grew up the daughter of an architect and fostered a passion for great spaces, effective design and construction. Karen Primmer has over 20 years of experience as a senior leader in Corporate Real Estate, with a focus on property strategy and creating workspaces that improve individual performance and bring people together. Karen’s extensive expertise and multi-faceted industry knowledge covers transactions, design, project delivery, property operations, ...
31 Heinä 202323min

Episode 167: Verosol MD Jules Di Bartolomeo on heat reduction in buildings, why greenwashing is bad for the industry and why quality and manufacturing in Australia matter
Jules Di Bartolomeo is the Verosol (Australia) Managing Director, with an MBA from Curtin University of Technology in Western Australia who has built a solid reputation for company 'turnarounds’ and building sustainable businesses. Jules has 25+ years experience in profitably growing multisite, complex businesses across Australia, Asia and New Zealand and his experience spans both B2B and B2C environments in Financial Services, Retail and Manufacturing. He explains the concept behind Vero...
24 Heinä 202338min