Episodes
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Celebrating the history of a building remains an important consideration when applying adaptive re-use principles in design.
By saving not only the environmental cost of demolition and reconstruction, but also the existing narrative, new life can be injected into a space to satisfy the living requirements of the future without sacrificing its past. -
Celebrating a partnership that spans over two decades, the team at Chrofi look back at their most successful projects and the unique considerations that each new development brings.
Speaking to their principles of vision and fun, the team discuss how strong design skills can create richer spaces that fit with the existing natural environment. -
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Delivering a unique experience of value to the community starts the activation of a space, and offering holistic health, wellness and flexibility over time.
Strategy lead design is dependent on the consideration of the complete lifecycle of a product, which can only come from innovative thinking and a well-defined key management process. -
Good design principles coupled with adaptability and flexibility are the foundations of a truly sustainable built environment.
Going beyond technical requirements and designing for social and cultural inclusivity, Liza discusses how a wholistic approach to social sustainability can maximise efficient and healthy use of a building. -
In 1982, the idea of humans and robots co-existing in a dystopian world could only be imagined through sci-fi movies.
Almost 40 years later, this image has become a reality, as a technological revolution presents new opportunities to develop innovative designs, techniques, and materials for a sustainable future. -
A building is not merely volume but something that can provoke an emotional response. Creating a connection between architecture, the environment and the end user is the focus of India Mitchell’s work, as she aims to design social spaces that are sustainable and have the power to engage with the wider community.
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Using both a macro and micro lens, Karen discusses city shaping and the impact that master planning can have on developing innovative, enduring and healthy cities of the future. Looking at site specifics, detailing and innovation, discover how architecture can be created using visionary, yet practical strategies to achieve outstanding results.
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Architecture is fluid and is constantly changing, as the influences of experience, passion and innovation drive stimulation of thought. Observing his own global experiences, Socrati examines how a multi-disciplinary approach and out-of-the-box thinking can inspire new methods of design and positively influence the Australian architectural landscape.
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This episode, we talk with Maya Borjesson, Project Architect at JWA and Diversity Coordinator for Women in Design & Construction. Maya shares how diversity and equality inspire her work and discusses the impact that the second female winner of the Pritzker Prize, Kazuyo Sejima of SANAA, has on her designs for the future.
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20-something years ago, Annabel Lahz and Andrew Nimmo embarked on a journey to establish their own architectural firm.
Discover the hurdles they overcame along the way, their creative approach to each design and how Lahznimmo grew to become a multi award-winning architectural practice in Sydney.
