44 episodes

Hassell Talks is a conversation between designers and the world, exploring the transformative power of design to make the our built environment a better, more inclusive place.

In this series you’ll hear from architects and urbanists, place makers, researchers and designers alongside incredible guests on how we’re reimagining and re-thinking our built environment - and beyond - and designing places people love: creating a more equitable, sustainable and thriving future for everyone.

Hassell Talks Hassell: Designing places people love

    • Arts
    • 5.0 • 14 Ratings

Hassell Talks is a conversation between designers and the world, exploring the transformative power of design to make the our built environment a better, more inclusive place.

In this series you’ll hear from architects and urbanists, place makers, researchers and designers alongside incredible guests on how we’re reimagining and re-thinking our built environment - and beyond - and designing places people love: creating a more equitable, sustainable and thriving future for everyone.

    Finding more meaningful value in Retrofit and Repurpose

    Finding more meaningful value in Retrofit and Repurpose

    Retrofitting and repurposing existing structures can achieve decarbonisation goals, enhance occupancy, attract investment, and rejuvenate cities – all while reducing environmental impact. No wonder our industry can't stop talking about it. 
    It no longer makes sense to demolish unoccupied buildings, as it's neither cost-effective nor aligned with our circular economy aspirations.
    In September 2023, Hassell sponsored the inaugural Retrofit & Repurpose Summit on Gadigal Country, Sydney, bringing together sustainability leaders, asset owners, investors, and sustainable building specialists come together to explore the opportunities and positive impacts of retrofit and repurpose strategies.
    A recorded panel discussion 'Change Levers: Finding New Value in Net Zero Retrofit and Reuse Market', allows us to bring some of the summit's insights to the Hassell Talks audience. Featuring Principal Jeff Morgan; Green Building Council of Australia's Elham Monavari, Solar Victoria's Paul Corkill; Built's Jono Cottee, and hosted by Alison Scotland, Executive Director Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council.
    We're pleased to be able to bring you this recording, and these insights. 
    Our thanks to the Retrofit Summit for generously capturing and sharing this audio.
    For more great insights from the summit, check out https://retrofitsummit.com.au/post-event-session-recordings/

    • 42 min
    Bringing all the pieces together in Melbourne’s innovation precinct

    Bringing all the pieces together in Melbourne’s innovation precinct

    Parkville, Melbourne — home to one of the world’s leading biomedical innovation communities.  Arden — the next stage of the expanding Parkville innovation ecosystem. These precincts serve as catalysts where ideas, industries, and investors converge — shaping the places that unite us.
    In this episode we explore the threads that hold these precincts together in the context of future developments of major institutions spanning health, education, transport and research.
    Melbourne's Lord Mayor Sally Capp was joined by Hassell Principal Alix Smith, Associate Adam Gardner as well as Helen Day, Principal Adviser, Strategic Masterplans Unit, Health Infrastructure Branch in the Department of Health in Victoria; Dr. Amy Hahs, Senior Lecturer in Urban Horticulture, University of Melbourne; Professor Dan Hill, Director, Melbourne School of Design and Mena Kubba, Director, Kubba.

    • 1 hr 18 min
    Great Adaptations: 2023 Workplace Futures Survey with Ingrid Bakker and Daniel Davis

    Great Adaptations: 2023 Workplace Futures Survey with Ingrid Bakker and Daniel Davis

    Companies that have changed their offices and ways of working since the pandemic have a 17% higher satisfaction score among employees than those that haven’t. That's a big number - just one of many fascinating data points out of our 2023 Workplace Futures Survey.  We're calling this one Great Adaptations.
    Our annual survey casts a light on the link between office transformation and employee satisfaction - and we're sharing some of the big take-outs with you on Hassell Talks.
    Join the report's author, Senior Researcher Dr Daniel Davis together with Principal Ingrid Bakker, as they reveal valuable insights into the current state of the workplace and what it takes to create the ideal hybrid office.
     

    • 13 min
    Lessons for Brisbane from the London Olympics. With Caroline Stalker, Andrew Comer and Ashley Munday

    Lessons for Brisbane from the London Olympics. With Caroline Stalker, Andrew Comer and Ashley Munday

    On this episode of Hassell Talks, architect and urbanist Caroline Stalker joined retired Partner of Buro Happald Andrew Comer and architect, urbanist and Head of Design Ashley Munday to explore the potential mechanisms for creating a successful Olympic and Paralympic Games legacy for Brisbane and SEQ.
    London's approach was to look beyond 2012 - to 2057, with the hard decisions made at the very beginning resulting in transcendent change across the city.
    Is Brisbane brave enough to do the same?
     
    Recorded on Jagerra and Turbal Country, Meanjin, Brisbane.
     

    • 33 min
    Campus chemistry and transformational learning - With Julian Gitsham and Professors Tim O’Brien and Teresa Anderson (Encore Episode)

    Campus chemistry and transformational learning - With Julian Gitsham and Professors Tim O’Brien and Teresa Anderson (Encore Episode)

    Architect Julian Gitsham sat down with Professors Tim O'Brien and Teresa Anderson to record this conversation about designing the best campus environments for transformational learning.
    And who better to quiz than the minds behind the bluedot festival? Located at the UNESCO listed Jodrell Bank Observatory in Cheshire, home to the Lovell Telescope, and the award-winning Hassell designed First Light Pavilion Visitors Centre, bluedot is a festival that defies categorisation, and if you're heading along in 2023, make sure you check out Hassell's Xavier de Kestelier's talk on interplanetary habitats and 3D printing in space.
    This episode sees was originally recorded in 2022.

    • 24 min
    Country’s voice is loud and clear. Are designers listening? Part 2. With Kat Rodwell and Hannah Galloway

    Country’s voice is loud and clear. Are designers listening? Part 2. With Kat Rodwell and Hannah Galloway

    You asked, Kat answered! Get ready for our 'Epic Yarn' - Part 2. 
    Part 1 saw Landscape Architect Hannah Galloway explore the topic of ​‘Listening’ with First Nations Consultant, Cultural Advisor and Storyteller Kat Rodwell. For the second half of this Epic Yarn, we asked listeners to send in questions to ask Kat - and boy, did you deliver.
    No question was off-limits, and the prompt of 'get comfortable with being uncomfortable' saw questions about the dangers of 'fetishisation', about agriculture and contemporising culture, and the danger of Traditional Owners (TO’s) and First Nations consultant groups becoming overwhelmed and burnt-out.  You also asked questions about the design industry, on reconciling project timelines, and the ways we can regenerate Country. 
    Part 1 explored the ​‘eggshells’ of engagement — the role of understanding that each project, situation and engagement is a unique opportunity to understand the land from the beginning. Exploring the nuances of cultural protocol and etiquette, Kat and Hannah also talked about the systems of Country that still speak loudly — even in crowded city centres — if we stop to listen.
    These two episodes serve as a reminder and resource for designers, organisations, and individuals that we can listen and learn much – from Country – and each other.
    Recorded on Lands of the Noongar Whadjuk people and the Wadawurrung people. Produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri people.
    We pay our respects to the original custodians of the lands where we practice, and acknowledge their unique ability to care for country and their deep spiritual connection to it.

    • 48 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
14 Ratings

14 Ratings

Morley Mac ,

Thank you for this conversation!

Such an important and timely discussion to have. It’s true the practitioners (particularly of the creative endeavour) do this as a ‘love job’ more than anything. It’s the norm to spend excessive hours in search for the best outcome. Lock-down life feeds this to such an extent it’s hard to separate our worlds. Immensely enjoyed this, thank you for sharing.

cooldoge1815 ,

Amazing

Super interesting

natty.roller ,

Generously multi-faceted

A remarkable set of discussions. On point and no fussing about. Well produced, easy listening, and strikingly relevant for these times of rapid change!

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