Light, Cities + Architecture.

Justine Costigan and Antony DiMase
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Light, Cities + Architecture.

Exploring how the history of design and the built environment shapes our present and future. Join Justine Costigan and Antony DiMase as they dive into the ideas and issues that matter today. From design and architecture to environmental consciousness and storytelling in the media, we cover it all to help you stay informed. Discover the challenges and opportunities in creating a better-designed world by reflecting on the works that have shaped our present. #DesignPodcast #Sustainability #Storytelling #Architecture

  1. 5 FÉVR.

    Season 4: Ep 1: Ayn Rand and the architect as hero

    Ayn Rand’s philosophical novel The Fountainhead is one of the most-read and most  and quoted books of the 20th century. Dismissed and loved in equal measure, it polarised critics and readers.  The Fountainhead expressed Rand’s strong beliefs about the role of the creator, the need for freedom, and the moral imperative of self-interest. One of the few novels dedicated to the profession of architecture, The Fountainhead’s ideas about architects and architecture continue to influence how we think about the profession today. In this episode, Antony and Justine discuss the novel, its pros and cons, and why it is still a treasured reference for right-wing thinkers today. Quote: “In reviewing my career to date, I came to the conclusion that I have worked on a true principle: the principle that constant change is a necessity of life.   Since buildings are an indispensable part of life, it follows that architecture must change constantly.  I have never developed architectural prejudices for myself, but insisted on keeping my mind open to all the voices of the times.   The fanatics who went around preaching that all structures must be modern were just as narrow minded as the hidebound conservatives who demanded that we employ nothing but historical styles.   I do not apologise for those of my buildings which were designed in the Classical tradition.   They were an answer to the needs of their era.  Neither do I apologise for the buildings which I designed in the modern style.   They represent the coming better world.  It is my opinion that in the humble realisation of this principle lies the reward and the joy of being an architect.” The character of architect Peter Keating, The Fountainhead Links: John Crace on Ayn Rand, The Guardian, 2009 https://www.theguardian.com/books/2009/mar/11/ayn-rand Social: Instagram: @lightscitiesarchitecture LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justine-costigan/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/antony-dimase/ Credits: Editor: Justine Costigan This episode was recorded at Image online, Abbotsford, Australia. Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/always-for-youLicense code: FKADBZMC5CF0HIR8

    39 min

  2. 23/06/2024

    Season 3: Ep 3: NIMBY V YIMBY

    Join architect Antony DiMase and writer and editor Justine Costigan as they discuss the rise of NIMBYs and YIMBYs and how these groups reflect the growing dissatisfaction with the way our cities are planned.  We welcome your feedback, questions and topic suggestions. To get in touch email lightcitiesarchitecture@gmail.com Referenced in this episode: Tom Cowie’s story about the Thornbury church https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/empty-church-ignites-tension-between-heritage-and-housing-20240424-p5fm7b.html Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/always-for-you License code: FKADBZMC5CF0HIR8

    31 min

  3. 13/05/2024

    Season 3: Ep 2 The impact of war on cities

    Join architect Antony DiMase and writer and editor Justine Costigan as they explore the impact of war on cities and the people who live in them. From current battlegrounds in Gaza and Ukraine to historical conflicts, they discuss what happens to cities when buildings and infrastructure is destroyed, the different approaches to rebuilding, and why we need to be talking about this right now.We welcome your feedback, questions and topic suggestions for discussion. To get in touch email lightcitiesarchitecture@gmail.com Referenced in this episode:What does it take to rebuild a city destroyed by war Modern War Institute at West Point, 31/02/2023 To Rebuild Cities After War, Look to the PastBy Sameh Wahba and Joanna MasicWired Magazine 22/12/2022 The numbers that reveal the extent of the destruction in GazaBy Archie BlandThe Guardian, 08/01/2024 Music credit:Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):https://uppbeat.io/t/aaron-paul-low/always-for-you

    32 min
  4. Season 3: Ep 1 Melbourne's Housing Commission Towers

    23/04/2024

    Season 3: Ep 1 Melbourne's Housing Commission Towers

    In a new format for Season 3 - Antony is joined by writer Justine Costigan. Together they explore the recent announcement by the State Government to demolish the Housing Commission Towers in Melbourne. Justine and Antony discuss how this announcement goes against the trend of retrofitting projects here and around the globe, the implications for the people living in the towers, and the project's place in the wider housing discussion. We welcome your feedback, questions and topic suggestions for discussion. To get in touch email lightcitiesarchitecture@gmail.com Referenced in this episode:Grand Parc public towers, Bordeaux, France Renovation architects: Anne Lacaton and Jean-Philippe Vassal Pritzker Architecture Prize 2021 European Union Prize for Contemporary Architecture – Mies van der Rohe Award: winner 2019 Living places Simon Architecture Prize: winner 2016 “Never demolish. Always transform, with and for the inhabitant."Jean Philippe Vassal

    34 min

  5. 28/11/2023

    The Circular Economy & Office Fit-outs with Andrew Egan

    "For people with a passion for sustainability there's never been a better time to be alive." - Andre Egan. This podcast our guest is Andrew Egan, who, fascinatingly, operates a commercial asset management company that focuses on circularity. Have you ever thought about the lifespan of office furniture? How many chairs, desks, cubicles and kitchens exist in offices worldwide? And, crucially, how many materials were mined, forged and sewn together to make a single chair, only for modern corporate culture to reduce its lifespan to seven years. This enormous and often unseen issue is what Egans Asset Management brings to the forefront, and offers a neat solution for. Listen into the episode to hear about the history and growing need to manage the production and output of corporate spaces.

    40 min
  6. Cities: Power & Public Health with Brendan Gleeson

    05/09/2023

    Cities: Power & Public Health with Brendan Gleeson

    Author, Professor and recently, Poet Brendan Gleeson joins LCA to discuss the gravitational power and development of cities, with a focus on Melbourne. With a background in geography and urban planning, Brendan is interested in the human relationships developed through planning and architecture. He is a member of the Melbourne Centre for Cities within the University of Melbourne and is the author of 14 books, most recently Records of The Loss Property Department of Gardiner Reserve. I am excited to dive in and hear his perspective on the past, present, and future of Melbourne and urban economics. Ideally, this episode will provide some insight into the history and complexity of cities and urban planning, and provide hope on the key future issues cities will face in a warming climate.

    49 min
  7. Migrant Housing with Mirjana Lozanovska

    06/06/2023

    Migrant Housing with Mirjana Lozanovska

    This episode I invite esteemed author and Professor of Architecture Mirjana Lozanovska, a good friend of mine on to the podcast to talk about post-war southern European migrant housing in the 50's and 60's. Mirjana's extensive expertise sheds light on the architectural landscape of Melbourne, particularly the houses in our local neighbourhoods. Migrant housing holds a personal connection for me, as my parents moved to Mildura from Italy after World War II, and Mirjana's research resonates with the memories of homes from my childhood. Mirjana, Professor at Deakin University, focuses her research on architecture, diversity, and culture. Her book, "Migrant Housing," delves into the significant role of migrant architecture in shaping Australian cities, considering the substantial number of Australians with overseas-born parents. Join us in this enlightening episode as we explore the stories behind the buildings that contribute to the diverse fabric of our communities. Tune in now to gain insights into the fascinating relationship between culture and architecture.

    1 h 2 min
  8. Design More to Consume Less with Damien Wright

    21/03/2023

    Design More to Consume Less with Damien Wright

    From this episode onwards, we are introducing a new discussion point on which we will invite speakers to contribute - Design More to Consume Less. This topic will introduce and interrogate the concept that design can aid us in reducing how much we consume. Whether that be through well produced items that last a lifetime to scrutinising the supply chain of everything we buy, can design and designers be the authorities on consumption? Can we truly consume less and design more? In this episode we invite Damien Wright - designer, furniture maker, and activist, to discuss with us the ways in which design thinking and craft come together to inform his view on consumption.

    44 min
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Exploring how the history of design and the built environment shapes our present and future. Join Justine Costigan and Antony DiMase as they dive into the ideas and issues that matter today. From design and architecture to environmental consciousness and storytelling in the media, we cover it all to help you stay informed. Discover the challenges and opportunities in creating a better-designed world by reflecting on the works that have shaped our present. #DesignPodcast #Sustainability #Storytelling #Architecture

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  • Création
    Justine Costigan and Antony DiMase
  • Années d’activité
    2019 - 2025
  • Épisodes
    15
  • Classification
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    © Justine Costigan and Antony DiMase
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