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Design Speaks Weekly brings you the biggest stories in Australian architecture and design. Produced by Architecture Media, each episode explores a key theme shaping the built environment, paired with the latest industry news and analysis. As an extension of the Design Speaks event series, this podcast opens up vital conversations to a wider audience, wherever you are.

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    Thinking like a fox | Neil Durbach, Camilla Block and David Jaggers

    Neil Durbach, Camilla Block and David Jaggers are the recipients of the Australian Institute of Architects 2026 Gold Medal – Australia’s highest architectural honour. Their Sydney-based practice Durbach Block Jaggers Architects is defined by a collaborative, exploratory approach to design that embraces complexity, contradiction and exchange. In celebration of their Gold Medal win, editorial director at Architecture Media Katelin Butler speaks with Neil Durbach, Camilla Block and David Jaggers about collaboration, creative process and the dynamics behind their practice. Further reading: National Prizes Gold Medal https://architectureau.com/articles/2026-national-prizes-gold-medal/ Beyond the unexpected https://architectureau.com/articles/beyond-the-unexpected/ Phoenix Central Park  https://architectureau.com/articles/phoenix-central-park/ UTS Science and Health Building  https://architectureau.com/articles/uts-science-and-health-building/ Newcastle East End Stage 1 https://architectureau.com/articles/newcastle_east_end_stage_one/ Durbach Block Jaggers' hourglass-shaped Omnia tower completed https://architectureau.com/articles/durbach-block-jaggers-hourglass-shaped-omnia-tower-completed/ National Architecture Awards Robin Boyd Award for Residential Architecture (Houses New) https://architectureau.com/articles/2017-national-architecture-awards-robin-boyd-award-for-residential-architecture-houses-new/ Heritage revitalisation of Sydney's Powerhouse Museum Ultimo granted approval https://architectureau.com/articles/heritage-revitalisation-of-Sydneys-powerhouse-museum-ultimo-granted-approval/ Durbach Block Jaggers designs Sydney pencil tower https://architectureau.com/articles/durbach-block-jaggers-designs-sydney-pencil-tower/

    25 min

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    Who benefits from Indigenous design? | Alison Page

    Alison Page is a Walbanga and Wadi Wadi woman and a leading design entrepreneur. Her portfolio spans collaborations with Indigenous designers Dillon Kombumerri and Kevin O’Brien from the Merrima Aboriginal Design Unit and eight years as a panellist on ABC’s The New Inventors. She is also the founder of the National Aboriginal Design Agency, and has helped bring First Nations knowledge and culture into contemporary Australian design. Ahead of her upcoming exhibition at Melbourne School of Design, presented as part of Melbourne Design Week, Alison discusses the growing interest in Indigenous design – and the opportunities and complexities it brings.   Further Reading Alison Page on artwashing in architecture https://architectureau.com/articles/alison-page-on-artwashing-in-architecture/ Melbourne Design Week 2026 announced https://architectureau.com/articles/melbourne-design-week-2026-announced/ Alison Page: Creative Shape Shifter https://designweek.melbourne/event/alison-page-creative-shape-shifter/

    24 min

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    Every design project is a research project | Nigel Bertram

    Nigel Bertram believes all design projects are research projects.  As director of Melbourne-based practice NMBW Architecture Studio and practice professor of architecture at Monash University, he has established a practice model that maximises the relationship between practice and academia, allowing research to inform and guide his studio’s projects. In this episode, Nigel reflects on the opportunities for innovation through research-led design and speaks to the value of post-occupancy evaluations. Further reading: St Albans Housing by NMBW Architecture Studio and MADA https://architectureau.com/articles/st-albans-housing/ Revisited: St Albans Housing https://architectureau.com/articles/revisited-st-albans-housing/ Sanders Place by NMBW Architecture Studio, Openwork and Finding Infinity https://architectureau.com/articles/sanders-place-by-nmbw-architecture-studio-openwork-and-finding-infinity/ University of Melbourne Student Precinct Project by Lyons et al https://architectureau.com/articles/university-of-melbourne-student-precinct-project/

    23 min

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    Private vision, public value | Ingrid Richards

    Ingrid Richards is a renowned Australian architect who co-founded Richards and Spence with Adrian Spence in 2008, and has since contributed significantly to the civic identity of Brisbane and beyond. The practice is perhaps best known for its instrumental involvement in the development of the James Street Precinct in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley through a series of independent projects – including the Calile Hotel and the Ada Lane Development. In today’s episode, Katelin Butler, editorial director at Architecture Media, asks Ingrid to reflect on the considerations required when designing civic legacy from private commissions and what urban qualities evolve best over time.   Further Reading Urbane luxury: The Calile Hotel https://architectureau.com/articles/the-calile-hotel/ Incremental civic-ness: James Street Precinct https://architectureau.com/articles/james-street-precinct/ 2019 Eat Drink Design Awards: Best Hotel Design https://architectureau.com/articles/2019-eat-drink-design-awards-best-hotel-design/ Nineteen James https://architectureau.com/articles/block-works/ Tactical urbanism: Fish Lane https://architectureau.com/articles/tactical-urbanism-fish-lane/ 205 North Quay by Hassell, REX and Richards and Spence https://architectureau.com/articles/205-north-quay-by-hassell-rex-and-richards-and-spence/ Richards and Spence’s seven favourite hotel designs https://architectureau.com/articles/richards-and-spence-seven-favourite-hotel-designs/

    23 min

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    Building as an act, not an object | Níall McLaughlin

    Níall McLaughlin founded his London-based practice, Níall McLaughlin Architects, in 1990. Over three decades, the studio has developed a reputation for elegant detailing and thoughtful material exploration. This careful, consistent approach shapes a diverse body of work across a wide range of typologies. Underpinning it all is McLaughlin’s belief that building is “an act, not an object.” Following the announcement that Níall McLaughlin Architects has been appointed to design a new Catholic cathedral in Sydney, ArchitectureAu editor Lucia Amies speaks with McLaughlin about his studio’s philosophy, process and evolving approach to architecture.   Further Reading Australia’s first new cathedral in over a century planned for Sydney https://architectureau.com/articles/australias-first-new-cathedral-in-over-a-century-planned-for-sydney/ 2026 RIBA Gold Medal won by ‘humble visionary’ https://architectureau.com/articles/2026-riba-gold-medal-won-by-humble-visionary/

    23 min

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    Are we overprotecting play? | Mike Hewson

    Mike Hewson is originally from Aotearoa New Zealand and has been based in Sydney for the past decade. He has a background in structural engineering and heavy-civil construction, and he holds a Master of Fine Arts in visual arts from Columbia University. Mike is perhaps best known for his inventive hybrid playground projects, which he describes as part art and part infrastructure. In 2025, Mike opened his first solo presentation, The Key’s Under the Mat, at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. The exhibition invites visitors to rethink what a playground and public space can be – a recurring agenda throughout Mike’s work. In today’s episode, Emily Wong, editor of Landscape Australia, sits down with Mike to discuss how avoiding overdesigning (or overprescribing) public space can foster moments of unexpected delight, playful risk and multi-generational inclusivity. Further Reading Playful chaos: the art of risky playgrounds https://architectureau.com/articles/playful-chaos-the-art-of-risky-playgrounds/ Discovery and daring: Rocks on Wheels https://landscapeaustralia.com/articles/rocks-on-wheels/ Mike Hewson: The Key’s Under the Mat https://architectureau.com/calendar/exhibitions/mike-hewson-the-keys-under-the-mat/

    22 min

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    How to practise what you preach | Sarah Lynn Rees

    Sarah Lynn Rees is a Palawa woman descending from the Plangermaireener and Trawlwoolwaypeoples of north-east Lutruwita/Tasmania. In addition to her role as associate principal at national architecture studio Jackson Clements Burrows, Sarah is an academic and writer. Over the course of her career, Sarah has been a prominent advocate for Indigenising the built environment, leading systemic reform in many ways – most notably by updating The National Standard of Competency for Architects (NSCA) to require practitioners to demonstrate a level of understanding of culture, Country and Indigenous engagement processes. In today’s episode, Sarah speaks on how her activism and support for Indigenous agency and leadership in architecture is being realised in project conception, procurement and delivery. Further Reading Atlantic Fellows for Social Equity Hub by Jackson Clements Burrows Architects https://architectureau.com/articles/atlantic-fellows-for-social-equity-hub-by-jackson-clements-burrows/ Winning design unveiled for WSU Indigenous Centre of Excellence https://architectureau.com/articles/winning-design-unveiled-for-wsu-indigenous-centre-of-excellence/ It costs nothing to care https://architectureau.com/articles/it-costs-nothing-to-care/ Design competitions: Starting from Country https://architectureau.com/articles/design-competitions-starting-from-country/ Indigenizing practice: Documenting Indigenous projects for publication https://architectureau.com/articles/indigenizing-practice-documenting-indigenous-projects-for-publication/ Indigenizing practice: To award, or not to award? https://architectureau.com/articles/indigenizing-practice-to-award-or-not-to-award/ Blakitecture: Beyond acknowledgement and into action https://architectureau.com/articles/blakitecture-beyond-acknowledgement-and-into-action/ Nexus 2013: a coming together of things https://architectureau.com/articles/nexus-the-coming-together-of-things/

    21 min

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    Has architecture lost its nerve? | Peter McIntyre

    Architect Peter McIntyre AO is known for his experimental approach and infectious enthusiasm. He’s received numerous awards, including the 1990 Gold Medal of the Australian Institute of Architects. Peter was still in his early twenties when he established his own practice and began designing major projects that would help shape the city of Melbourne. He counts architects Robin Boyd and Roy Grounds among his early mentors. In this episode, Katelin Butler, editorial director at Architecture Media, speaks with Peter about the increase in risk aversion, and whether it’s narrowing the potential of young architects – and architecture itself. Further Reading 2021 National Enduring Architecture Award https://architectureau.com/articles/2021-national-enduring-architecture-award/ 25 years of Australian residential architecture https://architectureau.com/articles/houses-celebrates-100-issues/ Peter McIntyre Beaumaris house heritage listed https://architectureau.com/articles/peter-mcintyre-beaumaris-house-heritage-listed/

    20 min
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Design Speaks Weekly brings you the biggest stories in Australian architecture and design. Produced by Architecture Media, each episode explores a key theme shaping the built environment, paired with the latest industry news and analysis. As an extension of the Design Speaks event series, this podcast opens up vital conversations to a wider audience, wherever you are.

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    Architecture Media
  • Années d’activité
    2025 - 2026
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