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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.

  1. HACE 15 H

    What makes a great Australian home? | Mel Bright

    Over the last thirteen years, Studio Bright has garnered numerous national architecture and interior design awards for its residential work. The latest addition to these acknowledgements is the Robin Boyd Award, which Studio Bright’s Hedge and Arbour House won at the 2025 Australian Institute of Architects National Awards. This is the most significant award for a new residential project in Australia – so it’s safe to say Studio Bright knows how to design a great home. In today’s episode, Alexa Kempton, editor of Houses magazine, talks with the practice’s principal and design director, Mel Bright, about how she designs a home that supports daily life, how residential briefs have changed over time and what her clients have taught her about how we live in Australia. Further reading: 2025 Robin Boyd Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (New) https://architectureau.com/articles/2025-robin-boyd-award-for-residential-architecture-houses-new/ Hedge and Arbour House by Studio Bright https://architectureau.com/articles/hedge-and-arbour-house-by-studio-bright/ Mansard House by Studio Bright https://architectureau.com/articles/mansard-house-by-studio-bright/ Maitland Bay House by Studio Bright https://architectureau.com/articles/maitland-bay-house-studio-bright/ Garden Tower House by Studio Bright https://architectureau.com/articles/garden_tower_house_studio_bright/

    20 min

  2. 3 NOV

    From starting out to standing out | Jared Webb

    In the three years since Jared Webb opened his practice, J.AR Office, the studio has won a number of significant national architecture and interior awards. Just last week, J.AR Office-designed Queensland restaurant Norte won Best Restaurant Design at the 2025 Eat Drink Design Awards, adding to the studio’s growing collection of accolades. Jared’s studio has been led with a clear mission – holistic and deliberate design work that contributes to the coming of age of South East Queensland. In today’s conversation, Jared speaks honestly about the ups and downs of starting his own practice, who he turns to when seeking advice, and how he finds briefs and clients that are looking to create something rich in quality and experience.   Further reading: Golden Avenue by J.AR Office https://architectureau.com/articles/golden-ave-by-jar-office/ Central by J.AR Office https://architectureau.com/articles/central-by-jar-office/ The Warehouses by J.AR Office https://architectureau.com/articles/The-Warehouses-by-JAR-Office/ The Disco by J.AR Office https://architectureau.com/articles/the-disco-by-jar-office/ Oxlade by J.AR Office https://architectureau.com/articles/oxlade-by-j-ar-office/

    16 min

  3. 27 OCT

    Why do architects need to be advocates? | Jennifer McMaster

    Architects have always been advocates for design solutions, but as global challenges grow, so too does pressure on architects to stand up and do more. Jennifer McMaster is a founding director of architectural practice Trias and the recipient of the Australian Institute of Architects’ 2024 National Emerging Architect Prize. Across her work, she consciously advocates for environmentally responsible design. In this episode, Jen shares insight on how she balances advocacy with the realities of practice, and how the industry can collectively create change in a time of global crises.   Further reading: 2024 National Emerging Architect Prize https://architectureau.com/articles/2024-National-Emerging-Architect-Prize/ Jennifer McMaster on how to broadcast the value of architecture to a wider audience https://architectureau.com/articles/jennifer-mcmaster-on-how-to-broadcast-the-value-of-architecture-to-a-wider-audience/ Draped House by Trias https://architectureau.com/articles/draped-house-by-trias/ Paddington House by Trias https://architectureau.com/articles/paddington-house-by-trias/ 2025 Houses Awards: House Alteration and Addition over 200 square metres https://architectureau.com/articles/2025-Houses-Awards-House-Alteration-and-Addition-over-200-square-metres/ 2025 Houses Awards shortlist: Sustainability https://architectureau.com/articles/2025-houses-awards-shortlist-sustainability/

    17 min

  4. 20 OCT

    Can design save the planet? | Ross Harding

    Reducing carbon emissions has long been a global priority. Ross Harding, principal of Finding Infinity – a creative and technical environmental consultancy firm driving the transition to self-sufficient cities – is focused on turning ambition into action. Finding Infinity is best known for initiating “A New Normal”, a $100 billion creative strategy aimed at transforming Melbourne into a model of urban self-sufficiency through architectural collaboration. The initiative has since expanded nationally, with built projects delivered and underway across Australia. In this special live episode from SXSW Sydney 2025, Ross explores why understanding and communicating net-zero opportunities is key to creating regenerative cities. Further reading: A New Normal, Melbourne https://www.findinginfinity.com/projects/a-new-normal-melbourne/ Language matters: Our language, much like our architecture, requires specificity https://architectureau.com/articles/language-matters/ Ross Harding on how to accelerate Australia’s circular economy https://architectureau.com/articles/ross-harding-on-how-to-accelerate-australias-circular-economy/ A New Normal Sydney https://architectureau.com/calendar/exhibitions/a-new-normal/

    23 min

  5. 13 OCT

    Does Australia need a federal government architect? | Adam Haddow

    Australia has a chief medical officer and chief scientist – but no federal government architect. In today’s episode, associate editor of ArchitectureAu Lucia Amies is joined by national president of the Australian Institute of Architects Adam Haddow to discuss the case for introducing such a role. Lucia and Adam unpack what the position might involve, and how it might contribute to better design outcomes and improved living standards. Further reading: Institute calls for federal government architect in lead-up to national election https://architectureau.com/articles/The-institute-calls-for-a-federal-government-architect-in-lead-up-to-national-election/ Roundtable: Government architects in Australia https://architectureau.com/articles/roundtable-government-architects-in-australia/

    18 min

  6. 6 OCT

    Is “trend” a dirty word? | Rachel Nolan and Patrick Kennedy

    Rachel Nolan and Patrick Kennedy are founding partners of the award-winning practice Kennedy Nolan. Along with its many accolades and acknowledgments, the practice has amassed one of the largest Instagram followings of any Australian architecture studio, making it arguably one of the most influential studios in the country today. Over the years, Kennedy Nolan’s designs have shaped trends in the industry rather, than followed them. But being a so-called “trendsetter” comes with responsibilities. In today’s episode, we learn about Rachel and Patrick’s approach to staying ahead of the game, how they really feel about imitation and the importance of being mindful of social media’s impact. Further reading: First House: Kennedy Nolan Architects https://architectureau.com/articles/james-street-house-by-kennedy-nolan-architects/ Balam Balam Place by Kennedy Nolan, Openwork and Finding Infinity https://architectureau.com/articles/balam-balam-place-by-kennedy-nolan-openwork-and-finding-infinity/ Melbourne Place by Kennedy Nolan https://architectureau.com/articles/melbourne-place/ The developer’s perspective: Wilam Ngarrang Retrofit by Kennedy Nolan with Finding Infinity https://architectureau.com/articles/the-developers-perspective-wilam-ngarrang-retrofit-by-kennedy-nolan-with-finding-infinity/ Six Ways House by Kennedy Nolan https://architectureau.com/articles/Six-Ways-House-by-Kennedy-Nolan/

    23 min

  7. 29 SEP

    Who, or what, defines Indigenous architecture today? | Carroll Go-Sam and Deidre Brown

    In this episode of Design Speaks Weekly, Carroll Go-Sam and Deidre Brown explore the progress of Indigenous recognition and representation in architecture across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Carroll (Dyirbal, Gumbilbara Bama) is a senior lecturer at the School of Architecture, Design and Planning at the University of Queensland. Deidre  (Ngāpuhi, Ngāti Kahu) is a professor of architecture at the University of Auckland and the recipient of the 2023 Te Kāhui Whaihanga New Zealand Institute of Architects’ Gold Medal. During Deidre’s 2024 Australian tour of her gold medal address, host Georgia Birks sat down with the pair to ask them to reflect on how Indigeneity in architecture and education has shifted over time. You can read the full interview in the 2025 Jan/Feb issue of Architecture Australia or on ArchitectureAu.com.   Further reading: Creating space: The rise of Indigenous recognition and representation in architecture https://architectureau.com/articles/Creating-space-the-rise-of-Indigenous-recognition-and-representation-in-architecture/ Carroll Go-Sam https://architectureau.com/contributors/Go-Sam-Carroll/ New Zealand Institute of Architects 2023 Gold Medal: Professor Deidre Brown https://www.nzia.co.nz/awards/gold-medal/2023-gold-medal-professor-deidre-brown/

    20 min

  8. 22 SEP

    Mastering the art of high-low design | Brahman Perera

    Interior designer Brahman Perera was a speaker for the 2025 Design Speaks Night School series, titled “Balancing Act: The art of high-low design”. In today’s episode, editor of InteriorsAu Cassie Hansen speaks with Brahman about mixing styles, textures and price points to craft interiors that are unique, dynamic and accessible.   Further reading: Hopper Joint by Brahman Perera https://architectureau.com/articles/Hopper-Joint-by-Brahman-Perera/ Christian Kimber store by Brahman Perera https://architectureau.com/articles/christian-kimber-store-by-brahman-perera/

    16 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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