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Anthony Burke's By Design

ABC Australia
Design
Hybrid Work
Work From Home
Home Design
Open Plan Design
Family Spaces
Surfing
Architecture
Pockets
First Nations Weaving
Tapestry
Privacy In Design
Biphasic Living
Indoor Living Spaces
Slow Design Movement
Adaptive Reuse
Surfboard Design
Surfboard Evolution
Artificial Intelligence
Biophilic Design

Hosted by Anthony Burke, Professor of Architecture at UTS and one of Australia's leading voices on how we might build better futures, Anthony Burke's By Design podcast explores the clever ideas and human stories behind the spaces, systems, and objects shaping our everyday lives. Anthony is well-known as the host of Grand Designs Australia, Grand Transformations, Restoration Australia, and Culture ... more

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Sach Kilam
Stonemason and heritage expert at Rookwood Cemetery
Rookwood Cemetery
Episode: Extraordinary Everyday : Gravestones
Hannah Chapman
Owner/restorer of a 1841 post office cottage in Carlton, Tasmania
Episode: Is adaptive reuse worth the investment?
Hannah Louie
Professor in the School of Architecture at Melbourne University; co-author of ADAPT
University of Melbourne
Episode: Is adaptive reuse worth the investment?
Nicole Jenkins
Fashion historian
Circa Vintage
Episode: Extraordinary Everyday: Pockets
James Loder
Partner at Wardle, an award-winning architectural firm
Wardle
Episode: How AI is reshaping architecture
Philip Allsopp
Co-Chair of the RIBA Expert Advisory Panel on AI
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Episode: How AI is reshaping architecture
Andrew McKinnon
Surf reporter, historian and a surfer for over 60 years
Episode: Extraordinary Everyday: Surfboards
Josephine Obin Komara
Batiks designer and textile practitioner reviving traditional Indonesian batik
Independent designer (works in Central Java)
Episode: Material Cultures: Reinventing Batik in Indonesia
Aunty Karleen Green
Kikari woman and Bundjalung woman from Fraser's Island, skilled in traditional weaving practices
Episode: Meet the movement reimagining the future, slowly

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Anthony Burke
Professor of Architecture and a leading voice on design's role in shaping futures; hosts a range of design-focused conversations.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
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    Fabulous and intelligently presented.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Perezoso D
    Australia3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the clear relevance of design to everyday life.
Guests are consistently high-caliber and well-prepared.
Talks blend historical context with practical design insights.

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#205
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#3
Australia/Arts/Design
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#18
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#113
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#5
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#39
Singapore/Arts/Design

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Is adaptive reuse worth the investment?
Q: What opportunities do you see for future adaptive reuse projects?
Opportunities lie in mid-to-late 20th century buildings, not just 19th century ones, and in imaginative reuses that preserve fabric while meeting current needs and sustainability goals.
Is adaptive reuse worth the investment?
Q: What distinguishes adaptive reuse from heritage restoration, and why does that matter in practice?
Heritage restoration focuses on conserving authentic fabric and exterior/interior design, while adaptive reuse can involve significant changes in use and performance, enabling older buildings to meet contemporary needs.
Is adaptive reuse worth the investment?
Q: Do you think the economic argument for adaptive reuse is strong enough to drive real change?
There is a price tag in time and money, but the long-term rewards and the value of public assets can justify it, especially when incentives and policies begin to recognize the cost of demolition and embodied carbon.
Extraordinary Everyday : Gravestones
Q: What might the future hold for gravestones and how we commemorate the dead?
Physical gravestones may become less central as digital memorials and virtual cemeteries allow ongoing remembrance, but there is also potential for a continued role for symbolic markers through a blend of traditional craft and new technologies.
Extraordinary Everyday : Gravestones
Q: What makes Victorian cemetery design so distinctive in places like Sydney's Rookwood?
Victorian cemeteries were social, architectural, and moral spaces that encouraged public visitation; they feature flamboyant, mixed stylistic elements and monumental textures that reflect a culture of death as a public, aesthetic experience.

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A design-focused interview show that explores how spaces, systems, and objects shape daily life, featuring in-depth discussions with architects, designers, and craft practitioners. Episodes mix historical context, cultural storytelling, and practical design insights—from open-plan living and prefab housing to traditional weaving and contemporary tapestry—always anchored by a host with a strong emphasis on sustainable, human-centered design. Noteworthy is the willingness to connect technical topics to everyday experiences, plus a recurring segment that traces the cultural history of familiar objects. The format and guests make it especially appealing to professionals in design and architecture, students, and culture-curious listeners who wan... more

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