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Bespoke Careers Podcast

Bespoke Careers
Architecture
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RIBA
Workplace Design
London, United Kingdom
Royal Institute Of British Architects
Landscape Architecture
AHMM
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Arka Works
Black Females In Architecture
Revel Architecture and Design
American Institute Of Architects
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Architecture Education
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Architecture Practice Management
Architecture Careers

The Bespoke Careers Podcast brings you the career stories and insights from the people shaping architecture and design today. Tune in every two weeks for fresh conversations with designers, architects, and creatives from around the world, sharing insights, experiences, and the realities behind their professional journeys.

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Peter Maddison is the founding director of Maddison Architects and for 108 episodes was the host of Grand Designs Australia. He’s been called Australia’s most recognisable architect.

He’s a Life Fellow of the Australian Institute of Architects, a w... more

We’ve wrapped season one of the Bespoke Careers Podcast. 42 episodes, from architecture students right up to institute presidents.Here's some of the best advice that stuck with us. Seven ideas worth hearing, from 196 years of combined experience.

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James Zagari is the co-founder of EST Lighting, an Australian lighting company he established in 2016 after a career that began almost by accident with a sales role at Philips Lighting.

In this episode, James talks about the unexpected path that led... more

Download the 2026 Global Salary Guide: www.bespokecareers.com/salary-guide/Muyiwa Oki is an architect at Mace and was President of RIBA from 2023 to 2025, the institute's youngest and first Black president, elected after a grassroots campaign... more

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Recent Guests

Sabrina Klor
CEO of 10Design who leads a 400-person architecture practice
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Chris Williamson
Co-founder of Weston Williamson + Partners and RIBA President
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Keir Regan-Alexander
Founder of Arka Works and OmniChat
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Simon Allford
Co-founder of AHMM and past RIBA President
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Kathryn Gustafson
Founder of Gustafson Porter+Bowman who began her career in fashion
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Thomas Rowntree
Architecture content creator
Episode: How to Become A Great Architect (We Asked 7 Leaders)
Forth Bagley
Principal at KPF
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James Zagari
Founder of EST Lighting
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Episode: Lessons From 10 Years Building an Australian Lighting Company - James Zagari
Muyiwa Oki
Architect and former president of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
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Episode: What Happens When You Try to Change Architecture? - Former RIBA President, Muyiwa Oki

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Apple Podcasts
#167
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
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#26
Australia/Arts/Design
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#16
New Zealand/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#164
South Korea/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#249
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#249
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How to Become A Great Architect (We Asked 7 Leaders)
Q: Do you think that's something that you've had to navigate through your career? Is that thing about business versus art?
Kathryn Gustafson explains that contracts, insurance and business logistics are tools that make a design vision possible, and recommends taking small jobs that provide opportunities to learn.
How to Become A Great Architect (We Asked 7 Leaders)
Q: Is that a conscious decision or is that something that evolves over time? Can we have both?
Sabrina Klor says architecture firms need design and business skills, although an individual may need to focus on one area and ensure the right people cover both.
Lessons From 10 Years Building an Australian Lighting Company - James Zagari
Q: What are the biggest lessons from a decade building the company?
Trust your gut and stay curious; there has never been a moment of hesitation about the direction, and the team continues to learn, adapt, and stay excited about the future.
Lessons From 10 Years Building an Australian Lighting Company - James Zagari
Q: What role did the Melbourne showroom play in the business?
The showroom was intended as an experience rather than a display; it helped articulate how lighting shapes spaces and facilitated meaningful tours that could be tailored to the client, greatly improving communication and sign-off with architects and designers.
Lessons From 10 Years Building an Australian Lighting Company - James Zagari
Q: Moving from employee to founder, how did you navigate that transition?
The transition was framed by a strong belief in the same core team and a shared vision; the challenges were learning the non-technical aspects of running a business, but the group stayed pragmatic, worked long hours, and maintained trust with clients who supported the new venture from the start.

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What is Bespoke Careers Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show curates candid conversations with leaders, founders, and policy-minded practitioners in architecture and design, often centering the realities of growing a practice, leading teams, and navigating industry disruption. Episodes frequently explore design leadership, scaling studios, procurement and delivery, sustainability, and the evolving role of technology—especially AI—in practice. A notable throughline is the push for greater value communication between architects and clients, plus a recurring interest in representation, equity, and professional governance. Listeners are likely to gain practical guidance on building and managing design-led businesses, plus strategic perspectives on industry reform and future-facing trends.

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