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Design Speaks Weekly

Architecture Media
Architecture
Australia
Sustainability
Urban Planning
Australian Institute Of Architects
Climate Change
Brisbane
Emerging Architect
Housing Crisis
Architectural Competitions
Residential Architecture
Boon Wurrung Country
Melbourne
Australian Architecture
Social Housing
Construction
Gender Pay Gap
Glenn Murcutt
Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
Brisbane 2032 Olympics

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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What does it mean to be truly innovative in design today? Alison Brooks is the founder and creative director of London-based practice Alison Brooks Architects, a studio known for delivering innovation in design. Since establishing her studio in 1996,... more

Marina Tabassum is a world-renowned Bangladesh architect and educator. Her architecture studio, Marina Tabassum Architects (MTA), was established in 2005 and has received numerous accolades, including two Aga Khan Awards for Architecture, the first f... more

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Recently, the exhibition Lived In was announced as Australia’s contribution to the 2027 Venice Architecture Biennale. Building on the Housing Atlas for Australia research project, the exhibition is a collaboration between creative directors Kerstin T... more

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Rob Champion is the founder of TARN, a landscape practice that focuses on experimental projects. Alongside his residential work, Rob is currently co-leading the design of the National Sculpture Garden at the National Gallery in Canberra, an ambitious... more

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Recent Guests

Marina Tabassum
World-renowned Bangladesh architect and educator
Marina Tabassum Architects
Episode: What makes something architecture? | Marina Tabassum
Kerstin Thompson
Creative director for Australia's Venice Biennale exhibition
Kerstin Thompson Architects
Episode: Inside Australia's 2027 Venice Biennale Exhibition | Kerstin Thompson and Lee-Anne Khor
Lee-Anne Khor
Creative director for Australia's Venice Biennale exhibition
Monash Urban Lab
Episode: Inside Australia's 2027 Venice Biennale Exhibition | Kerstin Thompson and Lee-Anne Khor
Rob Champion
Founder of TARN landscape practice; co-leading National Sculptural Garden at National Gallery, Canberra
TARN
Episode: Can a garden be both controlled and wild? | Rob Champion
David Welsh
Co-founder of Welsh and Major, Sydney-based architecture practice
Welsh and Major
Episode: Adaptive reuse is a discipline, not a trend | David Welsh and Chris Major
Chris Major
Co-founder of Welsh and Major, Sydney-based architecture practice
Welsh and Major
Episode: Adaptive reuse is a discipline, not a trend | David Welsh and Chris Major
Anthony Gill
Sydney-based architect
Anthony Gill Architect
Episode: What do we sacrifice for resale value? | Anthony Gill
Lee Hillam
Founding principal of Sydney-based architecture practice Dunn Hillam
Dunn Hillam
Episode: What does good design even mean? | Lee Hillam
Anthony Clarke
Director of Melbourne-based architecture practice Bloxas
Bloxas
Episode: Can we codify inclusive design? | Anthony Clarke

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Georgia Birx
Host of Design Speaks Weekly; Architecture Media

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • Design Speaks Weekly

    Wonderful to hear the diverse perspectives and insights in this series

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zaron noraz
    Australiaa year ago
  • Bright, Brief and Interesting

    Short, sharp and interesting conversations with innovative architects and design experts. Exactly the type of weekly podcast the design industry needs in Aus. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DreamDesigns23
    Australiaa year ago

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Short, sharp conversations with innovative architects and design experts.
Diverse perspectives and insights from the design world.
Provides timely, industry-relevant discussions for Australian architecture.

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Apple Podcasts
#237
United Kingdom/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#39
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#7
Argentina/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#42
Norway/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#44
New Zealand/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#81
India/Arts/Design

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What makes something architecture? | Marina Tabassum
Q: What motivated the Khudi Bari project's design decisions, and how did community perception influence its form?
The project was shaped to be adaptable, durable, and familiar in appearance so people could see it as their own home, leading to broad acceptance and a sense of ownership within the community.
What makes something architecture? | Marina Tabassum
Q: Marina, have we come to a moment where buildings created through local wisdom and tradition are recognized as architecture in their own right, rather than vernacular or niche?
Yes, it is high time we acknowledge the value of vernacular buildings; their local scale, materials, and cultural resonance offer a credible, sustainable architectural language that deserves recognition.
Inside Australia's 2027 Venice Biennale Exhibition | Kerstin Thompson and Lee-Anne Khor
Q: Lee-Anne, with so much research to draw on from the housing atlas, can you tell us a little bit more about what exactly you're thinking you'll exhibit at Venice and how it will be presented?
The exhibition will juxtapose data-driven, documentary elements with the lived experiences of apartment residents, using film and story-led narratives alongside drawings and photographs to show diverse contexts and how people actually inhabit these spaces, not just how they are designed on paper.
What do we sacrifice for resale value? | Anthony Gill
Q: What architectural moves create abundance without increasing footprint, and how do you balance client desires with spatial efficiency?
The approach focuses on framing flexible spaces where rooms can be multi-use and life-driven features (like laundry or lounge areas) are integrated into everyday routes, so abundance comes from how a space can be used rather than extra square footage.
Can we codify inclusive design? | Anthony Clarke
Q: What would codifying inclusive design in the building code realistically achieve or hinder?
Codification could level the playing field by creating a baseline expectation, but there's a risk of reducing rich, participatory design to a minimum standard if not paired with deep front-end engagement and flexibility to address diverse contexts.

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Design Speaks Weekly covers major topics in Australian architecture and design, frequently exploring leadership, systems thinking in practice, public engagement, sustainability, Indigenous design, and the evolving role of architecture in cities. Episodes pair project-level insights with broader industry context, often featuring practitioners, scholars, and policy-facing voices who shape how design impacts communities, governance, and the built environment. Noteworthy is the show's balance between deeply technical design conversations and accessible discussions about culture, equity, and public value, making it useful for listeners ranging from practicing architects to industry sponsors seeking thought leadership and exposure in the design c... more

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