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Design Speaks Weekly

Architecture Media
Architecture
Sustainability
Architectural Competitions
Australian Institute Of Architects
Construction
Glenn Murcutt
Gender Pay Gap
Brisbane 2032 Olympics
Sydney 2000 Olympic Games
Prefabrication
Wage Equality
Australia
Boon Wurrung Country
Design Excellence
Richmond High School
Urban Planning
Vokes and Peters
Blok Modular
Sustainable Design
Residential Architecture

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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Timothy Hill is the director of architecture studio Partners Hill. In 2025, he was awarded the Australian Institute of Architects Gold Medal in recognition of his exemplary architectural work, as well as his broader contributions to the profession th... more

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Recent Guests

Simone Bliss
Landscape architect and creative director of SBLA Studio
SBLA Studio
Episode: Trusting the chaos | Simone Bliss
Timothy Hill
Architect and recipient of the Australian Institute of Architects 2025 Gold Medal
Partners Hill
Episode: What is an architect, really? | Timothy Hill
Camilla Block
Architect and provocateur for ArchitectureAu Asks
Durbach Block Jaggers
Episode: Is the competition system failing architects? | Camilla Block
Justine Clark
Co-founder and director of Gender Equity Organisation Parlour
Parlour
Episode: Are you paid fairly? | Justine Clark
Glenn Murcutt AO
Australia's most internationally acclaimed architect
Episode: My greatest lessons | Glenn Murcutt

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Georgia Birx
Host of Design Speaks Weekly

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 12 ratings
  • 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.

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    Australia2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the concise and engaging discussions, often remarking on the informative nature of the content and the diverse expertise of the guests. Many find it an essential resource for staying updated on trends and practices in the Australian design landscape.

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#4
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#37
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Apple Podcasts
#83
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#87
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#91
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What makes a successful Olympic city? | Lawrence Nield and Philip Thalis
Q: What was the biggest hurdle and biggest success of the Sydney 2000 Olympics?
The great opportunity at Homebush was more than 800 hectares of publicly owned land, which allowed for significant urban development, but there were challenges, particularly with integrating transport and ensuring long-term legacy.
What is an architect, really? | Timothy Hill
Q: What is inspiring you in this moment in time?
Timothy expresses intrigue in mastering translucency and looks forward to clients facilitating conditions for architects to do their best work.
What is an architect, really? | Timothy Hill
Q: How do you think expanding compliance and competency demands on our profession impact the way we think about design?
Timothy believes these changes coincide with a broader revolution in the profession, urging architects to adapt and rethink their practices in a rapidly evolving environment.
What is an architect, really? | Timothy Hill
Q: What are your main lessons for us?
Timothy emphasizes the need for architects to design not just buildings but the commissioning process and agreements, pointing out that clients can be the biggest risk in projects.
Trusting the chaos | Simone Bliss
Q: Have you seen a change in clients' attitudes to the idea of embedding sustainability or sustainable design approaches in their projects?
Yes, there's a fundamental shift happening, and clients who are involved in the decision-making process tend to be more receptive to sustainability.

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