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Design Speaks Weekly

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

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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William Smart is the founder and creative director of Smart Design Studio, a practice that has delivered a wide range of projects, from large-scale masterplans and cultural buildings to private houses and product design.

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Izzie White is an architectural graduate, a leading voice in architectural advocacy on social media and currently acting National Communications Manager at Architectus. Through her TikTok and Instagram channels, where she has built a combined followi... more

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Australian architect Gregory Burgess AM is renowned for his culturally and environmentally responsive approach to architecture. For more than five decades, his work has been shaped by presence, patience, and a pioneering spirit of co-design.

Greg ha... more

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There is a long-held notion that architecture is a luxury only available to the few. However, there are many designers finding ways to reclaim architecture’s role in everyday housing.

Clare established her practice Clare Cousins Architects in 2005. ... more

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Recent Guests

Izzie White
architecture advocate, acting national communications manager at Architectus
Architectus
Episode: Making architecture make sense | Izzie White
Gregory Burgess AM
Australian architect known for culturally and environmentally responsive design
Independent architect
Episode: Architecture without ego | Gregory Burgess
Clare Cousins
Melbourne-based architect, founder of Clare Cousins Architects
Clare Cousins Architects
Episode: Balancing purpose and profit | Clare Cousins
Mark Simpson
Creative director, Design Office
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Episode: Are cafes the new office? | Mark Simpson and Damien Mulvihill
Damien Mulvihill
Creative director, Design Office
Design Office
Episode: Are cafes the new office? | Mark Simpson and Damien Mulvihill
Amy Seo
Architect and Co-Founder of Second Edition
Second Edition
Episode: Making waste work | Amy Seo
Neil Durbach
Co‑founder, Durbach Block Jaggers Architects
Durbach Block Jaggers Architects
Episode: Thinking like a fox | Neil Durbach, Camilla Block and David Jaggers
Camilla Block
Co‑founder, Durbach Block Jaggers Architects
Durbach Block Jaggers Architects
Episode: Thinking like a fox | Neil Durbach, Camilla Block and David Jaggers
David Jaggers
Co‑founder, Durbach Block Jaggers Architects
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Host

Georgia Birx
Host of Design Speaks Weekly; Architecture Media contributor; co-host for many episodes.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 18 ratings
  • Design Speaks Weekly

    Wonderful to hear the diverse perspectives and insights in this series

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zaron noraz
    Australia9 months 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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Guests are typically leading practitioners or researchers in architecture and related fields.
Listeners appreciate the diversity of perspectives and practical insights.
Conversations are short, sharp, and relevant to Australian design.

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Apple Podcasts
#193
Canada/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#6
Australia/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#75
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#127
Italy/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#51
New Zealand/Arts/Design
Apple Podcasts
#74
Saudi Arabia/Arts/Design

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Balancing purpose and profit | Clare Cousins
Q: Clare, the claim that architects design for the top 1% is a common criticism of contemporary architecture. From your perspective, how can architects change this perception and emphasize that good design is for everyone?
Clare explains that the industry must embrace replicable, cost-effective design solutions and innovation in construction to make affordable, high-quality housing feasible. By engaging with community housing providers, leveraging new materials and fabrication methods, and creating scalable typologies, architects can broaden access to good design while maintaining design integrity and social impact.
Architecture without ego | Gregory Burgess
Q: What is something you've changed your mind about?
I would say it's about being open to not knowing rather than feeling the need to always change one's mind; staying present and attentive to what is happening allows you to adapt as projects unfold without forcing a fixed position.
Making waste work | Amy Seo
Q: what's something you've changed your mind about?
Since starting Second Edition, we've unlearned many assumptions and learned to design with tolerances, accepting that materials aren't perfect and can be reworked to still have value, which has shifted my perspective on professional practice.
Every design project is a research project | Nigel Bertram
Q: What makes post-occupancy evaluations valuable, and what are their practical challenges?
They provide real-life data about how spaces are actually used, but require careful, ethics-compliant recruitment and a willingness to learn from outcomes that may not be positive; the method should emphasize observation and qualitative discussion over statistics.
Every design project is a research project | Nigel Bertram
Q: How do you integrate academic research into your architectural practice on a day-to-day basis?
Nigel describes a cyclical relationship where research informs design and practice, with teaching and collaboration expanding the range of insights and methods used in projects.

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Design-focused discussions from Australia's architecture and design scene, with guests ranging from award-winning practitioners to Indigenous design leaders and public-space innovators. Episodes center on design philosophy, collaboration, practice management, procurement, and the societal role of architecture, often weaving in real-world case studies and policy angles. Notable is a strong emphasis on collaboration, public value, and climate-conscious design, as well as a willingness to tackle contentious topics like risk, equity, and the emerging-practice landscape. The format frequently blends theory with practical projects, news context, and long-term stewardship of built work, making it helpful for listeners who want actionable insights ... more

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