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Design Speaks Weekly

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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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Since establishing his practice in 2007, Anthony Gill has crafted residential projects that challenge assumptions about contemporary housing. His work often focuses on refining spatial arrangements, resulting in homes that feel generous and functiona... more

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Lee Hillam is a seasoned design critic. Her experience as a principal of Dunn Hillam, as a reviewer for national publications such as Architecture Australia, and as chair of the State Design Review Panel for the Government Architect NSW has sharpened... more

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Anthony Clarke is an architect, scholar, writer, and founder of BLOXAS – a practice that focuses on the relationship between architecture and care.

In this episode, Lucia Amies, editor of ArchitectureAU, speaks with Anthony about the challenges and ... more

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Emma Williamson has held leadership roles across both architectural practice and public policy.

From her time as a partner at The Fulcrum Agency to her current role as Government Architect for Western Australia, she has been driven to improve the qu... more

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Recent Guests

Anthony Clarke
Director of Melbourne-based architecture practice Bloxas
Bloxas
Episode: Can we codify inclusive design? | Anthony Clarke
Emma Williamson
Western Australia's government architect
Government of Western Australia
Episode: What kind of leader does architecture need? | Emma Williamson
William Smart
Sydney architect and founder of Smart Design Studio
Smart Design Studio
Episode: Where craft meets systems | William Smart
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
Design Office
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

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Georgia Birx
Host of Design Speaks Weekly; Architecture Media

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 48 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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#132
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#47
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#6
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Apple Podcasts
#102
Australia/Arts
Apple Podcasts
#193
Germany/Arts/Design
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#10
Singapore/Arts/Design

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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.
Can we codify inclusive design? | Anthony Clarke
Q: Do you incorporate the ethics process on every project, or is it more selective?
He explains that while a formal ethics process is valuable, it tends to be more feasible on larger projects with bigger teams; in residential work it may be less frequent, though he argues it should be applied more broadly to ensure genuine engagement rather than surface-level compliance.
What kind of leader does architecture need? | Emma Williamson
Q: What does good leadership look like across different roles in architecture?
Williamson emphasizes building trust in hierarchical systems, encouraging curiosity, sharing successes, accepting responsibility for failures, and making decisive, well-considered choices that move projects forward.
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.

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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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