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Light, Cities + Architecture.

Justine Costigan and Antony DiMase
Urban Planning
Jane Jacobs
Sustainability
Death and Life Of Great American Cities
Community-Based Development
Architecture
Housing Commission Towers
Housing Crisis
Robert Moses
Modernism
Art Deco
New York
Slum Clearance
Robin Boyd
Housing Affordability Package
Public Housing
Nimby
Yimby
Le Corbusier
Detroit

Exploring how the history of design and the built environment shapes our present and future. Join Justine Costigan and Antony DiMase as they dive into the ideas and issues that matter today. From design and architecture to environmental consciousness and storytelling in the media, we cover it all to help you stay informed. Discover the challenges and opportunities in creating a better-designed wor... more

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What makes a home meaningful — beyond function and aesthetics? What turns a house into a place we truly want to live in?

After more than two decades working in residential architecture, I’ve come to believe that good design is human-centred. It’s co... more

In this episode, Justine Costigan and Antony DiMase explore the legacy of Australian architect and critic Robin Boyd, focusing on his 1960 book The Australian Ugliness and the author's concept of “featurism”—a critique of decorative, status-driven ho... more

In this episode of Light Cities and Architecture, we explore the legacy of urbanist and writer Jane Jacobs and her 1961 book, The Death and Life of Great American Cities.

Jacobs’ work challenged the planning ideologies of her time—rejecting top-down... more

Welcome back to Light Cities and Architecture, where we explore the ideas behind the buildings and people and that shape our built environment.

In a change of approach this time, we invite you on a personal journey as Justine Costigan shares her fir... more

Le Corbusier’s Unité d’habitation in Marseille remains one of the most polarising architectural landmarks of the 20th century. A bold experiment in modernist housing, it envisioned a radical new way of urban living, one that was both efficient and co... more

Ayn Rand’s philosophical novel The Fountainhead is one of the most-read and most and quoted books of the 20th century. Dismissed and loved in equal measure, it polarised critics and readers.

The Fountainhead expressed Rand’s strong beliefs about t... more

Join architect Antony DiMase and writer and editor Justine Costigan as they discuss the rise of NIMBYs and YIMBYs and how these groups reflect the growing dissatisfaction with the way our cities are planned.

We welcome your feedback, questions and... more

Join architect Antony DiMase and writer and editor Justine Costigan as they explore the impact of war on cities and the people who live in them. From current battlegrounds in Gaza and Ukraine to historical conflicts, they discuss what happens to citi... more

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Antony DiMase
Architect based in Melbourne; co-host with focus on residential architecture, urban design, and design history.
Justine Costigan
Writer and editor; co-host with a focus on design critique, urban life, and storytelling in architecture.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • If you have any interest in architecture, This is a very interesting podcast.

    Very interesting very wide ranging and posing some interesting questions. Two excellent presenters a pleasure to listen to the content and the voices.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    robfolau
    Australia4 months ago

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Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate two strong, knowledgeable hosts and clear, engaging conversations.
Positive and insightful for architecture fans seeking thoughtful discourse.
Quality guests and a thoughtful approach to complex urban design issues are frequently noted.

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#78
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#87
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#106
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Apple Podcasts
#135
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Apple Podcasts
#153
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#185
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#189
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A thoughtful, design-forward show that examines how architectural history and urbanism shape contemporary living. Through accessible conversations between two hosts, episodes blend theory with real-world examples—from residential design and daylight-friendly homes to critiques of postwar planning and the role of culture in city life. Noteworthy are deep dives into influential figures (Jane Jacobs, Le Corbusier) and regional developments (Australian housing debates, Shanghai's Art Deco scene), all framed to connect design decisions with everyday experience and sustainability. The tone tends to be analytical but approachable, making complex ideas tangible for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

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