Mental health and wellbeing in architecture:In an industry, where the university course has been dubbed ‘Architorture’ and where sleep deprivation, deadline pressure, financial stress and long hours are all considered normal, it is clear that m

Interview: Amy Vorrath

Mar 28th, 2022 26m 31s

Welcome to Design Loop, my name is Clara Murphy and my guest today is the wonderfully talented, humble and down to earth Amy Vorrath. Amy is a sole practicing architect based on the Ballerine Peninsula. And like myself, most students, grads and

Architecture and AI

Jan 31st, 2022 34m 44s

Architecture and Construction continues to become more automated through advancing technology. But far beyond hand drawings to AutoCAD, AI can now produce layout plans purely through deep learning tools. In October 2021, Design Loop host, Clara

Interview: Simon Le Nepveu

Nov 23rd, 2021 27m 18s

Hello and welcome to Design Loop, the Australian Architecture Podcast that explores design topics and inspiring interviews. I’m your host, Clara Murphy, and today’s conversation is with educational design enthusiast Simon Le Nepveu, Partner at

Architects Declare

Aug 23rd, 2021 30m 12s

In architecture school we’re educated on the importance of sustainability. We’re taught how to thoughtfully orientate designs to maximise the winter sun, how certain materials have a better thermal mass index and the challenges with housing a g

Interview: Meaghan Dwyer

Aug 9th, 2021 31m 11s

Hello and welcome to Design Loop and my guest today is the industrious powerhouse that is Meaghan Dwyer. Meaghan is a partner at the award-winning John Wardle Architects based in Melbourne. Our conversation was recorded over lockdown, the night

Architecture Unions: Know Your Rights

Jun 28th, 2021 26m 15s

People in any profession love to complain about their jobs and architecture is no different. Perhaps like Frank Lloyd Wrights Falling Water, Architecture from a distance appears elegant and sophisticated but come closer and the cracks widen. Th

Interview: John Denton

Jun 21st, 2021 26m 21s

John Denton is a household name in Australia. He is the only architect to have been awarded the top award in Australian Architecture, the Gold Award, not once but twice. He was the first Victorian Government Architect and has been congratulated

A New Normal: with Ross Harding and Monique Woodward

Jun 15th, 2021 36m 25s

Melbourne is one of the greatest cities in the world; the coffee, the laneways, the art, it’s probably why it’s been in the top 2 most liveable cities in the world for the majority of the last decade. And so for such a fabulous, progressive cit

Interview: Ruth Payne

Jun 8th, 2021 29m 22s

With a name like hers, you may assume someone to be feared. But nothing could be further from the truth. In fact, Ruth was one of my first bosses, mentors, and role models. Ruth is both fun and wise, serious, and approachable. Ruth speaks about

Australian Architecture Registration

May 31st, 2021 39m

In the early years of studying architecture, it seemed obvious that one would follow the recognised path to becoming a registered architect. It is drilled into students that you mustn’t call yourself an architect without the professionally esta

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Season 01 Trailer

Apr 1st, 2021 46s

Hi, I’m Clara Murphy and launching soon is Design Loop, a podcast where I discuss everything relevant and relatable to young budding designers and architects. I’ll be talking fascinating topics, like advancing technologies, how to get registere

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