As a young planner, John O’Callaghan created a buzz in the industry. Instead of rules, regulations and tedious town hall meetings, he kickstarted initiatives like Idea Bombing Sydney, online blogs and social media to get his peers engaged with

Nicole Larkin taps into beauty, love and memory to spark conversations.

Nov 18th, 2023 29m 54s

Nicole Larkin is an architect, artist and an expert on ocean pools. Her Byera Hadley Travelling Scholarship canvassed all 59 pools along the NSW coast, allowing Nicole to create opportunities, forge connections and bring a fresh perspective to

Chris Moller says the language of architecture isn’t images or words, it’s making.

Jul 13th, 2023 31m 50s

Host of Grand Designs New Zealand for six years, Chris Moller is a charismatic TV star. But behind the camera is an erudite architect urbanist who challenges the way we live, build and think. Chris has taught at prestigious architecture schools

Helen Lochhead believes authentic communicators make strong leaders.

Dec 11th, 2019 29m 16s

Helen Lochhead sends a refreshing jolt of energy through the architecture profession. As the first female dean of the Faculty of the Built Environment at UNSW Sydney, national president of the Australian Institute of Architects and one of the A

Greg Grabasch empowers people to have a say in designing their own places.

Oct 9th, 2019 24m 24s

Greg Grabasch models a new role for landscape architects - as design facilitators. In 2006 he founded UDLA design studio in Fremantle, Western Australia on strong principles of social and environmental justice. Greg talks about holding the midd

Indira Naidoo always seeks ways to connect with her audience.

Jul 25th, 2019 30m 24s

Indira Naidoo is an expert communicator. You might have seen her on TV, heard her on radio or read her books The Edible Balcony and its sequel The Edible City. Indira knows how to hook you into a story, from a spelling bee that nearly spelled t

Jennie Officer wants architects to justify their language, not dumb it down.

May 3rd, 2019 29m 29s

Jennie Officer’s life is immersed in architecture. She practices as co-director of Officer Woods Architects, teaches at the University of Western Australia and writes about architecture in the dead of night.From tongue-tied recent graduate to

Damian Thompson stays humble, humorous and human.

Mar 9th, 2019 28m 55s

Ever had someone screaming at you in a community meeting? You need a few minutes with Damian Thompson, director of multidisciplinary design studio Lat27. He talks about being the eye of the storm and having stillness of mind...but who learnt th

Georgina Reid wants designers to become storytellers.

Jan 21st, 2019 26m 46s

Georgina Reid never dreamed her online magazine The Planthunter would go viral. So when her heartfelt stories about people and plants connected with thousands of fans almost instantly, she was terrified. Five years, a book and many deep breaths

Harry Partridge says the first rule of communication is to give up something of yourself.

Oct 11th, 2018 23m 53s

Harry Partridge is a rare bird: a structural engineer with a creative soul. He ran his own firm Partridge Engineering for over 30 years, taking pride in delivering strong, safe buildings. But early on, Harry knew something was missing. So he we

Tim Ross would rather listen to a drunken wedding toast than a TED talk.

Aug 12th, 2018 27m 8s

Tim Ross is a comedian and design nerd.He’s leapt from the entertainment industry into the design world with a fresh perspective, dry humour and a love for mid-century Australian design. Tim knows how to keep it real, put you at ease and make

Tiffany Beamer keeps it simple and people-focused.

Jun 6th, 2018 25m 11s

Tiffany Beamer is a self-confessed introvert - more of a lover than a fighter. She was the youngest partner ever made at OLIN and now leads their Los Angeles studio. Tiffany learnt how to stand her ground firmly but politely and put her case ca

Sacha Coles swears by the mantra: be yourself and know your work.

Feb 7th, 2018 27m 33s

At 23, Sacha Coles had just finished uni. He had zero clients and no work, but big plans for the future. Now he’s a successful landscape architect and director of Aspect Studios, responsible for multibillion dollar projects across Australia.

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