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A Bit Of This, A Bit Of That: Year-End Design Debrief
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textYear-end is when the honest stuff bubbles up: what we built, what broke, and what we’ll try differently next time. We raise a glass to...
Your Beam Is Too Big: Architects & Engineers
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStart with a flooded hotel room, end with a four‑metre cantilever, and in between unpack the messy, creative space where structure mee...
The Narrative Power: Architecture & Film, Take Two
23 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat if a building could be more than an object on a pedestal and instead feel like a living character on screen? We sit down with two a...
Cultivated City: Designed Solutions vs. Organic Growth
01 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA city can make you breathe easier—or grind your teeth—before you’ve even named why. We follow that feeling from a flimsy townhous...
Capturing Architecture: Moving Image and Storytelling
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhen we consume architecture, which speaks louder - the frozen moment or the flowing narrative? This question sits at the heart of our f...
Growth Through Design: An Architectural Evolution
29 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe path to finding your architectural voice isn't a straight line—it's a series of experiments, failures, resets, and break...
Mass Timber Construction: A Woody Renaissance
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStep into the revolutionary world of mass timber construction with our enlightening conversation featuring Jordan Robinson, Head of Busi...
Design With Intent: A Conversation with Architects, Seear-Budd Ross
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe seemingly effortless elegance of minimalist architecture masks the extraordinary attention to detail required to achieve it. Tom See...
Hydroforming the Future: Gerard Dombroski's Exhibition, Inflation
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when steel becomes soft? When industrial materials take on organic forms? In Gerard Dombrowski's debut solo exhibition...
Form and Function: Exploring Programme in Design
12 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered what architects mean when they talk about "programme"? In our latest deep dive, we crack open this fundamental c...
Feel Good, Look Good: Performance vs Aesthetics in Architecture
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when award-winning architects and builders challenge the notion that sustainable, high-performance buildings must sacrifice...
Outside Influence: Has the Architectural Pilgrimage Changed?
14 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when architecture becomes more accessible through images than through physical experience? This question forms the backbone...
Where Craft Meets Design: Exploring Material Understanding with Raimana Jones
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThe conversation with Raimana Jones from Atelier Jones Design delves deep into the heart of what makes good design truly exceptional—c...
Dare to Declare: What Happened to Manifestos?
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happened to the architectural manifesto? This fascinating question from a listener propels us into an exploration of how architects...
The Architects' Voice: Advocating for the Role of the Architect
01 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when the people who shape our cities, schools, and homes are missing from the public conversation about our built environme...
AI Meets Architecture: The Zuru Revolution
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textA revolution is brewing in the housing industry, and it's coming from an unexpected source – Zuru, the New Zealand toy company th...
Flying High: From Dezeen to Design Dreams
04 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textStep into the new year with us as we reopen the doors to our podcast, diving deep into the vibrant world of architecture and design. We&...
The Everything House: Materiality in Architecture and Pushing Boundaries
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWhat happens when you build an entire house from just one material? We explore the revolutionary "everything house" concept, i...
Beyond Design: Architecture, Innovation and Business with Pamela Bell
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPamela Bell, a trailblazer in New Zealand's architecture and construction scene, shares her inspiring journey from studying archite...
Real World Education: A Conversation with Kevin Hui of Archimarathon
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered how architecture can be more than just buildings? Join us as we chat with Kevin Hui of Archimarathon, an architecture tour...
The Greener Way to Go: A Conversation with Matthew Cutler-Welsh
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textWondering how you can stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of sustainable architecture? Join us as we sit down with Matthew Cutler-Wals...
Money Talks: The Challenges of Cost in Architecture and Construction
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHow do you navigate the maze of fluctuating construction costs and avoid the pitfall of overcapitalization? Join us as we tackle these p...
Balancing Art and Architecture: Matt Liggins' Inspiring Journey
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textJoin us for an invigorating conversation with the multifaceted Matt Liggins (Ngati Ruanui) as he shares his remarkable journey through t...
The Humans are Dead: AI in Architecture
30 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textCan AI transform the architecture industry? Join us on this episode of the Design Principles Podcast as we unravel the dynamic interplay...
A Deeper View: A Conversation with Architect, Chris Moller
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDiscover the secrets behind the harmonious marriage of digital and analog design with acclaimed architect and Grand Designs New Zealand ...
A Lens on Life and Design: A Conversation with Photographer, Simon Devitt
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textHave you ever found yourself mesmerized by a childhood slideshow, each frame a stepping stone on the path to your future? Simon Devitt, ...
Building Tomorrow: Why High Performance Architecture Is Important
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textPrepare to have your notions of sustainability and high-performance architecture transformed as we take you through a deep exploration o...
Merging Green With Grey: The Importance of Landscape Architecture
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textDelve deep into the world of landscape architecture, with our guest, Charlotte Warren, whose roots are deeply entwined with the land. Ch...
From Classroom to Studio: The Evolution of Design Process
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textRemember those all-nighters during university, where concepts and craft merged into design projects that felt like extensions of ourselv...
Its Awards Season!: The Validation of Awards in Creative Fields
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEver wondered if the glittering world of architectural awards is more than just a trophy on the shelf? Join us as we unpack the tangible...
Designing for Density: Crafting Sustainable and Community-Focused Urban Spaces
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEmbark on an enlightening expedition into the intricate world of urban densification with guest, Guy Marriage, an acclaimed architect, s...
The Art of Architectural Marketing: Strategies for the Creative Field
03 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textThis episode is a treasure trove of strategies for marking your territory in the architectural marketing jungle. We dissect the art of p...
Power of the Beast: Taking on Group Home Builders
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textUnlock the secrets of New Zealand's housing market with architectural mavens Ben Sutherland, Sam Brown and Gerard Dombroski. Expect...
New Beginnings: Starting Out and What the Future Holds
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a textEmbark with us on an exploration of architecture's unique challenges and triumphs. As Ben Sutherland, Sam Brown, and Gerard Dombros...