Talk Design
194 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago -Each week join your host, award winning designer Adrian Ramsay for a step into the expansive world of design, architecture and more. Adrian sits down with some of the big names and those who are lesser known from across the international design world to find out what makes them tick, what they strive for and what unites us, in the universal quest to create something simple, functional and beautiful.
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Cinda Lester
March 29, 2021 00:37 - 1 hour - 147 MBCinda K. Lester is an architectural storyteller, and comes to storytelling through both sides of her family tree. Though she considers herself a Chicagoan, Cinda has travelled and lived all over the US and Italy. She and her husband Henri LamBeau met in architecture school at the University of Idaho, where they both received a Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch). Cinda returned home from the great American West, bringing Henri along with her, and received her Master of Urban Planning and Poli...
Davey McEathron
March 22, 2021 06:14 - 1 hour - 93.5 MBIn the summer of 2014, Davey McEathron Architecture was founded upon the idea of the architect as artist and master craftsman. DMA celebrates the process of designing and building through listening and collaboration. With an equal amount of space dedicated to a design studio and a fabrication studio, DMA positions itself in a unique location between design, testing, and realization. Davey McEathron has been designing buildings, furniture and public art in Austin since 2008. Born and rais...
Tim Alatorre
March 14, 2021 21:05 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBAdrian is joined by Tim Alatorre, Starman the Architect. With over 20 years experience in habitat design and engineering, Tim is the current CEO of Domun, a leading architecture firm, but more astonishingly he is the senior design architect of the Von Braun Space Station. Tim describes the world’s first space hotel as going on a cruise however in space. Tim Alatorre states how he expects the newest destination hotel in space to begin operation in 2025, and to be completed by 2027. It is exp...
Lorna Willis
March 04, 2021 19:00 - 52 minutes - 121 MBLorna has designed a wide range of her own personal projects including ‘change of use’, amalgamations, demolitions/alterations/additions, subdivisions, over-55 villages and commercial precincts. In 2010 Lorna also successfully completed The Australian Institute of Directors Course in Melbourne and in 2011 the MBE Corporate Advisory and Capital Raising Course in Sydney. Since moving to the Sunshine Coast in 2013, her most recent involvement has been with The Ivy at Picnic Point, a 37 Apartm...
Cory Walker
March 01, 2021 01:32 - 58 minutes - 133 MBCory is a wellness design Architect in Venice Beach, California who is focused on designing the healthiest homes and offices. He is a California licensed Architect with 10 years experience and is the founder of WALKS studio. Find him on the beach playing 2-man beach volleyball on the weekends. A number of our projects incorporate biophilic design principles into the design. Especially locally in LA, there is a lot of daylight to be captured by new skylights or big rollup doors to bring in...
Thad Reeves
February 22, 2021 06:09 - 45 minutes - 105 MBThad Reeves received his Masters of Architecture from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1997. During this time, he studied in Spain and traveled extensively in Europe. His interest in historic European architecture’s influence on contemporary design has led him on numerous architectural pilgrimages throughout Western and Central Europe, Australia, and the United States. Upon graduation, Thad worked for RTKL Associates in Dallas, where he worked on both local and International award...
Scott Specht
February 15, 2021 01:14 - 1 hour - 61.8 MBScott Specht is founder and principal of internationally acclaimed Specht Architects, inventor of the self-sufficient zeroHouse™, and a frequent speaker on where things are headed (and where they’ve been) in the world of architecture, design, and engineering. He has been featured at conferences and on video presentations sponsored by such hosts as TEDx Talks, Dyson, Indeed, the American Institute of Architects, and The University of Texas at Austin. Scott has received numerous awards for h...
Peter Twohy
February 07, 2021 23:12 - 1 hour - 140 MBPeter received his Bachelor of Architecture from the University of Notre Dame in 1988. In 1991 he moved to Germany, learned enough German to work as the lead designers of a German firm, Diniaware Architects in Königstein. Peter then moved to Baltimore in 1995 and worked for 10 years for the premier residential architects in the area. There he honed his craft of designing beautiful and practical client-focused homes. He opened 2e Architects in 2005. A couple of years later he changed resid...
Ken Tomita
January 31, 2021 20:30 - 53 minutes - 123 MBKen is a passionate member of the entrepreneurial community in Portland, Oregon committed to making work meaningful. He is CEO and Co-founder of Grovemade, a product design and manufacturing company specializing in the home workspace. social: https://www.instagram.com/grovemade/ https://www.pinterest.com/grovemade/ https://www.facebook.com/grovemade/ website: www.grovemade.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Richard Dudzicki
January 17, 2021 23:30 - 52 minutes - 120 MBRichard Dudzicki Director RDA Architects Ltd. Founder and Director. Starting with a team of just 3 people and £2,000 funding from The Prince's Trust, RDA now employs a team of 10-15 people and is now turning over more than £1,000,000. The practice works on projects worth around £20 million. RDA are purveyors of BIM and are exploring the use of virtual reality in the Architectural Profession. The practice has a commitment to working with new technologies, off-site construction and Passi...
Ritu Sabeb
January 10, 2021 19:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBMs. Saheb is the founding architect of the firm Saheb Architecture in New York city. She has over 20 years of experience altering buildings in large urban cities. She offers design solutions to townhouse and building owners to raise the value of their property through redevelopment and/or passive rental income. She is an expert in Conversions of residential buildings. Ms. Saheb was born in India, and grew up in the large city of Mumbai. She graduated from University of Mumbai and was licen...
Ritu Saheb
January 10, 2021 19:00 - 59 minutes - 136 MBMs. Saheb is the founding architect of the firm Saheb Architecture in New York city. She has over 20 years of experience altering buildings in large urban cities. She offers design solutions to townhouse and building owners to raise the value of their property through redevelopment and/or passive rental income. She is an expert in Conversions of residential buildings. Ms. Saheb was born in India, and grew up in the large city of Mumbai. She graduated from University of Mumbai and was licen...
Russell Manley
January 03, 2021 20:21 - 53 minutes - 123 MBSome might call Russell Manley the pioneer of the retro-modern barbershop movement. A British transplant and long-time barber, Manley opened his first New York shop on the Lower East in 2008, originally named Tommy Guns. Years later, the uber-trendy location expanded to a second shop in Williamsburg. Brooklyn has become Manley’s main hub. Manly rebranded the salon and debuted a new name: Ludlow Blunt. Located on 85 N 3rd Street in Brooklyn, NY, Ludlow Blunt offers the atmosphere of a true t...
Joe Crow
December 27, 2020 19:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MBJoe started out learning the ropes of audio production in college, before continuing with Music Technology at University. Since then, he has been working in the audio industry in studios across the UK and at The Crow’s Nest. Over the years, Joe has built up a large list of top clients, such as Dave Kilminster (Roger Waters), Focus, Neil Murray (Whitesnake), Harry James (Thunder), Adam Wakeman (Ozzy Ozbourne) and more. His passion for audio, combined with his love of teaching also led him ...
Heather Falding
December 22, 2020 12:02 - 53 minutes - 121 MBHeather Faulding Heather grew up in South Africa where she studied Architecture at ‘Wits’ University in Johannesburg and immigrated during the Soweto riots to complete her degrees at Ball State University in Indiana. Prior to studying Architecture Heather attended the National School of the Arts and the Italian Dressmaking School in Johannesburg. She has lived and worked in New York since 1981. Her early role as associate with prominent design firms included a leading creative role wit...
James Bartle
December 11, 2020 01:29 - 51 minutes - 47 MBWhen your purpose creates your passion. Using blue denim jeans to save lives. James Bartle is the founding CEO of Outland Denim, the denim brand making jeans differently and setting a new standard in fashion manufacturing. Driven by the desire to curb the trafficking of young girls into the $99 billion illicit commercial sex industry, Bartle created Outland to generate training and employment opportunities for women vulnerable to exploitation and abuse. Over six years Bartle developed a un...
Nathan Woodrow
December 11, 2020 01:28 - 44 minutes - 101 MBAt 16 years old Nathan Woodrow began the Ryde Clothing Brand while in High School and recovering from a knee injury which sidelined him for sport for 18 months. During this time Nathan was and still is extremely passionate & driven to create something from his love of sport, adventure and his hometown - Renmark, South Australia. In June 2016 Ryde clothing was launched with a small range of hand-printed tees. As a platform to encourage you to get outdoors, share a passion for sport, adventure...
Jamie Durie
November 29, 2020 23:49 - 51 minutes - 71.3 MBJamie Durie is one of Australia's most recognisable faces and an icon in the world of horticulture and landscape design. H'es been on Oprah, and has television shows around the world, but now Jamie sits down with Talk Design to get into the nitty gritty of designing houses and spaces that work intuitively for their local environment, and the environment of the planet. He breaks down his ideals for creating cohesive gardens and homes to get the most out of an area, and he opens up about his...
Wells Mason
November 22, 2020 23:42 - 1 hour - 68.2 MBThis week’s Talk Design guest is Wells Mason, a designer and sculptor based in Texas yet whose works span the globe. Wells is the owner and founder of Ironwood Industries, a design house that specialises in studio furniture and contemporary sculpture. In our chat we discuss the story of his studio as well as his path to the design game, the value of helping others and even ghosts in Texas. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Zara D'Cotta
November 15, 2020 22:54 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBMy guest today is the lovely Zara D'Cotta, an expert in healthy homes (so much so that she founded 'The Healthy Home') and a keynote speaker intent on empowering others to take a healthier approach to their abode. Zara started on her path after battling cancer twice and hopes to shine the spotlight on some of the least understood health challenges of our time. In our chat we discuss her 5 pillars of a healthy home, her courses and mentoring, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...
Bruce Campbell
November 08, 2020 23:31 - 57 minutes - 53 MBTalk Design’s guest today is Bruce Campbell. Bruce owns the Entrepreneurial Business School which helps individuals in business grow their wealth and transform their life. On the pod today we discuss charity, keeping motivation for your craft after going into business, the importance of clearly defining your goals and dreams, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jeff Dungan
November 01, 2020 23:00 - 1 hour - 72.6 MBJeff Dungan This week Adrian chats with renowned Alabaman architect and author Jeff Dungan. Jeff speaks about harnessing intuition, and how to allow the house the design itself. In one of the loosest chats so far, the guys break down Jeff's connection with the land and the people he loves working with and even whips out his guitar… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tim Brown
October 25, 2020 23:10 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MBMy guest on Talk Design today is Tim Brown, founder of Tim Brown architecture and Perch Plans. Based in Austin, Texas, Tim is renowned for his modern farmhouses. We sit down to discuss his path to design, his transfer from commercial to residential design, clashes with builders, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Paul Dunn
October 18, 2020 23:38 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MB“What if every business could make a difference in their own way, just by doing what they normally do?” Paul is the founder of Buy 1 Give 1, an organisation and a charity movement based on that simple and profound idea. Paul discusses the importance of connection, in a time of extreme isolation. He breaks down his thoughts on business, great leadership and how to positively influence not just others but yourself. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Richard Petrie The Pyramid
October 17, 2020 04:39 - 29 minutes - 68.5 MBRichard talks marketing, With a reputation as the world's top marketing coach for architects and designers, in this interview Richard revels the strategy of the "Power Pyramid" and "Celebrity" what it means and the steps to choosing where on the Power Pyramid you want to be. Then cheekily he turns the questions on me, see how I go in the hot seat ..... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Robert E Gay and Lucy Begg
October 14, 2020 06:24 - 37 minutes - 85.4 MBRidgeview House Bio This 2500s house is nestled within a grove of heritage live oak trees on a 3/4 acre lot in the Barton Hills neighborhood of Austin, TX. Our clients wanted to build a house that respected the mid-century character of the neighborhood, while pursuing a bold and contemporary approach to design. The outcome is a project which creates strong, unexpected connections between indoors and out, with an angular roof form and black vertical siding that simultaneously camouflage and ...
Tim Cuppett + Dave Kilpatrick
October 12, 2020 22:01 - 38 minutes - 87.3 MBTim Cuppett Architects is a full service Architecture and Interior Design practice, with a residential portfolio spanning two decades. Our work is rooted in traditional forms of hearth and home interpreted in a quiet modernism. Homes are sensitive to site and climate, expressing a respect for and drawing inspiration from context. "Consult the genius of the place..." by Alexander Pope is the benchmark quote by which our works take shape. CAMP FRIO : A multi-family compound rises from a remot...
Burton Baldridge
October 12, 2020 07:50 - 31 minutes - 71.5 MBAt Baldridge Architects, our practice is predicated on the basic belief that well-designed space can aspire to loftier goals than the mere provision of shelter and amenities; and it can do more than facilitate commercial or institutional goals. For us, these are our baselines—our starting points. As a firm, we are striving for more than prominence in a shelter magazine or a spot on a homes tour. We labor to look beyond trends and toward a sense of permanence and transcendence. It does not m...
Camille Jobe + Ada Corral
October 12, 2020 07:49 - 28 minutes - 64.2 MBJOBE CORRAL ARCHITECTS specializes in the design of well detailed and highly crafted structures using authentic materials. We work with the knowledge that a great project springs from a deep understanding of the site, a respectful and transparent relationship with our clients, and a full comprehension of the program. Paying close attention to these factors, and to how our clients actually live and use a space, informs our process and allows us to create a unique concept for every project. Co...
Ingrid Spencer AIA Austin Executive Director
October 11, 2020 23:17 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MBAIA Austin homes tour: Every year for 33 years, AIA Austin has produced what has become a nationally-recognized tour of new and newly-renovated homes designed by architects for specific clients. Diversity and design excellence are showcased in the AIA Austin Homes Tour held every October. In 2020, it's a new world—we know that architecture is best experienced in person, but the current situation calls for radical new ideas. This year for our 34th year of the beloved AIA Austin Homes Tour, w...
Hugh Jefferson Randolph (AIA Austin Homes Tour)
October 08, 2020 11:53 - 35 minutes - 65 MBToday on TALKdesign I'm joined by Hugh Jefferson Randolph from Austin, Texas. Hugh has been a guest on TALKdesign earlier this year where he discussed his background, his love of architecture and his design philosophy. Today Hugh takes us through his AIA Austin tour house which happens to be his own home, where as a family they grow and play together. There is so much you take for granted when you are in your own home and hearing Hugh peel back the layers of his home, the discoveries and ...
Nicole Blair
October 08, 2020 07:04 - 40 minutes - 91.6 MBToday on TALKdesign I'm joined by Nicole Blair from Austin, Texas. In 2004, she founded Studio 512, an award-winning architecture and construction firm in Austin. Blair's work has been published extensively, notably her 2015 project The Hive, which was featured in Architectural Record and her 2018 project Lincoln Chapel, which was featured on the cover of Texas Architect. Studio 512 has won AIA awards at both the state and local level and the firm was longlisted for a Dezeen international ...
Mark Odom
October 08, 2020 07:04 - 22 minutes - 51.8 MBIn this episode of TALKdesign I chat with Mark Odom of Mark Odom Studios. Mark's studio is award-winning, revolving around like-minded individuals producing both residential, commercial, and public art projects throughout Texas. Prior to Mark Odom Studios, Mark worked in Dallas, San Diego, and Hawaii on various urban infill, adaptive reuse, and mixed-use high-rise developments with a primary focus on context and site appropriate design. Mark had over twenty years of experience in the archi...
Ernesto and Krista
October 08, 2020 07:03 - 33 minutes - 77.1 MBThis week I'm joined by Ernesto Cragnolino, a partner of at local firm, Alterstudio and his wife, Krista Whitson an architect at Mell Lawrence Architects. In 2004 the couple saved what's known to be the best work of architect Harwell Hamilton Harris, who built the apartments in the 1950s, from unsympathetic developers. Krista and Ernesto restored the building and in 2013 they strived for it to be a national landmark. This however is not their AIA Austin Homes tour house, they have generous...
Charles Di Piazza
October 04, 2020 22:42 - 22 minutes - 51.7 MBThis week we’re joined by Charles Di Piazza of Austin Texas. Prior to founding CHARLES DI PIAZZA ARCHITECTURE in Austin, Charles worked for two internationally recognized offices on projects ranging in size from a carbon-neutral city of 90,000 inhabitants and a skyscraper, to a retail bank branch prototype and an intimate gallery of photographic arts. He has been responsible for all phases of design and has consistently endeavoured to integrate design with nature. Charles believes building...
Wenna Prive
September 28, 2020 00:34 - 57 minutes - 52.7 MBWenna Prive is a world class illustrator. Working with broad clientele from the hotel world to renowned interior designers. Wenna breaks down her favourite industries, challenges and processes that have made her so successful. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Travis Bell- The Bucket List Guy
September 13, 2020 23:55 - 51 minutes - 47 MBTravis Bell might be a new name for you, but Trav is a man that has had incredible and resounding influence over a huge number of peoples lives. Trav’s Bucket List organisation re-designs lives so that people live the life they’ve dreamed of. Trav joins Adrian for a totally different style of design chat, for the first time, we break down life design. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hugh Jefferson Randolph
September 07, 2020 02:48 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBOriginally from New Orleans, now based in Austin Texas, Hugh is an incredibly intriguing figure in architecture, who plays in multiple genres, without a specific signature style. Hugh Randolph is one of the most interesting architects we’ve had on the show. We talk about Hugh’s life, from growing up with astronauts, to road tripping America. Then we break down taking clients beyond their expectations and creating designs that bring joy into peoples lives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...
Richard Petrie
August 11, 2020 05:52 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBMy guest this episode is former professional New Zealander Cricketer Richard Petrie. After a successful career in sports, Richard has since positioned himself as the world’s leading marketer for architects. We sat down to discuss how to communicate value to clients, how to get the clients you want, how to market as a generalist and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Kevin Alter
August 11, 2020 05:50 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MBThis week we’re joined by Kevin Alter, from Alter Studio - Texas. Kevin is multi award winning architect, professor and an author. We discuss Kevin’s creative journey into architecture, the importance of Hubris and the impact that Covid has had on the architecture world. Plus, How re-joining his 80’s rock band has made Kevin re-evaluate where architects sit in the world and the importance of optimism in architecture as a whole. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...
Danielle Power-Silk
August 11, 2020 05:47 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MBToday we catch up with Danielle Power-Silk, a fashion designer from NZ, with a specialty in bespoke fashion. We get sexy, with a focus on designing flattering, sexy pieces for the modern woman. We pull apart what makes a design embody sexiness and empowerment and how that translates through culture, time and style. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dannielle Power Silk
August 11, 2020 05:47 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBToday we catch up with Danielle Power-Silk, a fashion designer from NZ, with a specialty in bespoke fashion. We get sexy, with a focus on designing flattering, sexy pieces for the modern woman. We pull apart what makes a design embody sexiness and empowerment and how that translates through culture, time and style. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Callie van der Merwe
August 03, 2020 01:22 - 24 minutes - 22.8 MBToday in Talk Design we catch up with a legend of the retail and hospitality design world Callie Van Der Merwe. As a founder of Design Partnership, Callie’s spaces have a magical elegance that tie every minute detail together, creating an effortless masterclass in social experiences. Today on the show we chat about Callie’s process from top to bottom, and what advice Callie has that you can take into your own design across the board. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...
Callie Van De Meer
August 03, 2020 01:22 - 21 minutes - 20.1 MBToday in Talk Design we catch up with a legend of the retail and hospitality design world Callie Van Der Merwe. As a founder of Design Partnership, Callie’s spaces have a magical elegance that tie every minute detail together, creating an effortless masterclass in social experiences. Today on the show we chat about Callie’s process from top to bottom, and what advice Callie has that you can take into your own design across the board. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out informat...