Office Talk Australia, Marketing for Architecture

Dean Williams is the director of Architect George, a Sydney-based practice established in 2021. The studio is known for projects that deal with complex existing conditions with skill and enthusiasm.

In a few short years, the studio has received Award recognition through the Australian Institute of Architects, Houses Awards, Dulux Colour Awards, Dezeen Awards, and Grand Designs Australia Awards. Last year, in 2024, the practice w...

Jared Webb is the director of J.AR Office, a Brisbane-based practice established in 2022. Operating across all scales of architecture and interiors, each of their highly-considered projects is rationalised from the urban and social fabric in which they reside. The office’s early projects have received awards including the National Architecture Award for The Warehouses, as well as the Think Brick Awards, Eat Drink Design Awards and ...

Millie Anderson and Jimmy Carter are the directors of Office MI-JI, a Melbourne-based practice founded in 2021 when Millie and Jimmy returned to Australia after work and teaching London and Chicago. With a clear motto of “do good work”, the practice is known for simple, quiet architecture that defines a clear relationship with its context and clients. Since 2023, the practice has been recognised in a number of awards programs for t...

David Flack is the director of Flack Studio, a ten year old Melbourne-based practice of architects and interior designers renowned for projects that explore light, volume and materiality. Their work is published regularly in Vogue, Belle, Est and Architectural Digest, and David has recently been recognised as the Vogue Living Creative Of The Year, as well as the studio being listed in AD100, Est Living Esteemed 10, and numerous win...

Phillip Arnold is the director of Plus Minus Design, a Sydney-based practice founded in 2007.  Phillip is a sole-practitioner who works on a variety of complex projects, often in collaboration, and has given lectures in Sydney and Seoul, as well as teaching design studios and history at UNSW, UTS and Western Sydney University. He recently learned that he, along with CO_AP, Studio JEF and TARN, won the competition for the Sculpture ...

Adam Haddow is the Director of SJB, a multi-studio collective of experts in architecture, urban design, interiors and planning founded in 1976. 

Adam has been a Director of SJB’s Sydney studio since 2001, leading the practice in the development of multiple award-winning projects. He has recently been appointed the National President Elect of the Australian Institute of Architects, and his own home, 19 Waterloo Street, won the pr...

Bankston has kindly supported today’s episode of Office Talk to discuss Hemispheres, their latest architectural collaboration.

To discuss the new collection, we are joined by Steve Bradley of Bankston architectural hardware, and Nicko Elliott, a principal of CIVILIAN, a New York-based design studio he founded with his partner Ksenia in 2018.

The Hemispheres collection follows the success of Bankston's architectural collaborations Cas...

Chris Gilbert is a director of Archier, a Melbourne-based practice known for creating design experiences that contribute to a better quality of life. Chris first appeared on Office Talk in August of 2022, and we are delighted to welcome him back to the show.

In this episode, Chris and Dave discussed:

• The power of cultural narratives, such as current attitudes around the risks of building, and whether it’s better for architect...

Rodney Eggleston and Anne-Laure Cavigneaux are the directors of March Studio, a Melbourne-based practice known for its multidisciplinary approach to architecture, graphic, interiors and industrial design.

In this episode, Rodney, Anne-Laure and Dave discussed:

• The influence their early years in Rotterdam had on their views about the role and value of design, and the unique ideas and approaches they brought back to Australia w...

John Wardle and Jasmin Williamson are partners of Wardle, a highly recognised Gold-medal winning practice known for creating extraordinary buildings and places that matter.

In this episode, John, Jasmin and Dave discussed:

• The practice’s evolution from the early days of small, but highly considered residential projects, to the broad range of sectors and scales they work in today.
• Their process in pitching for work when enterin...

Emlyn Olaver is the director of Olaver, a Melbourne-based practice known for residential and commercial work that balances the imperfect and the refined.

In this episode, Emlyn and Dave discussed:

• The benefits of working on hospitality projects in the early stages of their practice, allowing them to have built work available to publish at a faster rate than typical residential projects.
• Olaver’s unique approach to photographin...

Aidan Anderson is the founder and editor-in-chief of The Local Project, an architecture publication known for celebrating extraordinary design to an inspired community.

In this episode, Aidan and Dave discussed:

• How The Local Project has evolved from an Instagram page Aidan used to share his favourite architecture and interiors while working as a furniture maker, to a 46-person media company with a category-leading YouTube ch...

Mel Bright is the director of Studio Bright, a Melbourne-based practice known for creating enduring and responsive architecture for people and place.

In this episode, Mel and Dave discussed:

• How she has translated her background in civic projects into the studio’s residential work, and the importance of investing in big ideas, even for small projects.
• The small steps she has taken toward different project typologies, such as s...

Anita Panov and Andrew Scott are the directors of Panov Scott, a Sydney-based practice known for their approach to ethical, sustainable and innovative architecture.

In this episode, Anita, Andrew and Dave discussed:

• How crafting personalised books about each of their projects has allowed them to form deeper relationships with their clients, better communicate ideas and articulate their values.
• How being quiet on Instagram does...

Patrick Kennedy and Rachel Nolan are the directors of Kennedy Nolan, a Melbourne-based practice known for their approach to built form, contextual response and a close relationship with landscape.

In this episode, Patrick, Rachel and Dave discussed:

• How they reject the negative associations around following design trends, and instead embrace the idea that their projects are reflective of their time and place, and will eventua...

Karen Alcock and Rachael McNally are from MA+Co, a 12-person Melbourne-based practice working on a mix of residential, multi-res and commercial projects.

In this episode, Karen, Rachael and I discussed:

• How the studio has fostered strong long-term relationships with developers, and their insights on ways architects can play a bigger and more impactful role in the development team.
• Their approach to finding the balance between ...

Scott Eldridge and Jeremy Anderson are the directors of of Eldridge Anderson Architects, a 4-person residential practice based on Victoria's Surf Coast.

In this episode, Scott, Jeremy and Dave discussed:

• Why they front-load so much effort into the sketch design stage of the design process, resolving much of the project details at this early stage and presenting a single, fully fleshed-out design idea to their clients.
• The bene...

Jemima Retallack and Mitchell Thompson are the directors of Retallack Thompson, a Sydney-based architecture practice seeking to create timeless and enduring architecture, interior and landscape design. 

In this episode, Jemima, Mitchell and Dave discussed:

• How to make the most of every project opportunity in the early years of practice, from realising that briefs and budgets will often expand and change from what clients present ...

Katelin Butler is the Editorial Director of Architecture Media, Australia's leading publisher for the built environment and the home of well-known titles such as Architecture Australia, Houses Magazine, Artichoke and architectureau.com. Before taking on the role of Editorial Director, Katelin was the Editor of Houses Magazine from 2011 to 2019, and established the highly successful Houses Awards program.

In this episode, Katelin...