Shows
STORIESINDESIGNRory Hunter – Model & build-to-rentThe CEO and Founder of Model – a build-to-rent development, operations and investment group – joins the show to discuss Australia's housing crisis, arguing that we shouldn't have to choose between quality design, tenant rights and sustainable construction. STORIESINDESIGN
2025-12-1737 min
STORIESINDESIGNMichaela Webb – Studio RoundThe Creative Director and Co-founder of Studio Round joins Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons in Melbourne to discuss graphic design and what architects might learn from creative branding approaches. STORIESINDESIGN
2025-12-1135 min
STORIESINDESIGNTony Russell – StylecraftThe Stylecraft stalwart has had a hand in just about everything over the last 25 years at the company. Celebrating this milestone, Tony Russell joins Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons to tell the full story. STORIESINDESIGN
2025-12-1033 min
STORIESINDESIGNAga Khan Award for Architecture - Farrokh DerakhshaniThe Aga Khan Award for Architecture (AKAA) was established in 1977 and the latest round of winners were announced earlier in 2025. To discuss these projects and the wider history of the Award, Farrokh Derakhshani – Director of the AKAA – joins Timothy Alouani-Roby from Geneva.STORIESINDESIGN
2025-12-0831 min
STORIESINDESIGNBricks, Brickworks and Brett WardHaving worked at Brickworks for 30 years, Brett Ward knows a thing or two about the company, the design industry and of course the humble brick itself. He delves into this millennia-long history as well as the contemporary story of sustainability at Brickworks.https://www.indesignlive.com/people/brickworks-brett-wardSTORIESINDESIGN
2025-12-0234 min
STORIESINDESIGNAdele Winteridge - FoolscapAdele Winteridge is the Founder and Director of Foolscap, a cross-disciplinary, research-led design practice with studios in Melbourne, Sydney and Perth. She shares the origin story of the practice, as well as discussing hospitality projects, workplace design and international inspiration. Image: Martina Gemmola.STORIESINDESIGN
2025-11-2032 min
STORIESINDESIGNAnthony Gill & Jason Gibney – Habitus House of the Year WinnersThey were once neighbours in Sydney, and now Anthony Gill (Anthony Gill Architects) and Jason Gibney (Jason Gibney Design Workshop - JGDW) both have winning projects in Habitus House of the Year 2025. They join Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons in Sydney to discuss Clifton House and Amongst the Eucalypts – especially how these two apparently opposed projects draw out common themes for housing in New South Wales.STORIESINDESIGN
2025-11-1744 min
STORIESINDESIGNMarie Kristine Schmidt - GUBI CEOThe CEO of GUBI travels from Europe to Australia and joins Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons in Sydney. The visit was arranged alongside CULT.STORIESINDESIGN
2025-11-1425 min
STORIESINDESIGNKengo KumaKengo Kuma joins Timothy Alouani-Roby to discuss his childhood home, the influence of Metabolism, a formative experience in the Sahara desert and a recent house by Mount Fuji that has been shortlisted in Habitus House of the Year 2025. STORIESINDESIGN
2025-11-1028 min
STORIESINDESIGNmultiplicity – she sells sea shells and moreMelbourne-based architects multiplicity have been shortlisted for Habitus House of the Year 2025 for their beachside project, she sells sea shells. They (and their dog) join Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons in Collingwood to discuss this idiosyncratic house as well as their wider approach to design – including the enigmatic concept of 'the line.'STORIESINDESIGN
2025-10-2844 min
STORIESINDESIGNAnthony BurkeIn this special live-audience recording, Anthony Burke joins Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Beacham in Sydney to discuss his globe-trotting story across architecture, academia and television, as well as housing crises and questions of home in Australia.STORIESINDESIGN
2025-10-231h 27
STORIESINDESIGNPhillip WithersLandscape architect and member of the 2025 Habitus House of the Year Jury, Phil Withers, joins Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons in Melbourne to discuss the idea of the garden alongside questions of control, Country and place. STORIESINDESIGN
2025-10-1736 min
STORIESINDESIGNMim FanningThe Mim x Tim show: Miriam Fanning of Mim Design joins Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons in Melbourne to discuss art, design on television, interior design and more. STORIESINDESIGN
2025-10-1040 min
STORIESINDESIGNPiers Taylor - Murcutt SymposiumThe award-winning British architect, BBC presenter and founder of Invisible Studio has been in Sydney to deliver a keynote speech at the inaugural Glenn Murcutt Symposium. Piers Taylor joins Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons to discuss the overlaps of his thought and practice with Murcutt's and Francis Kéré's, his renowned 'Studio in the Woods' and the sheer desire to make things with whatever might be at hand. STORIESINDESIGN
2025-09-1940 min
STORIESINDESIGNEarle ArneyThe London-based architect was recently in Australia for SyLon, an event broadcast simultaneously in Sydney and London to explore housing solutions across both cities. Earle joins Timothy Alouani-Roby from London to discuss housing, density, the two cities' architectural histories, his global career path and more.STORIESINDESIGN
2025-09-1738 min
STORIESINDESIGNDavid HicksThe Melbourne-based interior designer is celebrating 25 years of his eponymous practice in 2025. He joins Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons during a flying visit to Sydney to discuss this milestone and much more. STORIESINDESIGN
2025-08-2131 min
STORIESINDESIGNShona McElroy - Smac StudioThe founder of Sydney-based Smac Studio tells me about running her own practice, interiors versus architecture, Paddington compared to Paris and the design inspiration to be found inside an Irish pub. (Oh, and the reason behind the name 'Smac')! STORIESINDESIGN
2025-07-2531 min
STORIESINDESIGNRoundtable: NSW Housing Pattern BookIt's been all over mainstream news, but what are the deeper architectural ideas at play in the NSW Government and Government Architect NSW's Housing Pattern Book? I'm joined by four of the architects directly involved to discuss what it means for Sydney and NSW. Conrad Johnston is director at Studio Johnston; Gabrielle Pelletier is associate director at Sam Crawford Architects; Shaun Carter is principal architect and Carter Williamson Architects; and Harry Catterns is partner at SAHA. STORIESINDESIGN
2025-07-2239 min
STORIESINDESIGNDario ReicherlDJ, wine enthusiast, prodigious traveller – and CEO of Fritz Hansen Asia: Dario Rechierl joins Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons in Sydney to discuss the different regions of Asia and their reception of furniture design from around the world, as well as his own passions and journey through design.STORIESINDESIGN
2025-07-1833 min
STORIESINDESIGNHicham LahlouInternational industrial designer and interior architect Hicham Lahlou was in Australia to speak at Design & Build Week 2025. He joins me at The Commons in Surry Hills, Sydney just hours before flying home, sharing his views on African and Arab design as well as ideas about identity, diplomacy and more. STORIESINDESIGN
2025-07-0427 min
STORIESINDESIGNRichard MunaoCult Founder and Managing Director, Richard Munao, joins me at The Commons in Sydney to discuss his personal journey through the world of design and commercial furniture.STORIESINDESIGN
2025-06-3031 minSTORIESINDESIGNRobbie RobertsonThe Asia Pacific and Middle East regional leader for Gensler’s Digital Experience Design (DXD) practice discusses AI, technology, Scotland and the meaning of human-centred design.STORIESINDESIGN
2025-05-1936 min
STORIESINDESIGNVinu DanielVinu Daniel, renowned Indian architect and founder of Wallmakers, was in Sydney to give the UTZON Lecture at the Australian Architecture Conference in May 2025. He joined Timothy Alouani-Roby at The Commons to discuss his ideas about vagabond architecture, linear practice, mud and the general undermining of architectural hierarchy. STORIESINDESIGN
2025-05-0635 min
STORIESINDESIGNTracy LordBLP Principal and Health Sector Lead Tracy Lord joins Timothy Alouani-Roby to discuss healthcare design, taking us past the bureaucratic regulatory framework and into the deeply human – and political – reasons why she cares. Lord tells the story of her career, as well as topics such as transgender access and designing for diversity. STORIESINDESIGN
2025-04-2439 min
STORIESINDESIGNBruce RoweArchitect turned artist, Bruce Rowe, joins me at The Commons in Melbourne to discuss the overlaps between material arts and professional practice in architecture. Portrait photograph by Peter Ryle.STORIESINDESIGN
2025-03-2734 min
STORIESINDESIGNDr Michael Mossman & Jack Gillmer-Lilley – Venice Architecture BiennaleTwo of the Creative Directors for the 2025 Australia Pavilion join me for an in-person podcast to discuss their project, HOME, alongside broader questions of Indigenising the built environment.Image credit: Hannah Walker.STORIESINDESIGN
2025-03-1944 min
STORIESINDESIGNGeorgina WilsonWith a gigantic social media following, Sydney architect Georgina Wilson is connecting with the wider public in a way that many designers struggle to emulate. In this episode, she discusses the possibilities that arise when the wider public engages with questions of good – and bad – design. STORIESINDESIGN
2025-03-1333 min
STORIESINDESIGNPerth Design Week with Sandy Anghie and David SmithThe co-founders of Perth Design Week join Timothy Alouani-Roby to discuss the 2025 edition, which kicks off on March 20th and is set to feature over 70 events. STORIESINDESIGN
2025-02-2418 min
STORIESINDESIGNCIVILIAN - New York design studioKsenia Kagner and Nicko Elliott are co-founders of New York design studio, CIVILIAN. In Sydney for the launch of Hemispheres with Bankston Architectural, they joined Timothy Alouani-Roby to discuss their practice and some of the differences between American and Australian design. STORIESINDESIGN
2025-02-1441 min
STORIESINDESIGNPaul MilinskiThe Melbourne-based digital creator works with major brands such as Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Samsung. In this episode, he shares his personal design story with rawness and honesty, as well as exploring questions of creativity and AI. STORIESINDESIGN
2025-01-2842 min
STORIESINDESIGNJohn McAslanThe founder of highly esteemed UK practice John McAslan + Partners joined Timothy Alouani-Roby for a special live-audience recording in Sydney, following the opening of Sydney Metro. STORIESINDESIGN
2024-12-191h 19
STORIESINDESIGNHassan HajjajThe one-and-only British-Moroccan photographer was in Australia with Powerhouse Museum for Sydney Design Week 2024. Timothy Alouani-Roby caught up with him to discuss Hassan's creative process, how his art overlaps with design practice, and his personal story. STORIESINDESIGN
2024-12-1938 min
STORIESINDESIGNElizabeth FarrellyIn our very first episode, Indesignlive Editor Timothy Alouani-Roby speaks to architectural commentator Elizabeth Farrelly about politics in design, the need for robust criticism and much more. STORIESINDESIGN
2024-10-2937 min
STORIESINDESIGNSarah-Jane PykeTimothy Alouani-Roby speaks to Sarah-Jane Pyke of Arent&Pyke, covering interior design, colour, books and the place of art in her practice. STORIESINDESIGN
2024-10-2935 min
STORIESINDESIGNMax Chandler-MatherGreens MP and spokesperson for housing and homelessness Max Chandler-Mather joins Indesignlive Editor Timothy Alouani-Roby to discuss politics in architecture, including the various dimensions of Australia's housing crises and how we might address them through design. STORIESINDESIGN
2024-10-2933 min