People

Get to know the prominent and emerging contemporary architecture people and interior design people behind today’s most revered projects and practices.

April 21, 2026

An architect of distinction

David Teh, founder of Pakatan Reka Arkitek (PRA), is an architect of distinction who has made an indelible imprint on the built landscape of Malaysia and beyond, and continues to do so.

April 14, 2026

Allison Pye on the power of restraint and designing for life

Allison Pye, co-founder of Lindblom Pye Interiors, shares her philosophy of quiet, considered design in this SpeakingOut! interview for the 2026 INDE.Awards.

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King Living is redefining Australian textile design

For a closer look behind the creative process, watch this video interview with Sebastian Nash, where he explores the making of King Living’s textile range – from fibre choices to design intent.

April 10, 2026

AI, education and 50 years of practice with Matthews Architects

Things get a little philosophical on the podcast as Gerald Matthews of Adelaide-based Matthews Architects discusses the state of architectural education, AI and the practice's 50-year milestone.

April 9, 2026

Listen now: SJB hits the half-century

Five SJB directors join STORIESINDESIGN podcast the morning after celebrations at the NGV marking 50 years of practice for the Australian design firm.

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Shaping Australian design culture for 25 years with Living Edge CEO Aidan Mawhinney

For Aidan Mawhinney, the secret ingredient to Living Edge’s success “comes down to people, product and place.” As the brand celebrates a significant 25-year milestone, it’s that commitment to authentic, sustainable design – and the people behind it all – that continues to anchor its legacy.

April 8, 2026

Andrew Tu’inukuafe on Designing with Place, Culture and Collective Intelligence

In this SpeakingOut! episode, Andrew Tu’inukuafe, Warren and Mahoney, explores the importance of Indigenous knowledge, design rooted in place, and the power of collective thinking in shaping meaningful, enduring projects.

April 2, 2026

The Byera Hadley diaries: Agriculture and architecture rendezvous in Europe

Currently in Europe researching straw as a waste material as part of his research scholarship, AJC Architects’ Michael Jones reports back on what he’s seen and learned so far.

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Proven and experienced Australian manufacturer evolves

With a bold, singular vision and a new factory just around the corner from their Western Sydney manufacturing heartland, Maxton Fox’s evolution takes the best of its history while setting its eyes on the future – and keeping its feet firmly planted on Australian soil.

March 31, 2026

Who is Up To Something?

Spreading its young but mighty wings across Victoria and Tasmania, emerging practice Up To Something blends landscape, art and craft into thoughtful design.

March 24, 2026

A grand architectural tour of India – from a student’s perspective

What insights, impressions and inspirations does a student of architecture gain from travel? Khushi Chevli, based in Sydney, recently travelled around India, so we asked her to share the experience with us.

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An untethered design for a fluid workplace: Joel Sampson discusses the Bay Work Pod

How can design empower the individual in a workplace transforming from a place to an activity? Here, Design Director Joel Sampson reveals how prioritising human needs – including agency, privacy, pause and connection – and leveraging responsive spatial solutions like the Herman Miller Bay Work Pod is key to crafting engaging and radically inclusive hybrid environments.

March 18, 2026

Appointments across five studios in the Plus pipeline 

Plus Studio has made four internal promotions and one strategic appointment across its Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sydney, Perth and Melbourne studios.

March 17, 2026

Designing density with character in our inner suburbs

Kerstin Thompson of KTA and Neometro Director Lochlan Sinclair discuss density, character and the inner city during a recent gathering in St Kilda East.

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The uncharted plate: Ivan Brehm’s pursuit of crossroads cooking with Gaggenau and human connection.

In this candid interview, the culinary mastermind behind Singapore’s Nouri and Appetite talks about food as an act of human connection that transcends borders and accolades, the crucial role of technology in preserving its unifying power, and finding a kindred spirit in Gaggenau’s reverence for tradition and relentless pursuit of innovation.

March 17, 2026

A powerhouse of creatives

Meet the 2026 INDE.Award jury for our 10th anniversary year – an amazing group of the best practitioners from across our region and indeed the world.

March 16, 2026

Clare Cousins on designing retail experiences that connect people, place and product

Clare Cousins discusses the design thinking behind the award-winning Fisher & Paykel Melbourne Experience Centre, exploring how thoughtful retail environments can create meaningful connections between brand, space and visitor.

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Generative AI and its implications on design: Man x Machine x Material

The Man x Machine x Material collaboration by Jarrod Lim and The American Hardwood Export Council explores how generative AI can enhance design processes while also revealing the areas where human intuition remains irreplaceable.